2007-02-13 00:41:40 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Europe (Continental) ➔ Turkey
I was just there a couple months ago and had no problem communicating with most people I met. Virtually everyone in the tourism business (restaurants, shops, museums, etc) speak or understand some English. When in doubt, use charades. The people we met were very friendly, helpful and had a great sense of humor.
Fascinating city!
2007-02-15 17:03:26 · answer #1 · answered by Beni 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not say it's in most cases spoken in Istanbul however however, why must it's? It is Turkey and for this reason they talk Turkish. It is nevertheless very special whilst you cross to a traveller hotel corresponding to Bodrum, Marmaris, Dalyan wherein all of them talk English. In Istanbul, you are going to uncover individuals that talk English in one of the vital bars and so forth however hardly ever within the retail outlets. I have continuously been amazed that regardless of wherein I had been in Turkey, if I have had to cross to a police station for any purpose (corresponding to wasting a mobile / having a bag stolen or whatever) they on no account talk English.
2016-09-05 08:00:49 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am an English speaking Turkish person. Then?
2007-02-13 01:43:44 · answer #3 · answered by Pinar 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it is a bit hard. i went there for new year and i hardly found anyone that understood english, especially older ppl. but they are so nice, hospitable and willing to help, so i'm sure you'll have a great time there...
2007-02-15 11:24:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In everywhere, in Taksim, Beşiktaş, Ortaköy, Mecidiyeköy etc...
2007-02-13 00:55:43 · answer #5 · answered by merlin 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
well, i think, there are not so many people left in istanbul who doesnt know english :))
2007-02-13 04:53:19 · answer #6 · answered by ErAs 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Easily, everywhere...
2007-02-13 02:07:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋