Today, the Turkish of the Republic

Today, the Turkish of the Republic of Turkey, like the country, is very dynamic. In
modern Turkish, terms and vocabulary words are introduced and dropped from year to
year often creating communication chasms between generations. While mutually
intelligible, the language of grandparents, often differ from the language of their
grandchildren. Such dynamism requires students studying Turkish to ensure that their
materials are not dated. Also, if fluency is your goal, then periodic trips to the country
and exposure to Turkish media, both print journalism as well as radio or television, is
vital.