Lesson8-Section1
Let’s read the Turkish text. Grammar rules will be explained below. Also, please make sure you understand the topic by solving the prepared quizzes.
BENİM OKULUM
Benim adım Mahmut. Almanya’den geliyorum. Her gün Türkçe öğreniyorum. Türkçe çok kolay. Okula bazen geç kalıyorum. O zaman dolmuşa biniyorum.
My School
My name is Mahmut. I am coming from Germany. I learn Turkish every day. Turkish is very easy. I am sometimes late to school. Then I take the minibus.
1. Vocabulary
Here is a list of key words and phrases from the text:
| Turkish | English | Example Sentence in Turkish | Translation |
|---|---|---|---|
| adım | my name | Benim adım Mahmut. | My name is Mahmut. |
| geliyorum | I am coming | Almanya’dan geliyorum. | I am coming from Germany. |
| Türkçe öğreniyorum | I am learning Turkish | Her gün Türkçe öğreniyorum. | I learn Turkish every day. |
| kolay | easy | Türkçe çok kolay. | Turkish is very easy. |
| geç kalıyorum | I am late | Okula bazen geç kalıyorum. | I am sometimes late to school. |
| minibüse biniyorum | I get on the minibus | O zaman minibüse biniyorum. | Then I get on the minibus. |
2. Grammar Focus
a. Present Tense Verbs
The present continuous tense (şimdiki zaman) is used to describe actions happening now or regularly.
Structure:
Root + -iyor + Personal Suffix
| Subject | Verb: gelmek (to come) | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Ben | geliyorum | I am coming |
| Sen | geliyorsun | You are coming |
| O | geliyor | He/She is coming |
| Biz | geliyoruz | We are coming |
| Siz | geliyorsunuz | You (plural) are coming |
| Onlar | geliyorlar | They are coming |
b. Possessive Constructions
In Turkish, possession is shown by adding suffixes to nouns.
| Turkish | English | Example Sentence | Translation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benim adım | My name | Benim adım Mahmut. | My name is Mahmut. |
| Senin adın | Your name | Senin adın ne? | What is your name? |
c. Time Expressions
The text uses time adverbs such as:
- Her gün: Every day
- Bazen: Sometimes
- Her sabah: Every morning
Prepare 3 questions and 3 positive and negative answers using these time expressions.
3. Example Sentences
| Turkish | English |
|---|---|
| Benim adım Ali. | My name is Ali. |
| Her gün okula gidiyorum. | I go to school every day. |
| Almanya’dan geliyorum. | I am coming from Germany. |
| Türkçe öğreniyorum çünkü çok seviyorum. | I am learning Turkish because I like it a lot. |
4. Practice Questions
Ask students to answer the following based on the text:
- Mahmut nereden geliyor?
(Where is Mahmut coming from?) - Mahmut her gün ne öğreniyor?
(What does Mahmut learn every day?) - Okula geç kalınca ne yapıyor?
(What does Mahmut do when he is late to school?)
5. Speaking Activity
Ask students to introduce themselves in Turkish using similar phrases from the text:
Ask questions to each other with your teacher. After the lessons, you should form positive, negative and question sentences in Turkish. You should write these sentences down and read them several times a week.
- Benim adım ______.
- ______’dan geliyorum.
- Her gün ______ öğreniyorum.
6. Writing Activity
Ask students to write a short paragraph about their daily routine. Example prompts:
- Where do you come from?
- What do you learn every day?
- What do you do when you are late?
7. Quiz Sentences
Fill in the blanks with the correct words:
- Benim ______ Mahmut. (adım/adın)
- Almanya’dan ______. (geliyorum/geliyorsun)
- Her gün Türkçe ______. (öğreniyorum/öğreniyorlar)
- Okula geç kalınca dolmuşa ______. (biniyorum/binmek)