Famagusta

mairs


Joined: 16/07/2008
Posts: 15

Message Posted:
07/08/2008 04:33

Does anyone learn Turkish in Famagusta? Maybe at the uni or privately, or somehow? When I come over I want to get into the language but cant find a way. Have emailed the uni but no response.

Hope youre all enjoying the wonderful north and looking forward to meeting you

Cheers Mairs

MUSIN M


Joined: 26/06/2008
Posts: 1352

Message Posted:
07/08/2008 23:26

hi mairs

my wife went to learn turkish at school here in london for about 6 months

but found it very hard ,so what we did is i just spoke to her in turkish all the

time ,well most of the time ,she now speaks fluent .

she tells me it was a lot easier.





regards musin

mairs


Joined: 16/07/2008
Posts: 15

Message Posted:
08/08/2008 02:45

Hi Musin

Thanks ... I wish I could do that! I'll have to find a way. Do you go to Cyprus regularly?

Regards Mary

MUSIN M


Joined: 26/06/2008
Posts: 1352

Message Posted:
08/08/2008 22:17

hi mary



couple of times a year,but hoping to retire in a few years ,my wife says we should go tomorrow ,i wished





regards

musin

elko2



Joined: 24/07/2007
Posts: 4400

Message Posted:
09/08/2008 00:02

Mairs,

I know of many Turkish Cypriots who are very keen to lean English or improve their spoken English. I can arrange a get together on a regular basis so that at one meeting you all speak Turkish and at the next meeting English, as simple as that. This is a very serious offer, just let me know if you are interested and I will get cracking!!!

ismet

Harold2555



Joined: 19/04/2008
Posts: 1139

Message Posted:
09/08/2008 07:41

Ismet Bey

They can meet at Longbeach (free Coffee ome week Turkish one week Nescafe)



This too is a serious offer





Paul

elko2



Joined: 24/07/2007
Posts: 4400

Message Posted:
09/08/2008 09:55

Harold,

Thank you very much for your offer, I better get cracking and arrange something. However please note that Famagustians drink OZA Turkish coffee, it is Brazilian and harder. The others drink milder coffee that comes from Yemen.

ismet

Harold2555



Joined: 19/04/2008
Posts: 1139

Message Posted:
09/08/2008 10:11

I am sure Naciye and Ersoy the resort directors will provide the necessary. To my shame I restrict myself to cay, acik cay at that!

Busy Bees Bogaz


Joined: 18/02/2008
Posts: 283

Message Posted:
09/08/2008 10:36

If any one is reading from the Karpaz end, Denise at Decks restaurant does free Turkish lessons, on a Wednesday I believe.



Maria

elko2



Joined: 24/07/2007
Posts: 4400

Message Posted:
10/08/2008 02:10

Now we have two idendital threads but with totally differrent context. Anyway I have e.mailed Paul and I am waiting for a response as the best time for Long Beach. I have suggested Wednesday evenings at say 8 pm and after the first meeting it is up to the participants to decide the most suitable time.

ismet

Harold2555



Joined: 19/04/2008
Posts: 1139

Message Posted:
10/08/2008 02:49

I am just waiting for the resort to confirm that the timing is OK.



Paul

mairs


Joined: 16/07/2008
Posts: 15

Message Posted:
11/08/2008 09:38

Well Hi there everyone! Now I am even more miserable ... stuck here in Melbourne with too many students, exams, not enough time ... I am counting the days until arrival 20 September for two weeks. Fantastic responses and thank you so much Ismet Bey, Paul, Harold, Maria. When I am there my place will also be available. All I can do is wait and keep in touch. By the way, today the max forecast is 12 ..... help! Soon we will be climbing into spring but we have a cold snap. Fortunately we also have lots of wet stuff and the rain is great to have.

Cheers for now, hope the Turkish/English can start happening.

Mairs

mairs


Joined: 16/07/2008
Posts: 15

Message Posted:
15/08/2008 08:11

Hi Elko

Ismet Bey, thank you again for the Turkish response. I have another question now. You seem to understand TNCR property law and procedures. My Famagusta house is pre 74 Turkish title, and I have been reading that the titles are not being released. Naturally I am very concerned. Do you know what the situation is? I will be away for 3 days but hopefully I can find a reply on return.

Thank you

Mairs

elko2



Joined: 24/07/2007
Posts: 4400

Message Posted:
15/08/2008 11:34

Its all rumours and there is nothing solid about it. May be yes, may be no, Cyprus style. However you can always sell it to others who are of Turkish Cypriot origin i.e. TCs from London.

ismet