Turkish from zero
First words and first sentences: a warm, playful start in Turkish.
Explore this programmeLive Turkish lessons for ages 4–17
Turkish for kids growing up abroad
Answer a few short questions to start your child's Turkish journey.
Gift: 25-min intro lesson
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You choose your teacher
Start in 3 easy steps
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Plan your gift intro lesson
A 25-minute intro lesson with a teacher
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Get your learning plan
Based on your child's age and level of Turkish
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Put lessons at times that suit you
4, 8 or 12 lessons every 4 weeks
Play the introduction film
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Our introduction film
From roots to talking in Turkish
A short film about how our lessons go.
- Flexible lesson times
- Warm, supportive teachers
Meet our super fun Turkish teachers
Meet our super fun Turkish teachers
Meet our super fun Turkish teachers
A world connected by one language.
Wherever you are,
Turkish is by your side.
We are here to strengthen your child’s connection with Turkish through stories, play and live lessons.
Meet the teachersDifferent starting points,
programmes that support each other.
Turkish for beginners
From familiar words to sentences of their own, one useful step at a time.
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Turkish conversation practice
Ask, explain and express a view through topics from everyday life.
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Discover the world through Turkish
Use Turkish while exploring nature, cities and the wider world.
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Go further in Turkish
Read, think and respond while discovering new layers of Turkish.
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Türkiye and our roots
Connect with Turkish through family stories, culture and Türkiye.
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A trusted companion on your child’s Turkish journey.
From a word to a sentence, from a story to self-expression… Start with an intro lesson to get to know the teacher’s approach and see how they connect with your child.
Roots and Talks around the world
Our story
The teacher in the next room
I turned on the tablet for her and the computer for me, then went into the other room and connected from there. Same house, two separate screens.
“If it works for my child, why shouldn’t it help other children too?”
Family stories
What families say
- Özlem B.
My 6-year-old daughter, whose native language is English, is already learning to read and write in Turkish. She looks forward to these lessons every week and calls them “happy hour” instead of Turkish lessons.
Translated from TurkishOriginal text
6 yaşındaki ana dili İngilizce olan kızım şimdiden Türkçe okumayı ve yazmayı öğreniyor. Her hafta bu dersleri dört gözle bekliyor ve onlara “mutlu saat” diyor, Türkçe dersleri yerine.
- Sinan Ö.
I have children aged 6 to 13 who know Turkish at different levels. She is very successful at distinguishing the children's levels of knowledge. She is wonderful at adapting to their needs and our expectations.
Translated from TurkishOriginal text
6 ile 13 yaşları arasında farklı seviyelerde Türkçe bilen çocuklarım var. Çocukların bilgi seviyelerini ayırt etmede çok başarılı. Onların ihtiyaçlarına ve beklentilerimize uyum sağlamakta harika.
- Akif T.
I have a 9-year-old daughter who needs to learn Turkish from scratch, and by constantly keeping my daughter's interest high, she has helped incredibly to make it interesting with various teaching methods and techniques.
Translated from TurkishOriginal text
9 yaşında, sıfırdan Türkçe öğrenmesi gereken bir kızım var ve kızımın ilgisini sürekli yüksek tutarak çeşitli öğretim yöntemleri ve teknikleriyle bunu ilginç hâle getirmesine inanılmaz bir şekilde yardımcı oldu.
- Ayse
She knows how to combine the child's interests with her educational knowledge. Also, she is always helpful when the necessary IT software becomes very complicated for the parent.
Translated from TurkishOriginal text
Eğitim bilgilerini çocuğun ilgisiyle birleştirmeyi biliyor. Ayrıca, gerekli IT yazılımı ebeveyn için çok karmaşık hâle geldiğinde her zaman yardımcı olmaktadır.
- Cihan J.
My daughter, who turns four next month, looks forward to her Turkish lessons. With her enthusiasm, her teaching style and her smiling face, she teaches successfully while turning every lesson into a game.
Translated from TurkishOriginal text
Önümüzdeki ay dört yaşını bitirecek olan kızım Türkçe derslerini dört gözle bekliyor. Coşkusu, öğretme stili, gülen yüzü ile her dersi oyun haline getirirken başarılı bir şekilde öğretiyor.
- Mustafa K.
The first lesson was fun and went very well; we loved the teacher's energy. For the first time, our child spoke so much Turkish in one sitting, thank you.
Translated from TurkishOriginal text
İlk ders eğlenceli ve çok iyi geçti, hocanın enerjisine bayıldık. İlk defa bu kadar fazla Türkçe konuştu bir oturuşta, teşekkür ederiz.
These are families' own words, as previously published. Every child's learning experience is different.
Read what families sayPlans that fit your family
Choose a plan around the number of lessons that fits your family over four weeks; siblings’ lessons count together in the family total.
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GIFT
Consultation with our founder and education coordinator
Optional
15-minute call
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GIFT
Intro lesson
No payment details needed
25-minute lesson
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GIFT
Level assessment report
After the intro lesson
Written report
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One-to-one lessons
Lessons designed for your child
From $23
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Group lessons
Sibling groups of 2
From $14
Every age has a different story to tell.
Explore what lessons can look like at your child’s age. You can discuss how much Turkish they use with the teacher separately.
Turkish for ages 4–5
Room for play and conversation
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Turkish for ages 6–7
Bring conversation and pictures together
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Turkish for ages 8–9
Describe everyday events in their own words
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Turkish for ages 10–11
Tell events in a clear sequence
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Turkish for ages 12–13
Conversations connected to personal interests
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Turkish for ages 14–17
Age-appropriate topics with language support
ExploreWhat parents usually want to know
What ages do you teach?
Roots & Talks teaches live Turkish lessons to children ages 4–17. Age shapes what lessons are about; where your child starts is set not by age but by the teacher getting to know them in the intro lesson.
How long are lessons?
One-to-one and group lessons last 25 minutes; group lessons bring 2 siblings together. The gift intro lesson is also 25 minutes.
Can I choose the teacher?
Yes. You can browse teacher profiles and choose a teacher for your child. If you are unsure, our education coordinator can help you choose and guide you through the process.
How long is the gift intro lesson? Do I need a call first?
The gift intro lesson lasts 25 minutes. A parent call is not required first; if you like, you can start with a free call of up to 15 minutes.
When will I see pricing?
The lowest price per lesson is $23 for one-to-one lessons and $14 per child for group lessons. The price depends on your family's total lessons in a 4-week period, and you see the terms before you make any purchase decision.
Can I cancel or reschedule a lesson?
Yes, from your dashboard. If you cancel more than 24 hours before the lesson, your lesson credit is added back. In the last 24 hours a lesson can’t be cancelled, but you can move it to another time up to 12 hr before it starts and keep your lesson credit. If you don’t move it and your child doesn’t attend, the lesson counts as used. If the teacher cancels, your lesson credit is always added back. Why 24 hours? Your teacher sets that time aside for your child; this notice lets the slot go to another child if needed.
Let’s talk!
Let your child’s Turkish story begin with a hello
Choose a teacher and plan a gift intro lesson, or talk with our education team first.
