What to watch to learn Turkish
Everything one working Turkish teacher told us they would actually put in front of a learner, with a note on why each one works and the level it suits.
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I run Lingua İstanbul, a small school where I teach Turkish to expats. These are the channels and podcasts I point my own students to while they're still building up: slow, clear Turkish made for learners. Once these feel easy, Turkish series with Turkish subtitles are the next step.
See Güray Güröz’s picks
Eğlenceli Türkçe
Playful A1 and A2 videos built around one question or pattern at a time, like Bu kim? Bu ne? Light and quick, good for the first months.
Beginner
Let's Learn Turkish
Meltem from Istanbul started this podcast to teach her Spanish partner Turkish, so it is pitched at real beginners. Short weekday episodes, friendly and easy to stick with.
Beginner
Turco Profundo
Short stories and an A1 podcast series, Bir Günüm, where a speaker walks you through an ordinary day. Calm, clearly read Turkish that is good for listening practice.
Beginner
Yunus Emre Enstitüsü
The Turkish state's language and culture institute. Its İzle, Eğlen, Öğren series takes one everyday building block per episode, like var and yok, and explains it in Turkish with English support.
Beginner
NTürkçe – Learn Turkish Online
Hundreds of short everyday dialogues, at the shop, on the phone, meeting someone new. You hear how Turkish is actually used in conversation, at a pace you can follow.
Beginner-Intermediate
Türkçe Öğretimi (Dilay Hoca)
A Turkish teacher's channel of video materials for learners: short listening and speaking pieces, all in Turkish.
Beginner-Intermediate
Turkish Digital Stories
Illustrated short stories made for people learning Turkish. The pictures carry the meaning, so you can follow the story without reaching for a translation.
Beginner-Intermediate
Frequently asked
What can I watch to learn Turkish?
Güray Güröz of Lingua İstanbul recommends Eğlenceli Türkçe, Let's Learn Turkish, Turco Profundo and Yunus Emre Enstitüsü, 7 teacher-chosen picks in total. Each links out to where you can watch or listen, with a note on the right learner level.
What are the best YouTube channels to learn Turkish?
Güray Güröz, who teaches Turkish at Lingua İstanbul, recommends Eğlenceli Türkçe, Turco Profundo, Yunus Emre Enstitüsü, NTürkçe – Learn Turkish Online, Türkçe Öğretimi (Dilay Hoca) and Turkish Digital Stories. Each one links out to where you can watch or listen, with a note on the level it suits.