Learn & Practice & Talk Turkish & English with Başak, who is an Experienced and Patient Teacher for Adults and Kids, Online/In-Person Lesson

From 33.58 $ /h

I was born in Istanbul in 1983. I started teaching Turkish while studying Turkish Language and Literature at university. I worked in a language school and at universities, and I suppose I gained success. 😀 I have been teaching Turkish professionally for more than 16 years. I also taught Turkish for 5 years when I was a university student.

In 2018, I obtained a TESOL certificate and also began teaching English. I teach both adults and children. Creating a comfortable learning environment for my students is one of my top priorities. If you would like to learn Turkish or English in a consistent and structured way, I would be happy to work with you.

Learning a new language opens a new window into a person; teaching Turkish is the same for me. As I build stronger relationships with my students, I notice their engagement with the Turkish language deepens.

I speak English and a bit of Italian, and I have also studied Persian and German grammar. I am interested in literature.

I hold firmly to two main principles: creating a comfortable space for learning and building an encouraging atmosphere.

My students often describe me as patient, positive, and well-organised. Over time, I’ve found my own way of making Turkish feel easier, more enjoyable, and more practical to learn.

I love shaping each lesson around my students’ interests, needs, and learning styles. I adapt my teaching to the needs of students with special conditions, such as ADHD and OCD.

In my lessons, you’ll never feel afraid of making mistakes. Before long, you’ll start noticing them on your own and correcting yourself naturally.

Even though I use a communicative approach, my lessons are supported by a solid understanding of grammar, as Turkish has a very different structure.

I use the course book set prepared by Istanbul University. It follows a strategic approach to learning Turkish and includes all language skills—reading, grammar, writing, listening, watching, and speaking—from A1 to C2. All of these skills are essential for conversation.

I teach English for the A1 and A2 levels.

The workbook offers many exercises for homework or revision, and I support the book with my own authentic materials. I also use an interactive board that you can view anytime, and you can edit it as well. Repetition-based speaking practice plays an important role in my lessons.

Thank you, and I look forward to meeting you!

Extra information

One-on-one lessons on Apprentus are just for you. Are you ready to see the benefits and start speaking right away? We will not forget to smile while having fun and learning interesting lessons.

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Yakacık Yeni, Mühürdar Caddesi, Kartal/İstanbul, Turkey

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About Me

I was born in Istanbul in 1983. I started teaching Turkish while studying Turkish Language and Literature at university. I worked in a language school and at universities, and I suppose I gained success. 😀 I have been teaching Turkish professionally for more than 16 years. I also taught Turkish for 5 years when I was a university student.

In 2018, I obtained a TESOL certificate and also began teaching English. I teach both adults and children. Creating a comfortable learning environment for my students is one of my top priorities. If you would like to learn Turkish or English in a consistent and structured way, I would be happy to work with you.

Learning a new language opens a new window into a person; teaching Turkish is the same for me. As I build stronger relationships with my students, I notice their engagement with the Turkish language deepens.

I speak English and a bit of Italian, and I have also studied Persian and German grammar. I am interested in literature.

I hold firmly to two main principles: creating a comfortable space for learning and building an encouraging atmosphere.

My students often describe me as patient, positive, and well-organised. Over time, I’ve found my own way of making Turkish feel easier, more enjoyable, and more practical to learn.

I love shaping each lesson around my students’ interests, needs, and learning styles. I adapt my teaching to the needs of students with special conditions, such as ADHD and OCD.

In my lessons, you’ll never feel afraid of making mistakes. Before long, you’ll start noticing them on your own and correcting yourself naturally.

Even though I use a communicative approach, my lessons are supported by a solid understanding of grammar, as Turkish has a very different structure.

I use the course book set prepared by Istanbul University. It follows a strategic approach to learning Turkish and includes all language skills—reading, grammar, writing, listening, watching, and speaking—from A1 to C2. All of these skills are essential for conversation.

The workbook offers many exercises for homework or revision, and I support the book with my own authentic materials. I also use an interactive board that you can view anytime, and you can edit it as well. Repetition-based speaking practice plays an important role in my lessons.

Education

* Istanbul Bilgi University, Istanbul, Master of Arts in History, 2012. (Full Scholarship)

* Leiden University, Leiden, the Netherlands, Exchange-Erasmus Student in Turkish Studies, 2010.

* Yeditepe University, Istanbul, Bachelor of Arts in Turkish Language and Literature, 2008. (Full Scholarship)

Experience / Qualifications

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

* Freelancer Instructor of Turkish for Foreigners, Istanbul, January 2018 - Current.

* Instructor of Turkish for Foreigners (Adults and Kids), Concept Languages, Istanbul, 2012-2017.

* Taught Turkish to Children, MEF International Schools, Istanbul, between 2014-2016.

* Lecturer of Turkish for International Students, Istanbul Şehir University, Istanbul, Part-time Spring 2013.

* Lecturer of Turkish Language for Native Speakers, Maltepe University, Istanbul, Fall 2010.

* Instructor of Turkish for Erasmus Students, Maltepe University, Istanbul, Summer 2010.

RELEVANT TRAINING-CERTIFICATION:

• TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), in Queen Tesol Centre, Istanbul, (06 January- 25 February 2018)

• “Workshops for How to Teach New Methodologies and How to Prepare New Materials for Adults and Children”, Concept Languages, (2012-2017, Monthly)

• “Programme in Training Teachers of Turkish as a Foreign Language”, Turkish Language Research and Application Center (TÖMER), (02-28 April 2012)

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

90 minutes

120 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Turkish

Italian

German

Arabic

Skills

Grammar

Reading

Communication skills

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Mairah

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English language is a universal language, that as an individual I believe is extremely important for people of all ages all over the world. But don’t worry, it is never too late to learn a language because you are never too old.
If you think it is too hard to learn, don’t worry, we have got you covered because we can help you read and write fluent English in simple ways, which will help you in your studies, in your business affairs locally and internationally, and you can easily travel the world without having any sort of communication barrier.

Can

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Merhaba!

I work as a music teacher in a primary school. I play baglama, guitar, and percussion. I have a bachelor's degree in journalism and a Turkish teaching certificate from a university in Istanbul. As a second university, I continue to study Turkish Language and Literature. I have been teaching Turkish for many years. I am especially good at working with children.

During our classes, I'll pay attention to your issues/needs/difficulties, always taking notes during each class, and teaching the techniques to fix them.

I'm extremely positive, friendly, punctual, and patient, so you will not be stressed in my lessons :)

I'm experienced in teaching from the absolute beginner level to the C2 level.

Derste görüşürüz!

Elena

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I specialize in both grammar and conversation. My classes try to follow your needs and rythm.

I have experience with childrean and adults of any level.

Hijab

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. I can teach English language for speaking, writing, listening. I can help you learn English Language easily.Language is very easy language. I will teach you English language with the help of Games,quizzes, many more. There will be worksheets to solve for practicing.

Yasir

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Ada

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Turkish is my native language and I would like to share my knowledge with people who wishes to learn or further develop their Turkish language skills. I can provide adequate knowledge for general language skills as well as focus on development of specific skills such as writing, speaking, reading and/or listening. I write literature pieces in Turkish as well, and some of my writings got published and won prizes.

English is the language in which I received my education and which I use in my daily life. I obtained an IELTS score of 8/9. We can focus on speaking, reading and listening skills as well as writing skills. I can provide knowledge in daily English and business English.

Güldane

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I was born in Berlin and lived there for years. At this point in time, I am studying German translation studies at the Istanbul University in Istanbul. I can also offer courses with you as a beginner or at an intermediate level. We will also master grammar and speaking together.

Ahmet

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Hello
I am a classroom teacher and I can help you with reading, writing, mathematics and geometry.
I also have a certificate for teaching Turkish to foreigners.
I have a certificate at C2 Advanced level in English. I worked in private education for 8 years with my expert instructor certificate.
I only give private lessons

Saba

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Learning new language is the most necessery skill this days. Every body should now intronational language, cause whole of the world is speaking in english!
So, come to my class and i can help you in every goals and what ever you want!
See you soon👋🏼♥️

Blood

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The French language course is a course intended for all types of people wishing to learn or improve French. With the arrival of new information and communication technologies generating so many new jobs, it is essential and beneficial to master at least one foreign language these days, so knowledge of French can be an important asset for your professional career making you a coveted bilingual in companies.

Egehan

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I'm a Turkish language and literature major who's been teaching Turkish since 2018. Turkish is my native language but I also speak English very fluently.

My Turkish lessons are based on the communicative approach but I also believe a solid knowledge of grammar is very important. So I adopt a good mix of the two!

Marwa

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Marwa, holds a Master’s degree in Arabic Literature and a Bachelor’s degree in Arabic Language Teaching Methods, and holds a license in the rules of Tajweed of the Holy Quran. I speak English as a secondary language, and have six years of experience in the field of education.
Present the educational material in an interesting way, away from rote learning.

Nuruddin

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Hello,
A bona-fide American hailing from Texas living in the heart of Istanbul, my way with words has gotten me pretty far in life. Together we'll cover topics such as syntax, situational phrasing, grammar, and so much more. Need more information? Fill out the form with any questions you have and I'll get to you as soon as possible.
Welcome aboard,
Nuruddin

Amira

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Furthermore, it facilitates access to knowledge, promotes cultural identity, and fosters communication in academic and professional contexts.
My name is Amira and I am a Spanish and French teacher. I have over 10 years of experience teaching children and young people of different levels. My main goal is to support my students in improving their reading, writing, comprehension, and oral expression in both Spanish and French.
I use dynamic and participatory methods such as debates, reading, and activities to make classes interesting and easy to understand.
With me, you will learn both languages with love and fluency using books from the Aula Internacional edition. We will cover grammar, vocabulary, and conjugation. We will do written exercises with books from the Edelsa edition and oral exercises. We will also watch short films and listen to songs with the goal of learning new words and verbs and being able to memorize them easily.

Bilge

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Your Child will love reading the books,listening Turkish stories ,,enjoying to spend time with a lovely aunt,sometimes getting questions about the story,as a puzzle game we will have a class what your Child needs actually .looking forward to know your child