Owning the book is not enough. Here is a step-by-step methodology used by top Turkish teachers:

Each listening track has three stages:

The B1 level adds "inferencing" tasks: You must guess the speaker’s emotion (angry, sad, sarcastic) based on intonation—not just words.

The Istanbul Turkish for Foreigners textbook set (published by Kültür Sanat Basımevi) is a six-level course (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2). The B1 level is specifically designed for learners who have completed basic grammar and are ready to tackle:

Unlike A1/A2, where listening is slow and exaggerated, the B1 listening tracks simulate natural speed—but with clear pedagogy.

The "Istanbul Yabancilar icin Turkce Ders Kitabi B1" listening tracks are typically 1.5–3 minutes long. Here is an advanced game to master them:

Do this for 3 tracks per week, and within one month, you will pass the B1 listening section of the TÖMER exam with ease.

The official İstanbul Yabancılar İçin Türkçe Ders Kitabı B1 (with online audio code) is available at:

Price range: 250–350 TL (approx $10–15 USD). The workbook is separate (approx 200 TL). Buy both for the dictation exercises.