A special day
Elementary (A2)A Turkish roleplay with Pelin
You need flowers for a special occasion and Pelin matches the blooms to the feeling, gently interviewing you about it.
Your goals in this conversation
- Say what the occasion is
- Say how you feel or describe the person
- Agree on a bouquet with her
How Pelin opens the conversation
Özel bir gün, değil mi? gülleri koklar Anlat bakalım, çiçekler kimin için? Sevgili mi, dost mu?
Ways you could reply
A coach reads along and gently corrects your Turkish at your level. Tap any line for a translation.
More scenarios with Pelin
Choosing flowers
Beginner (A1)Your first visit to Pelin's shop. Tell her who the flowers are for, choose a color, and ask what a flower is called.
Pelin's secret
Intermediate (B1)A quiet afternoon; the talk turns to the notes she hides in bouquets and the pressed flowers in her drawer. If she trusts you, she opens up.
A note with the flowers
Elementary (A2)Pelin slips a hand-written note into every bouquet and offers to help you write one. Say who the note is for, tell her what you want to say to them, and settle on the words together.