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How many locals can speak English? I'm interested in how to communicate in the MARKETS and just if you ask something from someone on the street. I don't know a word of Turkish, but English is quite normal.
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No, not many people can speak English. But believe me, in the market you will be able to find a common language with the seller if you have a desire to buy something. Personally, we traveled around the coast on our own, and had to express ourselves in every way - gestures, broken Turkish, English, the main thing is a welcoming smile and not violate their laws.
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answered 15 years ago
Every second merchant knows Russian there, so you won’t be left without shopping at all. And those who do not know Russian know German (many Germans rest there).
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answered 15 years ago
In general, the common people do not particularly favor English ... can this be understood? :-)
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answered 15 years ago
another option - if you know at least numbers in any language of the Turkic group from the former USSR - for example: bir, eke, ush, cake, etc. - you can already bargain. As a last resort - write numbers, it is possible on the weaving screen. There are no problems in the resort area, explain exactly.
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answered 15 years ago
To communicate in the market, it is enough to know how the buttons of the calculator are pressed. Come to the market, point to the item you like and say "dollars" or "iro" ... Then they will write a number on the calculator in the currency you specified. You don't take your number, they take theirs, and so on until the price suits both parties.
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answered 15 years ago
All Turks in shops and stores know Russian quite well, and I agree with abysfinks - it is very convenient to trade on a calculator. and if they pretend that they do not understand, then they simply do not want to reduce the price. even in a pharmacy - there are no problems, you show that it hurts - and they offer you medicine. but it’s better not to ask Turkish women on the street - as a rule they don’t understand.
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answered 15 years ago
considering that most of the traders are Azerbaijanis, you yourself understand Russian, they know it without problems. and the Turks too, so the language of communication is the least you can worry about :)
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answered 15 years ago
You will not have problems with communication, every self-respecting seller speaks Russian quite well :-)
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answered 15 years ago
communicating in Russian - people will understand everything that is needed ..) if you show the amount "on your fingers" or on a mobile phone - all the more so, don't worry ..) but about English - not everyone knows it at least at the very minimum level ..) Turks are more know German than English.)
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answered 15 years ago
You can communicate in English, but better in German, and even better - learn at least greetings, farewells, gratitude and numbers in Turkish. Any doors will open before you))) I am a Turkish translator, if you want to learn at least a few words - contact me, I will help.
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answered 15 years ago
Traders in the market have been dealing with our compatriots for several years.
They explained without any problems that we still had to bargain.
They explained without any problems that we still had to bargain.
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answered 15 years ago
You don't even need to show your fingers. Almost every seller on the market knows Russian. We are their money! They have a live practice of Russian language lessons every day! For 7 years, once or twice a year we go to Turkey and only once we encountered a misunderstanding, and it was a fruit and berry merchant.
Good luck to you!
Good luck to you!
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answered 15 years ago
I spoke with the Turks in both German and English, there were no problems at all ... Especially with German
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answered 15 years ago
The Turks themselves say that Russians spend money on souvenirs and restaurants an order of magnitude more than the same Germans, and therefore it is more profitable for them to learn Russian than the same German
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answered 15 years ago
the townsfolk speak English poorly, but sign language helps out without any problems!
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answered 15 years ago
Travelsim roaming provides Mobile Interpreter service. quite conveniently you can communicate with taxi drivers, sellers and other residents of the whole world. http://travelsim.ua/Other/A_znaeti_vi_shcho
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answered 15 years ago