Psychologist & Experienced Tutor | Master Turkish with Confidence
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Psychologist & Experienced Tutor | Master Turkish with Confidence
Über mich
Ich als Lehrkraft
Meine Stunden und mein Unterrichtsstil
Aus TürkeiLebt in Other, Türkei (22:15 UTC+01:00)
Über mich
italki-Lehrkraft seit 18. Aug 2022
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*Merhaba!* I’m Elif—a psychologist and Turkish tutor who helps learners *think* like locals, not just speak. Fluent in English and trained in learning psychology, I specialize in easing language anxiety through culture-rich lessons: we’ll unpack Turkish via films, music, and real-world chats, tailored to your goals. Whether you’re prepping for Istanbul’s bazaars, a job, or a love for the language, I’ll help you absorb Turkish naturally—with zero stress. Let’s turn *"I can’t"* into *"I just did!"* together. 🌿 *Hadi başlayalım!*
Meine Kreationen
Ich als Lehrkraft
As a community tutor, I take an insightful, student-centered approach to teaching Turkish. I believe that learning should be adaptable, engaging, and deeply personalized, rather than rigid or one-size-fits-all.Every student has unique way of processing information,and my goal is to help you discover what works best for you- whether that’s structured grammar explanations, immersive conversation practice,or a combination of both.My background in psychology allows me to recognize learning barriers, ease language anxiety, and create a supportive space where you can grow in confidence.Language learning should feel both challenging and rewarding,and I strive to make every lesson a balance of both.
Meine Stunden und mein Unterrichtsstil
Welcome! As a psychologist and experienced language tutor, I design my Turkish lessons based on how the brain learns best, making them engaging, structured, and tailored your needs. Whether you’re a beginner or aiming for fluency, my approach focuses on real-life communication, confidence-building, and practical usage. I integrate interactive activities, psychology-backed learning techniques, and personalized feedback to ensure you retain what you learn. With me, you won’t just memorize words, you’ll develop a deep understanding of Turkish and speak naturally. Ready to make progress? Let’s start your language journey together! 🔆
Elif is a TREASURE of a teacher...do NOT wait, search no more, book her now!! She's kind, patient, encouraging, and very clear in her explanations. We went through a sample dialogue very deliberately and carefully, having a good look at the present continuous but also endings and vowel/consonant changes. She is a wonderful guide and I feel really motivated to continue with her help.
13. Aug. 2025
Nora Lobe
13 Türkisch Unterrichtsstunden
Auswahl der Lehrkraft
I take conversation lessons with Elif and I couldn't imagine a better teacher! Every conversation we have is like talking to a friend over coffee. Elif is always super patient when I need a little longer to formulate my answer. If I don't know what to say, I can ask her in English, because her English is very good. However, we try to speak as much Turkish as possible and only switch to English in ‘emergencies’. She writes new words or improved sentence constructions in the chat so that I can look over them again after the lesson. On request, she gives me homework, which we then go through together at the end of our lesson, improve and discuss.
She is also incredibly motivating and draws my attention when she notices improvements or when I have used complex sentence structures well. So I always leave the lessons totally satisfied with my Turkish and am already looking forward to the next one!
Çok teşekkürler Elif! 🤩
24. Mai 2025
Nora Lobe
13 Türkisch Unterrichtsstunden
Another wonderful conversation. With tea, Turkish, and Elif, every conversation feels very relaxed and flows naturally. We never run out of topics and always have a lot to laugh about. After every lesson, I look forward to the next one.
I can recommend conversation lessons with Elif to anyone looking for a smart, patient, and friendly conversation partner!
14. Nov. 2025
kieran kwiatkowski
8 Türkisch Unterrichtsstunden
Auswahl der Lehrkraft
Elif is an absolutely amazing teacher, for sure one of the best that I have had. She has so much knowledge of her language as well as of English so she can explain concepts really well. Her kindness and empathy from her psychology background positively influences all her teaching
27. Juni 2025
pchrys
16 Türkisch Unterrichtsstunden
Elif is a wonderful teacher. She is easy to understand, very patient, encouraging and friendly, she is genuinely interested and fun to talk with. She also explains grammar in a way I can understand, and prepares wonderful, challenging practice material. Can't wait for the next lesson. Thank you so much!
15. Nov. 2025
Jo W
2 Türkisch Unterrichtsstunden
Mukummel first lesson. Elif spoke at the right pace for me. Thank you :)