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Elif
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Teaches
Turkish
Native
Speaks
English
German
Greek
Psychologist & Experienced Tutor | Master Turkish with Confidence
Teaches
Turkish
Native
Speaks
English
German
Greek
Psychologist & Experienced Tutor | Master Turkish with Confidence
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From TurkeyLiving in Other, Turkey (23:44 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Aug 18, 2022InterestsFilms & TV SeriesReadingWritingMusicArt
*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!*Me as a Teacher
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.My lessons & teaching style
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! 🔆My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Image files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Homework Assignments
5.0
Rating
113
Students
961
Lessons
99%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Turkish Lessons
Trial Lesson
44 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
General Turkish for Beginners
A1 - A2Language Essentials705 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 10% off
Turkish Conversation Class| A1-C2
A1 - C1Conversation212 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 10% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
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Quiz (23)
115 Reviews
Michael
3 Turkish lessons
Teacher’s pick
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.
Aug 13, 2025
Nora Lobe
9 Turkish lessons
Teacher’s pick
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! 🤩
May 24, 2025
Светлана
16 Turkish lessons
My favorite Turkish language teacher!
Sep 2, 2025
kieran kwiatkowski
8 Turkish lessons
Teacher’s pick
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
Jun 27, 2025
pchrys
9 Turkish lessons
Elif is a wonderful teacher. She is easy to understand, patient, encouraging and total fun to talk with. She can switch her lesson plan without missing a beat when I have a specific question. I'm already looking forward to our next class.
Çok teşekkür ederim 💕
Sep 13, 2025
pchrys
9 Turkish lessons
Lessons with Elif are both enjoyable and very helpful. She makes it possible for me to have a real conversation at my level. She is easy to understand, and she helps me use the resources I have already available. Thank you for another fun class.
Aug 22, 2025
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