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How to Learn Turkish: A Comprehensive Guide for Language Enthusiasts

Learning a new language is like opening a door to a new world. It allows you to connect with new cultures, people, and ideas. Turkish, in particular, is a fascinating language with a rich history and a unique structure. Spoken by over 80 million people worldwide, Turkish is not only the official language of Turkey but also widely understood in countries like Cyprus, Azerbaijan, and parts of the Balkans. Whether you’re planning to travel, work, or simply expand your linguistic horizons, learning Turkish can be an incredibly rewarding experience. In this blog, we’ll explore practical tips, resources, and strategies to…

Human translation vs machine translation: why human translation is vital in delivering your message appropriately?

Machine translation (MT) has become a game-changer for understanding foreign languages on the fly. But when it comes to projects that demand creativity, nuance and cultural insight, human translation remains the undisputed champion. Here’s why: Nailing nuance: beyond the literal Languages are full of subtleties. A human translator, unlike an MT program, can grasp these nuances – the intended tone, cultural references, and idiomatic expressions. They can ensure the translated message resonates with the target audience, avoiding awkward phrasing or unintended meanings. Imagine a marketing campaign with a witty slogan. Through MT, the humour might be lost in translation, delivering…

How English to Turkish translation services can help your business grow

Today, businesses need to communicate with their customers and clients in their own language to stay competitive. Consequently, there is a growing demand for professional translation services. If you want to stay ahead of the game, consider talking to your clients in their native language, not only to make yourself understood but to be understood in the most culturally appropriate ways possible! If you’re running a business and looking to expand your reach to the Turkish market, investing in English to Turkish translation services can be a game-changer. Here are some ways in which translation services can help your business…

Looking for professional English to Turkish marketing translation?

Look no further! Get high-quality translations of your marketing materials now and communicate effectively with your target audience in Turkey. Today, effective communication is essential for the success of any marketing campaign. As businesses expand into international markets, it is important to have accurate and high-quality translations of marketing materials to effectively communicate with potential customers. Get your important marketing materials where nuance, tone, and accuracy are paramount translated by competent human English to Turkish translator! Here are some reasons why quality English to Turkish marketing translation services are so important: When marketing materials are translated, it is important to…

Finding quality Turkish translation services online – don’t be fooled by promises of high quality and speedy services at low prices!

As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, the need for accurate and high-quality translation services is more important than ever before. Whether you’re a business looking to expand into new markets or an individual hoping to communicate with people whose primary language is Turkish, finding a reliable translation service is crucial. Whether you’re a business looking to expand into new markets or an individual hoping to communicate with people whose primary language is Turkish, finding a reliable translation service is crucial. Finding the right Turkish translation service can be difficult. It’s important to find a provider that is experienced, professional, and…

08/03/2023adminBlog

Turkey earthquakes: translating chaos and emotion…

You must have all heard about the devastation caused by the huge earthquakes in southern Turkey and northwest Syria in the early hours of Monday 6 February. Most people were asleep then. A few days after the earthquake, I was asked if over the weekend I would want to go to London and assist the BBC Panorama team who were making a documentary about it. I didn’t exactly know what the assistance required, exactly entailed as it was all being done on very short notice, but I wanted to get involved. When I arrived at the editing studios used by…

Learn beginners Turkish in 10 lessons – free Turkish lessons

“I WANT TO SPEAK TURKISH” DISTANCE LEARNING COURSE I wrote this course book in 2005 when I was working as a teacher of Turkish. This is a free Turkish learning course, consisting of 10 lessons that cover basic grammar and rules of the Turkish language as well as vocabulary. Download the pdf version of I Want to Speak Turkish, Distance Learning Course, Learn Turkish in 10 Lessons. Unfortunately I no longer have the audio and videos files that accompanied the course book however I believe that this course book can still provide you with some insight and knowledge of the…

What makes a professional and competent translator?

Why do we need to distinguish ourselves as professional translators? “Professional lawyer”, “professional teacher” or “professional accountant” — you simply don’t see such names of occupations preceded with the word professional. The “liberal professions” go back to the notion of artes liberales. Cicero and Seneca believed these pursuits were carried out by a free person and their learning was a necessity for any free Roman citizen. Occupations such as teacher, lawyer, master builder, architect, engineer and physician were described as “artes liberales” and the term centred on a social, moral and legal consideration of the activity at hand. Endeavours such as fieldwork…

All you need to know about Turkish

I have tried to compile some useful information about the Turkish language in this article, starting with the history and then looking at the characteristics of it. First, the history… The history… Old Turkish Turkish Language goes back 5500-8500 years. It originates in Central Asia (The oldest written records are found upon stone monuments in the Orhon, Yenisey and Talas region within the boundaries of present day Mongolia. These were erected to Bilge Kagan (735), Kultigin (732) and vizier Tonyukuk (724-725) of Göktürk Dynasty. The Turkish of Turkey that developed in Anatolia and across the Bosphorus in the times of …

Is it okay to get a part-time job when you are a freelance translator?

When I first decided to become a freelance translator, I wasn’t sure where the journey would take me. I am not going to talk about how I started, in this post as I have covered how things unravelled for me from working as an archaeologist to becoming a freelance translator, here. I sent in my first test translation to an agency in 2006 while working as an official translator for the Portsmouth City Council, after working as a teacher of Turkish and bilingual teaching assistant. When they accepted my test piece, they also started sending me regular work, which was…

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How to Learn Turkish: A Comprehensive Guide for Language Enthusiasts

Human translation vs machine translation: why human translation is vital in delivering your message appropriately?

How English to Turkish translation services can help your business grow

Looking for professional English to Turkish marketing translation?

Finding quality Turkish translation services online – don’t be fooled by promises of high quality and speedy services at low prices!

Turkey earthquakes: translating chaos and emotion…

Learn beginners Turkish in 10 lessons – free Turkish lessons

What makes a professional and competent translator?

All you need to know about Turkish

Is it okay to get a part-time job when you are a freelance translator?

How to Learn Turkish: A Comprehensive Guide for Language Enthusiasts

Human translation vs machine translation: why human translation is vital in delivering your message appropriately?

How English to Turkish translation services can help your business grow

Looking for professional English to Turkish marketing translation?

Finding quality Turkish translation services online - don't be fooled by promises of high quality and speedy services at low prices!

Turkey earthquakes: translating chaos and emotion…

Learn beginners Turkish in 10 lessons - free Turkish lessons

What makes a professional and competent translator?

All you need to know about Turkish

Is it okay to get a part-time job when you are a freelance translator?