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Anadilim.u-id.org Platform
As the Union of International Democrats (UID), we support the goals of equal opportunities in education, the preservation of the mother tongue, and the maintenance of cultural identities for Turkish people living abroad. The “My Mother Tongue” platform serves as a digital space where we share our projects aimed at strengthening the connection of our children and families with their mother tongue.
Our Mother Language is Our Identity!
Turkish Language and Education Supports
The “My Mother Tongue” platform has been developed with the aim of enabling our children and young people living abroad to gain proficiency in their mother tongue, contribute to their social, cultural, and intellectual development, strengthen their ties with Turkey, and become successful individuals in the countries they live in.
With the migration process that began in the 1960s, learning both the mother tongue and the language of the host country became a priority for our citizens living abroad. In this context, both the preservation of the Turkish language and the development of individuals who are proficient in the language of the host country have become important goals.
As UID, we run various projects and support programs to ensure that the new generation of children benefits from quality educational opportunities, develops in their mother tongue, and becomes competitive individuals academically. The “My Mother Tongue” platform has been designed as an important digital education and awareness hub in this regard.
Objective: These workshops, where our children will have fun while speaking Turkish, aim to expose them to their mother tongue more, strengthen their cultural ties, and support the development of their bilingual skills.
These workshops, which will be conducted entirely on a voluntary basis and free of charge, will be organized according to the number of applicants and carried out either one-on-one or in small groups.
Training Details:
- Age Groups:
- 7-11 Years: Learning through play-based activities.
- 12-18 Years: Mother tongue practice through task-based exercises.
- Duration: One hour of online class per week, for a total of 12 weeks.
- Coordination:
- Course Title: “Teaching Turkish to Bilingual Turkish Children”
- Coordinator: Zehra Kum – Lecturer at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University
- Academic Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Fatma Açık – Gazi University
- Fee: Completely free of charge.
- Application Form: Apply Here
Turkish Awareness at Kapıkule Border Gate
UID is leading efforts to raise awareness about the preservation of Turkish and its transmission to future generations. In this context, information booths were set up at the Kapıkule Border Gate, where thousands of brochures were distributed to citizens.
Objective:
- Raise awareness about the importance of Turkish.
- Encourage families and young people to engage in mother tongue education.
- Emphasize the strong connection between mother tongue and cultural identity.
These activities aimed to remind people that Turkish is not just a language but also an essential part of our cultural heritage. The efforts made at Kapıkule have been an important step in increasing the language awareness of our citizens living abroad and strengthening their connection to the Turkish language.
Language Tree Platform
Objective: Support Turkish language learning, encourage the use of the mother tongue, and contribute to Turkish education through digital tools.
Detail
“Dilağacı” is a modern and innovative learning platform focused on Turkish language education. The platform offers users the opportunity to enhance their Turkish language skills through a gamified learning experience.
Key Features:
- Visual and auditory supported lesson materials.
- Content categories suitable for children and adults.
- Level-based progress tracking system.
- Interactive learning with digital exams and fun quizzes.
User-Friendly Design:
- Mobile-compatible infrastructure for access from anywhere.
- Special tools for parents to track their children’s progress.
Our Language, Our Identity
Our mother tongue is one of the strongest carriers of our cultural identity and societal belonging. As the Union of International Democrats (UID), with our mission of preserving Turkish and passing it on to future generations, the “Anadilim” platform represents an important step in this field.
With projects like the “Türkçemiz Kimliğimiz Atölyeleri” (Our Turkish is Our Identity Workshops) and the “Dilağacı Platformu” (Language Tree Platform), we aim for our children and youth to internalize Turkish not just as a communication tool but as a cultural heritage. These projects allow Turkish to be learned in a fun and effective way, while also strengthening our cultural bonds.
The support of our families is crucial for the preservation of our mother tongue. Speaking Turkish at home, encouraging this language in social environments, and creating settings that enhance our children’s attachment to Turkish will contribute to strengthening their sense of identity and belonging. We believe that the “Anadilim” platform will make a difference in this regard, and I invite all of our users to contribute to this project.
We will continue working together to ensure that Turkish remains a strong presence across generations.
Mehmet Akkoç
UID R&D and Education Director
Email: anadilim@u-id.org
Notes for Design
Homepage:
The UID logo or a symbolic visual representing the Turkish language (e.g., a pen, book) can be added.
Our Mother Tongue, Our Identity:
A visual showing Turkish families or children participating in Turkish language activities can be used.
Our Turkish is Our Identity Workshops:
A screenshot from the online training session or a photo of the trainers can be preferred.
Turkish Language Awareness at Kapıkule Border Gate:
A photo of the UID information booth at Kapıkule Border Gate can be included.
Dilağacı Platform:
A screenshot of the platform (homepage or a lesson material) can be used.
Our Turkish, Our Identity Workshops - Poster Content
Title | Our Turkish, Our Identity Workshops |
Aim | To ensure that our children between the ages of 7-18 use Turkish effectively, are exposed to their native language and strengthen their cultural ties. |
Age Groups | Ages 7-11: Game-based activities. |
Duration | One hour of online lessons per week, 12 weeks total. |
Course Name | “Teaching Turkish to Bilingual Turkish Children” |
Coordinator | Öğr. Gör. Zehra Kum |
Academic Responsible | Prof. Dr. Fatma Open |
How to Edit | One-on-one or online in small groups on a day and time determined by parents and educators. |
Fee | It is completely free. |
Application Link | |
Emphasis Sentence | Our mother tongue is our identity! |
Notes to the Designer:
- A visually appealing design can be created using elements related to children and the Turkish language.
- The information of the academic supervisor and coordinator should be stated simply at the bottom of the design.
- The application link and details about the duration should be prominently displayed in a noticeable area.
- The application form link can be shortened with a suitable URL link.
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