At the begging, I found learning Turkish was so hard because it was totally different from all the languages I learned before. But after listening and knowing more about Turkish, I began to find the pattern, and everything became much easier than the beginning. Now I can memorize Turkish words much faster, and when I watch Turkish movies, I can even understand some very basic words or sentences that we learned in class. Also, it was always surprising to see how unique Turkish culture is, and it is very different from other European countries as well. I felt like they loved to enjoy their lives and proud of making really fantastic foods that impressed tourists from all over the world. Now I’m expecting to see the more in-depth insight of Turkish culture and their values.
I was continuously thinking about the meaning of studying a new language when I study Turkish. I realize I like learning language because I want to experience different ways of expression. Language is a system to display ideas and is also an art, so no matter in Turkish, English, Chinese, dancing, music, or painting, in my opinion, they are all different languages. In the process of tapping the semantic meaning behind each symbol, understanding a new structure of grammar, and getting to know a new cultural background, we can see a new world. We can use a new language or choose the language most suitable for the idea we really want to express, and express our inner feelings incisively and vividly. It's a beautiful thing.
Language also means adapting a brand-new world view. Learning a language is learning to see the world from a new perspective. In fact, every culture's way of observing the world is reflected in the language. After learning a new language and entering the system of that language and culture, we will begin to feel that there is no right or wrong, or right and wrong does not matter anymore; there are only differences among people, and then people will become more empathetic and open-minded.
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