It is not necessary to learn a new language to explore a new Language as long as you can communicate with the English language. Many travelers enjoy their stay in Turkey without learning a single word of Turkish; however, it is always a better experience to learn a few words from the land-native-language to express greetings or thanks. It is advisable to learn some basic Turkish terms if you are planning to visit some unpopular tourist destinations. Turkish people are friendly and will be happy to help you anytime, even if there is a language barrier.