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LESSON NOTES Culture Class: Essential Turkish Vocabulary S1 #1 National Holidays

CONTENTS

2 Turkish 2 English 2 Vocabulary 3 Sample Sentences 3 Cultural Insight

# 1

1. What is the five most important national holidays?

2. 1. Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı

3. 2. 30 Ağustos Z afer Bayramı

4. 3. 19 Mayıs Atatürk'ü Anma Gençlik ve Spor Bayramı

5. 4. 29 Ekim Cumhuriyet Bayramı

6. 5. Yeni Yıl

ENGLISH

1. What are the five most important national holidays?

2. 1. National Sovereignty and Children's Day

3. 2. Victory Day

4. 3. Commemoration of Ataturk, Youth and Sports Day

5. 4. Republic Day

6. 5. New Year's Day

VOCABULARY

Turkish English Class

TURKIS HCLAS S 101.COM CULTURE CLAS S : ES S ENTI AL TURKIS H VOCABULARY S 1 #1 - NATI ONAL HOLI DAYS 2 Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk National Sovereignty and Bayramı Children's Day noun, phrase

Yeni Yıl New Years Day noun

29 Ekim Cumhuriyet Bayramı Republic Day noun

19 Mayıs Atatürk'ü Anma Commemoration of Ataturk, Gençlik ve Spor Bayramı Youth and Sports Day noun

30 Ağustos Zafer Bayramı Victory Day noun

SAMPLE SENTENCES

Bu yıl, Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Ev kapısının önünde nar kırmak Türkler Bayramı çok renkliydi. için yeni bir yılın başlangıcını işaret eder.

This year, National Sovereignty and Smashing a pomegranate in front of one’s Children's Day was really colorful. front door marks the beginning of New Years’ Day for Turkish people.

Her yıl, 29 Ekim Cumhuriyet Her yıl, 19 Mayıs Atatürk'ü Anma Bayramı'nda ana caddeler trafiğe Gençlik ve Spor Bayramı'nda okul kapatılır. bandoları gösteri yapar.

The main streets are closed to traffic every Every year, school bands perform on the year on Republic Day. Commemoration of Ataturk, Youth and Sports Day.

Zafer Bayramı, her yıl 30 Ağustos'ta kutlanılır.

Victory Day is celebrated every year on August 30th.

CULTURAL INSIGHT

1. National Sovereignty and Children's Day

National Sovereignty and Children's Day is celebrated each year on April 23 with lively ceremonies at every school and many stadiums across the country.

TURKIS HCLAS S 101.COM CULTURE CLAS S : ES S ENTI AL TURKIS H VOCABULARY S 1 #1 - NATI ONAL HOLI DAYS 3 2. Victory Day

Victory Day is Turkey's annual commemoration day to celebrate victory against Greek Forces in the battle of Domlupınar.

3. Commemoration of Ataturk, Youth and Sports Day

This day, which is celebrated on May 19th, features official ceremonies commemorating Ataturk the founder of Turkish Republic and sports events. It is a public holiday dedicated to youth, independence and sportsmanship.

4. Republic Day

Republic Day, which is celebrated on October 29th, commemorates the proclamation of the Turkish Republic in 1923.

5. New Year's Day

The New Year's tree, Turkish Santa Claus; Noel Baba, and pomegranate for abundance are the most common symbols of New Year's Day in Turkey.

TURKIS HCLAS S 101.COM CULTURE CLAS S : ES S ENTI AL TURKIS H VOCABULARY S 1 #1 - NATI ONAL HOLI DAYS 4 LESSON NOTES Culture Class: Essential Turkish Vocabulary S1 #2 Foods

CONTENTS

2 Turkish 2 English 2 Vocabulary 3 Sample Sentences 3 Cultural Insight

# 2

1. What are the five most popular foods in T urkey?

2. 1. Midye Dolma

3. 2. Beyaz Peynir

4. 3. Simit

5. 4. Döner

6. 5. Balık ekmek

ENGLISH

1. What are the five most popular foods in Turkey?

2. 1. Stuffed mussels

3. 2. White(feta)cheese

4. 3. Sesame Bagel

5. 4. Doner Kebab

6. 5. Fish in bread/Fish sandwich

VOCABULARY

Turkish English Class

Midye dolma Stuffed mussels noun

TURKIS HCLAS S 101.COM CULTURE CLAS S : ES S ENTI AL TURKIS H VOCABULARY S 1 #2 - FOODS 2 Balık ekmek Fish in bread/ Fish sandwich noun

Döner Doner Kebab noun

Simit Sesame bagel noun

Beyaz Peynir White (feta) cheese noun

SAMPLE SENTENCES

Midye dolma baharatlı ve lezzetlidir. İstanbul'un popüler balık ekmek

yerlerinden biri Eminönü'dür. "Stuffed mussels are spicy and tasty." "Eminonu is one of the popular places for fish sandwiches in Istanbul."

Günümüzde döner eti genelde kömürde Geleneksel olarak simit, çay ile tüketilir.

veya elektrikli ocakta pişirilir. "Bagels are traditionally consumed with "The meat for doner kebab is usually Turkish black tea." cooked using charcoal or on an electric burner nowadays."

Beyaz peynir, salata, hamur işleri, omlet ve pidede kullanılır.

"White cheese is frequently used in salads, pastry, scrambled eggs and pita."

CULTURAL INSIGHT

1. Stuffed mussels

Stuffed mussels are stuffed with rice, spices, nuts and black currants.

2. White (feta) cheese

Feta cheese is made from pasteurized or unpasteurized sheep or goat milk and is the most

TURKIS HCLAS S 101.COM CULTURE CLAS S : ES S ENTI AL TURKIS H VOCABULARY S 1 #2 - FOODS 3 essential part of Turkish breakfast.

3. Sesame Bagel

A simit is a crispy, round-shaped sesame bagel that's a common breakfast food. It's often sold with cream cheese and jam.

4. Doner Kebab

Doner kebab is a Turkish dish made of roasted meat cooked on a vertical spit. It is traditionally made of lamb, however, chicken and beef are also used.

5. Fish in bread/Fish sandwich

A fish sandwich is a very popular and traditional type of fast food in Turkey

TURKIS HCLAS S 101.COM CULTURE CLAS S : ES S ENTI AL TURKIS H VOCABULARY S 1 #2 - FOODS 4 LESSON NOTES Culture Class: Essential Turkish Vocabulary S1 #3 Beverages

CONTENTS

2 Turkish 2 English 2 Vocabulary 3 Sample Sentences 3 Cultural Insight

# 3

1. What are the five most popular beverages in T urkey?

2. 1. Rakı

3. 2. Ayran

4. 3. Çay

5. 4. T ürk Kahvesi

6. 5. Salep

ENGLISH

1. What are the five most popular beverages in Turkey?

2. 1. Arrack

3. 2. Yogurt drink

4. 3. Black Tea

5. 4. Turkish coffee

6. 5. Turkish saloop

VOCABULARY

Turkish English Class

Rakı Arrack noun

TURKIS HCLAS S 101.COM CULTURE CLAS S : ES S ENTI AL TURKIS H VOCABULARY S 1 #3 - BEVERAGES 2 Ayran Yogurt drink noun

Çay Black Tea noun

Türk Kahvesi Turkish coffee noun

Salep Turkish saloop noun

SAMPLE SENTENCES

Rakı'nın yanına balık iyi gider. Bir bardak soğuk ayran susuzluğu

giderir. Arrack goes well with fish. A glass of cold ayran is a thirst-quencher.

Genelde, Türkler sabah kahvaltısında Türk kahvesini bol köpüklü pişirmek çay içer. Türkiye'de hüner olarak nitelendirilir.

Turkish people usually drink black tea with Preparing Turkish coffee with a thick foam breakfast. is considered an advanced skill in Turkey.

Türkler kar yağarken tarçınlı salep içmeyi sever.

Turkish people like to drink saloop with cinnamon when it's snowing.

CULTURAL INSIGHT

1. Arrack

Raki is an anise based alcoholic beverage usually consumed with olive oil-based appetizers and fish.

2. Yogurt Drink

Ayran is a traditional Turkish soft drink made from yogurt mixed with cold water and salt. Ayran can also be frothy and sour, depending on which part of the country you are in.

TURKIS HCLAS S 101.COM CULTURE CLAS S : ES S ENTI AL TURKIS H VOCABULARY S 1 #3 - BEVERAGES 3 3. Black Tea

Cay is Turkish black tea usually made in a double-kettle and consumed several times throughout the day. Cay can be served with or without sugar.

4. Turkish Coffee

Turkish coffee is made with sugar, water and roasted and ground coffee beans.

5. Turkish saloop

Saloop is a typical winter food made from a starch-like ingredient found in orchid tubers. It's usually consumed in beverages and desserts.

TURKIS HCLAS S 101.COM CULTURE CLAS S : ES S ENTI AL TURKIS H VOCABULARY S 1 #3 - BEVERAGES 4 LESSON NOTES Culture Class: Essential Turkish Vocabulary S1 #4 Popular Home-cooked Meals

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2 Turkish 2 English 2 Vocabulary 3 Sample Sentences 3 Cultural Insight

# 4

1. What are the five most popular home cooked meals in T urkey?

2. 1. Z eytinyağlı Enginar

3. 2. Yaprak Sarma

4. 3. Z eytinyağlı T aze Fasulye

5. 4. Barbunya Pilaki

6. 5. Su Böreği

ENGLISH

1. What are the five most popular home cooked meals in Turkey?

2. 1. Braised artichokes

3. 2. Stuffed wine leaves

4. 3. green beans with olive oil

5. 4. Dry beans in olive oil

6. 5. Layered pastry

VOCABULARY

Turkish English Class

Zeytinyağlı Enginar Braised artichokes noun

TURKIS HCLAS S 101.COM CULTURE CLAS S : ES S ENTI AL TURKIS H VOCABULARY S 1 #4 - POPULAR HOME-COOKED MEALS 2 Yaprak Sarma Stuffed wine leaves noun

Zeytinyağlı Taze Fasulye Green beans with olive oil noun

Barbunya Pilaki Dry beans in olive oil noun

Su Böreği Layered pastry noun

SAMPLE SENTENCES

Zeytinyağlı enginar tipik bir ev Yaprak sarma pişirilmesi zahmetli bir yemeğidir. yemektir.

"Braised artichokes are a typical home- "Stuffed vine leaves is a laborious dish to made dish." cook."

Zeytinyağlı taze fasulye pişirirken Barbunya pilaki vejeteryanların şekerin tuza oranı önemlidir. rahatlıkla yiyebileceği bir yemektir.

"When cooking green beans with olive oil, "Barbunya Pilaki is a dish that vegetarians the ratio of sugar to salt is important." can eat comfortably."

Türkiye'de ıspanaklı börek genelde yoğurtla yenir.

"Spinach pastry is usually eaten with yogurt in Turkey."

CULTURAL INSIGHT

1. Braised artichokes

This braised artichoke dish is a typical example of Aegean cuisine. It is cooked with braised artichokes, olive oil, green peas and dill.

2. Stuffed Vine leaves

Yaprak sarma is made with olive oil, wine leaves, aromatic spices, pine nuts and lemon.

TURKIS HCLAS S 101.COM CULTURE CLAS S : ES S ENTI AL TURKIS H VOCABULARY S 1 #4 - POPULAR HOME-COOKED MEALS 3 3. Green beans with olive oil

This is a popular summer dish made with sauteed onions and tomato paste with a pinch of sugar.

4. Dry beans in olive oil

Barbunya pilaki is a cold summer appetizer cooked with dried beans, onion, garlic, carrot, potato, olive oil, sugar and tomato.

5. Layered pastry

Su Böreği is a variety of layered pastry with cheese, minced meat or spinach.

TURKIS HCLAS S 101.COM CULTURE CLAS S : ES S ENTI AL TURKIS H VOCABULARY S 1 #4 - POPULAR HOME-COOKED MEALS 4 LESSON NOTES Culture Class: Essential Turkish Vocabulary S1 #5 Sweets and Desserts

CONTENTS

2 Turkish 2 English 2 Vocabulary 3 Sample Sentences 3 Cultural Insight

# 5

1. What are the five most popular sweets and desserts in T urkey?

2. 1. Baklava

3. 2. Kazandibi

4. 3. Güllaç

5. 4. Aşure

6. 5. Keşkül

ENGLISH

1. What are the five most popular sweets and desserts in Turkey?

2. 1. Layered pastry in syrup

3. 2. Pudding with a caramel base

4. 3. A milk-based dessert made with pastry

5. 4. Ashura/Noah's Pudding

6. 5. Almond-based milk pudding

VOCABULARY

Turkish English Class

Baklava Layered pastry in syrup noun

TURKIS HCLAS S 101.COM CULTURE CLAS S : ES S ENTI AL TURKIS H VOCABULARY S 1 #5 - S WEETS AND DES S ERTS 2 Kazandibi Pudding with a caramel base noun

A milk-based dessert made Güllaç with pastry noun

Aşure Ashura/Noah's Pudding noun

Keşkül Almond-based milk pudding noun

SAMPLE SENTENCES

Bazı insanlar fıstıklı baklavayı çok Kazandibi çok hafif bir tatlıdır.

şekerli olduğu için sevmezler. "Kazandibi is a very light dessert." "Some people don't like pistachio baklava because it's too sweet."

Güllaç en çok Ramazan'da tüketilir. Günümüzde aşure her mevsim yenebilir.

"Güllaç is mostly consumed during "Nowadays, Noah's Pudding can be eaten Ramadan." in all seasons."

Bazı insanlar keşkülün üstüne bir top dondurma koyarak yemeyi tercih eder.

"Some people prefer to eat almond pudding with a scoop of ice cream."

CULTURAL INSIGHT

1. Layered pastry in syrup

Baklava is a finely layered pastry filled with various nuts and steeped in syrup.

2. Pudding with a caramel base

Kazandibi is a typical Turkish dairy pudding dessert made out of thickened flour and served with the burned side up.

TURKIS HCLAS S 101.COM CULTURE CLAS S : ES S ENTI AL TURKIS H VOCABULARY S 1 #5 - S WEETS AND DES S ERTS 3 3. A milk-based dessert made with pastry

Güllaç is a typical Ottoman dessert soaked in milk, filled with nuts and pomegranates, and often served with rose water.

4. Ashura/Noah's Pudding

Noah's Pudding is made out of a thick and nutritious mixture of various grains, nuts, dried apricots, figs and pomegranates.

5. Almond-based milk pudding

Keşkül is usually garnished with pistachio and served with a vanilla ice cream topping.

TURKIS HCLAS S 101.COM CULTURE CLAS S : ES S ENTI AL TURKIS H VOCABULARY S 1 #5 - S WEETS AND DES S ERTS 4 LESSON NOTES Culture Class: Essential Turkish Vocabulary S1 #6 Fruits

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# 6

1. What are the five most popular fruits in T urkey?

2. 1. Nar

3. 2. Üzüm

4. 3. İncir

5. 4. Ayva

6. 5. Kayısı

ENGLISH

1. What are the five most popular fruits in Turkey?

2. 1. Pomegranate

3. 2. Grape

4. 3. Fig

5. 4. Quince

6. 5. Apricot

VOCABULARY

Turkish English Class

İncir fig noun

TURKIS HCLAS S 101.COM CULTURE CLAS S : ES S ENTI AL TURKIS H VOCABULARY S 1 #6 - FRUITS 2 Ayva quince noun

Kayısı apricot noun

Nar pomegranate noun

üzüm grape noun

SAMPLE SENTENCES

Gün kurusu incir sağlıklı, besleyici ve Ayva düşük kalorili bir meyvedir.

lezzetlidir. "Quince is a low calorie fruit." "Sun-dried figs are healthy, nutritious and tasty."

Gün kurusu kayısılar lezzetli, mayhoş ve Nar suyunun sağlığa yararlı olduğu sağlıklıdır. söyleniyor.

"Sun-dried apricots are juicy, tart, and "It is said that pomegranate juice is good healthy." for health."

Türkiye kışın nar açısından çok Bol miktarda A ve C vitaminleri, zengindir. mineraller, demir ile potasyum içeren

üzüm suyu, vücudun hastalıklara karşı "Turkey is very abundant in pomegranates daha dirençli olmasını sağlar. during winter." "Grape juice contains plenty of A and C vitamins, minerals, iron and potassium, which make the body more resistant to diseases."

Fare bir üzüm yiyiyor.

"The mouse is eating a grape."

CULTURAL INSIGHT

1. Pomegranate

TURKIS HCLAS S 101.COM CULTURE CLAS S : ES S ENTI AL TURKIS H VOCABULARY S 1 #6 - FRUITS 3 A pomegranate is an orange-sized fruit with a thick, reddish outer skin that's native to Iran, Iraq and Turkey.

2. Grape

In Turkey, both red and white grapes are usually eaten dried and fresh. Only a small percent of the country's grape production is used for wine-making.

3. Fig

The fig is a sweet, soft, pear-shaped fruit that's native to the Mediterranean region.

4. Quince

In Turkey, quince is eaten raw or cooked. It is a medium-sized fruit with a spongy texture and sour taste.

5. Apricot

The apricot is a juicy, soft fruit of orange-yellow color. Apricot kernels that are grown in central Asia or the Mediterranean region are so tasty and sweet that they may be substituted for almonds.

TURKIS HCLAS S 101.COM CULTURE CLAS S : ES S ENTI AL TURKIS H VOCABULARY S 1 #6 - FRUITS 4 LESSON NOTES Culture Class: Essential Turkish Vocabulary S1 #7 Vegetables

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2 Turkish 2 English 2 Vocabulary 3 Sample Sentences 3 Cultural Insight

# 7

1. What are the five most popular vegetables in T urkey?

2. 1. Z eytinyağlı Enginar

3. 2. Pırasa

4. 3. Asma Yaprağı

5. 4. Bezelye

6. 5. Patlıcan musakka

ENGLISH

1. What are the five most popular vegetables in Turkey?

2. 1. Artichoke in olive oil

3. 2. Leek

4. 3. Vine leaf

5. 4. Green pea

6. 5. Eggplant moussaka

VOCABULARY

Turkish English Class

Zeytinyağlı Enginar artichoke in olive oil noun

TURKIS HCLAS S 101.COM CULTURE CLAS S : ES S ENTI AL TURKIS H VOCABULARY S 1 #7 - VEGETABLES 2 Pırasa leek noun

Asma Yaprağı vine leaf noun

Bezelye green pea noun

Patlıcan eggplant moussaka noun

SAMPLE SENTENCES

Zeytinyağlı Enginar soğuk ikram edilir. Pırasanın yenebilir yeri uzun beyaz

gövdesidir. Artichoke in olive oil is served cold. The edible part of the leek is its long, white stem.

Asma yaprağı salamura yapılarak Kıymalı bezelye popüler bir Türk saklanır. yemeğidir.

Vine leaves are stored in brine. Minced meat with green peas is a popular Turkish dish.

Patlıcan musakka, Türkiye'de yaz aylarında çok yaygın bir yemektir.

Eggplant moussaka is a very common summer dish in Turkey.

CULTURAL INSIGHT

1. Artichoke in olive oil

Artichoke in olive oil is a vegetarian dish cooked with artichokes, potatoes, olive oil, fava beans and dill.

2. Leek

A leek is an edible plant related to the onion. In the Mediterranean region, leek is served cold

TURKIS HCLAS S 101.COM CULTURE CLAS S : ES S ENTI AL TURKIS H VOCABULARY S 1 #7 - VEGETABLES 3 with lemon juice and olive oil during the summer.

3. Vine leaf

Vine leaves are used in Turkish, Balkan, Arab, Greek and Vietnamese cuisines. They are usually eaten fresh and are stuffed with meat, rice, and nuts and seasoned with various spices.

4. Green pea

Green peas are the edible seeds of the pea plant.

5. Eggplant moussaka

Eggplant is a large, thick, dark purple fruit eaten as a vegetable. Turkish moussaka is prepared with sauteed eggplants, minced meat, onions, tomatoes and green peppers.

TURKIS HCLAS S 101.COM CULTURE CLAS S : ES S ENTI AL TURKIS H VOCABULARY S 1 #7 - VEGETABLES 4 LESSON NOTES Culture Class: Essential Turkish Vocabulary S1 #8 Food Souvenirs

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2 Turkish 2 English 2 Vocabulary 3 Sample Sentences 3 Cultural Insight

# 8

1. What are the five most popular food souvenirs in T urkey?

2. 1. Sucuk

3. 2. Lokum

4. 3. Pişmaniye

5. 4. Badem ezmesi

6. 5. Kuru Kayısı

ENGLISH

1. What are the five most popular food souvenirs in Turkey?

2. 1. Sujuk,spicy sausage

3. 2. Turkish delight

4. 3. Floss Halva

5. 4. Marzipan

6. 5. Dried Apricots

VOCABULARY

Turkish English Class

Pişmaniye Floss Halva noun

TURKIS HCLAS S 101.COM CULTURE CLAS S : ES S ENTI AL TURKIS H VOCABULARY S 1 #8 - FOOD S OUVENIRS 2 Badem ezmesi Marzipan noun

Kuru Kayısı Dried Apricots noun

Sucuk Sujuk,spicy sausage noun

lokum Turkish delight noun

SAMPLE SENTENCES

Pişmaniye çok tatlı ve yüksek kalorilidir. İstanbul'un Marmara Denizi kenarındaki

tarihi semtlerinden Bebek'te iyi kalite Turkish floss halva is very sweet and high badem ezmesi bulabilirsiniz. in calories. You can find high quality marzipan in Bebek, a historic Istanbul neighborhood near the Marmara sea.

Badem, yer fıstığı ve kuru kayısı yemek Badem, yer fıstığı ve kuru kayısı yemek karaciğer kanseri riskini azaltabilir. karaciğer kanseri riskini azaltabilir.

"Eating almonds, peanuts and dried "Eating almonds, peanuts and dried apricots may reduce the risk of liver apricots may decrease the risk of liver cancer." cancer."

Sucuklu yumurta kahvaltıda ağır yemeği Genellikle Türk kahvesiyle birlikte bir sevenler için idealdir. bardak su ve lokum servis edilir.

Sujuk with eggs is ideal for those who like "Usually, Turkish coffee is served with a to eat a hearty breakfast. glass of water and turkish delight."

Türkler, bayram ziyaretlerine kutulu Fıstıklı lokum benim favorim.

lokum götürürler. "My favorite is nutty Turkish delight." Turkish people take boxes of Turkish delight when paying their "bairam"" festival visits.

CULTURAL INSIGHT

1. Sujuk, spicy sausage

TURKIS HCLAS S 101.COM CULTURE CLAS S : ES S ENTI AL TURKIS H VOCABULARY S 1 #8 - FOOD S OUVENIRS 3

Sujuk is a dry, spicy sausage eaten in the Balkan countries, Turkey and central Asia.

2. Turkish delight

Turkish delight is a candy that can come in many flavors, including vanilla, pistachio, rose, coconut, and so on.

3. Floss Halva

Floss Halva is made by flossing thin strands of halva into a light confectionery. It is made out of wheat flour and sugar and garnished with pistachios.

4. Marzipan

Turkish marzipan is made by grinding almonds with sugar and partially drying the paste.

5. Dried Apricots

Turkey is the leading apricot producer in the world.

TURKIS HCLAS S 101.COM CULTURE CLAS S : ES S ENTI AL TURKIS H VOCABULARY S 1 #8 - FOOD S OUVENIRS 4 LESSON NOTES Culture Class: Essential Turkish Vocabulary S1 #9 Traditional Culture

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2 Turkish 2 English 2 Vocabulary 3 Sample Sentences 3 Cultural Insight

# 9

1. What are the five most popular examples of traditional culture in T urkey?

2. 1. Çaydaçıra

3. 2. Bursa kılıç-kalkan

4. 3. Sema gösterisi

5. 4. Mehter Marşı Performansı

6. 5. Z eybek dansı

ENGLISH

1. What are the five most popular examples of traditional culture in Turkey?

2. 1. Caydacira, a folk dance

3. 2. Bursa sword-shield folkloric dance

4. 3. Sufi whirling

5. 4. Ottoman military band performance

6. 5. Zeibek dance

VOCABULARY

Turkish English Class

Çaydaçıra Caydacira; a folk dance noun

TURKIS HCLAS S 101.COM CULTURE CLAS S : ES S ENTI AL TURKIS H VOCABULARY S 1 #9 - TRADITI ONAL CULTURE 2 Bursa sword-shield folkloric Bursa kılıç-kalkan dance noun

Sema gösterisi Sufi whirling noun

Ottoman military band Mehter Marşı Performansı performance noun

Zeybek dansı Zeibek dance noun

SAMPLE SENTENCES

Halk söylentileri, Çaydaçıra şarkıları ve Bursa Kılıç kalkan dansındaki ana müziğinin trajik bir aşk hikayesinden temalar dürüstlük, onur, kardeşlik, sonra yazıldığını önerir. cesaret, mertlik ve barıştır.

Folk rumors suggest that Caydacira songs The main themes in the Bursa sword- and music were written after a tragic love shield dance are honesty, pride, story. brotherhood, bravery, chivalry and peace.

Sema performansı izlemek güçlü, Kostüm ve müzik açısından mehter transandantal ve büyüleyici bir etkileyici bir performanstır.

deneyimdir. Costume and music-wise, mehter is an Watching a sema performance is a impressive performance. powerful, transcendental and enchanting experience.

Zeibek is a slow, rhythmic and manly dance concentrated on the public demonstration of strength.

Zeybek dansı erkeksi, gövde gösterisi yapmaya dayanan ağır ve ritmik bir danstır.

CULTURAL INSIGHT

1. Caydacira; a folk dance

This is a folk dance commonly seen in Elazig province. It's performed with the dancers holding small plates with lit candles, usually in wedding ceremonies and at henna parties.

TURKIS HCLAS S 101.COM CULTURE CLAS S : ES S ENTI AL TURKIS H VOCABULARY S 1 #9 - TRADITI ONAL CULTURE 3 2. Bursa sword-shield folkloric dance

This unique dance depicts a battlefield where shields and swords clash in harmony. It's performed without music.

3. Sufi whirling

This mystical, spinning dance is practiced by the dervishes of Mevlevi order in Islam. Its aim is to reach nirvana, unity and creation.

4. Ottoman military band performance

Historically, the music of mehter is performed during wartime for motivation, usually to emphasize the power of the army in the Ottoman Empire. It's thought to be the oldest variety of military marching band in the world.

5. Zeibek dance

This dance is named after the Zeybeks, who acted as protectors of the village people against cruelty and corruption in the late Ottoman Period.

TURKIS HCLAS S 101.COM CULTURE CLAS S : ES S ENTI AL TURKIS H VOCABULARY S 1 #9 - TRADITI ONAL CULTURE 4 LESSON NOTES Culture Class: Essential Turkish Vocabulary S1 #10 Historical ﬁgures

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2 Turkish 2 English 2 Vocabulary 3 Sample Sentences 3 Cultural Insight

# 10

1. Who are the five most popular historical figures in T urkey?

2. 1. Mustafa Kemal Atatürk

3. 2. Nazım Hikmet

4. 3. Kanuni Sultan Süleyman

5. 4. Fatih Sultan Mehmet

6. 5. T ürkan Saylan

ENGLISH

1. Who are the five most popular historical figures in Turkey?

2. 1. Kemal Ataturk, a revolutionary statesman, army officer, writer and academic

3. 2. Nazım Hikmet, a famous poet, playwright and a novelist

4. 3. Suleiman the Magnificent, a great ruler of the Ottoman Empire

5. 4. Mehmet the 2nd, a former sultan of the Ottoman Empire

6. 5. Turkan Saylan, a leader of women's and patients' rights

VOCABULARY

Turkish English Class

TURKIS HCLAS S 101.COM CULTURE CLAS S : ES S ENTI AL TURKIS H VOCABULARY S 1 #10 - HIS TORI CAL FI GURES 2 Kemal Ataturk, a revolutionary statesman, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk army officer, writer and noun academic

Nazım Hikmet, a famous Nazım Hikmet poet, playwright and a noun novelist.

Suleiman the Magnificent, a Kanuni Sultan Süleyman great ruler of the Ottoman noun Empire

Mehmet the 2nd, a former Fatih Sultan Mehmet sultan of the Ottoman Empire noun

Türkan Saylan,Türkiye'nin Turkan Saylan, a leader of kırsal women's and patients’ rights noun

SAMPLE SENTENCES

Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, Türkiye Nazım Hikmet şiir yarışması her yıl Cumhuriyeti'nin kurucusudur. yapılır.

Mustafa Kemal Ataturk is the founder of The Nazim Hikmet Poetry Competition is the Turkish Republic. held annually.

Kanuni Sultan Süleyman'ın hüküm Fatih Sultan Mehmet, İstanbul'u 1453 sürdüğü devir "Muhteşem Yüzyıl" adlı yılında fethetmiştir.

popüler bir dramada anlatılmıştır. Mehmet the 2nd conquered Istanbul in The era in which Suleiman the Magnificent 1453. reigned is depicted in a popular Turkish drama called "The Magnificent Century."

Turkan Saylan Türkiye'nin kırsal bölgelerinde yıllarca itinayla sınırlı kaynaklarla çalışmıştır.

Turkan Saylan worked meticulously for years in rural Turkey with limited resources.

CULTURAL INSIGHT

TURKIS HCLAS S 101.COM CULTURE CLAS S : ES S ENTI AL TURKIS H VOCABULARY S 1 #10 - HIS TORI CAL FI GURES 3 1. Kemal Ataturk, a revolutionary statesman, army officer, writer and academic

Mustafa Kemal Ataturk's last name, which means "Father of the Turks," was granted to him and forbidden to any other person by the Turkish Parliament in 1934.

2. Nazım Hikmet, a famous poet, playwright and a novelist

Nazım Hikmet is often described as a romantic revolutionary and has spent much of his life in exile because of his communist ideas.

3. Suleiman the Magnificent, a great ruler of the Ottoman Empire

Sultan Suleiman was the longest reigning Ottoman Emperor. He became a monarch in 16th century Europe and brought the golden age of the Ottoman Empire through military, economic and political power.

4. Mehmet the 2nd, a former sultan of the Ottoman Empire

Also known as "the Conqueror," Mehmet the 2nd brought an end to the Byzantine Empire by conquering Istanbul, which was formerly known as Constantinople.

5. Turkan Saylan, a leader of women's and patients' rights

Turkan Saylan was a dermatologist, and the founder of the non-governmental organization The Association for Supporting Contemporary Life.

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# 11

1. What are the five most popular animals in T urkey?

2. 1. Sivas Kangal Köpeği

3. 2. Ankara kedisi

4. 3. Van kedisi

5. 4. Denizli Horozu

6. 5. Ankara T avşanı

ENGLISH

1. What are the five most popular animals in Turkey?

2. 1. Anatolian Shepherd Dog

3. 2. Turkish Angora Cat

4. 3. Turkish Van Cat

5. 4. Denizli Rooster

6. 5. Angora Rabbit

VOCABULARY

Turkish English Class

Sivas Kangal Köpeği Anatolian Shepherd Dog noun

TURKIS HCLAS S 101.COM CULTURE CLAS S : ES S ENTI AL TURKIS H VOCABULARY S 1 #11 - ANIMALS 2 Ankara kedisi Turkish Angora Cat noun

Van kedisi Turkish Van Cat noun

Denizli Horozu Denizli Rooster noun

Ankara Tavşanı Angora Rabbit noun

SAMPLE SENTENCES

Sivas Kangal Köpeği sürüsünün Ankara kedisi iyi huylu fakat kararlı bir mükemmel bir koruyucusudur. kedidir.

"The Anatolian Shepherd Dog is an "Turkish Angoras are good-natured, but excellent guardian of its flock." determined cats."

Van kedisi muhteşem bir yüzücüdür. Denizli horozunun siyah gözleri, koyu gri

bacakları, uzun bir boynu ve kırmızı bir "The Turkish Van cat is an excellent ibiği vardır. swimmer." "The Denizli rooster has black eyes, dark grey legs, a long neck, and a red comb."

Ankara Tavşanı yününün yılda dört kere kırpılmaya ihtiyacı vardır.

"The wool of the Angora rabbit needs to be shorn off about four times a year."

CULTURAL INSIGHT

1. Anatolian Shepherd Dog

The Anatolian Shepherd dog is a livestock guard dog that's known for its stamina, upstanding posture, large size, cream-colored fur and curled tail.

2. Turkish Angora Cat

Native to the city of Ankara, the Turkish Angora cat is typically a blue-eyed cat with thick, fluffy fur. Angora can be born partially or totally deaf, a defect of a gene that produces a white coat and blue eyes in felines.

TURKIS HCLAS S 101.COM CULTURE CLAS S : ES S ENTI AL TURKIS H VOCABULARY S 1 #11 - ANIMALS 3 3. Turkish Van Cat

The Turkish Van cat is a rare and ancient breed that originated in the Eastern part of Turkey, especially near lake Van. This semi-long haired precious cat is known for its love of water and swimming.

4. Denizli Rooster

Denizli, a city in the inner Aegean part of Turkey, is the hometown of a well-known breed of rooster called the Denizli Rooster, known for its appearance, color and long, melodious crows.

5. Angora Rabbit

The Angora rabbit is an ancient, domestic breed of rabbit that's known for its long, fluffy fur.

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# 12

1. What are the five most popular plants in T urkey?

2. 1. ıdhlamur

3. 2. kekik

4. 3. defne

5. 4. hindiba

6. 5. zeytin ağacı

ENGLISH

1. What are the five most popular plants in Turkey?

2. 1. Iinden

3. 2. Thyme

4. 3. Laurel (bay leaves)

5. 4. Wild chicory

6. 5. Olive tree

VOCABULARY

Turkish English Class

ıhlamur linden noun

TURKIS HCLAS S 101.COM CULTURE CLAS S : ES S ENTI AL TURKIS H VOCABULARY S 1 #12 - PLANTS 2 kekik thyme noun

defne laurel (bay leaves) noun

hindiba Wild chicory noun

zeytin ağacı olive tree noun

SAMPLE SENTENCES

Balla tatlandırılmış ıhlamur çayının gece Bifteğin üzerine bir tutam kekik onu iyi uyuttuğuna inanılır. daha lezzetli yapar.

Linden tea sweetened with honey is A pinch of thyme on your steak will make it believed to give one a good night sleep. more delicious.

Balığın kokusunu hafifletmek için defne Zeytinyağlı hindiba Ege mutfağının iştah yaprağı konur. açıcı bir başlangıcıdır.

Bay leaves are used to reduce the smell of Chicory cooked in olive oil is a savory fish. appetizer in the Aegean cuisine.

Ege ve Akdeniz bölgeleri zeytin ağaçlarıyla doludur.

The Aegean and Mediterranean regions are full of olive trees.

CULTURAL INSIGHT

1. Linden

Several species of linden grow naturally in Turkey, especially in the regions of Marmara, the Western Black Sea and the Central Taurus Mountains.

2. Thyme

Thyme is an aromatic herb of Mediterranean origin. It is a native of the mint family and widely used in seasoning meat.

3. Laurel (bay leaves)

TURKIS HCLAS S 101.COM CULTURE CLAS S : ES S ENTI AL TURKIS H VOCABULARY S 1 #12 - PLANTS 3 Crispy, woody leaves from the laurel tree are often used in various dishes.

4. Wild chicory

Although its leaves resemble those of the dandelion, the blue flowers of the chicory plant set it apart.

5. Olive tree

The olive tree is native to the Mediterranean basin and is commonly used in cooking, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.

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# 13

1. What are the five best-known geographical features in T urkey?

2. 1. Peri Bacaları

3. 2. Kaplıcalar

4. 3. Falez

5. 4. Yayla

6. 5. Ova

ENGLISH

1. What are the five best-known geographical features in Turkey?

2. 1. hoodoo

3. 2. hot springs

4. 3. seaside cliffs

5. 4. plateau

6. 5. lowlands

VOCABULARY

Turkish English Class

Peri Bacaları hoodoo noun

TURKIS HCLAS S 101.COM CULTURE CLAS S : ES S ENTI AL TURKIS H VOCABULARY S 1 #13 - GEOGRAPHICAL FEATURES 2 Kaplıcalar hot springs noun

Falez seaside cliffs noun

Yayla plateau noun

Ova lowlands noun

SAMPLE SENTENCES

Peri bacalarına oyulmuş olan kaya Yaşlı insanlar fiziksel tedavi için kaplıca kiliseleri çok ilginçtir. tatilini tercih eder.

"The rock churches carved into the fairy "Elderly people prefer hot springs chimneys are very interesting." vacations for physical treatments."

Antalya'da araba kullanırken Otantik Türk misafirperverliği için yaz falezlerdeki yollara dikkat edin. aylarında yaylaları ziyaret etmeye

çalışınız. "Be careful when you are driving along the seaside cliffs in Antalya." "Try to visit the yaylas during summer for authentic Turkish hospitality."

Türkiye'de ırmakların taşıdığı alüvyonlarla oluşan ovalar yemyeşildir.

"Lowlands created by river sediments have lush, green vegetation in Turkey."

CULTURAL INSIGHT

1. Hoodoo

Hoodoo, also known as fairy chimneys in geology, refer to tall volcanic rock formations eroded by wind, rivers and rain. Many examples of these bizarre formations can be seen in Capadoccia, which in the middle of Anatolia.

2. Hot Springs

The geothermally heated ground water from the earth's mantle leaks out and forms hot springs.

TURKIS HCLAS S 101.COM CULTURE CLAS S : ES S ENTI AL TURKIS H VOCABULARY S 1 #13 - GEOGRAPHICAL FEATURES 3 3. Seaside Cliffs

The seaside cliffs in the Mediterranean coastline of Turkey are very steep and spectacular.

4. Plateau

Yayla is the Turkish word for an alpine meadow or mountain plateau. They are generally located in high attitudes and remain inaccessible during the winter.

5. Lowlands

Lowlands are generally abundant areas of land that are low in relation to the surrounding country.

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# 14

1. What are the five most popular cities in T urkey?

2. 1. İstanbul

3. 2. İzmir

4. 3. Ankara

5. 4. Antalya

6. 5. Bodrum

ENGLISH

1. What are the five most popular cities in Turkey?

2. 1. Istanbul, the largest city in Turkey

3. 2. Izmir, the third most populated city in Turkey

4. 3. Ankara, the capital of Turkey

5. 4. Antalya, the world's third most visited city

6. 5. Bodrum, a city in southeast Turkey

VOCABULARY

Turkish English Class

TURKIS HCLAS S 101.COM CULTURE CLAS S : ES S ENTI AL TURKIS H VOCABULARY S 1 #14 - CI TI ES 2 Istanbul, the largest city in İstanbul Turkey noun

Izmir, the third most İzmir populated city in Turkey noun

Ankara Ankara, the capital of Turkey noun

Antalya, the world's third Antalya most visited city noun

Bodrum, a city in southeast Bodrum Turkey noun

SAMPLE SENTENCES

İstanbul yoğun nüfuslu, küresel bir Homer'in İlyada'sında bahsi geçen güzel şehirdir ve ülkenin tarihi, kültürel ve Helen İzmirli'dir.

ekonomik kalbidir. "The beautiful Helen mentioned in the Iliad "Istanbul is a densely populated, global of Homer is from İzmir." city and is the country's historical, cultural and economic heart."

Ankara Arkeoloji Müzesi’nde Hititler'e ait Antalya yazın çok sıcak ve rutubetlidir.

mutlaka görülmesi gereken başat "Antalya is very hot and humid in summer." eserler vardır.

"The archaeological museum of Ankara has must-see masterpieces from the Hittites."

Bodrum'un koylarında denizin turkuaz mavisi dillere destandır.

"The turquoise-blue bays of the Aegean sea in Bodrum are legendary."

CULTURAL INSIGHT

1. Istanbul, the largest city in Turkey

TURKIS HCLAS S 101.COM CULTURE CLAS S : ES S ENTI AL TURKIS H VOCABULARY S 1 #14 - CI TI ES 3 Istanbul is situated near the coasts of the Bosphorus and forms a bridge between Asia and Europe.

2. Izmir, the third most populated city in Turkey

Izmir is located on the coastline of the Aegean region. The city has been a cradle for advanced human settlement for thousands of years.

3. Ankara, the capital of Turkey

Ankara is known for bureaucracy and industry.

4. Antalya, the world's third most visited city

Located on the Mediterranean coast of Southern Turkey, Antalya is a good summer destination. It's filled with ancient Greek ruins, buildings that date back to Ottoman Empire, waterfalls and beaches.

5. Bodrum, a city in southeast Turkey

Bodrum is an ancient city with lots of bays, hotels and entertainment.

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# 15

1. What are the five most popular sports in T urkey?

2. 1. Yağlı Güreş

3. 2. Cirit

4. 3. Okçuluk

5. 4. Rafting

6. 5. futbol

ENGLISH

1. What are the five most popular sports in Turkey?

2. 1. Oil Wrestling

3. 2. Jereed, a traditional Turkish equestrian team sport

4. 3. traditional Turkish archery

5. 4. Rafting

6. 5. Soccer, football

VOCABULARY

Turkish English Class

Yağlı Güreş Oil Wrestling noun, phrase

TURKIS HCLAS S 101.COM CULTURE CLAS S : ES S ENTI AL TURKIS H VOCABULARY S 1 #15 - S PORTS 2 jereed, a traditional Turkish Cirit equestrian team sport noun

Okçuluk traditional Turkish archery noun

Rafting Rafting noun

futbol soccer noun

SAMPLE SENTENCES

Aslen, yağlı güreş maçları bir taraf Cirit, Türkler Orta Asya'da göçebe üstünlüğünü sağlayana kadar bir veya olarak yaşarlarken önemli hale gelen bir iki gün sürebilirdi. spordur.

"Originally, oil wrestling matches could go "Jereed became an important sport while on for one or two days until one party was Turks lived as nomadic tribes in Central able to establish his superiority." Asia."

Okçuluk turnuvalarında sultan da dahil Rafting için en iyi iki seçenek, güzel, olmak üzere tüm okçular eş kabul edilir güvenli ve basit olan Köprüçay ile vahşi ve aynı kurallar altında yarışırlar. ve tehlikeli olan Çoruh'tur.

"In Turkish archery tournaments, all "The top two choices for rafting are the archers, including sultans, were accepted beautiful, safe and easy Köprüçay, and the as equals and competed under the same wild and dangerous Çoruh." rules."

David Beckham'la futbol oynadım. Futbol maçı olduğunda İstanbul'un trafiği

felç olur. "I played soccer with David Beckham." "Traffic is paralyzed in Istanbul during a football match."

Oyuncular futbol oynuyorlar.

"The players are playing soccer."

CULTURAL INSIGHT

1. Oil Wrestling

TURKIS HCLAS S 101.COM CULTURE CLAS S : ES S ENTI AL TURKIS H VOCABULARY S 1 #15 - S PORTS 3 This is a tranditional sport where wrestlers oil each other prior to matches as a demonstration of mutual respect. The oil wrestling tournament in Turkey is the oldest sanctioned competition in the world.

2. Jereed, a traditional Turkish equestrian team sport

The main objective of jereed is to earn points by throwing a wooden spear at the opposing team's horsemen.

3. Traditional Turkish archery

Turkish archery is traditionally practiced on horseback and dates back to the times of Turkish nomadic tribes.

4. Rafting

Turkey's rivers provide perfect conditions for rafting, for both beginners and experienced rafters.

5. Soccer, football

Brought by the English during the Ottoman Empire, soccer became the most popular sport in contemporary Turkey.

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# 16

1. What are the five most popular recreational activities in T urkey?

2. 1. Halı saha maçı

3. 2. tavla

4. 3. okey

5. 4. kahve falına bakmak

6. 5. nargile

ENGLISH

1. What are the five most popular recreational activities in Turkey?

2. 1. Astro pitch soccer

3. 2. Backgammon

4. 3. Turkish rummikub

5. 4. Turkish coffee tasseomancy

6. 5. Hookah

VOCABULARY

Turkish English Class

Halı saha maçı astro pitch soccer noun

TURKIS HCLAS S 101.COM CULTURE CLAS S : ES S ENTI AL TURKIS H VOCABULARY S 1 #16 - RECREATI ONAL ACTI VI TI ES 2 tavla backgammon noun

okey Turkish rummikub noun

kahve falına bakmak Turkish coffee tasseomancy noun

nargile hookah noun

SAMPLE SENTENCES

Türkiye'de spor yapmayı sevmeyen bazı Türkçe'de tavla olarak bilinen oyunda erkekler bile halı saha maçı yapar. gelen zarları Farsça rakamlarla

söylemek gelenektir. "Even some men who don't like to do any sports play astro pitch soccer in Turkey." "It is customary to name the dice rolls with their Persian number names in backgammon, which is known as tavla in Turkish."

Küçük mahallelerde erkekler aileleriyle İnsanlar kahve falına inanmasalar bile, akşam yemeğini yedikten sonra okey bu gelenek arkadaşlarla toplanıp oynamaya kahvehaneye giderler. eğlenmek için iyi bir bahanedir.

"In small neighborhoods, after having "Although many people don't believe in dinner with their families, men go out to Turkish coffee tasseomancy, this tradition play okey in traditional Turkish coffee is a good excuse to gather with friends shops." and have fun."

Nargile içmek, marpucun bir kullanıcıdan diğerine uzatıldığı özel bir deneyimdir.

"Smoking hookah is a unique experience where the pipe is handed from one user to the next."

CULTURAL INSIGHT

1. Astro pitch soccer

This is a game of soccer played on an astro pitch. Mostly popular among men, colleagues, friends or residents of different neighborhoods hire an astro pitch, form teams and play against each other in Turkey.

TURKIS HCLAS S 101.COM CULTURE CLAS S : ES S ENTI AL TURKIS H VOCABULARY S 1 #16 - RECREATI ONAL ACTI VI TI ES 3 2. Backgammon

Backgammon is one of the oldest board games for two players

3. Turkish rummikub

Okey is a tile-based game that's very similar to the game Rummikub, but it is played with different rules. It is almost always played with four players, usually in traditional coffee shops.

4. Turkish coffee tasseomancy

Turkish coffee tasseomancy involves using the grounds left after making coffee for fortune- telling. The cup is turned over into the saucer to cool, and then the patterns of the coffee grounds can be interpreted as future indicators.

5. Hookah

The hookah is a water pipe used as an instrument for smoking flavored tobacco.

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# 17

1. What are the five most popular tourist attractions in T urkey?

2. 1. Aya Sofya

3. 2. Kapadokya

4. 3. Pamukkale

5. 4. Efes harabeleri

6. 5. Yerebatan Sarayı

ENGLISH

1. What are the five most popular tourist attractions in Turkey?

2. 1. Hagia Sophia

3. 2. Cappadocia

4. 3. Cotton Castle

5. 4. Ruins of Ephesus

6. 5. The Basilica Cistern

VOCABULARY

Turkish English Class

Aya Sofya Hagia Sophia noun

TURKIS HCLAS S 101.COM CULTURE CLAS S : ES S ENTI AL TURKIS H VOCABULARY S 1 #17 - TOURI S T ATTRACTI ONS 2 Kapadokya Cappadocia noun

Pamukkale Cotton Castle noun

Efes harabeleri Ruins of Ephesus noun

Yerebatan Sarayı The Basilica Cistern noun

SAMPLE SENTENCES

İnşa edildiği zamanda Aya Sofya Kapadokya'yı balon turuyla görmek dünyadaki en büyük binaydı. nefes kesici bir deneyimdir.

"At the time of its construction, Hagia "It is a breath taking experience to see Sophia was the largest building in the Cappadocia via balloon tour." world."

Pamukkale bir Dünya Mirası alanıdır. Günümüzde Efes harabelerindeki ünlü

kütüphanenin depremler yüzünden "Pamukkale is a World Heritage Site." sadece ön cephesi ayaktadır.

"Today, because of the earthquakes, the only remaining part of the famous library in Ephesus ruins is its facade."

Yerebatan Sarayı'nda görülmesi gereken başat eser Medusa'nın kafasıdır.

"The must-see masterpiece of the Basilica Cistern is the head of Medusa."

CULTURAL INSIGHT

1. Hagia Sophia

Hagia Sophia, which is located in Istanbul, was once an Orthodox patriarchal basilica before it became a mosque, and then a museum.

2. Cappadocia

Cappadocia is a historical region with geographically unique rock formations, underground

TURKIS HCLAS S 101.COM CULTURE CLAS S : ES S ENTI AL TURKIS H VOCABULARY S 1 #17 - TOURI S T ATTRACTI ONS 3 cities, cave churches, and so on.

3. Cotton Castle

The name "cotton castle" refers to the hot springs and terraces formed by dazzling, white travertine, which is a mineral consisting of calcium carbonate.

4. Ruins of Ephesus

The Ruins of Ephesus is an archaeological site remaining from a port town that housed different populations over time: Lydians, Greeks, Romans.

5. The Basilica Cistern

The Basilica Cistern or "Sunken Palace" is an underground chamber from Byzantine times that's made of paved stone.

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# 18

1. What are the five most common household items in T urkey?

2. 1. Nazar Boncuğu

3. 2. T erlik

4. 3. Dantel örtü

5. 4. Çaydanlık

6. 5. balkon

ENGLISH

1. What are the five most common household items in Turkey?

2. 1. Evil eye amulet

3. 2. Slippers

4. 3. Lace doilies

5. 4. Double teapot

6. 5. Terrace

VOCABULARY

Turkish English Class

Nazar Boncuğu Evil eye amulet noun

TURKIS HCLAS S 101.COM CULTURE CLAS S : ES S ENTI AL TURKIS H VOCABULARY S 1 #18 - COMMON HOUSEHOLD I TEMS 2 Terlik slippers noun

Dantel örtü lace doilies noun

Çaydanlık double tea pot noun

balkon terrace noun

SAMPLE SENTENCES

Günümüzde daha çok dekoratif amaçlı Evde terlikle dolaşmak hem rahat hem kullanılsa da nazar boncuğu takan kadın de hijyeniktir.

çoktur. "Wearing slippers at home is convenient "These days, even though mostly used for and hygienic." decorative purposes, many women still wear evil eye amulets."

Bazı ailelerde, dantel örtüyü ev Türkiye'de çaydanlık en temel mutfak dekorasyonu olarak kullanmak ev aletidir.

hanımının hamaratlığını kanıtlar. "A double tea pot is the most essential "In some families, using lace doilies in kitchen appliance in Turkey." home decorations proves the diligence of the house wife."

Yazın akşam yemeğinden sonra aileler terasta toplanır, çay içerek sokağı seyrederler.

"After dinner families gather on balconies, drink tea and watch the street in summertime."

CULTURAL INSIGHT

1. Evil eye amulet

Turkish folklore says that the evil eye protects its wearer from bad luck, injury and an envious or ill-wishing gaze.

2. Slippers

TURKIS HCLAS S 101.COM CULTURE CLAS S : ES S ENTI AL TURKIS H VOCABULARY S 1 #18 - COMMON HOUSEHOLD I TEMS 3 In Turkey, it is considered impolite and unhygienic for guests not to take their shoes off and put on a pair of guest slippers when entering a house.

3. Lace doilies

Small to medium-sized lace doilies and table runners are an important decorative element in a traditional Turkish house.

4. Double tea pot

A çaydanlık is a samovar style double tea pot in which the water is heated in one section to pour on to the tea leaves in the other section after it boils.

5. Terrace

Terraces provide an essential common space where all family members gather and talk. In Turkey, almost every apartment comes with a big terrace or a balcony.

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1. What are the five most commonly used medicines and drugs in T urkey?

2. 1. Sirkeli su

3. 2. Sedergine

4. 3. Nane-limon

5. 4. Aspirin

6. 5. Kekik-biberiye yağı

ENGLISH

1. What are the five most commonly used medicines and drugs in Turkey?

2. 1. Vinegar water

3. 2. Sedergine

4. 3. Lemon-mint tea

5. 4. Aspirin

6. 5. Thyme and rosemary oil

VOCABULARY

Turkish English Class

Sirkeli su Vinegar water noun

TURKIS HCLAS S 101.COM CULTURE CLAS S : ES S ENTI AL TURKIS H VOCABULARY S 1 #19 - COMMONLY USED MEDICI NE AND DRUGS 2 Sedergine Sedergine noun

Nane-limon Lemon-mint tea noun

Aspirin Aspirin noun

Kekik-biberiye yağı Thyme and rosemary oil noun

SAMPLE SENTENCES

Sirkeli suyun uygulanacağı ana bölgeler: Sedergine kırıklığa iyi gelir.

bacak, kol ile kol altı, boyun ve alındır. "Sedergine is good for fatigue." "The key areas to apply vinegar water are the legs, arms and armpits, neck, and forehead."

Nane-limon çayı içmek mide rahatsızlığı Aspirin, Türkiye'de her eczanede için ferahlatıcı bir tedavidir. bulunabilir.

"Drinking lemon-mint tea is a refreshing "Aspirin can be found in all the way to cure stomach upset." pharmacies in Turkey."

Thyme and rosemary Aktardan alınmış kekik ve biberiye yağıyla yapılan masaj baş ağrısını geçirir.

"A massage with thyme and rosemary oil bought from a herbalist relieves headache."

CULTURAL INSIGHT

1. Vinegar water

Vinegar is widely used to lower body temperature, especially when having a fever. It is applied by wiping the patient with a towel that was soaked in a water and vinegar solution.

2. Sedergine

This is a type of aspirin with vitamin C.

TURKIS HCLAS S 101.COM CULTURE CLAS S : ES S ENTI AL TURKIS H VOCABULARY S 1 #19 - COMMONLY USED MEDICI NE AND DRUGS 3 3. Lemon-mint tea

This is a herbal tea made by steeping mint and adding lemon juice.

4. Aspirin

This is a standard pain killer often used as an analgesic to relieve minor aches and pains and to reduce fever.

5. Thyme and rosemary

Applying drops of thyme and rosemary oil by slowly massaging your temples with a circular motion is believed to relieve headaches and migraines.

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2 Turkish 2 English 2 Vocabulary 3 Sample Sentences 3 Cultural Insight # 20

1. What are the five most frequently used modes of transportation in T urkey?

2. 1. Otobüs

3. 2. Dolmuş

4. 3. Minibüs

5. 4. Metrobüs

6. 5. Vapur

ENGLISH

1. What are the five most frequently used modes of transportation in Turkey?

2. 1. Bus

3. 2. Jitney

4. 3. Minibus

5. 4. Metrobus

6. 5. Ferry

VOCABULARY

Turkish English Class

Dolmuş jitney noun

TURKIS HCLAS S 101.COM CULTURE CLAS S : ES S ENTI AL TURKIS H VOCABULARY S 1 #20 - FREQUENTLY USED MODES OF TRANSPORTATI ON 2 Minibüs minibus noun

Metrobüs metrobus noun

Vapur ferry noun

otobüs bus noun

SAMPLE SENTENCES

Dolmuşun bir dezavantajı güzergahının Minibüsler çok hız yaptıkları için ayakta başında dolana kadar beklemesidir. gitmek tehlikeli olabilir.

"One downside of the jitney is that it waits "Traveling while standing can be quite at the beginning of its route until all of its dangerous because minibuses can be seats are filled." very fast."

Metrobüs iş saatlerinde kalabalık olsa Her gün, Boğaz, Marmara Denizi ve da İstanbul'un sıkışık trafiğinde en Haliç'te feribotların canlı hareketi vardır.

güvenli ve hızlı ulaşım araçlarından "Everyday there is a bustling activity of biridir. ferries on the Bosphorus, the Sea of "Although very crowded in the rush hour, Marmara and in the Golden Horn." the metrobus is the safest and fastest public transportation in the traffic jams of Istanbul."

Her gün işe otobüsle gidiyorum. Taksim otobüsü saatleri her yıl

değişebilir. "Every day I get the bus to work." "The bus schedule for Taksim might change every year."

İstanbul'daki otobüsler yeşil.

"Buses in Istanbul are green."

CULTURAL INSIGHT

1. Bus

TURKIS HCLAS S 101.COM CULTURE CLAS S : ES S ENTI AL TURKIS H VOCABULARY S 1 #20 - FREQUENTLY USED MODES OF TRANSPORTATI ON 3 In Turkey, buses are a convenient, budget-friendly mode of public transportation.

2. Jitney

This is a shared taxi running a pre-determined route, with each passenger paying only a portion of the normal fare directly to the driver in cash.

3. Minibus

A minibus is a full-sized passenger van. Passengers are also allowed to stand if there are no seats left.

4. Metrobus

A hybrid between train and bus, the metrobus is the name of the bus rapid transit (BRT) system implemented and operated in Istanbul.

5. Ferry

There are ferryboat services for cars and passengers from Istanbul across the Sea of Marmara.

TURKIS HCLAS S 101.COM CULTURE CLAS S : ES S ENTI AL TURKIS H VOCABULARY S 1 #20 - FREQUENTLY USED MODES OF TRANSPORTATI ON 4 LESSON NOTES Culture Class: Essential Turkish Vocabulary S1 #21 Shops or Services in Town

CONTENTS

2 Turkish 2 English 2 Vocabulary 3 Sample Sentences 3 Cultural Insight

# 21

1. What are the five most popular shops and services in a T urkish town?

2. 1. Bakkal

3. 2. Market

4. 3. Manav

5. 4. Pazar

6. 5. Eczane

ENGLISH

1. What are the five most popular shops and services in a Turkish town?

2. 1. Local convenience store

3. 2. Grocery store

4. 3. Greengrocer's

5. 4. Bazaar/flea market

6. 5. Pharmacy

VOCABULARY

Turkish English Class

Bakkal Local convenience store noun

TURKIS HCLAS S 101.COM CULTURE CLAS S : ES S ENTI AL TURKIS H VOCABULARY S 1 #21 - S HOPS OR S ERVI CES I N TOWN 2 Market grocery store noun

Manav greengrocer's noun

pazar bazaar, flea market noun

eczane pharmacy noun

SAMPLE SENTENCES

Türkler taze ekmeklerini ve günlük Türkiye'de her mahallede en az bir gazetelerini bakkaldan almayı severler. market vardır.

Turkish people like to buy their fresh bread "There is at least one market in every and daily newspaper from the local neighborhood in Turkey." convenience store.

Türkiye'de taze meyveler telefonla Her hafta bir çok insan pazara haftalık manavdan sipariş edilebilir. gıda alışverişi yapmaya gider.

"Fresh fruits can be ordered over the "Every week most people go to the phone in Turkey." bazaars to buy the weekly grocery necessities."

Türkiye'de eczane zincirleri yoktur, bu Diş macununu eczaneden alabilirsin.

neticede her biri özel olarak işletilir. "You can buy toothpaste at the pharmacy." "There are no pharmacy chains in Turkey, so consequently, all of them are privately owned."

CULTURAL INSIGHT

1. Local convenience store

Bakkal is the name of a local convenience store which usually has bread, milk, eggs, drinks, cheese, yogurt, and other food staples, as well as cigarettes and pre-paid phone cards.

2. Grocery store

TURKIS HCLAS S 101.COM CULTURE CLAS S : ES S ENTI AL TURKIS H VOCABULARY S 1 #21 - S HOPS OR S ERVI CES I N TOWN 3 A market is a medium- to large-sized grocery store where you should be able to find everything.

3. Greengrocer's

A manav is a local store that sells only fruits and vegetables.

4. Bazaar/flea market

A bazaar is an open market that sells a wide variety of goods. In Turkey there are neighborhood bazaars on certain days of the week.

5. Pharmacy

Some Turkish pharmacies sell special cosmetic brands.

TURKIS HCLAS S 101.COM CULTURE CLAS S : ES S ENTI AL TURKIS H VOCABULARY S 1 #21 - S HOPS OR S ERVI CES I N TOWN 4 LESSON NOTES Culture Class: Essential Turkish Vocabulary S1 #22 Popular Chain Stores

CONTENTS

2 Turkish 2 English 2 Vocabulary 3 Sample Sentences 3 Cultural Insight

# 22

1. What are the five most popular chain stores in T urkey?

2. 1. Koton

3. 2. Vakko

4. 3. Koçtaş

5. 4. Beymen

6. 5. Migros

ENGLISH

1. What are the five most popular chain stores in Turkey?

2. 1. Koton, a clothing retailer

3. 2. Vakko, a high quality fashion brand with many shops

4. 3. Koctas, a home improvement and refurbishing retailer

5. 4. Beymen, a retail megastore

6. 5. Migros, a supermarket chain

VOCABULARY

Turkish English Class

Koton Koton, a clothing retailer noun

TURKIS HCLAS S 101.COM CULTURE CLAS S : ES S ENTI AL TURKIS H VOCABULARY S 1 #22 - POPULAR CHAI N S TORES 2 Vakko, a high quality fashion Vakko brand with many shops noun

Koctas, a home Koçtaş improvement and noun refurbishing retailer

Beymen Beymen, a retail megastore noun

Migros Migros, a supermarket chain noun

SAMPLE SENTENCES

Koton, Rusya'da da çok popülerdir. Bazı kadınlar nişan törenleri için

kostümlerini özellikle Vakko'dan almayı "Koton is also very popular in Russia." tercih eder.

"Some women especially prefer to buy their outfits for engagement ceremonies from Vakko."

Koçtaş Türkiye'nin IKEA'sı gibidir. Beymen'in ev tekstili ürünleri de çok

kalitelidir. "Koctas is like the Turkish IKEA." "Beymen also has high quality home textile products."

Migros son on yılda global bir marka oldu.

"Migros has become a global brand in the last decade."

CULTURAL INSIGHT

1. Koton, a clothing retailer

Koton is one of the leading and most important fashion retailers in Turkey. There are Koton stores in all the major cities in Turkey.

2. Vakko, a high quality fashion brand with many shops

TURKIS HCLAS S 101.COM CULTURE CLAS S : ES S ENTI AL TURKIS H VOCABULARY S 1 #22 - POPULAR CHAI N S TORES 3 Pricy and fancy, Vakko mostly produces luxury apparel and accessories.

3. Koçtaş

Koctas is owned by Koc Group, a global Turkish corporate.

4. Beymen

Beyman carries everything from designer clothing to home accessories.

5. Migros

Migros is the largest supermarket chain in Turkey as well as Russia and Switzerland.

TURKIS HCLAS S 101.COM CULTURE CLAS S : ES S ENTI AL TURKIS H VOCABULARY S 1 #22 - POPULAR CHAI N S TORES 4 LESSON NOTES Culture Class: Essential Turkish Vocabulary S1 #23 Traditional Clothing

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2 Turkish 2 English 2 Vocabulary 3 Sample Sentences 3 Cultural Insight

# 23

1. What are the five most popular traditional clothing items in T urkey?

2. 1. T akunya

3. 2. Kaftan

4. 3. Şalvar

5. 4. Bindallı

6. 5. Oya

ENGLISH

1. What are the five most popular traditional clothing items in Turkey?

2. 1. Bath clogs

3. 2. Kaftan, ankle-length robes

4. 3. Shalwar, traditional baggy pants

5. 4. Bindalli, a type of dress

6. 5. Turkish needlework

VOCABULARY

Turkish English Class

Takunya bath clogs noun

TURKIS HCLAS S 101.COM CULTURE CLAS S : ES S ENTI AL TURKIS H VOCABULARY S 1 #23 - TRADITI ONAL CLOTHING 2 Kaftan kaftan, ankle-length robes noun

shalwar, traditional baggy Şalvar pants noun

Bindallı bindalli, a type of dress noun

Oya Turkish needlework noun

SAMPLE SENTENCES

Türkiye'de artık hiç kimse takunya Topkapı Sarayı'nda zengin işlenmiş giymiyor. güzel bir kaftan koleksiyonu var.

"Nobody wears bath clogs anymore in "Topkapi Palace has a collection of Turkey." lavishly decorated beautiful kaftans."

Anadolu'nun kırsal kesimlerinde hala Geleneksel insanlar kına gecelerine şalvar giyen insanlar var. bindallı giymeyi sever.

"People still wear shalwars in the rural "Traditional people like to wear bindalli for parts of Anatolia." henna parties."

Oya geleneksel çeyiz sandığında kesinlikle bulunması gereken dekoratif bir parçadır.

"Turkish needlework is a must-have decorative item in a traditional dowry chest."

CULTURAL INSIGHT

1. Bath clogs

This is a traditional type of footwear worn in public baths.

2. Kaftan, ankle-length robes

These ankle-length robes are an important part of Ottoman attire.

TURKIS HCLAS S 101.COM CULTURE CLAS S : ES S ENTI AL TURKIS H VOCABULARY S 1 #23 - TRADITI ONAL CLOTHING 3 3. Shalwar, traditional baggy pants

These are traditional baggy pants women and men wear in Turkish villages.

4. Bindalli, a type of dress

This is a type of dress made from velvet or satin and heavily embroidered with elaborate patterns in silver and gold braid.

5. Turkish needlework

Objects decorated with needlework were not only forms of decoration but also a way of conveying a message about one's social status in the past.

TURKIS HCLAS S 101.COM CULTURE CLAS S : ES S ENTI AL TURKIS H VOCABULARY S 1 #23 - TRADITI ONAL CLOTHING 4 LESSON NOTES Culture Class: Essential Turkish Vocabulary S1 #24 Musicians

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2 Turkish 2 English 2 Vocabulary 3 Sample Sentences 3 Cultural Insight

# 24

1. Who are the five most popular artists and musicians in T urkey?

2. 1. Fazıl Say

3. 2. İdil Biret

4. 3. Göksel Baktagir

5. 4. Gürer Aykal

6. 5. Orhan Gencebay

ENGLISH

1. Who are the five most popular artists and musicians in Turkey?

2. 1. Fazıl Say, a world wide famous pianist and a composer

3. 2. Idil Biret, a famous concert pianist

4. 3. Göksel Baktagir, a composer, academic, vocalist and instrumentalist

5. 4. Gürer Aykal, a music director and conductor

6. 5. Orhan Gencebay, a multitalented artist

VOCABULARY

Turkish English Class

TURKIS HCLAS S 101.COM CULTURE CLAS S : ES S ENTI AL TURKIS H VOCABULARY S 1 #24 - MUSI CI ANS 2 Fazıl Say, a world wide Fazıl Say famous pianist and a noun composer

Idil Biret, a famous concert İdil Biret pianist noun

Göksel Baktagir, a Göksel Baktagir composer, academic, noun vocalist and instrumentalist

Gürer Aykal, a music director Gürer Aykal and conductor noun

Orhan Gencebay, a Orhan Gencebay multitalented artist noun

SAMPLE SENTENCES

Günümüzün en üretken Muhteşem piyanist İdil Biret dört müzisyenlerinden olan Fazıl Say, yaşında Bach'ın prelüdlerini çalmaya müziğiyle Doğu ve Batı kültürünü başladı.

bağdaştırmıştır. "The marvellous pianist Idil Biret started "Being one of the most productive playing Bach's preludes when she was musicians of our time, Fazil Say four." harmonizes Eastern and Western culture through music."

Maharetli Göksel Baktagir kanunla Gürer Aykal Türkiye'de ve yurtdışında mucizeler yarattı. yüzü aşkın konserin orkestra şefliğini

yapmıştır. "Masterful Goksel Baktagir created miracles with the qanun instrument." "Gurer Aykal conducted over one hundred concerts in Turkey and abroad."

Orhan Gencebay Türk Halk Müziği'nde en önemli müzisyenlerden biridir.

"Orhan Gencebay is one of the most important musicians in Turkish Folk Music."

CULTURAL INSIGHT

TURKIS HCLAS S 101.COM CULTURE CLAS S : ES S ENTI AL TURKIS H VOCABULARY S 1 #24 - MUSI CI ANS 3 1. Fazıl Say

Fazıl Say, a Turkish pianist and composer, who is known all over the world, has created many notable orchestral works, oratorios, operas and concertos.

2. İdil Biret

İdil Biret has played with many well-known professional music groups all over the world, including the Boston Symphony, Leningrad Philharmonic, Leipzig Gewandhaus, London Symphony, and Warsaw Philharmonic.

3. Göksel Baktagir

Göksel Baktagir's major works are on the qanun, an essential instrument of classical Turkish music.

4. Gürer Aykal

Gurer Aykal is the principal composer of the Borusan Philharmonic Orchestra.

5. Orhan Gencebay

Orhan Gencebay is a musician, bağlama virtuoso, composer, singer, arranger, music producer, music director, and actor.

TURKIS HCLAS S 101.COM CULTURE CLAS S : ES S ENTI AL TURKIS H VOCABULARY S 1 #24 - MUSI CI ANS 4 LESSON NOTES Culture Class: Essential Turkish Vocabulary S1 #25 Writers

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2 Turkish 2 English 2 Vocabulary 3 Sample Sentences 3 Cultural Insight

# 25

1. Who are the five most popular writers in T urkey?

2. 1. Halikarnas Balıkçısı (Cevat Şakir Kabaağaçlı)

3. 2. Aziz Nesin

4. 3. Orhan Pamuk

5. 4. Ömer Seyfettin

6. 5. Yaşar Kemal

ENGLISH

1. Who are the five most popular writers in Turkey?

2. 1. The Fisherman of Halicarnassus, an author of novels and short stories

3. 2. Aziz Nesin, a satirical author and a humorist

4. 3. Orhan Pamuk, a novelist, academic and screenwriter

5. 4. Omer Seyfettin, a famous author

6. 5. Yasar Kemal, an activist intellectual and novelist

VOCABULARY

Turkish English Class

TURKIS HCLAS S 101.COM CULTURE CLAS S : ES S ENTI AL TURKIS H VOCABULARY S 1 #25 - WRI TERS 2 The Fisherman of Halikarnas Balıkçısı (Cevat Halicarnassus, an author of Şakir Kabaağaçlı) noun novels and short stories

Aziz Nesin, a satirical author Aziz Nesin and a humorist noun

Orhan Pamuk, a novelist, Orhan Pamuk academic and screenwriter noun

Omer Seyfettin, a famous Ömer Seyfettin author noun

Yasar Kemal, an activist Yaşar Kemal intellectual and novelis noun

SAMPLE SENTENCES

Halikarnas Balıkçısı, Ege insanını Aziz Nesin siyasi bir aktivist ve Anadolu efsaneleri üzerinden şiirsel bir hayırseverdi.

dille anlatır. "Aziz Nesin was a political activist and a "The Fisherman of Halicarnassus philanthropist." describes the people of Aegean region with Anatolian legends through a poetic language."

Orhan Pamuk sadece parlak bir yazar Ömer Seyfettin'in hikayeleri güçlü ve değil, aynı zamanda çok bilgili bir acıklıdır.

akademisyendir. "Omer Seyfettin's stories are powerful and "Orhan Pamuk is not only a brilliant writer tragic." but also a very knowledgeable academic."

Meşhur kitabında, Yaşar Kemal sisteme karşı ayaklanan hayali bir kahramanın gözünden bir Türk toplumu eleştirisi yazmıştır.

"In his famous book, Yasar Kemal wrote a critique about Turkish society through the eye of an imaginary hero who rebels against the current system."

CULTURAL INSIGHT

TURKIS HCLAS S 101.COM CULTURE CLAS S : ES S ENTI AL TURKIS H VOCABULARY S 1 #25 - WRI TERS 3 1. Halikarnas Balıkçısı (Cevat Ş akir Kabaağaçlı)

An intellectual from a prestigious family, Cevat Sakir wrote lots of novels, short stories and essays under the pen name "The Fisherman of Halicarnassus."

2. Aziz Nesin

Aziz Nesin has written more than one hundred books.

3. Orhan Pamuk

Orhan Pamuk is a Nobel prize-winning academic and screenwriter whose major works are My name is Red, Snow and The Museum of Innocence.

4. Ömer Seyfettin

Omer Seyfettin is credited with simplifying the Turkish language from the Persian and Arabic words and phrases that were common at his time.

5. Yaşar Kemal

Yasar Kemal received international acknowledgement for his novel Memed, My Hawk.

TURKIS HCLAS S 101.COM CULTURE CLAS S : ES S ENTI AL TURKIS H VOCABULARY S 1 #25 - WRI TERS 4 Introduction 13 Geographical Features 1 National Holidays 14 Cities 2 Foods 15 Sports 3 Beverages 16 Recreational activities 4 Popular Home-cooked Meals 17 Tourist attractions 5 Sweets and Desserts 18 Common Household Items 6 Fruits 19 Commonly Used Medicine and Drugs 7 Vegetables 20 Frequently used modes of transportation 8 Food Souvenirs 21 Shops or Services in Town 9 Traditional Culture 22 Popular Chain Stores 10 Historical figures 23 Traditional Clothing 11 Animals 24 Musicians 12 Plants 25 Writers