a) For PCs:
You will able to use this program best on a PC with a Windows based operating system
(i.e. Windows 95, Windows 98, NT or Windows 2000). The answers you will find on the
HELP page generally refer to operation of this program on a PC.
b) For Apple computers:
If you are using an Apple computer, some Turkish fonts will not be properly displayed.
(See also under TURKISH CHARACTERS below for more information on use with
Apple computers.)
a) For PCs: The program will operate on Netscape 4.7. or higher and Internet Explorer.
b) For Apple computers:
You can run the program with wither Netscape or Internet Explorer.
However, note that the Turkish fonts may not be displayed properly on a Macintosh.
(For more details about fonts see TURKISH CHARACTERS.)
a) For PCs:
The characters should be displayed properly if you use a Windows-based platform. In the event that some Turkish characters do not appear properly, use the [RELOAD] or [REFRESH] function on the given page. (See also BROWSER.)
b) For Apple computers:
If you are using an Apple computer, the problem cannot be corrected (yet) because,
Apple's Operating System does not yet support cross-platform fonts for Turkish.
However, note the following: (1) Turkish characters will show better if you use Internet Explorer.
(2) The Turkish characters show properly if you use Netscape 6.0 for Apple platform.
Is there a LIMIT ON THE NUMBER OF TRIALS for answering questions?
No, there is not limit on how many times you change your answer(s) to a question.
However, remember that the [SHOW CORRECT ANSWERS] button will display all correct
answers to that exercise.
Why does the [CHECK MY ANSWERS] button does not give appropriate feedback?
If you click on the [CHECK MY ANSWERS] button before answering all questions of an exercise, the program will read your answers as incorrect. Therefore, use this button only when you have entered all of your answers.
TIPS FOR LEARNERS
Here you will find some information about how to best use the exercises in this
program for learning Turkish.
Order of Units
Order of Exercises
The nine exercises that make up each unit are graded.
To optimize your learning, we recommend that you do the exercises within a unit in order.
English Glosses
English equivalents of words or phrases can be accessed in one of two ways:
1) You move your cursor over a picture and the Turkish as well as the English terms in question will
appear in the white box. 2) Clicking on an underlined Turkish word or phrase will display its English translation.
Exception: Table of Contents page for each unit. You can access the English version of this page by clicking on the button marked “E.”
Tip: Although you may not know the meaning of some Turkish words or sentences, try to guess what they mean before clicking on the translation. Guessing, making hypotheses are creative and useful tools for learning vocabulary.
Unlimited Chance for Practice
Remember that this program does not keep score of your performance.
Therefore, use this opportunity for unlimited practice and take your time before
clicking on the [SHOW CORRECT ANSWERS] button.
Models for Creative Writing
Possible Model for Exercise 1.9
Tips for learners