Just wanted to see why you all are interested in learning Türkçe. I, myself, am the son of Turkish-born parents, but because I was born and raised in Canada, I never learned the language. But I'm thinking of moving to Turkey, so I figured it's time I learnt the language (plus I'm going to have to do my military service there, so I better know the language!)

Hey. Yeah im kinda in the same position (apart from the army service). My dad is Turkish and my mother English, and was born and raised in England. I only know basic Turkish and it's hard not being able to have a proper conversation with my Grandparents on my fathers side. Me and my mother are also moving to Turkey in June once I have finished my exams, so i really could do with learning the language. I know lots of people there that talk English, my boyfriend and my dad especially, but it's not nice to be able to communicate with other family members and people who live there!!!!

I'm here because I'd like to learn Turkish , but it's impossible right now because I'm too busy . I love learning foreign languages and I always wanted to learn something completely different, so Turkish fits! And of course the most direct (important) reason is that my boyfriend is Turkish.

Do I have to have a reason?

If so I'll get back to you

Yep, hands up, maybe you are right
Iyi geceler...

I am here for having new friends...I do not know where is old members...

Why I'm here? First I came for reading about Turkey and trying to pick up some Turkish, to get help with my homework - which is given in a great way. And later I found some friends to talk with. But also just because of making fun (or when I'm bored...).

I came to begin with to learn Turkish - but now I am hear because of friends (but also to try and learn Turkish)

Hi,
I know this might seem a common answer to the question which is my girlfriend is Turkish, and I want to learn for her and her family but since I joined the forum learning Turkish my relationship and circumstances have become more important for me to learn Turkish. My girlfriend speaks very good English and sometimes I am annoyed with myself because I want to have a small conversation with her in her native tongue, as time and my relationship progress it is more important to learn Turkish my plan is to teach English in Istanbul this may sound very nice but importantly you must be able to communicate in Turkish also. I have found the forum very useful and will continue to learn at my snail pace. I find I am picking up words all the time just communicating with my girlfriend I always think this is the best way to learn a new language is to speak to a native speaker everyday it could be your partner or a good friend little by little you can really learn better, I find my Turkish phrase books differ so much with different publishers.

because i want to learn turkish

im doing a pretty darn good job too

I am as many, many others here for learning turkish The forum is a good motivator for me. Since I'm learning on my own it's rewarding to see other people conquer some of the same language barriers I'm struggling with. It helps me not feel so alone about learning it. And, of course it's also a good way to communicate with people in the same situation as me and discuss current news in Turkey. Somehow I feel a little bit closer to Turkey when using this forum

Why am i here? Well, first of all, to learn, to speak and write turkish language. I love studying different geographical locations, assorted cultures, traditions and of course language is included to understand more and to avoid language barriers besides having a half-turkish/chinese bestfriend. I am a wild reader and knowledge of different languages, i think, is important if not a must.