Did you know that many national universities offer courses in Turkish language instruction? And there are more than half a million Turkish people living in the United States, and approximately 2,000 migrate to North America yearly. Contact the history or language department of your local university to find out how to find a Turkish tutor if your university does not offer courses in Turkish.
There are dozens of Turkish language instruction courses available for purchase on bookseller websites like Borders, Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble. As of July 2009, they ranged in price (and quality) from $9.99 to $350, but a good reliable course on audio CD could be purchased for around $75. Pimsleur's Turkish (www.pimsleur.com) teaches you how to speak conversational Turkish just by listening and repeating phrases. Berlitz and Barron's are also good courses to take, as well, and can be bought online if not in your local bookstore.
The best way to learn a foreign language (Turkish included) is to immerse yourself in the culture. If you have the means, travel to Turkey, hear the language spoken and learn as a baby learns to speak his native tongue. There are plenty of schools for English speakers to learn the language in Turkey, including Language Abroad (www.languageabroad.com) and many others. While you're there, take a break and enjoy the many rich historical and architectural gems in Istanbul and ancient Roman and Greek archaeological sites scattered throughout modern Turkey.