Ankara University-Certified Turkish Tutor with 6+ Years of Experience
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Turkish
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Arabic (Modern Standard)
German
Russian
Spanish
Ankara University-Certified Turkish Tutor with 6+ Years of Experience
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From TurkeyLiving in Other, Turkey (19:49 UTC+03:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 15, 2023
Interest topicHistoryTravelReading
About me
I'm an Ankara University-Certified Turkish tutor. I have been teaching Turkish for over 6 years, and I have taught Turkish to people from over 30 countries.
In addition to teaching Turkish, I'm a law student with a passion for languages, history, and etymology. Several years ago, I spent half a year in the United States of America as an exchange student.
Do you know that I have a YouTube channel where I publish my interviews with Turkish-speaking actors, musicians, historians, economists, lawyers, chefs, and more?
Me as a Teacher
I have received a certificate from Ankara University's TÖMER (Center for Applied Turkish and Foreign Languages Research) for demonstrating proficiency in Turkish and the ability to teach it to non-native speakers.
Through teaching Turkish to people from diverse cultural backgrounds, I have developed a strong command of the language, which enables me to articulate it with utmost clarity and accuracy.
I provide personalized feedback to my students, which helps them overcome their weaknesses and enhance their Turkish language skills.
In addition to teaching the language itself, I also aim to expose my students to Turkish culture, traditions, and customs.
My lessons & teaching style
I meet with my students on Zoom, and I use Google Documents to write useful words and phrases. Anything I write appears on their screens, and we continue to use it in our upcoming Turkish lessons. This helps them to review and practice their Turkish outside of class.
Culture and history shape the language, so students can also ask me questions about Turkish culture and history.
I have numerous books for learning Turkish based on the CEFR (the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).
From the very first day, I illustrate the differences between Turkish and English pronunciation and grammar. Additionally, I teach only the most practical words and expressions.
My teaching material
Audio files
Articles and news
Text Documents
Image files
PDF file
Video files
5.0
Rating
31
Students
275
Lessons
100%
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5.0
Rating
31
Students
275
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
Response
Turkish Lessons
Trial Lesson
16 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
[5-Lesson Package] PRACTICE YOUR TURKISH: LEARN THE BASICS AND IMPROVE YOUR PRONUNCIATION, VOCABULARY, AND GRAMMAR
A1 - C2General117 lessons completed
USD 10.00
[10-Lesson Package] PRACTICE YOUR TURKISH: LEARN THE BASICS AND IMPROVE YOUR PRONUNCIATION, VOCABULARY, AND GRAMMAR
A1 - C2General42 lessons completed
USD 10.00
[20-Lesson Package] PRACTICE YOUR TURKISH: LEARN THE BASICS AND IMPROVE YOUR PRONUNCIATION, VOCABULARY, AND GRAMMAR
A1 - C2General100 lessons completed
USD 10.00
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31 Reviews
artamato
7 Turkish lessons
Teacher’s pick
I wish I had met Baha years ago and received instruction with him, but it is what it is. There isn't much doubt, at least in my mind, that I would have been speaking this beautiful language and understanding the television shows I like to watch and having conversations with my Turkish acquaintances. His method of teaching makes sense as he mixes grammar, vocabulary and other nuances of the language that are impossible to learn from any textbook. When our lesson is completed, I find that I never want it to end; it goes by so quickly. Baha has definitely found his niche in life as a language instructor, and I feel so fortunate to have him teaching me Turkish.
Aug 7, 2023
Meral Hay
14 Turkish lessons
Teacher’s pick
Baha is a brilliant teacher as he combines his knowledge of history and culture of Turkey and speaks English like a native speaker enabling him to understand the way we think in English and avoid making mistakes as we think in English.
He conveys the beauty of the language in sharing the history and etymology and is exceptionally patient and encouraging to bring out the best learning experience and promoting confidence in my progress.
I am very impressed with his impeccable English for a Turkish teacher as I often had experiences with Turkish teachers who were unable to grasp the learning difficulties I had however Baha immediately understands how I think in English so is able to steer me in the right direction.
I am looking forward to growing my Turkish vocabulary as he reinforces what I learn allowing me to practice and not be afraid to make mistakes as that is all part of learning as practice makes perfect.
He teaches with confidence, so much patience and professionalism.
May 11, 2023
James Remington Oroz
45 Turkish lessons
Teacher’s pick
One of my favorite aspects of lessons with Baha is his incredible flexibility in teaching; he doesn't need to follow some rigid lesson plan in order to provide an immersive experience, which I believe shows immense experience and skill as a teacher. Additionally, he always tries to use minimal English. His lessons are quite affordable no matter where you're from and he often even answers questions outside of lessons.
Another great aspect of lessons with him is his intelligence and erudition. We often speak about a great variety of topics, including history, culture, geography, etc. He knows the etymologies of quite a lot of words in Turkish, which is very helpful and makes lessons incredibly interesting.
He is a very friendly guy and you may often feel like you're just hanging out with a friend during the lesson instead of receiving instruction. Contrary to what you might expect, you'll probably learn more from lessons like this than from, for example, a college course.
Apr 19, 2023
kris.lebioda
2 Turkish lessons
Çok iyi!
Sep 10, 2023
artamato
7 Turkish lessons
Another lesson with Baha Bey and another step towards speaking Turkish. I love Baha's approach in his teaching method. His attention to my mispronunciation of certain words is essential in my opinion, to speaking the language properly. Baha is also teaching me certain nuances of the language that will prove to be invaluable down the road as I progress. And yes, there is studying to do for sure. He makes learning Turkish fun.
Jul 24, 2023
artamato
7 Turkish lessons
MY lesson with Baha was a tremendous experience. He is extremely patient, and his explanations are easy to understand. We first introduced ourselves to each other and then he tested me on my pronunciation of the alphabet and of Turkish words. He also gave me different links to peruse to enhance my learning experience. I am looking forward in our forthcoming lessons and I am sure I will not be disappointed. Baha is a fantastic teacher.