Are you ready to supercharge your Turkish listening comprehension? Our podcast, Fluent Fiction - Turkish, is the perfect tool for you.Studies show that the key to mastering a second language is through repetition and active processing. That's why each episode of our podcast features a story in Turkish, followed by a sentence-by-sentence retelling that alternates between Turkish and English.This approach not only allows you to fully understand and absorb the vocabulary and grammar but also provides bilingual support to aid your listening comprehension.But we don't stop there. Research in sociolinguistics highlights the importance of culture in language...
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Fluent Fiction - Turkish: Mystery of Ancient Parchment: Trust in Istanbul's Grand Bazaar
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Story Transcript:
Tr: İstanbul'un kalbi olan Kapalıçarşı, yazın ortasında her zamankinden daha hareketliydi.
En: The Grand Bazaar, the heart of Istanbul, was busier than ever in the middle of summer.
Tr: Baharat kokuları havayı dolduruyor, tüccarların sesi kulaklarda çınlıyordu.
En: The air was filled with the scent of spices, and the voices of merchants echoed.
Tr: Ahmet, Ley...
Episode • 26 July 2024 • 17m and 23s
Fluent Fiction - Turkish: When Promotions Test Friendship: A Summer in Istanbul
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Story Transcript:
Tr: Mert sabah erkenden ofise geldi.
En: Mert arrived at the office early in the morning.
Tr: Gözleri uykusuzluktan kırmızıydı.
En: His eyes were red from lack of sleep.
Tr: Aylarca çok çalıştı.
En: He had worked hard for months.
Tr: Hep o promosyonu bekledi.
En: He was always waiting for that promo...
Episode • 25 July 2024 • 17m and 48s
Fluent Fiction - Turkish: From Routine to Adventure: The Journey of Hasan and Ayla
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Story Transcript:
Tr: Hasan her sabah kapıda nöbet başlar başlamaz, kapıdaki görevine titizlikle devam ederdi.
En: Hasan diligently continued his duty at the gate every morning as soon as his shift began.
Tr: Gated community, büyük bahçeli modern evlerin yer aldığı, sakin ve yeşil bir mahalleydi.
En: The gated community was a peaceful and...
Episode • 24 July 2024 • 16m and 15s
Fluent Fiction - Turkish: The Simit Dilemma: Emre's Journey from Istanbul to Japan
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Story Transcript:
Tr: İstanbul Atatürk Havalimanı, yazın sıcak günlerinden birinde her zamanki kadar hareketliydi.
En: Istanbul Atatürk Airport was as bustling as ever on a hot summer day.
Tr: Tatilciler, gezginler ve iş insanları koşuşturuyordu.
En: Vacationers, travelers, and businesspeople were scurrying around.
Tr: Emre, Japonya'ya gitmek için sabırsızlanıyordu.
En: Emre was im...
Episode • 23 July 2024 • 16m and 47s
Fluent Fiction - Turkish: Elif's Journey: Uncovering Family Secrets in Ephesus
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Story Transcript:
Tr: Güneş, Efes antik kenti üzerinde altın rengi ışıklarla parlıyordu.
En: The sun shone with golden rays over the ancient city of Ephesus.
Tr: Elif, yirmi yaşlarının sonlarında, genç ve tutkulu bir tarihçiydi.
En: Elif, in her late twenties, was a young and passionate historian.
Tr: Ailesinin geçmişini keşfetmek için Efes’e gelmişti...
Episode • 22 July 2024 • 16m and 37s
Fluent Fiction - Turkish: Love and Surprise: A Summer Evening by the Bosphorus
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Story Transcript:
Tr: Büyüleyici Yaz akşamında Emir, Zeynep ve Arda, Boğaz’a bakan bir kafede buluştular.
En: On a captivating summer evening, Emir, Zeynep, and Arda met at a cafe overlooking the Bosphorus.
Tr: Kafe, renkli şemsiyelerle süslenmişti ve taze kahvenin kokusu etrafa yayılıyordu.
En: The cafe was adorned with colorful umbrellas and the aroma of...
Episode • 21 July 2024 • 18m and 41s
Fluent Fiction - Turkish: Heroic Encounter at the Istanbul Museum: A Life-Saving Moment
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Story Transcript:
Tr: İstanbul Modern Sanat Müzesi'nde yaz günüydü. Müze, geniş cam pencereleri sayesinde güneş ışığıyla doluydu.
En: On a summer day at the Istanbul Museum of Modern Art, the museum was bathed in sunlight thanks to its large glass windows.
Tr: Boğaz'ın ışıldayan manzarası müzeye ayrı bir güzellik katıyordu.
En: The sparkling view of the Bosphorus ad...
Episode • 20 July 2024 • 17m and 4s
Fluent Fiction - Turkish: Transforming Friendship: A Summer Shopping Adventure
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Story Transcript:
Tr: Deniz, mağazaların kapılarının önünde duran indirim işaretlerine gözlerini dikti.
En: Deniz stared at the discount signs in front of the store doors.
Tr: Alışveriş merkezindeki kalabalıktan hoşlanmıyordu ama bugün bir istisna yapacaktı.
En: She didn’t enjoy the crowds in the shopping mall, but today she would make an exception.
Tr: “Zey...
Episode • 19 July 2024 • 18m and 43s
Fluent Fiction - Turkish: Emir's Summer of Friendship and Academic Angst
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Story Transcript:
Tr: Yaz sıcağı okulun koridorlarını yakıyordu.
En: The summer heat was scorching the school corridors.
Tr: Pencereler açık, ama içerideki hava hiç hareket etmiyordu.
En: The windows were open, but the air inside wasn't moving at all.
Tr: Emir, okulun bahçesinde, ders çalışıyordu.
En: Emir was studying in the school's yard.
Tr: Masanın üze...
Episode • 18 July 2024 • 18m and 48s
Fluent Fiction - Turkish: Echoes of Healing: A Sibling Reunion in Antalya's Hidden Cove
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Story Transcript:
Tr: Antalya'da bir yaz günüydü.
En: It was a summer day in Antalya.
Tr: Güneş parlıyordu ve deniz mavi bir tablo gibi görünüyordu.
En: The sun was shining, and the sea looked like a blue painting.
Tr: Selin ve Emre, çocukken sıkça geldikleri saklı koya gittiler.
En: Selin and Emre went...
Episode • 17 July 2024 • 16m and 56s
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