Hafiza
Learn Turkish the private way
Hafiza takes you from beginner (A1) to intermediate (B2) Turkish with 105 structured lessons, spaced repetition flashcards and grammar written for English speakers — entirely on your device, with nothing tracked and nothing shared.
The problem
Turkish isn't hard — it's just different
Turkish builds meaning by stacking suffixes onto roots, puts the verb at the end of the sentence, and changes vowels to keep words in harmony. None of that maps onto English — which is why generic drills leave learners memorising phrases they can't take apart. Hafiza teaches the system itself, with explanations, comparisons and common-mistake warnings written for English speakers.
ev (house) + -de (locative “at/in”) + -yim (“I am”) = “I am at home.” One word, three pieces — once you know the pieces, thousands of words unlock.
What's inside
Everything you need, nothing that follows you
1,000+ high-frequency words
Start with the 100 most essential Turkish words, then progress through themed vocabulary — greetings, food, travel, family, work and more. Every word comes with example sentences and grammar notes.
105 structured lessons
Bite-sized lessons teach new words through flashcards, multiple choice and typing exercises — and build Turkish word order (SOV), suffixes and vowel harmony through interactive practice.
30 grammar lessons
The suffix system, case endings, possession forms and verb conjugations — broken down with clear explanations and examples designed for English speakers.
Spaced repetition that sticks
A Leitner-based algorithm schedules reviews at optimal intervals across five levels, moving words from short-term to long-term memory so you never forget what you learn.
160 Turkish cultural notes
Go beyond vocabulary with idioms, proverbs (atasözleri) and customs — the context behind phrases still used in modern conversation.
Progress you own
Track words learned, mastery by level (A1–B2), study time, day streak and review stats. Bookmark difficult words — and export everything to JSON anytime for backup or transfer.
The method
How learning with Hafiza works
Hafiza is built around one idea: short, focused sessions plus scientifically timed review beat marathon cramming. Here is the loop, as the app describes it.
Set your goal
Choose your learning goal and current level when you begin.
Pick your pace
Decide your daily time commitment — anywhere from 5 to 20 minutes.
Learn in small steps
Complete bite-sized lessons that introduce new words and grammar.
Review on schedule
Review cards appear automatically, timed by the spaced repetition system.
Track and bookmark
Watch your mastery grow by level and bookmark difficult words for quick review.
Export anytime
Your progress belongs to you — export it to JSON for backup whenever you like.
Your path
What you'll master, A1 to B2
- Turkish alphabet and pronunciation
- Vowel harmony rules
- Basic suffixes and SOV sentence structure
- Present, past and future tense
- Possession and essential case endings
- Conditional and subjunctive moods
- Passive voice and reported speech
- Participles
- Complex suffix combinations
- Advanced grammar for conversational fluency
Who it's for
Made for the way you'll actually use Turkish
Travel & tourism
Learn practical Turkish for visiting Turkey — themed vocabulary covers greetings, food and travel from the start.
Work & business
Build professional vocabulary for working with Turkish colleagues, partners or clients.
Family & friends
Connect with the Turkish speakers in your life, with cultural notes that explain the phrases behind the words.
Language enthusiasts
Take on a Category III language with a structured path and grammar explained from an English speaker's point of view.
Privacy commitment
Your learning stays yours
Hafiza does not collect, store or share any personal information. All learning data lives locally on your device. Subscription management is handled by Apple, which processes only the minimum data required for purchase verification.
- 100% offline — all content is included in the app; no internet needed after download
- No tracking, no analytics — nothing about your study habits leaves your phone
- No ads — just focused learning
- Exportable data — back up your progress to JSON whenever you want
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Yes. All words, lessons, grammar guides and cultural content are included in the app, so no internet is required after download. You can study on flights, trains or anywhere without a signal.
Hafiza is free to download on the App Store. The developer's privacy commitment notes that subscription management is handled by Apple, so check the current App Store listing for any in-app subscription details.
Hafiza's content is structured from beginner (A1) to intermediate (B2). Beginner material covers the alphabet, pronunciation, vowel harmony, basic suffixes and core tenses; intermediate material covers conditional and subjunctive moods, passive voice, reported speech, participles and complex suffix combinations.
Your progress stays on your device. Hafiza does not collect, store or share personal information — no tracking, no analytics, no ads. You can export your progress to JSON at any time for backup or transfer between devices.
Yes. You start with the 100 most essential Turkish words and the fundamentals — alphabet, pronunciation and vowel harmony — then progress through themed vocabulary such as greetings, food, travel, family and work. Grammar is explained specifically for English speakers, with comparisons and common-mistake warnings.
Hafiza is currently available on the App Store for iPhone and iPad, requiring iOS 15.1 or later. An Android version is not listed at this time.
Hafıza is the Turkish word for memory. It reflects the app's core method: a Leitner-based spaced repetition system that schedules reviews at optimal intervals across five levels to move words from short-term to long-term memory.
Free guides
Learn how Turkish works before your first lesson
Evergreen explainers on the ideas Hafiza is built around — vowel harmony, suffixes, spaced repetition and realistic study planning.
Turkish vowel harmony, explained for English speakers
The two rules behind why Turkish suffixes change shape — with tables and examples.
GrammarA beginner's guide to Turkish suffixes and case endings
How Turkish builds sentences by stacking endings — and the six cases you'll meet first.
MethodSpaced repetition for Turkish vocabulary
Why the Leitner system beats cramming, and how to use it for 1,000+ words.
PlanningHow long does it take to learn Turkish?
Honest timelines from A1 to B2, and how daily minutes compound over a year.
MethodHow to learn Turkish offline (and why it helps)
Building a study routine that survives flights, commutes and dead zones.