Turkish Language Level 1

Overview
Turkish Language Level 1 is the starting point for students with no previous knowledge of Turkish. Offered at CIS College, Lebanon’s largest private vocational college, this course builds a solid foundation in pronunciation, grammar, and everyday vocabulary so you can begin communicating in Turkish from day one.
You will practice greeting people, introducing yourself, and handling simple daily situations, while getting comfortable with the sounds and structure of the Turkish language.
What You Will Learn
- Read and pronounce Turkish letters and sounds correctly
- Introduce yourself and exchange basic personal information
- Use numbers, days, and time expressions
- Form simple present tense sentences with common verbs
- Ask and answer basic questions in everyday situations
- Build core vocabulary for family, food, and shopping
- Read and understand short, simple Turkish texts
- Write basic sentences and short messages in Turkish
Course Curriculum
| Module | What you cover |
|---|---|
| Alphabet and Pronunciation | Turkish letters, sounds, and basic pronunciation rules |
| Greetings and Personal Information | Introducing yourself, asking names, nationality, and age |
| Numbers, Days, and Time | Counting, telling time, days of the week, and months |
| Present Tense Verbs | Common regular verbs and basic sentence patterns |
| Everyday Vocabulary | Family, food, shopping, and common objects |
| Simple Sentence Structure | Building basic statements, questions, and negation |
| Reading and Writing Practice | Short texts, forms, and simple written exercises |
| Review and Assessment | Consolidating beginner skills through practice and speaking exercises |
Who This Course Is For
- Complete beginners with no prior Turkish knowledge
- Students preparing to continue with Turkish Level 2
- Anyone wanting basic Turkish for travel, work, or personal interest
Target audiences
- Complete beginners starting Turkish from zero
- Students planning to progress to Turkish Level 2 and beyond
Requirements
- No previous knowledge of Turkish is required