Vocabulary by level
Turkish A1 vocabulary: topics, examples and beginner exercises
Start with words for introducing yourself, finding a place and ordering food. This selection includes useful examples and exercises; it is not a complete or official A1 syllabus.
Topics to start with
Choose words for early dialogues: people, places, food, time, quantity, questions and common actions. Learn short models alongside meanings.
| Topic | Starter words | Model |
|---|---|---|
| Introductions | ad — name; ben — I; sen — you; nereli — from where | Ben öğrenciyim. — I am a student. |
| Places | ev — house; okul — school; burada — here; nerede — where | Okul nerede? — Where is the school? |
| Food | su — water; çay — tea; ekmek — bread; yemek — food | Bir çay, lütfen. — One tea, please. |
| Time | bugün — today; yarın — tomorrow; şimdi — now; sonra — later | Bugün buradayım. — I am here today. |
How to study a topic
Choose 6–10 words and two sentence models. Hide the meanings and recall them, place the words in a model, then say something about yourself. After “places”, do more than recognise ev: say Ev burada. — “The house is here”.
This is not a complete A1 word list. Courses and situations differ, and proficiency also involves word forms, listening and responding.
Three short exercises
- Complete “Where is the school?”: Okul ___?
- Ask for one tea politely.
- Change Bugün buradayım. to refer to tomorrow.
Answers
1. nerede. 2. Bir çay, lütfen. 3. Yarın buradayım.
What to add next
Once the models feel familiar, add ne, kim, nasıl, kaç, common verbs and personally useful topics. The 100-word list supplies a starter set, while the learning routine helps organise review.
Common questions
Is this an official A1 word list?
No. This is a thematic learning selection. A particular course or examination may have different requirements.
How many words should I study per session?
Choose a set you can recall and use in several sentences. A small group around one topic is often enough to begin.
Should I study grammar immediately?
Short models help you use words. Study the forms used in each example. A new profession or action may need a different ending, so check before substituting words.
Check your vocabulary
Translate a selection of Turkish words to get a rough estimate of your vocabulary. The test does not establish an A1–C2 level or replace an examination.
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