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Basak Celiktemel Ugur
5.0
Turkey•
4:23 PM (GMT+03:00)
Turkish
17
374
Turkish
17
374
Speaks
Turkish
Native
,English
C1
,Italian
A2
,Persian
A1
,Arabic
About Me
Merhaba!
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 14 years. I also taught Turkish for 4 years when I was a university student.
I learned Ottoman Turkish at the university, so I'm familiar with Persian and Arabic vocabulary. I also studied Persian, German, and Italian grammar.
I completed my master's degree in Ottoman history and spent a semester as an Erasmus student at the Turkish Studies Department of Leiden University.
I am interested in literature, cinema and TV series (nowadays Korean).
Me as a Teacher:
I hold firm to two main principles: providing a comfortable environment and creating an encouraging atmosphere.
My students always tell me that I am patient, positive and well-organized. I consider I developed an aptitude for making learning Turkish much easier, more efficient and more practical.
My professionalism also allows me to tailor language education according to individual interests, needs, and capacities. I use a book prepared by a university in Turkey.
You will not hesitate to make mistakes. After a while, you will realize your mistakes and start to correct yourself.
Do you think that learning Turkish isn't easy? By progressing systematically in your learning journey, you will not feel the difficulties and will enjoy it.
My lessons & teaching style:
Even though I use a communicative approach, my lessons are supported by a solid knowledge of grammar because Turkish has a very different structure.
I use a book set that Istanbul University prepares. The course book is structured with a strategic approach to learning Turkish by using all the language skills: reading, grammar, writing, listening, watching, and speaking from A1 to C2. All these skills are essential for conversation.
I will give you tips on how to study Turkish, so you can work more effectively and learn Turkish well.
The workbook includes many exercises for homework or revision. I support the book with my authentic materials. I use a board that you can see anytime and you can edit it, too.
I will share all the materials (books, audio, videos, authentic materials) with you according to your level.
Repetition-based speaking practice plays an important role in my lessons.
Important notes:
In group lessons, for example, to complete level A1, you need to have approximately 120-150 hours of lessons. This lesson time varies depending on the number of people in the group. There are 5 levels in total in Turkish: A1-A2 level (basic), B1-B2 level (intermediate), C1+ (advanced).
You could complete all levels 2.5 times faster by having private lessons compared to group lessons.
I would recommend completing the A1 level in about 3 months. Since there are 5 levels, you will need approximately 15 months. I am explaining all of this to show you your learning plan. Of course, this plan may vary depending on your capacity, speed and how many hours of lessons you have per week.
No matter what level you're at! Are you ready to start speaking? Just decide up to which level you want to learn Turkish, and don't worry about the rest. :)
***One-on-one lessons on Verbling are just for you. Are you ready to see the benefits and start speaking right away? We will not forget to smile while doing fun and interesting lessons.
Intensive course schedule: If you have 20 hours of lessons in one month, you will benefit from a discount.
Read MoreAbout 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 14 years. I also taught Turkish for 4 years when I was a university student.
I learned Ottoman Turkish at the university, so I'm familiar with Persian and Arabic vocabulary. I also studied Persian, German, and Italian grammar.
I completed my master's degree in Ottoman history and spent a semester as an Erasmus student at the Turkish Studies Department of Leiden University.
I am interested in literature, cinema and TV series (nowadays Korean).
Me as a Teacher:
I hold firm to two main principles: providing a comfortable environment and creating an encouraging atmosphere.
My students always tell me that I am patient, positive and well-organized. I consider I developed an aptitude for making learning Turkish much easier, more efficient and more practical.
My professionalism also allows me to tailor language education according to individual interests, needs, and capacities. I use a book prepared by a university in Turkey.
You will not hesitate to make mistakes. After a while, you will realize your mistakes and start to correct yourself.
Do you think that learning Turkish isn't easy? By progressing systematically in your learning journey, you will not feel the difficulties and will enjoy it.
My lessons & teaching style:
Even though I use a communicative approach, my lessons are supported by a solid knowledge of grammar because Turkish has a very different structure.
I use a book set that Istanbul University prepares. The course book is structured with a strategic approach to learning Turkish by using all the language skills: reading, grammar, writing, listening, watching, and speaking from A1 to C2. All these skills are essential for conversation.
I will give you tips on how to study Turkish, so you can work more effectively and learn Turkish well.
The workbook includes many exercises for homework or revision. I support the book with my authentic materials. I use a board that you can see anytime and you can edit it, too.
I will share all the materials (books, audio, videos, authentic materials) with you according to your level.
Repetition-based speaking practice plays an important role in my lessons.
Important notes:
In group lessons, for example, to complete level A1, you need to have approximately 120-150 hours of lessons. This lesson time varies depending on the number of people in the group. There are 5 levels in total in Turkish: A1-A2 level (basic), B1-B2 level (intermediate), C1+ (advanced).
You could complete all levels 2.5 times faster by having private lessons compared to group lessons.
I would recommend completing the A1 level in about 3 months. Since there are 5 levels, you will need approximately 15 months. I am explaining all of this to show you your learning plan. Of course, this plan may vary depending on your capacity, speed and how many hours of lessons you have per week.
No matter what level you're at! Are you ready to start speaking? Just decide up to which level you want to learn Turkish, and don't worry about the rest. :)
***One-on-one lessons on Verbling are just for you. Are you ready to see the benefits and start speaking right away? We will not forget to smile while doing fun and interesting lessons.
Intensive course schedule: If you have 20 hours of lessons in one month, you will benefit from a discount.
My trial lessons
We will get to know each other in class. I will share the book according to your level before class. We will have a short lesson so that you can see my teaching method which is based on conversation.
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Teaching Expertise
Beginner
Upper Beginner
Intermediate
Upper Intermediate
Advanced
Upper Advanced
Résumé
Education
2008 - 2012
2009 - 2010
Master - Turkish Studies
Leiden University - Leiden, the Netherlands
Erasmus Student
2002 - 2008
Bachelor's - Turkish Language and Literature
Yeditepe University - Istanbul, Turkey
Turkish Language and Literature - Full Scholarship
Work Experience
2017 - 2020
Freelancer Instructor of Turkish for Foreigners
My Own Company - Istanbul, Turkey
Turkish Lessons for Adults and Kids (In-Person and Online Lessons)
2012 - 2017
Instructor of Turkish for Foreigners
Concept Languages - Istanbul, Turkey
Turkish Lessons for Adults and Kids (Group and In-Person Lessons)
2013 - 2013
Lecturer of Turkish for International Students
İstanbul Şehir University - Istanbul, Turkey
Lectured Advanced Turkish Group Lessons (Part-time)
2012 - 2012
Instructor of Turkish for Teachers
TÖMER (Turkish Language Research Center) - Istanbul, Turkey
Lectured Beginner Turkish Group Lessons (Part-time)
2010 - 2010
Instructor of Turkish for Erasmus Students
Maltepe University - Istanbul, Turkey
Lectured Turkish Group Lessons to Erasmus Students
2010 - 2010
Lecturer of Turkish Language for Native Speakers
Maltepe University - Istanbul, Turkey
Lectured Native Turkish Group Lessons
Certifications
2018 - 2018
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Vancouver International College Career Campus - Istanbul, Turkey
Program of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL - 120 hours)
2012 - 2012
Teacher of Turkish Language as a Foreign Language
Turkish Language Research and Application Center (TÖMER) - Istanbul, Turkey
Program to Train Teachers of Turkish as a Foreign Language