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Did you know that Turkish has many forms of politeness and how you address someone depends on the occasion and the level of familiarity with that person?
Watch this short video and let record producer, songwriter and composer Ahmet Ertegün give you a brief introduction to the cultural treasures of Turkey, from tulips and dolma to kuş dili, or bird language.
Study Turkish and discover the language – one of many that you can learn with Online Language Support!
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