GCSE Turkish Edexcel

This subject is broken down into 16 topics in 4 modules:

  1. Identity and Culture 4 topics
  2. Local Area, Holiday, and Travel 4 topics
  3. School and Future Plans 4 topics
  4. International and Global Dimension 4 topics
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Turkish

Identity and Culture

Me, my family, and friends

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Me, my family, and friends

Personal Information and Identity

  • Become comfortable with describing personal details like your name, age, and important dates of birth in Turkish.

  • Develop the ability to explain your nationality and where you live. Turkey's geography greatly influences the cultural aspects, so learning about different regions and their customs will also be beneficial.

  • Gain knowledge about expressing physical appearance and character traits in Turkish. This will also include comparative and superlative expressions to highlight characteristics.

  • Cultivate a way to explain your likes and dislikes clearly. Consider your favorite hobbies or pastimes and learn their Turkish equivalents as well as phrases to express preference.

Family Relationships

  • Build proficiency in the vocabulary related to family members: parents, siblings, relatives, and other significant persons in the family.

  • Understand the importance of family in Turkish culture, reflecting this in your understanding of customary treatment and deference shown towards elders.

  • Be able to discuss significant life events such as birthdays, weddings, and anniversaries and how these are celebrated within a Turkish family context.

  • Learn relevant phrases and expressions to describe the relationship dynamics within the family.

Friends and Peer Relationships

  • Gain confidence in discussing the concept of friendship in Turkish, along with the vocabulary needed to express relationships and interactions with friends.

  • Learn to express shared activities and pastimes in Turkish, focusing on common activities popular among young people in Turkey.

  • Be able to communicate the significance of friendship in terms of support, companionship, and mutual understanding.

  • Practice the concept of expressing differing opinions and having a respectful discussion in Turkish, as these are central to interactions with friends.

Digital and Social Media Usage

  • Equip yourself with the relevant vocabulary and phrases to talk about the use of technology and social media. Consider ways social media is used for both communication and also for expressing one's identity.

  • Understand the concept of social media etiquette from a Turkish perspective, considering what is considered respectful and acceptable behaviour.

  • Be able to discuss the positive and negative aspects of technology and social media usage, using relevant vocabulary and sentence structures in Turkish.

  • Reflect on how technology and social media impact interpersonal relationships within the Turkish culture.

Course material for Turkish, module Identity and Culture, topic Me, my family, and friends

Turkish

School and Future Plans

My studies

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My studies

Understanding 'Benim Derslerim' (My Studies)

General Concepts

  • Derslerin neler? (What are your subjects?) – Be ready to discuss the subjects you are studying at school.
  • En sevdiğin ve en sevmediğin dersler. (Your favourite and least favourite subjects) – Talk about subjects that you particularly enjoy or do not like, and be able to explain why.
  • Derslerinde hangi etkinlikleri yapıyorsun? (What activities do you do in your classes?) - Describe the typical activities in your lessons.
  • Derslerin kolay mı, zor mu? (Are your lessons easy or difficult?) – Share your thoughts on the level of difficulty of your classes.

Layout and Schedule

  • Okul programın nasıl? (What's your school timetable like?) - Give details of your school day routine.
  • Farklı günlerde farklı derslerin var mı? (Do you have different subjects on different days?) - Discuss whether or not your lessons change daily.
  • Öğle yemeği için ne zaman molası veriyorsun? (When do you break for lunch?) – Give details on lunch hour and rest breaks.

Homework and Exams

  • Ödevlerin ne kadar zaman alıyor? (How much time do your homework take?) - Discuss the time spent on homework.
  • Hangi derslerde sınavlar var / yok? (Which subjects have exams/don't have exams?) - Describe which subjects have exams and which ones don't.
  • Sınavlarda başarılı mısın yoksa zorlanıyor musun? (Are you successful in exams or do you struggle?) – Share your experiences and performance in exams.

Future Plans Regarding Studies

  • Hangi derslerin gelecek planlarında önemli? (Which subjects are important for your future plans?) - Talk about the relevant subjects for your future career or study plans.
  • Gelecekte hangi dersleri daha fazla çalışmayı planlıyorsun? (Which subjects do you plan to focus on more in the future?) – Indicate the subjects you intend to prioritize in the future.
  • Üniversite ya da iş için hangi derslerin daha yararlı olacağını düşünüyorsun? (What subjects do you think will be more useful for university or work?) – Share your views on the subjects of relevance to your future academic or career path.

Expressing Opinions

  • Hangi dersleri neden seviyorsun ya da sevmiyorsun. (Why do you like or dislike certain subjects) – Express your likes and dislikes and be ready to justify your opinions.
  • Okulda hangi derslerin geliştirilmesi gerektiğini düşünüyorsun? (Which subjects do you think need improvement at school?) – Share your thoughts on areas of improvement in your education and explain why.
  • Hangi derslerin daha fazla destek/yardımcı materyal gerektiğini düşünüyorsun? (What subjects do you think need more support/learning resources?) – Express your views on subjects that require additional help or resources.

Course material for Turkish, module School and Future Plans, topic My studies

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