Kasikci (Spoonmaker’s) Diamond Kaşıkcı Elması

Kasikci (Spoonmaker's) Diamond

The treasury of Topkapi Palace is full of precious things, but two of them are the more renowned ones: Topkapi Dagger and Kasikci Elmasi (Spoonmaker's Diamond). I will tell you the story of the second one.

Kasikci Elmasi, a 86-carat pear-shaped diamond, is the most valuable single gem in the Palace. There are two interesting theories about its origin.

1) According to an Ottoman royal historian, Rashid, a poor man found a diamond in a garbage dump in Istanbul in 1699. Nobody knows how come the diamond was there. Anyway, the poor man bartered it to a spoonmaker for 3 wooden spoons.

Then the spoonmaker sold it to a jeweler for 10 silver coins. The jeweler told about the diamond to one of his colleagues and they quarrelled after it was clear that it worths a fortune. They came to an agreement to sell it to a third jeweler for a bag of golds for each one of them.

The third jeweler was not so lucky as Grand Vizier Ahmed Pasha heard about the gem and confiscated it. Then Sultan Mehmed IV learned about the affair and he eventually took the possession of the diamond. Did he pay anything? Nobody knows.

2) There is another (and probably more reliable) story. According to Victor Argenzio, Maharajah of Madras in India sold the diamond to a French officer, named Picot, in 1774. He has been robbed by thieves and the diamond got lost for a long while.

A theory suggests that a gem which is bought by Casanova in an auction was actually Picot Diamond. It finally ended up on the hands of Napoleon's mother, Letizia Ramolino. She sold it to help his son, who was a prisoner in Elba, in 1815 and it is bought by Tepedelenli Ali Pasha for 150.000 gold coins. Pasha was killed in a revolt and his treasury was confiscated by Sultan Mahmud II. That's how it reached to the Sublime Porte.

Muhabbet Kuşunun Ingilizce Tanıtımı

The budgerigar is a small colourful bird native to Australia. The budgerigar is thought to be a sub-species of parrot, making the budgerigar one of the smallest parrot species in the world.
The budgerigar is often called a parakeet or a budgie and the budgie is one of the most popular birds to keep as pets, both in outside aviaries and in cages in homes. Budgerigars are thought to be popular pets due to their small size and brightly coloured feathers.
The budgerigar is a very sociable bird and budgies can been seen gathering in large flocks in trees and scrub land in the Australian wilderness. Pet budgerigars should always be kept at least with one other budgerigar to prevent them from getting lonely. The wild budgerigar tends to feed on grass seeds and occasionalinsects.
Budgies are known to be very easy animals to sex. Male budgies and female budgies can be identified by the colour of their nose. The male budgerigar has a blue nose while the female budgie’s nose is brown in colour.
 Budgerigars are known to be very hardy little creatures and if a budgie becomes ill in the wild, the budgie will try to conceal it as long as possible so as not to appear weak and vulnerable to potential predators. The main predators of the wild budgerigar are snakes and birds of prey such as hawks. Wild budgerigars have also been known to be hunted by local natives mainly for their brightly coloured feathers which are then used in tribal costumes.
The average lifespan of a wild budgerigar is thought to be around 5 years but budgerigars have been known to live much longer in captivity, some get to nearly 20 years old! The average lifespan of a pet budgie is between 8 and 10 years.

Budgerigars are one of the few bird species that do not build nests and female budgerigars will therefore find a hole in a tree in which to lay their eggs. The female budgerigar lays around 5 or 6 eggs, that hatch in around 3 weeks. The budgie chicks are looked after by their mother and reach full adulthood when they are roughly 9 months old.

İngilizce’de Düzensiz Fiiller Düzenli Fiiller

İngilizce’de Düzensiz Fiiller Düzenli Fiiller

Fiil, yapılan, olan işi anlatan kelimedir. Bir cümlede özne ne yapmış, neyapıyormuş ya da yapacakmış sorusunun cevabıdır.
I listened to music. =Ben müzik dinledim.
Bu cümlede anlatılan bir iş, bir eylem var, o da dinlemektir.
Cemil played football.Burada da fiilimiz play. Çünkü yapılan iş o.
Tüm kelimeler gibi fiilleri de kafamızda canlandırarak, o fiilin resmini beynimizde oluşturarak öğrenmeliyiz. Fiiller, işlerin, oluşların, eylemlerin kelimeler dünyasındaki temsilcisidir. Bizi ilgilendiren o temsilcinin neyi temsil ettiği olmalıdır, onun Türkçe karşılığı değil.
KOŞ =
“koş” kelimesini duyunca aklımızda bunun gibi bir resim belirir. İngilizce konuşanlarınsa durumu şudur;
RUN =
Biz de bunu bu şekilde öğrenmeliyiz. “run” kelimesini öğrenirken aklımızda buna benzer resimler oluşturmalıyız.
Fiiller her zaman böyle gözle görülür işleri anlatmaz. Düşünmek gibi soyut fiiller de vardır elbette. Fiiller her zaman bu fiil gibi bir hareket de içermez. “be” fiili bir oluşu ifade eder. Bu, dönüşüm şeklinde değil var oluş şeklinde bir fiildir.
He is old =O, yaşlıdır. Burada fiil “is”. “Be” fiilinin geniş zaman halleri olan “am, is, are” fiilleri bu örnekte olduğu gibi bir durumu ifade eder. Adam yaşlıdır, yaşlı olma durumunda bulunmaktadır. Yani neyapmaktadır, yaşlı olmaktadır. Ama bu, dönüşüm değildir; halihazırda oluştur. Yaşlı olma fiilini icra etmektedir.
MASTAR
MASTARLAR fiillerin isimleridir. Kendileri birer fiil değildir.
Eve gitmek istiyorum.
Bu cümlede fiil “istiyorum”. Gitmek ise mastardır, yani isimdir.
I want to go home
Buna benzer bir cümlede birçok öğrenci maalesef fiil nedir sorusuna “go” cevabını vermektedir. Halbuki bu cümlenin anlattığı iş want, yani istemektir. Özne ben; ben ne yapıyor? İstiyor.
Mastarlarla ilgili daha fazla bilgi isim bölümünden alıntı yapıyorum;
MASTAR
Çoğu kişinin yanlış cevaplayacağı bir soru size;
“gelmek” ne tür bir kelimedir?
A) isim B) fiil
Normalde birçok kişi B şıkkını seçecektir. Ama “gelmek” bir isimdir. Fiil olan onun köküdür; yani “gel” fiildir, “gelmek” isimdir. “gel” kelimesi bir oluş bir hareket ifade ettiğinden dolayı fiildir. Ama “gelmek” diye bir olay vardır ve bu olay “var”dır, o halde varlıktır. O halde bu varlığı temsil eden kelime “gelmek” isimdir. Şöyle soralım; “gel” diye bir olay var mıdır? Hayır, “gel” diye bir olay “var” değildir.
Türkçemizde “gelmek” gibi kelimelere MASTAR diyoruz, biliyorsunuz. Mastarlar “gelmek” örneğinde olduğu gibi fiillerin isimleridirler. Yani mastarlar isimdir. Bu durumu unutmamak İngilizce öğrenirken işimize yarayacak.
Working is difficult in the summer =yazın çalışmak zor. (burada “working” çalışmak anlamındadır ve mastardır, ve de cümlenin öznesidir.)

Bu cümleyi şöyle de kurabilirdik;
It is difficult to work in the summer =yazın çalışmak zor. (burada “to work” yine çalışmak anlamındadır ve mastardır.
Görüldüğü gibi İngilizcede mastarlarbu iki şekilde yapılıyor.
1) Sonuna “–ing” getirerek.
2) Başına “to” getirerek
NON-PROGRESSIVE
Progressive = continuous
Non progressive verbs = continuous olmayan yani continuous zamanlarda kullanılmayan fiiller.
Bunlar tüm continuous zamanlarda;
Present continuous Pas

Fırat Nehrinin İngilizce Tanıtımı

Euphrates River

The Euphrates river (Firat in Turkish ) rises from Eastern Anatolia , flows generally southward through southeastern Turkey around Sanliurfa , Adiyaman and Gaziantep provinces, goes across the border into Syria and Iraq passing from Mesopotamia, and empties into the Persian Gulf in Basra after joining with the Tigris river in Shatt al-Arab. Its total lenght is approximately 2.800 km (1.740 mi), out of which 971 km (603 mi) are in Turkey . In addition to its main watercourse, the Euphrates River has two headwaters named as Karasu and Murad (ancient Arsanias) rivers which join somewhere near Keban district of Elazig province , where stands the Keban Dam as one of the biggest in Turkey (210 m - 689 ft high) built between 1965-1975.Another big dam is Karakaya (173 m - 568 ft high) which was opened in 1987 within GAP Project , and other dams are Birecik and Karkamis. But the largest dam of Turkey in size, and one of the biggest dams in the world, is Ataturk Dam which is also built on the Euphrates river near Sanliurfa province between 1983-1992; it's 169 m (554 ft) high. All of these dams were constructed to provide hydroelectric power to this region of Turkey , provide water for irrigation, and help with flood control. These dams have very large and distinct reservoirs as well. The water from the Ataturk Dam is passing through two parallel 7,62 m (25 ft) wide and 26,4 km (16,4 mi) long Urfa tunnels and used for the irrigation of the agricultural fields in Urfa - Harran , Mardin-Ceylanpinar, Siverek-Hilvan, and upper Mardin areas.
Besides Karasu and Murat, other tributaries of the Euphrates are Tohma, Peri, Calti and Munzur rivers. Average elevations along the Euphrates range from 760 m (2.500 ft) for the lowlands to more than 1.500 m (5.000 ft) for the plateaus and mountains . Its water regime depends heavily upon winter rains and Spring snowmelt in the mountains ; it grows between March-June when the snow in the mountains melt, and reduces its water flow between July-January when there isn't much rain due to the typical continental subtropical climate (hot and dry summers, cold and snowy winters).
The agriculture along the Euphrates holds an important part in the economy of the region , which comes to a halt during the winter because of freezing temperatures and snow. Fishing is another important income for the locals living around the Euphrates. As for the fish and other animals in the river and marshes, we can count the carp, barbels, catfish, spiny eel, frogs, toads and turtles. Several plants grow near the rivers in the region , such as oak, pistachio, ash forests, cattail, mardi reed and other reeds, camel thorn, prosopis, willow, popler, date palm, and some wildflowers.
Many ancient cities flourished on the banks of Euphrates river during the Hittite and Urartu periods, Zeugma city was one of them. The Euphrates, such as Tigris , is a biblical river as well. It was known as Perat and mentioned in the Book of Genesis (Genesis 2:10-14) as one of the four rivers branching off the river flowing out of the Garden of Eden. These four rivers were Pishon, Gihon, Hiddekel ( Tigris ) and Perat (Euphrates

Mehmet Akif Ersoy Hayatı İngilizce Türkçe

İngilizcesi
He was born in Istanbul, Ottoman Empire in 1873. He is noted for writing the lyrics of Turkish National Anthem, İstiklâl Marşı (The March of Independence in English) – which was adopted in 1921, and is accepted by many Turks as their “National Poet”. One of his most famous works, a book called Safahat, was not widely read or published until recently. He studied veterinary science at the university.
He is also said to have written a commentary upon the Qur’an.
Although semi-Albanian by birth and deeply religious, he is held as a nationalist figure in Turkey. In fact, his real allegiance was somewhere in between Turkish and Islamic identities, and he was something of the Namık Kemal of his time. Deeply upset by the strongly secular nature the republic took soon after the sultanate was abolished in 1923, he left Turkey for Cairo to teach Turkish language, and returned only shortly before his death in 1936.

He was interred in the Edirnekapı Cemetery in Istanbul.
Türkçesi
Osmanlı İmparatorluğu döneminde, 1873 yılında istanbulda doğdu. Türk Ulusal Marşı olan”İstiklal Marşını” yazdı.Bu yüzden birçok Türk trafaından “Ulusal Şair” olarak kabul edilir.Onun en önemli eserlerinden birisi Safahat adlı kitabıdır. Safahat son zamanlara kadar ne tamemn okunmuş nede tamamen yayınlanmıştır. O üniversitede veterinerlik okudu. O’nun aynı zamanda Kuran-ı Kerim tefsiri yazmış olduğuda söylenir. Arnavutluk doğumlu ve koyu dindar olmasına rağmen, Türkiyede milliyetçi olarak bilinir. Gerçekte onun yeri, Türk ve İslami kimliğin ortasında bir yerderdir. Zamanının Namık Kemalidir. 1923 yılında,Saltanattan sonra laikliğin kabul edilmesine çok üzüldüğü için Türkçe öğretmek için Türkiyeden ayırılıp Kahire’ye gitti. 1936 yılında ölümünden kısa bir süre önce geri döndü. İstanbulda,Edirnekapı Mezarlığına gömüldü..

Dolmabahçe Sarayının İngilizce Tanıtımı

Dolmabahce Palace:
The Dolmabahce Palace was built between 1843 and 1856 when the Ottoman Empire was losing its power. This superb palace displays the richness and power that the Sultans had. The decline of the Ottoman Empire began and people starting revolting; the Ottoman army was obsolete and disorganized, the economy was out of control.
The Dolmabahce Palace is located on the west, European shore of the Bosphorus and is enormous. It has 248 rooms, 43 entrance halls, 6 Turkish baths and approximately 2.700 windows. It is divided into two sections: the official part – where the sultan would receive distinguished guests from all over the world and the Harem – where the Sultan’s wife, mother and concubines lived. 

The palace is sumptuously decorated throughout – Bakara crystals, pictures by famous artists, luxurious furniture, rugs and carpets from the famous carpet manufacturers of the city Hereke. Every square meter was decorated with the best money can buy.
A 2,000 square-meters salon has a crystal chandelier weighing 4.5 tons which was a present from the Queen Victoria of England. To heat this enormous salon it was necessary have to begin 3 days before the event.

Ataturk, the founder of the Turkish Republic, lived and governed Turkey from this palace for just 3 months. You can visit his simple, modest bed-room and office, symbolic of a man who lived and died for his country.

Abant Gölünün İngilizce Tanıtımı

NATURAL PARKS 
Location: Abant Lake is 33km away from Bolu, in the west of the Black Sea region, and exactly halfway between Ankara and Istanbul. 
Transportation: The lake can be reached via the E-5, the Istanbul – Ankara highway, and then turning off at Omerler Madensuyu for 22km. Bolu is well connected by bus to other parts of the country. 
Highlights: The lake shelters a variety of plants, and 1150 hectares were designated the status of Natural Park in 1988. The main species are Scotch pine, beech, larch, oak, poplar, ash, horn- beam, willow, juniper, forest rose, tamarisk, hazelnut, holly, dog-rose, bracken, blackberry, strawberry, mint, raspberry, ivy, nettle, mare’s tail, and a variety of pasture grasses and trees. Species of animals include pig, deer, roe deer, bear, fox, jackal, rabbit, plus birds of prey and singing birds. 
The countryside is pleasantly different in very season. In autumn a forest of reds, yellows and greens combine with the rich hues of soil from the brushstrokes of a painter. In winter the landscape is tucked beneath a pure white blanket. Flora and fauna go wild in the Abant springtime offering an endless treasure for photographers.
The lake in summer has rich plant life with wild fruit trees, flowers, mushrooms all around, and water lilies covering the surface.
Facilities: The best time to visit the lake is between May and September, especially for walking and picnicking around the lake. There are a few hotels in the park.
lakes in Turkey. It has an area of 1.28 square km. and a maximum depth of 18 m. It is 1328 m. above the sea level. It was formed as a result of a land slide. Due to its natural beauty, it is a favorite vacation and recreation spot for Turkish and foreign visitors.
The forests around the lake is covered with a variety of trees such as European black pines, Scots pines, oaks, ashes, hornbeams, willows, junipers, tamarisks, hazels, common medlar, and strawberry trees. Wild animals in the surrounding forests include wild boar, fallow deer, roe deer, brown bear, red fox, jackal and rabbit. In addition to them, Lake Abant has an endemic brown trout subspecies, Salmo trutta abanticus, also called “Abant alası” in Turkish Lake Abant and its surrounding area is preserved as a natural park.

Havaalanı Terimleri İngilizce ve Türkçe

Fast Track , First Class	Bir İş İçin Ekstra Ücret Ödeyerek Sırada Beklememek
Free	Özgür, rahat, serberst
Duty free	Vergisiz ( yasak vergi)
Smoke free	Sigara içmek yasak
Free Refill:	Bedava tekrar doldurma
Guide	Rehber
Goods	Ürün, Eşya
Hostel	Bir Oda Pek Çok Kişi tarafından Kullanılır.
Hand Luggage	Carry On Un Bir Diğer Adıdır.
Holiday Resord	Tatil Köyü
Jat Lag	Bulunduğumuz Ülkenin Saatine Göre Hareket Etmektir.
Kosher	Yahudi Din Kurallarına Uygun Olarak Hazırlanmış Yiyecek Ve İçecekler.
Left Luggage Office	Havaalanları, Tren İstasyonlarında Bavul Emanetçisi.
Local	Yerel
Multi-entry	vize süresi boyunca istendiği kadar giriçıkış yapma iznidir.
Non-Refundable	İadesi Kabul Edilmeyen Mal
Nationality	Milliyet
One Entry	Verilen bir vizenin sadece bir giriş müsadesi anlamına gelir.
Overseas	Denizaşırı
Open Ticket	Gidiş Tarihi Belli Olduğu Halde Dönüş Tarihi Açık Bırakılan Bilettir.
Payment	Ödeme
Per Person	Kişi Başı
Pick Up	Kaldırmak, Almak, Birini Yada Bir Şeyi Bir Yerden Almak
Passenger	Yolcu
Reception	Resepsiyon
Railway	Demiryolu
Re-Entry Visa	Tekrar Giriş Vizesi
Register	Kayıt
Return Ticket	Gidiş Dönüş Bileti
Sale	Satış, İndirim
Special Deal	İndirim, Promosyon
Souvenir	Hatıra Eşya, Hediyelik
Safe Deposit Box	Kiralık Kasa
Safety Deposit	Kiralık Kasa
Spouse	Eş
Service Charge	Hizmet Bedeli
Triple Room	3 Kişilik Oda
Twin Room	İki Yataklı Oda
Ticket-Holder	Bilet Sahibi
Travel İnsurance	Yolculuk Sigortası
Voucher	Makbuz, Belge
Vacancy	Boş Yer, Bir Otel Yada Araba Parkında Müasit Alan Sayısı
Validity	Geçerlilik Süresi
Visitor	Ziyaretçi
Visa	Vize

Johannes Gutenberg İngilizce Hayatı

Biographies Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press. While this may not sound like a big deal at first, the printing press is often Considered as the most Important Invention in modern times. Important Information Think about how is today. Without books and computers you would not be able to learn, to pass on information, or to share scientific discoveries. Prior to Gutenberg inventing the printing press, making a book was a laborious process. It was not that hard to write a letter to one person by hand, but to create Thousands of books was nearly impossible for many people to read. Without the printing press, we would not have had the Scientific Revolution or the Renaissance . Our world would be very different. 
Where did Johannes Gutenberg grow up? 

Johannes was born in Mainz, Germany around the year 1398. He was the son of a Goldsmith. Not a whole lot more is known about his childhood. It appears he moved to Germany around a few times, but that’s about all is known for sure. 
What did Gutenberg invent? 
Gutenberg took some existing technologies and some of his own inventions to come up with the printing press in the year 1450. One key idea he came up with was moveable type. Rather than use wooden blocks to press ink onto paper, the Gutenberg moveable metal pieces used to quickly create pages. He made all the way through the printing process innovations enabling pages to be printed much more rapidly. His presses could print vs. 1000′s of pages per day. 40-50 with the old method.This was a dramatic improvement and allowed books to be acquired by the middle class and spread knowledge and education like never before. The Invention of the printing press spread rapidly throughout Europe and soon Thousands of books were being printed on printing presses. 
What books were first printed by the Gutenberg pres
It’s thought that the first printed item was a German poem from the press. Other prints included for the Catholic Church in Latin Grammars and Indulgences. Gutenberg’s real fame came from producing the Gutenberg Bible. It was the first time a Bible was mass produced and available for anyone outside of the church. Bibles were rare and could take up to a year for a priest to transcribe. These Gutenberg printed in a r

İngilizce Yemek ve İçmek Üzerine Örnekler

► MAY I HELP YOU?
How many in your party? (Kaç kişisiniz?)
Do you have a reservation? (Rezevasyon yapmışmıydınız?)
I’ll have a table ready in two minutes (İki dakika içinde masanızı hazırlıyorum)
Would you like to see the menu? (Menüyü görmek istermiydiniz?)
Are you ready to order? (Sipariş için hazırmısınız?)

Yemek ve İçmek Üzerine İngilizce Örnekler
Food and Eating 
Let me tell you our specials today (Bugünkü spesiyallerimizi söyleyeyim)
May I take your order, please? (Sipariş alabilir miyim?)
What will it be? (Ne alırdınız?)
Can I get you something to drink with that? (Yanında içecek birşey istermiydiniz?)
Would you care for a dessert? (Tatlı istermisiniz?)
Is there anything I can get for you? (Yardımcı olabileceğim birşey var mı?)
Let me show you the dessert tray? (Size tatlı tepsisini göstereyim)
For here or to go? (Burada mı, paket mi?)
Here or take away? (Burada mı, paket mi?)
Do you want that to go? (Paket mi istiyorsunuz?)
Here you go (Buyurun)
Here is your order (Siparişiniz hazır)
Thank you and come again (Teşekkürler, tekrar bekleriz)
Would you like to start with a coctail? (Bir kokteylle başlamak istermiydiniz?)
Would you like coffee? (Kahve ister misiniz?)
Cream or sugar? (Krema, şeker?)
I am sorry we are out of that (Kusura bakmayın, ondan kalmadı)
Sorry, it’s all gone (Özür dilerim, hepsi bitti)
How would you like that prepared? (Nasıl hazırlamamı istersiniz?)
Do you need any napkins? (Peçete ister misiniz?)
Would you like some salt and pepper? (Biraz tuz ve biber istermiydiniz?)
► MAY I SEE THE MENU?
A table for two, please (İki kişilik bir masa lütfen)
I’d like a non-smoking table for four (Sigara içilmeyen bölümden dört kişilik bir masa lüften)
I have a reservation (Rezervasyon yaptırmıştık)
Do you have a non-smoking section? (Sigara içilmeyen bölümünüz var mı?)
Another party will be sitting here? (Buraya bir grup daha gelecek)
Excuse me, can you come here for a second? (Afedersiniz, bir saniye bakar mısınız?)(
Could I see menu please? (Menüyü görebilir miyim lütfen?)
We haven’t decided what to order yet (Henüz ne sipariş edeceğimize karar vermedik)
We need more minutes to decide (Karar vermek için birkaç dakikaya ihtiyacımız var)
We’re ready to order (Sipariş verebiliriz)
Can you take our orders, please? (Sipariş alabilir misiniz lütfen?)
What are the specials? (Spesiyaliteler neler?)
What would you suggest? (Ne yememizi önerirsiniz?)
What’s the soup of the day? (Günün çorbası ne?)
Do you have vegetariam dishes? (Vejeteryan yemekleriniz var mı?)
May I have a burger and fries? ( Hamburger ve patates kızartması alabilir miyim?)
Give me a hot dog with the works (Herşeyi yanında bir sosisli lütfen)
I’ll have a burger with everything (Herşeyi yanında bir hamburger)
Can I have a small soda, please? (Bir ufak soda alabilir miyim lütfen?)
No ketchup (Ketçap olmasın)
No onions (Soğan koymayın)
Go easy on the onions (Soğanı fazla koymayın)
Take it easy on the ketchup (Ketçapı fazla olmasın)
To go please (Paket olsun, lütfen)
For here, please (Burada yiyeceğim)
I’ll eat it here (Burada yiyeceğim)
I’d like an espresso (Bir espresso istiyorum)
I’d like a mineral water (Bir maden suyu istiyorum)
Just coffee for the moment (Şimdilik bir tane kahve)
Can you get me a glass of water? (Bir bardak su getirebilir misiniz?)
What kind of dressings do you have? (Ne tür soslarınız var?)
I’d like my steak well done (Bifteğimi çok pişmiş istiyorum)
I’d like my steak rare (Biftek az pişmiş olsun)
I’d like my steak medium (Biftek orta pişsin)
Can I get it rare? (Az pişmiş olabilir mi?
Could I have some more bread, please? (Biraz daha ekmek alabilir miyim lütfen?)
This meat is too fatty (Bu et çok yağlı)
The meat is too tough (Et çok sert)
This meal isn’t fresh (Bu yemek taze değil)
This soup is cold (Bu çorba soğuk)
Could I speak to the manager, please? (Yöneticiyle görüşebilir miyim?)
I couldn’t eat this. Could you wrap it, please? (Bunu yiyemedim. Paket yaparmısınız lüften?)
I’d like to take the rest (Geri kalanını götürmek istiyorum)
Could I have the bill, please? (Hesabı alabilir miyim?)
Check, please? (Hesap, lütfen)
Seperate checks, please? (Hesabı ayrı alın)
All together (Hepsini birlikte alın)
Do I pay you or the cashier? (Size mi ödeyeceğiz, kasaya mı?)
May I have a receipt, please? (Fiş alabilir miyim lütfen?)
There seems to be a mistake (Bir yanlışlık var gibi gözüküyor)
Does this include the tip? (Bunun içinde bahşiş dahil mi?)
Keep the change (Üstü kalsın)
Is there somewhere we could wash our hands? (Ellerimizi yıkayabileceğimiz bir yer var mı acaba?)
► I AM HUNGRY
I’m hungry (Ben açım)
I’m starving (Açlıktan ölüyorum)
I’m so hungry that I could eat a horse (Öyle açım ki bir atı yiyebilirim)
I’m dying of hunger (Açlıktan ölüyorum)
I’m famished (Karnım zil çalıyor)
When do we eat? (Ne zaman yiyoruz?)
What’s for supper? (Yemekte neler var?)
What are we having? (Ne yiyoruz?) 
Dinner is ready (Akşam yemeği hazır)
It’s time to eat (Yemek zamanı)
Shall we say grace? (Dua edelim mi?)
Could you pass me the salt please? (Tuzu uzatabilir misin, lütfen?)
Would you care for some cheese? (Biraz peynir ister misin?)
Could I have seconds, please? (Biraz daha alabilir miyim?)

The Lion’s Share Tale

The Lion’s Share Aslan Payı İngilizce masal
The Lion’s Share
One day, a lion, a fox, a jackal, and a wolf went hunting together. All day long they tried hard, but could not find anything satisfactory. It was only in the late afternoon that they could catch a deer. The four beasts surrounded the poor animal and killed it as fast as they could. Then they decided to share their food.
The lion was the lord of the jungle and superior to all in strength. Hence, the other creatures agreed when he proposed to share the food for all.
Placing one of its paws upon the dead animal, the lion said,
“You see, as a member of the hunting party, it is my right to receive one of these portions.”
The others nodded in agreement.
“But then, I am also the King of Beasts. So I must receive a little bit more”. he declared.
The others looked uneasily at each other.
“And besides, I was leading the hunt. So I deserve a little more extra”. he proclaimed.
The others mumbled something, but it could not be heard.
“As for the fourth share, if you wish to argue with me about its ownership, let’s begin, and we will see who will get it.”
“Humph,” the others grumbled. They walked away with their heads down. They knew it was pointless to argue about their shares.
You may share the labors of the great, but you can not share the spoil.
By La Fontaine

Hip Hop Müziğin Tarihçesi İngilizce

Blades of Shades
Hip hop is more than just a genre of music. Hip hop is a culture and a lifestyle that spans decades of African American and inner-city life. From the breakdancers in the Bronx to the modern-day def jam poets, hip hop has had a profound impact o­n the culture of the United States as well as the rest of the world. Truly, hip hop is a unique movement in a class of its own.
With roots in New York, hip hop expanded and evolved throughout both coasts of the United States in the seventies and eighties. Artists like Talib Kweli, Gangstarr, and Mos Def have been at the forefront of this movement for years. While telling stories of the perils and unique quirks to inner-city life, hop hop artists have also been known to spread messages of peace, love and acceptance that cross cultural as well as racial boundaries. However, while it may be accurate to say that hip hop evolved from a form of music – there is so much more than meets the eye.
Along with hip hop culture comes a language, tradition and activities that are entirely unique. Beatboxing, breakdancing and graffiti all stems from hip hop culture. Many modern fashions are derived from urban styling, and the use of ebonics has been taken from hip hop and spread amongst the mainstream. Truly, the hip hop culture is an all-encompassing o­ne which has touched the hearts and lives of thousands, while influencing art, language and tradition in all corners of the globe.
With humble beginnings in the Bronx, it is safe to say at this point that hip hop is taking over the world. What was started by Afrika Bambaata in New York can now be found o­n shelves in Japan, Australia, and everywhere else you can imagine. There is really nothing in the world quite like hip hop

TARKAN'IN ALMANCA HAYATI

Tarkan Biography: Tarkan Tevetoğlu verbrachte seine Kindheit im rheinhessischen Alzey als Sohn türkischer Gastarbeiter . 1986 entschloss sich seine Familie, in die Türkei zurückzukehren. Seine Familie stammt aus der nordosttürkischen Stadt Rize. 1991 kehrte die Familie wiederum nach Deutschland zurück. 1992 nahm Tevetoğlu zusammen mit Mehmet Söğutoğlu von Istanbul Plak sein erstes Album auf, das sich in kurzer Zeit über 700.000 mal verkaufte. Zwei Jahre später erschien seine zweite Platte, die eine Verkaufszahl von insgesamt fast 3 Millionen erreichte.

Ab 1998 geriet Tevetoğlu in Konflikt mit türkischen Behörden, die von ihm die Ableistung des Wehrdienstes forderten. Schließlich ging er 2000 nach einer Geldzahlung von 16.000 Dollar an die Türkei für eine verkürzte Zeit (1 Monat) zum Militär, bevor er seine vierte Platte Karma veröffentlichte. Im gleichen Jahr versuchte ein Erpresser vergeblich, Tevetoğlu wegen angeblicher Homosexualität unter Druck zu setzen. Als Tevetoğlu den Forderungen des Erpressers, 135.000 Dollar zu zahlen, nicht nachkam, gab dieser Fotos an eine türkische Boulevardzeitung weiter. Bericht und Bilder trugen zur Verurteilung des Tevetoğlu-Erpressers bei, aber gaben dennoch vorhandenen Gerüchten neuen Auftrieb. Tevetoğlu bestreitet, homosexuell zu sein, und begründete die Fotos in einem späteren Interview damit, dass er zu jener Zeit allenfalls „verwirrt“, aber „nie schwul“ gewesen sei.
1999 hatte Tevetoğlu seinen bisher größten Erfolg mit seiner ersten Kompilation TARKAN (von Polygram ) mit der Single Şımarık (Frech, Verwöhnt) . Dieses Lied dürfte der weltweit bekannteste türkischsprachige Popsong sein; er wurde in Monaco mit einem World Music Award ausgezeichnet.
Konservative türkische Kreise lehnen den Sänger aufgrund angeblich obszöner Texte und unangemessenen Auftretens ab.
Tarkan, der als einer der wenigen türkischen Sänger auch international erfolgreich ist, gab bereits Konzerte in Fußballstadien in ua Buenos Aires und Kairo , trat in London im Alexandra Palace (1999) sowie im Olympia in Paris auf. Er schaffte es unter die Top 5 in Belgien , Frankreich , Russland , Deutschland, Bulgarien , Rumänien und in den Niederlanden .

Pul Kolleksiyonu Nasıl Yapılır İngilizce

How to Collect Stamps

Edited by Rob S, Melodie R, Maluniu, Dave Crosby and 18 others

Collecting stamps can be a rewarding hobby. It can be pursued at any level of skill or expense. A beginner or child can be perfect with an album of pretty pictures. An advanced collector can be enthralled with a detailed study of a single stamp. The right way to collect is the way that makes you happy.

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   Get some stamps. Start with easy sources. Stamp dealers and hobby stores offer affordable packets with hundreds of different used stamps; these are excellent for kicking off a new stamp collection. Sometimes online sources can give even better bargains. At this stage of collecting quantity and variety are important. Make sure the packet is all-different stamps. Packets of "mixtures" are available much more cheaply, often by weight, but these include quantities of heavily duplicated common stamps that have not yet been removed from the envelope paper.
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   Acquire stamp tongs . These are often called tweezers because they so resemble them. They differ from tweezers, however, in several significant ways: They are not strong, so you cannot use them to apply serious pressure on anything. The grasping area is smooth, not ridged; this helps to avoid damaging stamps when you squeeze too hard. The tips are thin; this makes it easier to slide the tip under a stamp when you want to take it from a flat surface. The weight and length of tongs vary, so this is a matter of what is comfortable in your hand. Some have bent tips; for some collectors that makes it easier to pick up the stamps. The shape of the point varies. Avoid the ones with tips that are too pointed; when you are working with stamps, especially wet ones, there is a greater risk that you will accidentally poke the point through the stamp.

   In addition to protecting the stamps from physical damage when picking them up, tongs also protect the stamps from damage by any acidic moisture that normally comes from your fingers. 

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   Start sorting. It doesn't matter how you do this. The best way is the way that means something to you. Sorting by country is one of the most common ways of doing this. Knowing the country that produced a stamp will be helpful later when you are looking for further information about the stamp. Another popular way of collecting is by the subject represented on the stamp. This is known as "topical collecting" in the United States, or "thematic collecting" in the United Kingdom. There is a great variety of subjects that can be considered here: butterflies, sports, famous people, or airplanes. Many countries take this into account when developing their stamp issuing programmes. Others may choose to sort by colour or shape. You can also just let your imagination run wild and do unique categorizations.
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   Store your stamps. Once you have spread your stamps in neat little piles across the dining room table, your family will object if they can't use the table for other purposes, notably dining. So you need someplace to put your stamps without undoing your sorting work. A quick solution would be to put the stamps into a series of envelopes, each marked with a note about what's inside. The problem with this is that you can't see your stamps without emptying the envelope and spreading them out. It's time to invest in a stock book .
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   Stock books can be in either bound or loose leaf format, and come in various page sizes. If you go with loose leaf pages, prefer pages that are punched in the left margin for insertion in a standard three-ring binder. Other hole punching formats are available, but the binders could be hard to find and more expensive.
   • The pages of stock books are made of light cardboard with strips of transparent plastic across the page. The strips are fastened to the cardboard at the two ends, and glued at the bottom edge to create a wide pocket for inserting stamps. The cardboard backing for the pages can be white or black; the black pages tend to be of better quality, but they are more expensive. The stamps, which are mostly printed on white paper, stand out much better on a black background.
   • Another kind of stock book is made of manila cardboard similar to that found in file folders. For these a layer of slotted cardboard is glued to a layer of whole cardboard to form the horizontal slots. The effect is that you can't see the bottom of the stamps. These are, however, sturdy and less expensive. They are convenient for storing duplicate stamps.
6. 6
   When adding or removing stamps from a stock book it is always easier when you use your tongs.
7. 7
   Swap stamps. When you have sorted through a few packets of stamps you will find that you have a number of stamps that are duplicates, or are from countries or about topics that don't interest you. You can do better than just putting them in the trash. Start asking people from school, work mates, and even your family members to discover other stamp collectors who have the same problem. Their duplicates are likely to differ from your duplicates; this gives ample opportunity for both of you to be rewarded by trading your unwanted stamps. At this stage of the hobby it is best to trade on a one stamp for one stamp basis. You do not yet have the knowledge to bargain based on the relative market values of individual stamps. One possible exception to the one-for-one rule would be the condition of the stamp in fine condition is always worth more than the same stamp in poor condition or with a heavy cancel.
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   Borrow books from the library. The best way to learn as much as possible about stamp collecting is to digest the wisdom of those who have written a lot about it. Most libraries will have quite a large collection of such books.
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   Get the right equipment.
   • Magnifying glasses : With the designs of many stamp issues only differing by a line or a dot, magnifying glasses are probably the stamp collector's most valued tool. They vary enormously in size, strength, and type and many come with extra comfort features such as built-in lights for better viewing and stands for hands-free use.
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    Early United States stamps are notoriously difficult to distinguish between since many have the same design for two or more issues.
    • Perforation gauge :
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    • Watermark fluid and tray :
    • Drying book :
    • Glassine envelopes :
    • Stamp hinges :
    • Stamp mount :
    • Stamp album :
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    Learn the values and the rarity of your stamps. Once you have a good idea of the values of the stamps and how rare they are, you will be able to more easily determine the direction of your collecting interests. Stamp catalogues and price guides price guides are excellent resources, having illustrated lists of stamps, arranged by year, that give a current market value for a given stamp issue. The most widely recognized catalogues are: the Scott Postage Stamp Catalog, Stanley Gibbons for Great Britain issues, Yvert et Tellier for French issues, Unitrade for Canadian issues, and Minkus and Harris US/BNA for United States issues.
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    Collect new stamps. Visit your local post office for these. If you have friends living overseas, ask them to send you stamps from their country.
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    Join a stamp collector's club or an online discussion group. Seasoned stamp collectors often meet to share tips and tip-offs. By joining a club, you too can benefit from their years of experience.
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    Increase the value of your collection over time. As you learn more, start investing in more valuable stamps.

Nasıl Sağlıklı Ve Mutlu Olunur Dönem Ödevi İngilizce

How to Be Healthy and Happy
Edited by Illneedasaviour, Krazycommando, Ranae, Swathi Reddy and 6 others We all want to be healthy and happy in life and sometimes you don't know how to! If you want to know how follow these steps which will help to get you where you want to be.

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1 Get enough sleep. It not only keeps you healthy but you will be happier. Be sure to get 8-10 hours of sleep each night and on school nights go to sleep earlier if you wake up earlier. It also helps if your bed is nice and comfy; try having warm blankets, a nice drink, or if it is hot, a window open. Always be sure to settle down and relax an hour before you go to bed because it will help you drift off more easily; read a book, watch TV but avoid doing things like homework or anything too stressful that requires you to think.
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2 Eat healthy. Cut down on the junk food and eat your fruit and vegetable portions every day. This will leave you feeling generally more energetic and happy. Replace unhealthy snacks like a chocolate bar with a piece of fruit or perhaps some nuts but do make sure to treat yourself once in a while which is okay. Also cut down on too many processed foods altogether.

3 Drink lots of water. Water is good for everything in your body and I would list them all but it's never ending. Water helps to give you clear skin which leaves you feeling happier about your appearance as well! Water is just plain amazing for your overall health. So make sure to have it with you at all times and try to drink 8 glasses a day. Also if you do not really like the taste of water, try flavored or sparkling and maybe add some lemon slices; and of course you can always have Robinson's squash or anything like that.

4 Exercise. Whether it's a brisk walk, a quick jog, dancing in your room, playing Wii Fit, anything like that will keep you feeling strong and happy. Obviously you don't have to exercise daily because, lets face it, we don't always have the time; but try to fit it in a little and you will like the difference.

5 Treat yourself. By this I mean buying those shoes you always wanted, going to that football game, going shopping or simply (something I do) treating your body after showers and baths. By this I mean some nice body lotions or butters and some great perfumes and body mists. Also you can use bath fizzies or shower gel to give you that boost of happiness and your body the treat. Of course you can do this every time you shower or bathe because it's just something to look forward to and relax with; I do.

6 Have true friends. Bond with true friends and compliment them and appreciate them. Always show them how much you love them and treat them how you would like to be treated. Do not back stab, always stick together and stick up for each other. Do not believe any rumors; and once in a while go out and hang out with your friends; you'll create memories and become closer.

7 Smile and laugh. Don't get sad over nothing and take a joke too seriously but at the same time know when it's too far or let yourself be upset. Overall do not be pessimistic; smile and laugh all the time and you will be happy; also who knows maybe your smile might make somebody's day.

8 Do hobbies. This can be art, music, collecting things or whatever that makes you happy and makes you yourself. Try to be active and celebrate your achievements. Give gifts without expecting to receive anything else; keep yourself busy and happy.

9 Help out your family. Help your mum do the dishes, help out your dad in the kitchen, hoover your room or anything that could help your family. It will not only make them love you more but you will feel happy knowing you have done good.

10 Ignore rumors, insults and avoid the stupid people. This is possibly one of the hardest and I'm still working on it but I know when I have cracked it, I will have a weight lifted off my shoulders. When that stupid boy or girl calls you ugly, do not respond, just walk away with your head held high because at the end of the day, they will give up if they don't get the reaction out of you that they want. Not only will you realize these people aren't worth it but it will keep you out of a lot of trouble at school and in general. If there is the most irritating rumor or rumors about you going round for maybe an year and it's just gone too far, just take a deep breath and think about the fact you know it's not true and that is all that matters; this is the most powerful thing. Ignore and avoid anybody who thinks otherwise because they are just trying to wind you up. Stupid people... this can be a whole bunch of boys and girls and you know what, just ignore them, avoid them, don't associate with them, don't embarrass yourself around them and generally steer clear of these people and you will be happier and more relaxed in life.

11 Remember the important things. Remember popularity isn't everything and I would much rather choose true friends over that. Remember, sometimes you have to let a friend go and make another one. Remember that words can hurt. Remember you only live once and life is what you make it. Remember all these things and much more and you'll know what to make out of your life.

12 Cut out stress in your life. This keeps you healthy and definitely happy. Take deep breaths, do yoga, relax and avoid stress at all times, it's not good for you. Read and write, keep a diary, listen to music to calm you down, sit on your windowsill and look at the beautiful sky.

13 Be confident. Give yourself a makeover, inside and out. Look in the mirror and see your beauty. Use a day and night wash to get rid of acne. Moisturize and replenish your body. Smile and embrace happiness. Know that we all come in different shapes and sizes and it's the inside as well as the outside. Wear that great perfume. Strut your stuff. Stand up straight and keep your head held high. Learn to be confident and who you are because nobody's perfect. You are amazing! Trust me, you are!

14 Have goals and dreams, and achieve them. Failure comes in can't and success comes in cans. Always believe you can achieve. If you can dream it, you can achieve it; no matter what. Of course keep goals and dreams realistic. You can't become the Hulk or something but you can get A*'s in all of your exams, if you work for it.

15 Keep on top of schoolwork and stay organized. Get homework over and done with and hand it in on time. Revise for that test. Keep things neat and tidy. Have a workspace and a timetable. Store work in folders and make sure you know where everything is so you don't panic, and whatever you do, don't procrastinate. I mean, let's face it, we have all been there but don't go there again.

16 Get out and enjoy the fresh air. Go out with friends, go to a party, get together with the family, go on a bike ride, take a walk with your pet, and enjoy!

17 Always stay true to who you are. Never change yourself for anyone and anything. Always stay true to your faith and beliefs. Always have your dignity, never have regrets, always be the best that you can be! Also surround yourself with the people and things that you love.

18 Be inspired by music and quotes. It's unbelievable how much this can affect you and change your whole life. So get inspired and love it.

19 Don't be superficial. It doesn't do anyone any favors. Better to be hated than loved for what your not.

20 Love life. You have to love your life! Be proud,and laugh lots! Dream and wish, be whoever you want to be. Take life and make it what you want. When life gives you lemons squirt life in the eye with the lemons! Explore, dream, discover. Be smart enough to hold on to and be brave enough to let go. Find and create yourself. Take risks. Reject the status quo. Stick up for yourself. Take chances, you never know where they can lead you to. Life goes on. Follow your gut. Love yourself. If you are doing your best, you won't have time to worry about failure. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Life is music, love are the lyrics. Stay strong. Failure is the door to success. You must make a choice to take a chance or your life will never change. You don't forgive people because your weak, you forgive people because you are strong enough to know people make mistakes. When you want something you have never had, you have to do something you have never done. And lastly, you are beautiful!

İngilizce Sunum Nasıl Yapılır

I. Introduction (Giriş)

a) Greeting (Selamlama)

Welcome! (Hoşgeldiniz!)

Good morning/afternoon Ladies & Gentlemen, (Günaydın/Tünaydın bayanlar, baylar)

Hello! Thank you all for coming! (Merhaba! Geldiğiniz için hepinize teşekkürler!)

b) Introducing yourself (Kendinizi tanıtma)

Let me introduce myself first! / I'd like to introduce myself. (Önce kendimi tanıtayım! / Kendimi tanıtmak istiyorum.)

As you all know, I am the manager of the Sales Department. (Hepinizin bildiği gibi, ben satış departmanın müdürüyüm.)

c) Starting (Başlangıç)

Right, if everyone is ready, let's start! (Tamam, herkes hazırsa başlayalım!)

I'm going to talk about... / I'm going to mention about ... (... ile ilgili konuşacağım / ...'dan bahsedeceğim)

We will start by exploring... (...'yı inceleyerek başlayacağız.)

The subject/theme of my presentation is... (Sunumumun konusu ...)

The purpose of my presentation is to ... (Sunumumun amacı ...)

My presentation will concern primarily ... (Sunumum genel olarak ... ile ilgili.)

II. The Body of the Presentation (Gelişme Bölümü)

a) Sequencing (Sıralama)

First of all / Firstly /To begin with, (İlk olarak / Öncelikle,)

Secondly / Next / Then / After that, (İkinci olarak / daha sonra/ ondan sonra)

Thirdly/ Finally / Last of all, (Üçüncü olarak / Son olarak,)

Before we go on to the next section, let me briefly restate... (Bir sonraki bölüme geçmeden önce kısaca ...'dan bahsedeyim.)

b) Giving an example (Örnek verme)

For example / For instance... (Örneğin ...)

To illustrate... (Örneğin ... (tablo, resim gibi bir görselde örnek verirken))

Such as... (... gibi.)

Take... for instance/as an example... (...'yı örnek alalım.)

c) To quote someone (Birisinden alıntı yapma)

According to ... (...'ya göre.)

I have here a quotation from... (...'dan bir alıntım var.)

d) Charts, Graphs and Table (Çizelgeler, Grafikler ve Tablolar)

Now I'd like you to look at the chart/graph/table... (Şimdi tablo/grafik/tablo'ya bakmanızı istiyorum.)

This chart/graph/table shows/explains/presents... (Bu çizelge/grafik/tablo ...'yı gösteriyor/açıklıyor/sunuyor ...)

Let's have a look at the first chart/graph/table... (İlk çizelge/grafik/tabloya bakalım.)

III.Sonuç Bölümü

a) Summary (Özet)

In conclusion/to conclude (Sonuç olarak / Özetlemek gerekirse ...)

b) Conclusion:

In conclusion/to conclude/to sum up... (Sonuç olarak / Özetlemek gerekirse ...)

Many thanks for your attention! (Dikkatiniz için çok teşekkürler!)

c) Soru-Cevap:

Are there any questions? (Soru var mı?)

Now I'll try to answer any questions you may have. (Şimdi sorularınıza cevap vermeye çalışacağım.