Attitudes of the Libyan Community in Turkiye towards Learning Turkish Language
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https://doi.org/10.59743/jaf.v7i3.131Keywords:
Language Attitude, Libyan community in Turkiye, Motivation, Turkish Language learning difficultyAbstract
This study examines the attitudes of Libyan community members residing in Turkiye toward learning the Turkish language. Using close and open-ended questions, we surveyed 270 Libyan participants to investigate their attitudes toward learning Turkish, the reasons for learning the language, and the challenges they face. Our results show that most Libyan community members view learning Turkish as necessary for daily life and integration into Turkish society. However, the majority of participants face difficulties in learning the language, including differences in grammar and vocabulary from Arabic and English, and limited access to language courses. These findings highlight the importance of providing support and resources to enhance language learning among Libyan community members in Turkiye.
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