Title: Introduction to Turkish Language and Culture

Objective: By the end of this lesson, the learner will be able to introduce themselves, greet others, and engage in basic conversations in Turkish at the A1 level.

Materials: - Whiteboard or flipchart - Markers - Handouts with vocabulary and phrases - Audio recordings or videos for pronunciation practice - Flashcards with visuals for vocabulary

Warm-up (10 minutes): 1. Greet the learner in Turkish and introduce yourself. 2. Ask the learner about their motivation for learning Turkish and any prior knowledge they may have. 3. Share a brief overview of the Turkish language and its importance in Turkish culture.

Vocabulary and Phrases (15 minutes): 1. Introduce essential greetings and expressions: - Merhaba (Hello) - Nasılsınız? (How are you?) - Teşekkür ederim (Thank you) - Evet (Yes) / Hayır (No) - Lütfen (Please) 2. Use flashcards or visual aids to reinforce vocabulary and pronunciation. 3. Practice pronunciation and repetition of the vocabulary and phrases.

Grammar (15 minutes): 1. Introduce the Turkish alphabet and pronunciation rules. 2. Teach basic sentence structure: - Subject + Verb + Object - Examples: Ben Türkçe öğreniyorum. (I am learning Turkish.) Sen nasılsın? (How are you?) 3. Provide handouts with simple exercises to practice sentence formation.

Listening and Speaking (15 minutes): 1. Play audio recordings or videos of simple dialogues in Turkish. 2. Ask the learner to listen and repeat the dialogues, focusing on pronunciation and intonation. 3. Conduct role-play activities where the learner can practice using the greetings and expressions in context.

Reading and Writing (15 minutes): 1. Introduce basic Turkish reading skills: - Teach the learner how to read Turkish words phonetically. - Provide handouts with simple sentences for reading practice. 2. Introduce basic Turkish writing skills: - Teach the learner how to write their name and basic Turkish words. - Provide worksheets for writing practice.

Wrap-up and Cultural Insight (10 minutes): 1. Recap the key vocabulary, phrases, and grammar covered in the lesson. 2. Share interesting facts about Turkish culture, such as traditional foods, customs, or landmarks. 3. Encourage the learner to explore Turkish culture outside of the classroom.

Homework: 1. Assign vocabulary and phrase memorization exercises. 2. Encourage the learner to practice greetings and basic conversations with friends or family members who speak Turkish. 3. Provide online resources or apps for additional practice.

Note: The duration of each activity can be adjusted based on the learner’s pace and needs.