Language World

Turkey 

Platform: Mac OS, Windows 95 / 98 / NT / XP / 2000 / Me
Media: CD-ROM

Now you can learn a new language with the award-winning method used by the U.S. State Department to train diplomats. Proven effective by NASA astronauts, Peace Corps volunteers, and millions of students worldwide, the Rosetta Stone Language Library teaches new languages faster and easier than ever before.

We all learn our childhood language by associating new words and phrases with the world around us. The Rosetta Stone method replicates this process by presenting vivid, real-life images to convey the meaning of each new phrase. Instead of translating, memorizing, and studying rules of grammar, you actually learn to think in the new language. Vocabulary and grammar are integrated systematically, leading to everyday proficiency. It's the natural way to learn.

The Rosetta Stone Explorer contains 22 lessons for beginning learners with nearly 900 real-life images and phrases spoken by native speakers. It develops all key language skills--listening comprehension, reading, speaking, and writing--while its systematic structure teaches vocabulary and grammar naturally, without lists and drills. Includes previews, exercises, and tests for every lesson, with automated tutorials throughout the program. (Ages 6 and older)

• Award-winning program selected by the U.S. State Department, the Peace Corps and NASA
• Over 800 real-life color pictures and phrases spoken by native speakers
• Curriculum with 12 activities in each of 22 lessons (ages 6 and older)
• Develops all key language skills: Listening Comprehension, Reading, Speaking and Writing
• Previews, tests and automated tutorials that "learn" where you need extra help

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Almost a 5 Star Book, November 28, 2001
Top 100 Reviewer Reviewer: Friendly Spirit from USA
To prepare for going to Istanbul to attend the engagement party of my oldest son to the lovely Özlem, I thought it might be helpful if I could speak a word or two of Turkish.

There isn't a better book than this one on the market (actually, I don't think there are any other elementary Turkish language books ON the market). It is a great little book, with actual lessons laid out at the end of each chapter. You're given several sentences to translate from English to Turkish and vice-versa. I would have given it five stars, but the downside is they don't tell you that you MUST have a Turkish dictionary at hand. I didn't realize this until I was in Istanbul trying to do my homework. There's a short dictionary in the back of this book, but it is Turkish to English (which makes it hard to look up some of the words you're supposed to translate from English to Turkish - and some words just aren't there).

The CD tape I bought simply wasn't enough, so I added this book. (You absolutely need a CD, though, so you can understand the pronounciation -- extremely important in this language! Highly recommended.

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Colloquial Turkish is the ideal introduction to the language! Written by experienced teachers of the language, Colloquial Turkish offers a step-by-step approach to Turkish as it is spoken and written today. No previous knowledge of the language is required. What makes this course your best choice for language learning?

• ideal for independent study and class use
• varied, dialogue-based exercises with thorough answer key
• up-to-date vocabulary, including computer terms
• jargon-free grammar notes
• extensive Turkish-English, English-Turkish glossaries

By the end of this lively and accessible course, you will be able to communicate confidently and effectively in Turkish in a broad range of everyday situations.

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AUDIO CD

Living Language In-Flight Turkish is the perfect boarding pass to learning Turkish before you land. There's no better way to make use of all that spare time on a plane than to master the essentials of a language. This 60-minute program is the simplest way to learn just enough to get by in every situation essential to both the tourist and business traveler. The program covers everything from greetings and polite expressions to asking directions, getting around, checking into a hotel, and going to a restaurant. There are even sections for meeting people and spending a night on the town. Short lessons make In-Flight Turkish easy to use, and a handy pocket-sized insert is included as a cheat sheet for use on the go.

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Sample sentences and dialogue for almost every situation -- travelling and sightseeing, shopping, health, business, entertainment and more. Brief summary of Turkish language and grammar. Brief summary of English grammar for Turkish speakers. English-Turkish dictionary featuring equivalents for 5000 words. 'Classified Words' section consisting of over 5000 carefully selected vocabulary items in Turkish and English.

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English-Turkish, Turkish-English dictionary; 35,000 words fully defined

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Good as a first introduction, June 9, 2000
Reviewer: Stefano Cotrozzi from Bedburg, Germany
This is a good book for any beginner with little or no knowledge of grammar as the authors avoid almost completely grammatical terminology. The book contains very practical and interesting dialogues focusing on colloquial language which, in my opinion, constitute the very best of this book. I also found the cultural notes very interesting and useful. However it does not offer a full and systematic treatment of the morphology and syntax. It should be regarded as a first introduction for all who wish to get more than a basic understanding of Turkish.

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Worth while, May 30, 2001
Reviewer: A reader from CO United States
I just returned from traveling all over Turkey and this little phrase book was incredibly helpful. It fit in my pocket, and though most Turks speak english, it helps you find more difficult words or phrases. It helped in explaining that my husband is vegan, providing us with the words to say " I do not even eat meat juices." and when we suspected that we had a baby on the way we went to a pharmacy and the book told us how to say "I think I am pregnant." It was very helpful.

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Best Turkish dictionary, October 12, 2002
Reviewer: language enthusiast from United States
This the best Tukish/English dictionary you can find. I was in Turkey for four months and I taught myself Turkish only by using this dictionary. I must add that I already knew Arabic, Persian and French and that helped a great deal since there are a lot of Arabic and Persian words in Turkish vocabulary. Nonetheless, this dictionary is very easy to use and gives you all the info you need about a word.

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This completely revised and updated audio/book pack gives you a practical, quick, and convenient way to communicate in Turkish. The 90-minute audio cassette and latest edition of our best-selling Phrase Book & Dictionary provide the conversational skills you'll need to handle a variety of situations while traveling abroad, from ordering a meal and reserving a hotel room to asking for directions and finding emergency help. Dialogues featuring native speakers present over 400 essential expressions. A flexible format allows you to listen and repeat in your car, at home, or on the go. This quick-reference, color-coded phrase book includes more than 1,200 useful words and phrases, travel tips, dictionary, and pronunciation guide.

Presents practical, up-to-date words and phrases, color-coded for easy reference, and a flexible format allowing you to listen and repeat on the go to help you communicate in Turkish with confidence. Provides basic expressions and a bilingual dictionary with references. Audiocassette.

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A MUST HAVE!, December 3, 2001
Reviewer: omeleko from usa
For anyone wanting a turkish dictionary, get this one! I can say I use this almost everyday. The words have "mak" or "ak" at the end of them which usually means "to". For example. "Bakmak" this means "to look" where as "bak" just means "look". In the middle of of the dictionary between the Turkish and the English there is a sort of quick refrence guide I guess you can say. It includes a menu, basic phrases, time, and abbreviations. It's great.

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A unique, quick-reference, color-coded system includes basic expressions for arrivals and departures, hotels, dining out, car rental, sightseeing, shopping, banks and currency, medical care, emergencies, reference, grammar, an index, as well as handy travel information, tips, and regional maps for ease-of-use.

Presents practical, up-to-date words and phrases, color coded for easy reference, to help you communicate in Turkish with confidence. Provides basic expressions and accommodations, eating out, travel, sightseeing, stores and services, health, and a bilingual dictionary with references. Softcover.

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Platform: Mac OS, Windows Me / NT / 2000 / XP / 98 / 95
Media: CD-ROM
Features:

• Award-winning program selected by the U.S. State Department, the Peace Corps and NASA
• Over 3500 real-life color pictures and phrases spoken by native speakers
• Curriculum with 12 activities in each of 92 lessons (ages 6 and older)
• Develops all key language skills: Listening Comprehension, Reading, Speaking and Writing
• Previews, tests and automated tutorials that "learn" where you need extra help

Learn a new language with the award-winning method used by the U.S. State Department to train diplomats. Proven effective by NASA astronauts, Peace Corps volunteers, and millions of students worldwide, the Rosetta Stone Language Library teaches new languages faster and easier than ever before.

We all learn our childhood language by associating new words and phrases with the world around us. The Rosetta Stone method replicates this process by presenting vivid, real-life images to convey the meaning of each new phrase. Instead of translating, memorizing, and studying rules of grammar, you actually learn to think in the new language. Vocabulary and grammar are integrated systematically, leading to everyday proficiency.

The Rosetta Stone Level I program offers a comprehensive course of study for beginning learners, leading to intermediate proficiency. The program contains over 3,500 real-life images and phrases in 92 lessons and more than 250 hours of mastery instruction in listening comprehension, reading, speaking, and writing. Systematic structure teaches vocabulary and grammar naturally, without lists and drills. There are reviews, exercises, and tests for every lesson with automated tutorials throughout the program. (Ages 6 and older)

System Requirements:
PC:

• Windows 95/98 or NT/2000
• Pentium 100 class processor
• 32 MB RAM
• 40 MB free hard drive space
• 4X CD-ROM drive
• 16-bit color display
• 16-bit Windows compatible sound card
• Speech Recognition feature requires a Pentium 100 class processor (or better) and a microphone

MAC:

• Mac OS 8.1 or later
• PowerPC processor
• 32 MB RAM
• 40 MB free hard drive space
• 4X CD-ROM drive
• 16-bit color display
• Speech Recognition feature requires a PowerPC 90 processor (or better) and a PlainTalk compatible microphone

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