What Languages Do They Speak In Turkey?
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Turkey Languages: Quick Facts
Languages
2
Turkish, Kurdish
Population
84,780,000
Cost of living
~ $910
Index: 18.2
Safety / crime index
Crime Index: 40.2
Do They Speak English in Turkey?
English proficiency
Ranked #64 on the EF English Proficiency Index.
In short
You may get by with English in airports, hotels, and larger cities in Turkey, but it becomes less reliable outside those areas. Knowing some Turkish is strongly recommended.
FAQ
Turkey Language FAQ
Short answers to common questions about the main languages, English usage, and communication in Turkey.
People in Turkey speak Turkish, Kurdish.
The main languages spoken in Turkey are Turkish, Kurdish.
Only sometimes. English may work in tourist-facing places, but it is safer to know at least some Turkish.
- What languages do they speak in Turkey?
People in Turkey speak Turkish, Kurdish.
- What is the main language in Turkey?
The main languages spoken in Turkey are Turkish, Kurdish.
- Can you get by with English in Turkey?
Only sometimes. English may work in tourist-facing places, but it is safer to know at least some Turkish.
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