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 COPYRIGHT © 2017 INNOVATIVE LANGUAGE LEARNING. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. TURKISH 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 COPYRIGHT © 2017 INNOVATIVE LANGUAGE LEARNING. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. TURKISH 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 COPYRIGHT © 2017 INNOVATIVE LANGUAGE LEARNING. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. TURKISH 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 CONTENTS 2 Turkish 2 English 2 Vocabulary 3 Sample Sentences 3 Cultural Insight # 4 COPYRIGHT © 2017 INNOVATIVE LANGUAGE LEARNING. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. TURKISH 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.