Teaching the first 100 verbs via graphic interchange format (GIF) in teaching Turkish as a foreign language: A1-A2

Nowadays, due to technological advancements, the variety of materials employed in teaching foreign languages has expanded. The utilized materials simplify the process of teaching and learning a language. Graphics Interchange Formats (GIF) assist instructors in situations where it's not feasible to physically demonstrate objects in the classroom. These easily accessible materials allow for quick explanations of situations, emotions, and actions. It has been observed that no research has been conducted to assess the effectiveness and importance of using GIFs in teaching Turkish verbs as a foreign language. Our aim is to contribute towards addressing this research gap. In the first part of our study, three language sets used in teaching Turkish as a foreign language were examined using the content analysis method. The frequency levels of the verbs were analysed, and the first 200 verbs were listed. Subsequently, this list was compared with the top 100 verb lists in English, French, and German, as well as the top 100 verb lists we generated based on frequency studies for Turkish. Following these comparisons, a list of the top 100 verbs in Turkish was established. In the second part of our study, information about GIFs was provided, and verb teaching activities were incorporated using these GIFs.