What should I cook?

Elementary (A2)

A Turkish roleplay with Rıza

You are unsure what to cook and Rıza has strong opinions. Ask what is fresh and in season, say what you feel like eating, and build a little shopping list together.

Your goals in this conversation

Ask what is good or fresh today
Say what you want to cook or eat
Agree on two or three things to buy

How Rıza opens the conversation

Mevsimin ilk patlıcanlarını gururla gösterir.

Bak yeğenim, patlıcanın ilki geldi, senin için ayırdım! patlıcanı sallar Bugün ne pişirelim? Ne seversin?

Ways you could reply

Bugün ne taze? Ben mantı yapmak istiyorum. Bunları alalım mı?

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A coach reads along and gently corrects your Turkish at your level. Tap any line for a translation.

More scenarios with Rıza

Shopping at the greengrocer

Beginner (A1)

Your first shop at Rıza's. Ask for a fruit or vegetable and say how much, ask the price, and check what is fresh.

Rıza Abi's secret

Intermediate (B1)

You catch Rıza quietly packing a bag of vegetables for someone in need, and he tries to brush it off. Draw out the real story and the man behind the apron.