Attitudes of the Libyan Community in Turkiye towards Learning Turkish Language

Date

2026-6

Type

Article

Journal title

Author(s)

Jalal Ali Mohammed Belshek

Pages

1499 - 1512

Abstract

This study examines the attitudes of Libyan community members residing in Turkiye toward learning Turkish. 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 learning the language, including differences in grammar and vocabulary between Arabic and English, as well as 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.