@djoh270687
English expat in Türkiye
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53 posts
About me
English
Lives in Istanbul
Registration: 16 November 2013
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How the country behaves towards foreigners by ify2014
I am a Nigerian, I'm planning to come over there in a month as soon as my papers are complete and ready, but please do me a favour to explain to me how the country behaves towards foreigners mostly from africa. I don't know anyone over there yet, so ...
I have noticed that the amount of black African people in Istanbul has raised a lot over the years but people may still stare at you but don't be offended. I am original from England and I am very white and have blonde hair, nothing like a typical ... Read More
Passport Control by djoh270687
Hi everyone, I am going back home to the UK next week as part of my job to visit a customer. My question is..... Now that I have a residence visa what is the procedure for passport control at the airport in Turkey? I have no tourist visa for them ...
Many thanks to both of you :D Read More
Passport Control
Hi everyone, I am going back home to the UK next week as part of my job to visit a customer. My question is..... Now that I have a residence visa what is the procedure for passport control at the airport in Turkey? I have no tourist visa for them ... Read More
Determined to move to Istanbul by yuro584
I don't know where to start. I know very little Turkish, and I don't know what such a move would entail. Also.. I would need a job and I don't know what kind of jobs are available to foreigners that don't know much Turkish. Any input is appreciated. ...
Hi Yusif, I think the visa process is more difficult for you. I just search the web and found this document (hope it's helpful). http://www.akra.be.mfa.gov.tr/images/localCache/1/cf6254a9-2945-4ee0-bf77-bad5dc8649b6.pdf Gives you a list of the ... Read More
wanna know about the standard of living in turkey by tcomes
am a nigerian planning to move to turkey by MAY2014 but i dnt know the style of living there, some said there is racist and some said there is language barrier....please i want to know more because am thinking of changing my mind and go to another ...
I am afraid like learning most things in life it's practice and getting used to it. Overtime you wont even think about it, you will just do it. If you are new to Turkish grammar the best place to start is to just take one verb and say it in all the ... Read More
wanna know about the standard of living in turkey by tcomes
am a nigerian planning to move to turkey by MAY2014 but i dnt know the style of living there, some said there is racist and some said there is language barrier....please i want to know more because am thinking of changing my mind and go to another ...
I think if you come to live in a foreign country and you're not willing to change or adapt to find ways to fit in with the culture of the country then you're going to struggle. Every country is different, you can't expect the country to change for ... Read More
buy bicycle in Istanbul? by karanova
Hi guys,can you tell me ,where I could find nice bicycle in town and good price?I need new one,not used and not from internet,I need to try before buying. Thanks! :)
Have a look for 'Bisikletçiler Çarşısı' on the internet. There is a huge bike store on the way to Taksim its past the Unkapanı bridge under a motorway bridge. I can't remember the name on the store. Read More
Attempt to learn Turkish
Hi everyone, I wanted to start this topic because I speak to so many people via this website who are thinking to move to Turkey or already moved here and don't speak any Turkish and think it isn't necessary and they will find a job easily because ... Read More
wanna know about the standard of living in turkey by tcomes
am a nigerian planning to move to turkey by MAY2014 but i dnt know the style of living there, some said there is racist and some said there is language barrier....please i want to know more because am thinking of changing my mind and go to another ...
Lavoz :) Turkish people that deal with foreigners for business or services speak English and their local language Turkish. You can't expect your local shop keeper to speak English because you can't speak Turkish. He's probably never left Turkey in ... Read More
gym in mecidiyekoy by bahaa zeitawi
hey guys , i am looking for gym in mecidiyekoy , anyone know a good gym with good price ! thanks all cheers
Going Cevahir always makes me tired.....watching all those girls on the treadmills as you enter the car park :joking: I just searched 'spor salonu mecidiyeköy', came up with a few options njoy, trump towers and benefitspor. You should give them a ... Read More
wanna know about the standard of living in turkey by tcomes
am a nigerian planning to move to turkey by MAY2014 but i dnt know the style of living there, some said there is racist and some said there is language barrier....please i want to know more because am thinking of changing my mind and go to another ...
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Moving to Turkey for the first time and how to get a job ? by AhmedYassin
Hi , how r you all ? :) i'm so glad to be here with you , and i really need your advices about moving to turkey . i'm from Egypt , my native language is Arabic and i'm speaking a fluent English as well , so i need to know if i could find a job ...
Learning Turkish would help you get more local customers or make you more employable to an a potential employer. Turkish companies tend to be family run businesses unlike in the UK. You maybe able to find a job with an International (English ... Read More
Moving to Turkey for the first time and how to get a job ? by AhmedYassin
Hi , how r you all ? :) i'm so glad to be here with you , and i really need your advices about moving to turkey . i'm from Egypt , my native language is Arabic and i'm speaking a fluent English as well , so i need to know if i could find a job ...
Will you be self employed (freelance) or working for 1 particular company? I have seen requests for English speaking accounts in Istanbul....but not many. Mainly from expats who can't speak Turkish. Read More
wanna know about the standard of living in turkey by tcomes
am a nigerian planning to move to turkey by MAY2014 but i dnt know the style of living there, some said there is racist and some said there is language barrier....please i want to know more because am thinking of changing my mind and go to another ...
I can only speak for Istanbul... I wouldn't say Turkish people are particularly racist, they may stare at you but that's purely because there a not many African people here. I first visited Turkey over 5 years ago and there were not many African ... Read More
looking for used books in English by borhan79
Been in Istanbul for about 3 months and I tried to find a store that sells used books in English (novels, plays, etc .. ) .. couldn't find any :mad: HELP! :D
There are a few small book shops of İstiklal Caddesi in Taksim, not a great selection but may have what you're looking for. I have just searched 'ikinci el İngilizce kitapları' (second hand English books) on google, have a look at ... Read More