Lesson 2: Project Phases in Civil Engineering

4. Homework:

A1 Lesson 4: Asking and Giving Directions

Introduction:

In this lesson, we will learn how to ask for and give directions in Turkish. This is a practical skill that will be very useful when navigating through a city or finding specific locations.

Vocabulary:

1. Nerede? - Where?
2. Burası - Here (This place)
3. Şurası  - There (That place)
4. Orası  - There (That place)
5. Burada - Here (In this place)
6. Şurada (In that place)
7. Orada (In that place)
8. Sağ  - Right
9. Sol  - Left
10. Düz - Straight
11. İleri - Forward
12. Geri  - Backward
13. Yakın  - Near
14. Uzak  - Far
15. Dönmek  - To turn
16. Gitmek  - To go

Phrases:

1. [Place] nerede? - Where is [Place]?
2. [Place]'a nasıl gidebilirim? - How can I get to [Place]?
3. Sağa dön - Turn right (informal)
4. Sola dön - Turn left (informal)
5. Düz git  - Go straight (informal)
6. [Place] burası mı? - Is this [Place]?
7. Evet, burası. - Yes, it’s here.
8. Hayır, şurası. - No, it’s there.

Dialogue Example:

Let's look at a dialogue where someone asks for directions to a park:

Explanation:

• One of the common challenges learners face in Turkish is understanding how to express "here" and "there" accurately. Let's break it down:

  • Here's how you can use them:

  • "Burası" is used when you're referring to the place where you are currently located.

    • Burası İstanbul. (This is Istanbul.)
    • Burası benim evim. (This is my house.)

  • "Şurası" is used when referring to a place that is close to the listener.

    • Şurası market. (That's the market.)
    • Şurası çok güzel bir yer. (That place is very nice.)

  • "Orası" is used when referring to a place that is far from both the speaker and the listener.

    • Orası Paris. (That's Paris.)
    • Orası benim doğduğum yer. (That's where I was born.)

  • "Burada" indicates that something is happening or located "here."

    • Kitap burada. (The book is here.)
    • Burada oturuyorum. (I live here.)

  • "Şurada" indicates that something is happening or located "there," relatively closer to the listener.

    • Araba şurada. (The car is there.)
    • Şurada bekliyorum. (I'm waiting there.)

  • "Orada" indicates that something is happening or located "there," far from both the speaker and the listener.

  • Kedi orada uyuyor. (The cat is sleeping there.)
  • Orada bir restoran var. (There is a restaurant over there.)
  
  

Introduction:

In this lesson, we will cover basic greetings and introductions in Turkish. Knowing how to greet someone and introduce yourself is essential for any conversation. We will learn how to say "Hello," "Goodbye," and introduce yourself.

Vocabulary:

1. Merhaba - Hello
2. Hoşça kal - Goodbye (when you are leaving)
3. Hoşça kalın - Goodbye (formal)
4. Güle güle  - Goodbye (when someone else is leaving)
5. Nasılsın?  - How are you? (informal)
6. Nasılsınız?  - How are you? (formal)
7. İyiyim, teşekkür ederim  - I’m fine, thank you.
8. Adın ne?  - What is your name? (informal)
9. Adınız ne?  - What is your name? (formal)
10. Benim adım...  - My name is...