Certified Teacher with 8 Years of Experience - For Foreigners

From 15 C$ /h

Hi! I'm Nisa, a certified teacher with 8 years of experience helping adults learn Turkish.

Having learned languages like English and Chinese myself, I know how to make Turkish simple and logical. Instead of boring memorization, we focus on root words and the "mathematics" of the language so it actually makes sense.

Whether you're moving to Turkey, boosting your career, or exploring the culture, our lessons are 100% tailored to your goals. Expect a friendly, stress-free space where you'll build real-life speaking confidence from day one.

Let's make learning Turkish easy and fun together!

Extra information

I am based in Istanbul, so I offer both online lessons (worldwide) and face-to-face lessons right here in Istanbul. Wherever you are, we can set up a learning routine that fits your lifestyle perfectly!

Location

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At student's location :

Around Eminönü, Turkey

At teacher's location :

Istanbul, Turkey

About Me

Hello! I am Nisa, a professional Turkish language teacher based in Istanbul with over 8 years of experience teaching adult learners worldwide.

I hold a degree in Turkish Language and Literature from Boğaziçi University and a specialized certification in teaching Turkish to foreigners from Marmara University. Throughout my career, I have focused exclusively on adult students, ensuring our lessons are mature, efficient, and precisely tailored to your life goals.

My Approach to Teaching

As an avid language learner myself—having studied English, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, and Korean—I intimately understand what it feels like to step into a new linguistic world from scratch. I know the "mathematics" behind language learning. Instead of relying on rote memorization, I break down root words, morphology, and etymology to make Turkish grammar logical, structured, and easy to grasp.

I strongly believe that language and culture are inseparable. Whether you are learning Turkish to advance your career, relocate to Turkey, or for cultural exploration, I integrate cultural context into our sessions to give you a complete, practical understanding of the language.

What You Can Expect

Customized Roadmaps: Tailored, goal-oriented lesson plans designed specifically for your proficiency level and objectives.

Logical Frameworks: Clear explanations of grammar structures using comparative linguistic insights.

Cultural Context: Lessons that go beyond textbooks to connect you with real-life usage, history, and daily Turkish culture.

Education

I hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in Turkish Language and Literature from Boğaziçi University, one of Turkey's top-tier academic institutions. To specialize my teaching skills, I completed a formal Certification in Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language at Marmara University.

In addition to my core degrees, my strong interest in languages and etymology led me to study Sinology at Ankara University, and I hold international language certifications including IELTS (7.0) for English and HSK 4 for Mandarin Chinese.

Experience / Qualifications

With over 8 years of professional experience, I specialize in teaching Turkish exclusively to adult learners. My background spans both online and face-to-face instruction, including international teaching roles in South Korea and Taiwan, as well as working as an instructor at the Istanbul Institute.
As a multilingual educator proficient in English and Mandarin Chinese, I understand the language-learning process from a student's perspective. I apply my expertise in linguistics and etymology to teach the 'mathematics' of Turkish, helping you grasp grammar structures logically and effectively to reach your personal or professional goals.

Age

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

60 minutes

90 minutes

120 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Chinese

Turkish

Korean

Skills

School

Reviews

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New York

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Ricco

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This is Ricco from Istanbul, Turkey.

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Hatice

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25 yıllık özel ders deneyimi olan seçkin bir devlet üniversitesinde İngilizce okutmanı olarak çalışmış her seviyede ve her yaş grubu için İngilizce ders veren işini çok severek yapan, genel olarak öğretmenliği çok seven bir öğretmenim.

YDS, TOEFL, IELTS, Proficiency, Hazırlık atlama, Yeni Başlayanlar İçin Genel İngilizce, Öğrenciler için derslere takviye, LYS ingilizce, İngilizce metin okuma, yazma, gramer, çeviri ve Yabancılara Türkçe dersleri veriyorum.

İngilizceyi hiç bilmeyenlere veya çok az bilenlere veya hiç İngilizce öğrenemeyeceğini düşünenlere de İngilizce öğretmekteyim.

Özel ihtisasım İngilizce sınavlara hazırlık,yeni başlayanlar için İngilizce ve çeviri dersleridir. Şimdiye kadar her yaştan yüzlerce öğrenciye özel ders verdim ve hemen hepsi sınavlarını başarıyla geçtiler.

Aynı zamanda Yabancılara Türkçe dersleri de vermekteyim. (İngilizce açıklamalı) 20 yıl boyunca çok sayıda büyük şirketin yabancı genel müdürlerine ve üst düzey yöneticilerine Türkçe öğrettim.

Sıfırdan İngilizceye başlayan kişiler veya gruplara da genel İngilizce dersleri vermekteyim. Daha önce hiç İngilizce dersi görmemiş olanlara ya da İngilizce öğrenmekte güçlük çekenlere de İngilizceyi konuşma ve anlama garantisi veriyorum.

i am a teacher who has 25 years of private teaching experience, has worked as an English instructor at an elite state university, teaches English at all levels and for all age groups, loves her job, and loves teaching in general. I can give face-to-face or online lessons in Istanbul and surrounding areas.

I give YDS, TOEFL, IELTS, Proficiency, Preparatory Skip, General English for Beginners, course reinforcement for students, LYS English, English text reading, writing, grammar, translation and Turkish lessons for foreigners.

I also teach English to those who do not know English at all, know it very little, or think that they cannot learn English at all.

My specialization is English exam preparation, English and translation lessons for beginners. So far, I have given private lessons to hundreds of students of all ages and almost all of them passed their exams successfully.

I also give Turkish lessons to foreigners. (English explanation) For 20 years, I taught Turkish to foreign general managers and senior managers of many large companies.

I also give general English lessons to people or groups who are starting to learn English from scratch. I guarantee speaking and understanding English for those who have never taken an English lesson before or who have difficulty learning English.

I also provide written and verbal translation from English to Turkish or from Turkish to English. So far, I have translated 12 books from English to Turkish in the fields of literature, music and social sciences.
I love reading books, taking photographs, traveling, writing, translating books, and learning foreign languages.
I am a graduate of Boğaziçi University. I completed my master's degree in two different fields. I am currently a doctoral student.
I have been a private teacher for 25 years.

I worked as an English instructor at a public and a private university. I lived and taught English in England, Canada and South Korea.

I teach English by developing a special program for you, using different documents, motivating you and making you love it. I do my job with great pleasure. I am interested in literature, Western and Eastern philosophies, theology, cinema, photography and music.

I teach without getting bored and by making people love it. But I am a disciplined teacher who gives homework and follows up on it. :)
In language learning, the student's liking his teacher and enjoying his work, learning without getting bored and having fun in a comfortable and peaceful environment increases his study efficiency. My students are successful because they enjoy studying. I can also teach primary school Mathematics and Science courses in English.

I also provide WRITTEN TRANSLATION from English to Turkish and Turkish to English for your important texts and theses, and ORAL INTERPRETATION for job interviews, meetings and phone calls in companies.

Farah

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Hello,
I specialize in tutoring Maths , French ( Since it's my native speaking language ) and English. My goal is just to help you realize yours no matter your age or nationality is, in a very helpful and dynamic aura .
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Murat

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*I graduated from Marmara University (Top university in Turkey for Turkish language and literature teaching)
*I worked at international colleges, language courses, and online teaching platforms since 2005.
*I wrote many Turkish language course books and storybooks for foreigners.
*I use many effective teaching methods in my lesson.
*I can understand your needs and create lessons.

*15 years teaching experience with foreigners
*Author of Turkish course and story books for foreigners
*2000+ students (65+ nationalities)
*Course & school & online teaching experience

*You can learn all skills (speaking, reading, writing, lListening), grammar and vocabulary
*Personalized lesson for your needs
*Special videos, presentations, activities, overwievs for all topics
*Sending free materials (Books, exercises, videos, lesson notes)
*Writing online level exam
*Having certificate end of the course (optional)
*Speak and write fluently in a short time. Understand very well what you read and listen too.
*Homework after each lesson
*I can create the course content according to your request.

Bilal

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I value your interests and responsive to necessary schedule changes.

Gamze

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Ada

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Sinem

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Mouad

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Alicja

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Sworn

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Learning Languages can be a fun journey and each learner has his/her strengths and weaknesses. Let us learn together and have fun!

Yabancı dil öğrenmek eğlenceli bir yolculuk olabilir ve her öğrenen kişinin güçlü ve zayıf yanları vardır. Gelin birlikte öğrenelim ve eğlenelim!

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.

Farah

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With engaging lessons, interactive activities, and real-life conversation practice, you'll boost your confidence and communication skills in no time. Discover the world of English through games, cultural insights, and tailored exercises. Let’s explore together!

Saeeda

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Are you ready to boost your SAT score and get closer to your dream college? Join my SAT Prep Class, where I’ll share the exact techniques I used to achieve an impressive 1510 on the SAT.

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Targeted practice for the most challenging question types.
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Şeyma

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Hi! I am an experienced English and Turkish Tutor who has been working with students from all around the world for more than 3 years. I've been arranging Business English, Academic English, IELTS / TOEFL Exam preparation lessons as well as General Turkish classes from A1 to C1 with individuals from Asia, Europe, Australia, Africa and the Americas. I am ready to welcome my new students worldwide.

I focus on sharpening students' speaking skills in my classes. My main methodology is based on helping learners express themselves confidently and clearly in the target language. In 3 years of my teaching career, not only have I developed my own methodologies but also privatized classes and materials according to each learner's demands and needs. Besides, I support learners who face difficulties in prononcation during language acquisition with effective elocution lessons in both languages. Besides, I speak French.

Please don't hesitate to contact me for any questions.