Learning Turkish Language with Au Pair in Turkey
Enhance Your Au Pair Journey by Mastering the Turkish Language
If you enjoy languages that bring together influences from many cultures, Turkish is a rewarding choice. It is the most widely spoken member of the Turkic language family and the official language of Türkiye, with around 80 million native speakers. You will hear it not only across Türkiye but also in parts of Cyprus, the Balkans, Syria, and throughout numerous Turkic communities worldwide.
Working as an au pair abroad carries many responsibilities, but it also offers the rare gift of cultural exchange. Living with a host family allows you to experience the country’s cuisine, observe family traditions, and learn local customs and values. Being an au pair in Turkey will come with all these opportunities. Our agency will be helping you and assisting you in all this process.
Most importantly, it gives you the chance to immerse yourself in the national language which is an asset that can open professional opportunities long after your stay.
In many countries, au pair programs automatically include language courses. In Türkiye, however, families often view the arrangement more as household assistance than a formal cultural exchange. For that reason, they may not provide language classes. This should not discourage you. Families are generally supportive of independent efforts to learn, and you can use your free time to join online Turkish classes or practice daily conversation with your hosts while you fulfill your main responsibility of teaching English or another foreign language to their children.
Countries Where Turkish is Widely Spoken
Turkey
Cyprus (Northern Cyprus)
Azerbaijan
Turkmenistan
From Daily Life to Lasting Connections Through Language
Your days off are also excellent opportunities to practice. Learn more about how our au pairs spend their free times here. Spending time with Turkish friends, exploring local neighborhoods, and using even a few new words in real situations will quickly build confidence. As an agency supporting au pairs in Türkiye, we are happy to welcome you to our office whenever you are free, offering informal language sessions with us and other au pairs who share your goal of improving their Turkish.
By embracing these opportunities, you will discover that learning Turkish is more than a practical skill but it is a pathway to deeper understanding of the people and culture around you. Whether you master a few useful phrases or reach conversational fluency, the effort enriches your experience and creates connections that last well beyond your stay.