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Basak Celiktemel
5.0
Turkey•
11:05 AM (GMT+03:00)
Turkish
17
453
Turkish
17
453
Speaks
Turkish
Native
,English
C1
,Italian
A2
,Persian
A1
,Arabic
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 15 years. I also taught Turkish for 4 years when I was a university student.
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 also offer awareness-based lessons for 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.
Read MoreLearning 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 also offer awareness-based lessons for 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.
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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One time, 30 minutesPrivate Lessons
60 minutesTeacher Stats
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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