Joyful Istanbul

Hello everybody,
I'm new on "Expat.com". I think it would be good if I introduce myself to all  expats.
So, I'm Badr. Came from Morocco and Newly settled in Istanbul... What a beautiful city btw.
I work as a journalist and Tv reporter for an economic channel.

I would like to ask for some tips to well begin my expat experience (most known traditions and life styles, things not to do and that sould respect.
How about creating a new bank account and how to meet with you guys.)

And as  I noticed, the most of the turkish people do not speak or understand english. What do you think about the better way to learn turkish ? language center or books and internet,