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Say Merhaba, Stay for the Muhabbet

Ankara

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About the candidate

Learn Turkish through conversation, creativity and play.

 

Merhaba! I'm Aslı, a native Turkish speaker, a Turkish Language and Literature Master's student, and a Turkish tutor with experience teaching international learners since 2022.

 

Do you want to learn Turkish but find traditional lessons a little too textbook-heavy? Let's bring the language to life!

 

I believe learning a language is not just about memorising vocabulary and grammar rules. It's about trying things out, asking questions, making mistakes, expressing yourself, and discovering how people actually communicate.

 

My teaching approach draws on my experience in Turkish language education, literature, and creative drama workshops. I enjoy using dialogue, playful exercises, role-play, and everyday situations to make learning more active, engaging, and meaningful.

 

What can we do together?

 

- Speak from day one: Practise useful dialogues and everyday situations instead of waiting until you feel "ready" to speak.

- Learn through play: Use interactive activities and playful exercises to explore Turkish in a more relaxed way.

- Make grammar make sense: Understand structures through examples and context, not just endless rules.

- Find your own voice: Build vocabulary, improve pronunciation, and gain confidence expressing yourself.

- Discover Turkish culture: Explore idioms, expressions, and the cultural details hidden behind everyday words.

 

Whether you're a complete beginner or already know some Turkish, our lessons will be adapted to your level, interests, and goals.

 

A little about me: I hold a certificate in Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language and have experience giving individual Turkish lessons. I also facilitate creative drama and arts workshops for children at Institut français Ankara. My background in literature and intercultural projects continually inspires my interest in how people learn, communicate, and tell stories.

 

I speak French and English, so we can use them when a little extra explanation helps.

 

No need to be afraid of making mistakes. That's part of the fun!

 

Tell me why you want to learn Turkish, and let's find a way to make the language yours.

 

Message me for lesson details, availability, and rates.

Skills

Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language Personalised Language Teaching Conversation Practice Grammar and Vocabulary Pronunciation Training Interactive Learning Activities Drama and Role-Play Creative Workshop Facilitation Learning Material Development Intercultural Communication Intercultural Learning International Volunteering Non-Formal Education Cross-Cultural Exchange Workshop Facilitation Inclusive Education Creative and Experiential Learning Intergenerational Activities Drama and Role-Play

Diplomas

BA in Turkish Language and Literature – Ankara Social Sciences University MA in Turkish Language and Literature – Ankara Social Sciences University (in progress) Certificate in Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language – Ankara Social Sciences University (2022)

Job preferences

  • ExperienceExpert, Junior, Senior, Graduate
  • Contract typesFreelance
  • Working timePart time
  • Language(s) spokenFrench (Fluent), Turkish (Mother tongue), English (Advanced)
  • Available from20 October 2026
  • AddressYenimahalle, Kardelen

Contact details

Aslı Öz