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In this book codeswitching among Turkish immigrants in Holland is investigated. Codeswitching is the alternation of two (or more) languages within a conversation. The book attempts to describe the type of codeswitching which is found in the Turkish community in Holland. It turns out that it is a very prominent aspect of informal peer-group interaction. The data, which are included in the Appendix, show that Turkish sentences alternate with Dutch oncs, and that there are also many sentences with Turkish syntax but including many Dutch words. The book provides a comprehensive introduction to the linguistic literature on this subject, showing that the Turkish-Dutch case bears many resemblances to bilingual communities all around the world.

Colloquial Turkish is the ideal introduction to the language! Written by experienced teachers of the language, Colloquial Turkish offers a step-by-step approach to Turkish as it is spoken and written today. No previous knowledge of the language is required. Ideal for independent study and class use. Varied, dialogue-based exercises with thorough answer key. Up-to-date vocabulary, including computer terms. Varied, dialogue-based exercises with thorough answer key. Up-to-date vocabulary, including computer terms. Jargon-free grammar notes. Extensive Turkish-English, English-Turkish glossaries. By the end of this lively and accessible course, you will be able to communicate confidently and effectively in Turkish in a broad range of everyday situations. This pack contains the paperback and audio material, recorded on CDs. These complement the book and will help you with your pronunciation and listening skills.