Conversation-Focused Turkish | Book-Video Supported, Doctoral-Level and 4+ Years Experience

From 19 C$ /h

Hello! I’m Yunus Emre, a Turkish language instructor working with students from many different countries around the world. I offer lessons that focus on speaking skills, supported by structured materials such as books and videos, helping you use the language correctly and naturally.

With more than 4 years of experience, I know that every learner has their own pace and goals. That’s why I tailor each lesson to your specific needs. For beginners, I provide clear and simple explanations; for advanced learners, we focus on fluency, vocabulary development, and improving expression in everyday situations.

We do more than just conversation practice; we also work on reading and listening skills through activities based on books and videos. This helps you strengthen your language ability in real-life contexts and professional environments.

During our lessons, we also talk about Turkish culture, lifestyle, and common expressions, making the learning process more enjoyable and meaningful. I always aim to create a supportive environment that encourages you to speak without fear of making mistakes.

Whether your goal is travel, work, daily communication, or improving your fluency, I would be happy to create a personalized learning plan for you. Together, we can develop your Turkish in a structured and enjoyable way.

I look forward to meeting you in our first lesson!

Extra information

If you want to speak Turkish with confidence, communicate easily in daily life, or improve your skills for professional purposes, I would be very happy to help you. My lessons focus on speaking skills, but we don’t rely on conversation alone; instead, we follow a structured learning plan supported by books, videos, and reading activities. This approach helps you build fluency and use the language naturally and in the correct context.

Whatever your goal may be—starting from zero, expanding your vocabulary, improving your pronunciation, or developing fluency—we can create a step-by-step program tailored to your needs. I offer a supportive and motivating learning environment that helps you progress steadily and confidently.

If you’re ready to begin your Turkish learning journey in a professional and enjoyable way, go ahead and book your first lesson. I look forward to meeting you and working together to achieve your goals!

Location

Online from Turkey

About Me

Education

I studied in the Faculty of Sharia at Recep Tayyip Erdogan University in Rize between 2015 and 2020. Later, in 2021, I began my master's studies in Arabic Language and Rhetoric at Izmir Katip Celebi University. I graduated in 2023 and have been teaching Turkish to foreigners for 3 years

Experience / Qualifications

I am a Turkish language teacher with more than four years of experience, and I have worked with students from various countries.

My lessons focus on speaking skills, but we do much more than simple conversation. I follow a structured program supported by books, videos, and reading activities, which helps students improve their fluency and use the language correctly within the right context.

I work with learners of all levels, from beginners to advanced students, using educational materials suitable for each level. Students particularly appreciate the personalized lessons, the clarity of explanations, and the speaking practice based on everyday situations.

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

60 minutes

The class is taught in

Arabic

Turkish

English

Skills

Turkish

Culture

Reading

Reviews

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00)

New York

Online via webcam

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20-24

Hatice

5.0

(13)

Hi, I am Hatice from Istanbul.

I HAVE BEEN TEACHİNG ONLINE AND FACE TO FACE FOR 25 YEARS.
I am a native speaker of Turkish and was born in Istanbul.

I have been teaching Turkish to foreigners and I have taught hundreds of students from all ages and professions for more than 20 years. I am a professional English teacher but I like teaching Turkish more as it is my mother tongue and it is a great pleasure for me to share its secrets and beauty.

While teaching I also love giving some useful information about the culture, people, cuisine, films and literature in Turkey to help you get connected to Turkish culture. I prepare written and verbal dialogues in the areas the student is interested in.

I am from Istanbul but I traveled almost all cities, mountains, rivers, lakes in Turkey. I am a person who likes less traveled roads and back streets. Traveling around the world and reading on the areas of spirituality, philosophy, psychology, and literature are my number one hobbies. I lived and worked in London, Toronto, and S. Korea. Living as an expat and learning several languages have helped me having sympathy with my students. Motivation, feeling relaxed and setting realistic targets, in the beginning, are usually the first thing to go.

As for my formal education, I studied Economics, International Relations, Western Philosophy, and American language and literature at the university (MA and BA). And after my 40 years old, I learned classical Arabic and Persian and started to study Islamic spirituality at the doctorate level. I taught English at Prep. school at Istanbul Technical University and Yeditepe University and am retired. Ever since I could remember I have been a teacher. Now I only teach Turkish privately and translate classical novels from English to Turkish. I translated 12 books from English to Turkish.

I teach Turkish that is tailored for each student. Each student is unique for me and I know that every student has her/his own way of learning.
If you are a beginner I give a short lecture about the history of Turkish and its characteristics and help you find your way in this very logical, consistent and elegant language. You understand that Turkish is different but that does not necessarily mean difficulty.
From the first lesson, you start speaking Turkish and find yourself in a dialogue.

I can teach at my place and your place (all around Istanbul).

I use several books using a grammar-based approach integrated with communicative methods to boost the development of all language skills. But we always focus on TALK, TALK, TALK. As a language learner for many years, I know one can learn, improve and take pleasure in a foreign language only by talking and communicating. It is essential to get direct pleasure from what you have learned. My aim is to motivate and inspire you to speak Turkish ignoring minor mistakes and without thinking grammar.

I try to keep in contact with my students almost every day through whatsapp and email. And start some short dialogues.

Awni

5.0

(13)

Speak French with Confidence! “Practice French Online – Improve Your Speaking Skills Fast!” improve your pronunciation, grammar, reading, writing, and preparation for international exams, I help beginners speak confidently, I'm willing to help you become fluent in daily life conversations simply and creatively with no complications and a sense of humor sometimes.
Are you preparing for the TCF or DELF A1, A2, B1, or B2 exam?
Get the score you deserve with personalized online French lessons designed to help you understand, speak, and write French confidently.
With my preparation program, you will:
Practice real exam questions and mock tests
Improve your grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation
Learn effective strategies for listening, reading, writing, and speaking
Receive individual feedback and detailed corrections after each session

“Book your first lesson today!”
My method will take you step by step to meet your goal! I am dynamic, easy-going and full of energy!
All materials will be provided to you by email.
Lessons are well organized
I can suggest a weekly task
My students improved their grades by 40% you can watch reviews on my profile
In addition, I can support with translation and proofreading.

I also carry out individual monitoring of your working style, in particular with regard to understanding instructions and the work schedule. If you need a helping hand, I'm here to listen.

Afnan

5.0

(13)

Teaching Arabic to non-native speakers, establishing children reading and writing in educational ways, and developing student skills, whether in listening, speaking or writing in fun and effective ways.
Teaching children to read using Noor al-Bayan method and using interactive games in the educational process so that the class is fun and interesting.

Muhammet

5.0

(13)

🖐🏻 HI, SALUT, MERHABA! 🖐🏻
How are you doing? Comment allez-vous? Nasılsınız?
Thanks for having a look at my profile!
Here is the pathway we will follow in our lessons!
We will start our lessons by learning the most basic skills such as correct pronunciation and simple grammar rules.
We will continue to improve our speaking, listening and grammar levels by learning new informations step by step.
Based on my 13 years of experience, I think that A1 level is a very important period in language learning. When learning any language, beginner level students should learn it in the correct order and important details should be explained well by practising previous ones. Students at more advanced levels, such as A2, B1 or above, also need to practice their skills at the previous level thoroughly to improve their language skills. I try to provide good teaching by paying attention to these important points in my lessons. I keep our lessons' notes in a word file. After our lessons, I send you back all the additional notes and exercises that we covered in our lesson as a Word file.

Saer

5.0

(13)

Hello everyone,
I'm Thaer, a specialized teacher in Arabic (Formal, Levantine, Gulf) & Turkish language.

With over 10 years of experience teaching Arabic in Lebanon, Turkey and UAE, I've helped NGOs, journalists, and embassy staff swiftly grasp the language for effective local interaction and business. Additionally, I've supported young learners in understanding Arabic's structure, laying a strong foundation.

Most common questions I receive:
What dialects do you teach?
I teach Formal Arabic (Fus’ha) in addition to Levantine and Gulf dialects.

Which one should I choose?
It depends on your needs. If you are solely interested in speaking, then I recommend Levantine or Gulf dialects. If you aim to master Arabic comprehensively, then Formal Arabic (Fus’ha) would be more suitable.

What is the 30-hour program?
The 30-hour program is designed to help you achieve conversational fluency and effectively express yourself and your needs.

What comes after the 30 hours?
If you are enrolled in the Dialects course, we will continue refining your speaking skills and expanding your vocabulary during lessons. Additionally, new words will be introduced during conversation sessions to aid in memorization and usage within sentences. For those on the Formal Arabic (Fus’ha) track, we will delve deeper into grammar and further develop your understanding of the language.

How many hours a week do you recommend?
I recommend 2 to 3 sessions per week.

Can I learn Formal Arabic (Fus’ha) and one of the dialects simultaneously?
Yes, you can take 2 lessons in Formal Arabic (Fus’ha) and 1 lesson in a dialect concurrently, as many of my students do.

Kelvin

5.0

(13)

What is a language?
A language is a mode of communication that people uses for effective communication.Zambian languages are a must to know whenever someone is interacting with many Zambians across the world and in Zambia.
Why you need to know how to speak Zambian languages ?
1.To gain confidence when in a conversation with Zambians.
2.To improve your communication skills .
3.To make agreeable deals with Zambians.
4.To avoid exploitation or any of it's possibility
5.To win indigenous Zambian hearts-Zambians are social people who loves someone who relates with them.Knowing a Zambian language is just one effective way you could instantly relate with many Zambians.
6.To be a Zambian languages Tutor as well.

A big question remains, do you need to know all the Zambian languages?
One sharp short answer is a big NO!
Why? It's because in Lusaka and all the other Zambian provinces NYANJA is the most spoken language.
On the other hand, BEMBA is dominant on the Copperbelt, Luapula, Muchinga and Northern province.Actually it's the second most spoken language after NYANJA.
Thirdly, TONGA is the widely spoken language in the Southern province of the country.
Lastly, Mambwe is a dominating language in Northern province and partially in Muchinga Province.

Now which Zambian language can one choose to be taught?
Answers;
1.A language that is dominant to where you will be working from -In Zambia
2.A language mostly spoken by your workmates
3.Your indigenous Zambian language.Good for those born from Zambian parents but raised overseas.
4.Your Zambian language of your interest .

I can't wait to take you through for a class.Book me today.
See you in class.
~Tutor Kelvin

Hiyam

5.0

(13)

I am Hiyam, of Lebanese origin, a professional Arabic language teacher. I offer Arabic language lessons for all groups, starting from the alphabet to reading, learning letters and sounds, writing and speaking.
I help the student read fluently, step by step. I am patient and I love my work, and my passion is to see my students succeed.
I am an academically qualified teacher with a Bachelor’s degree in Arabic Language and Literature, in addition to 12 years of experience in teaching.
I currently work as an Arabic language teacher in an international school in Riyadh
I can explain to the students in English if Arabic is not their mother tongue

Anna

5.0

(13)

Bonjour!
All year long, I teach children from France and other countries. I help them to be comfortable in French, to vary expressions, to master grammar, to read fluently, to learn French, to understand and reproduce a text, to deepen their vocabulary.
I use different media and vary the activities to maintain attention. The classes are fun and effective!

I organize intensive courses during the holidays, do not hesitate to contact me for more details!
A bientôt

Nesrine

5.0

(13)

Hello everyone,
I have been a teacher since 2014. The Tunisian dialect is my mother tongue.
I am here to help those who like to learn Tunisian: vocabulary, pronunciation, listening-comprehension, conversation, reading,...
The courses are well prepared and focus on different themes. Learning tools are available to facilitate understanding.
I don't neglect my students' mistakes so that they can improve.
At the end of each session, detailed feedback will be provided.
If you are interested, please contact me.

Mr.

5.0

(13)

Come and join Mr. Andrew's READING CLUB!

This class is for elementary-aged students who already have an excellent level of English. The core material is a novel which we read together. Each students gets at least one chance per lesson to read aloud for the class from the book. We also learn to sing one song per week and read one poem per week which is related to the story. Our current story is Kensuke's Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo and we just finished Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Classes are daily (Monday to Friday, 40 min) and there are 2 time slots due to popular demand (choose one).

Marie

5.0

(13)

With over 20 years of experience teaching languages, I’ve worked with students of all ages, levels, and learning styles— I can quickly identify knowledge gaps and help students overcome them with practical strategies, clear explanations, and engaging materials.

📚 I believe in adapting to each student’s pace while encouraging them to grow.
Whether you're struggling with grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, or conversation, I’ll guide you with patience and a clear plan.

💡 How do I teach?
My teaching style is friendly, structured, and fully tailored to your needs—whether you're a complete beginner or looking to polish your fluency.

🌍What can you expect?
Our first lesson will be all about you—your goals, your challenges, and how you like to learn. Based on that, I’ll build a personalised lesson plan that suits your learning style. Let’s make learning languages something you look forward to—I’d love to help you reach your language goals!

✅With my classes, you will be able to:
- Improve your speaking and comprehension of the language
- Learn grammar with clear examples
- Receive personalised classes adapted to your needs and learning pace
- Develop your confidence in the language

You are not alone in your journey; I will be there to guide you every step of the way!

Book your first lesson and start — or continue — on your language learning journey!
And if you have any questions or doubts, don’t hesitate to send me a message; I’ll be more than happy to help!

Rowyda

5.0

(13)

Welcome to your journey to learn the Book of God. As a teacher specializing in teaching the Holy Quran and Tajweed to non-Arabic speakers, I offer you a comprehensive curriculum specifically designed to suit your needs, whether you are a complete beginner or seeking to master recitation.
What will you learn in this course?
* The basics of Arabic reading using the simplified "Noor Al-Bayan" curriculum.
* Mastering the rules of Tajweed (theoretically and practically) in an easy style suitable for foreign students.
Correcting recitation and helping to memorize surahs while understanding their basic meanings.
* Developing correct pronunciation skills and training the tongue to pronounce difficult Arabic letters.
These lessons are not just about teaching, but rather an interactive learning experience aimed at building a strong relationship between you and the Holy Quran with ease and convenience.
These lessons are for children and women.

Ammar

5.0

(13)

Arabic becomes much easier when speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary are developed as connected skills rather than taught as isolated rules.

I am a native Arabic speaker, PhD-qualified engineer, university professor, researcher, and multidisciplinary tutor with more than 30 years of experience in teaching, training, mentoring, academic work, and personalized learning.

This class is designed for children, teenagers, university students, professionals, heritage learners, and adult learners who want to build a clear and confident command of Arabic. Lessons can be taught in Arabic, English, or French, allowing explanations to be adapted to the learner’s linguistic background and level.

Depending on your objectives, we can focus on one specific pathway or combine several skills into a structured learning program.

BEGINNER ARABIC & STRONG FOUNDATIONS
• Recognizing and writing Arabic letters
• Understanding isolated, initial, medial, and final letter forms
• Joining letters correctly
• Short and long vowels
• Fatḥa, ḍamma, kasra, sukūn, shadda, and tanwīn
• Reading syllables and simple words
• Pronunciation and articulation
• Essential vocabulary
• Building simple sentences
• Introducing yourself and communicating basic needs
• Developing confidence from the first stages of learning

SPEAKING, LISTENING & COMMUNICATION
• Everyday conversation
• Building practical vocabulary
• Asking and answering questions
• Describing people, places, events, and experiences
• Developing sentence fluency
• Listening comprehension
• Pronunciation and intelligibility
• Guided dialogues and role-play
• Expressing opinions and ideas
• Moving from short answers to connected speech
• Formal and informal communication according to need
• Modern Standard Arabic communication
• Levantine conversational Arabic when requested
• Building confidence for real-life interaction

READING & COMPREHENSION
• Accurate decoding of Arabic words
• Reading fully vocalized texts
• Progressing toward partially vocalized and unvocalized texts
• Reading fluency
• Punctuation and phrasing
• Vocabulary from context
• Understanding sentences and paragraphs
• Identifying main ideas and supporting details
• Narrative, descriptive, informational, and academic texts
• Reading strategies for unfamiliar passages
• Summarizing and discussing texts
• Progressive work with increasingly complex materials

WRITING & WRITTEN EXPRESSION
• Correct letter formation and word construction
• Spelling and dictation
• Building accurate sentences
• Connecting ideas coherently
• Writing descriptions and short paragraphs
• Personal and narrative writing
• Writing short stories
• Explanatory and argumentative writing
• Summaries and structured responses
• Academic paragraphs
• Formal written communication
• Editing for clarity, grammar, and coherence
• Developing an increasingly natural written style

GRAMMAR, MORPHOLOGY & LANGUAGE STRUCTURE
• Parts of speech
• Nominal and verbal sentences
• Gender and number
• Singular, dual, and plural forms
• Definite and indefinite nouns
• Adjectives and agreement
• Personal, attached, and demonstrative pronouns
• Prepositions
• Past, present, and imperative verbs
• Verb conjugation
• Basic verb patterns
• Negation
• Interrogative structures
• Relative pronouns
• كان وأخواتها
• إنّ وأخواتها
• Subject and object relationships
• Introduction to grammatical case endings
• Iʿrāb and syntactic analysis according to level
• Morphological patterns and word formation
• Advanced sentence analysis when required

ACADEMIC, PROFESSIONAL & ADVANCED ARABIC
• Academic vocabulary
• Formal written Arabic
• Reading complex texts
• Summarizing and synthesizing information
• Structured argumentation
• Research-related communication
• Professional correspondence
• Presentations and formal speaking
• Text analysis
• Improving precision and style
• Advanced grammar and syntax
• Editing Arabic writing
• Developing clarity, coherence, and linguistic accuracy

ARABIC FOR HERITAGE LEARNERS
• Strengthening reading when speaking ability is already stronger
• Connecting spoken Arabic to Modern Standard Arabic
• Correcting gaps in grammar and spelling
• Building confidence in writing
• Expanding vocabulary beyond everyday family communication
• Developing formal and academic Arabic
• Personalized progression for learners raised outside the Arab world

My teaching approach follows a clear progression:
understand → hear → pronounce → read → use → write → analyze → communicate independently

I do not teach Arabic as a disconnected collection of vocabulary lists and grammar rules. I connect language structure to meaningful texts, conversation, writing, and real communication. Depending on the learner’s age and level, lessons may include guided dialogues, fully vocalized texts, visual explanations, reading passages, grammar analysis, structured exercises, dictation, storytelling, writing tasks, and personalized practice.

We can work with your school curriculum, university course, textbook, reading difficulties, grammar questions, writing samples, professional objectives, heritage-language needs, or personal learning goals.

Whether you are learning your first Arabic letters, improving conversation, strengthening reading, mastering grammar, developing academic writing, or reconnecting with Arabic as a heritage language, I will adapt the sessions to your level, objectives, pace, and preferred learning style.

My goal is to help you understand Arabic as a living, structured, and expressive language—and to use it with increasing accuracy, confidence, and independence.

Omar

5.0

(13)

Are you looking to speak Arabic confidently or read the Holy Quran with proper rules? Hello! I am Omar, a native Arabic speaker from Egypt.

I specialize in teaching conversational Arabic, listening, reading, and writing to help you communicate naturally. I also offer dedicated Quran and Tajweed classes for all levels. If you are a beginner or intermediate learner, don't worry about complex rules—I provide simplified, easy-to-understand grammar lessons focusing on practical daily usage.

My lessons are highly interactive and tailored to your specific goals and pace. With a strong command of English, I ensure our communication is always clear and smooth. Let's make learning Arabic an enjoyable journey!

Ayen

5.0

(13)

Mastering a new language opens up incredible opportunities, but finding the right guidance makes all the difference. I’ve designed this class to be a warm, supportive, and practical space where you can truly build confidence in English.

Whether you want to polish your grammar, boost your reading comprehension, or speak more fluently in everyday conversations, every session is tailored to your unique pace and goals. Together, we’ll break down tricky language barriers, sharpen your vocabulary, and focus on real-world communication so you can express yourself clearly and naturally.