Learn Turkish from a 7+ Experienced CEFR Accredited Ankara University TÖMER teacher!
Teaches
Turkish
Native
Speaks
English
Specialties
Test Preparation
Kids
Learn Turkish from a 7+ Experienced CEFR Accredited Ankara University TÖMER teacher!
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From TurkeyLiving in Other, Turkey (08:16 UTC+03:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jun 29, 2024
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👋 Merhaba! I’m Nilgün, a CEFR-accredited Turkish teacher from Ankara University TÖMER.
🗣️ For 7+ years, I’ve helped global learners *speak* Turkish confidently—whether through lively conversations, exam prep, or exploring Turkish films/music together. My specialty? Turning grammar into real-world talk while keeping lessons joyful and goal-focused.
Let’s make Turkish feel like home—one word at a time! 🌍✨
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Me as a Teacher
💼 My Teaching Experience:
🌐 Online: I've honed my skills in virtual classrooms, making Turkish accessible to learners worldwide.
🏫 Offline: In traditional classroom environments, I've engaged with students of all ages, ensuring an inclusive and enjoyable learning experience.
🌎 Diverse Student Base: Teaching Turkish to individuals from more than 30 different countries has broadened my perspective and deepened my understanding of various cultures.
My lessons & teaching style
I prioritize the communicative approach in my lessons because teaching Turkish is not just about grammar; It's about communication. However, since Turkish has a different structure, I support my lessons with grammar knowledge.
Learning a language requires, above all, stability and patience. Also, the most important point is regular study of the language. I always guide and motivate my students in this regard. I offer them the words they need to learn and the activities they can practice outside of class.
I plan my lessons according to the needs of each student. I am as fun as I am disciplined in my classes. Teaching languages is the job I enjoy most in this world. You will see that. :)
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Certificates
Diploma - İstanbul Üniversitesi - 2016
Certificate verified
Diploma - İstanbul Üniversitesi - 2016This diploma I have shows that I have also received training in preparing students for the exam. I also gave many exams to test the language skills of my students at Ankara University TÖMER, where I work. Therefore, if a person wants to have a CEFR accredited certificate, I am an experienced teacher in preparing him for the exams he will take.
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Diploma - İstanbul Üniversitesi - 2016This diploma was received in the field of Turkish language teaching. To obtain this diploma, I took pedagogical formation courses during the education process. For this reason, I learned how to work with children.
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Teaching experience
2018 - 2023
Öğretim GörevlisiAnkara Üniversitesi-TÖMER - İSTANBUL, TurkeyA1'den C1'e kadar her seviyede akademik Türkçe öğretim görevlisi olarak çalıştım. Seviye belirleme sınavları hazırlama ve bu sınavları uygulama görevlerim arasındaydi
Education
2012 - 2016
Bachelor’s - Türkçe Öğretmenliğiİstanbul Üniversitesi
2017 - 2020
Master's - Eğitim Yönetimi ve PlanlamasıBahçeşehir Üniversitesi
5.0
Rating
128
Students
851
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
128
Students
851
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Turkish Lessons
Trial Lesson
52 lessons completed
USD 6.00+
Intensive Lessons: All Levels (Beginners to C2)
A1 - C2Language Essentials465 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 9% off
Daily Dialogues: Beginners and A1-A2 Levels
A1 - A2Conversation89 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 9% off
Conversation Turkish Lessons: A2 to C2 / Feel Comfortable / More Natural Talk / Correcting Your Mistakes
A2 - C2Conversation122 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 9% off
Advanced Turkish Lessons: C1-C2 Levels / Are you ready to speak advanced Turkish with Original Materials, Books, Videos, Movies, Newspapers?
C1 - C2Language Essentials1 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 10% off
Enjoyable Turkish Teaching for Children!
A1 - C2Kids85 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Package with 7% off
Preparation For Turkish Certification Exams (for TÖMER, DİLMER, YYE etc.)
A1 - C2Test Preparation37 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 9% off
Availability
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Vocabulary (1)
Quiz (14)
103 Reviews
Ylvie
21 Turkish lessons
Teacher’s pick
Another excellent lesson with Nilgün! She is incredibly kind, warm-hearted, and patient, and explains grammar in such a clear and outstanding way. We finished a grammar topic, and her explanations were spot on, with great and helpful examples ✨
I really appreciate that she creates her own materials instead of just following a textbook – the lessons feel alive, thoughtful, and fun. Learning with her is truly a joy 😊
I started the new year with an intensive Turkish lesson to set my intention for 2026: as much Turkish as possible 🇹🇷✨
I absolutely love learning with Nilgün and can highly recommend her! 🌸📚
Jan 1, 2026
Natalia
8 Turkish lessons
Teacher’s pick
Ningün is a wonderful teacher and I'm gladly impressed by her professionalism. I had 7 lessons with her to prepare my C1 level in Turkish and I found her really helpful. She has all the skills that a language teacher must have: she's patient, well mannered, respecful, and a peaceful person. She quietly explains the topics really well, giving you examples and correcting your performance when needed. She motivates you all along and helps you with the most difficult parts of the learning. She's punctual and also very generous with her time. I highly recommend her and I will not doubt in contacting her again in the future.
Oct 3, 2024
Ylvie
21 Turkish lessons
Thank you, dear Nilgün, for today’s lesson 💛😊. It’s always such a joy to learn with you.
Your patience and your teaching style are truly unmatched, and time always flies during our lessons ✨. Turkish is really challenging for me, but with you it’s so much fun that I stay motivated and keep going.
One day, we won’t need any English anymore — I’m sure of it 🇹🇷🌸.
Apr 9, 2026
Emily
10 Turkish lessons
Teacher’s pick
Nilgun is a wonderful teacher who is very prepared with all the materials you would need at any level to not only practice turkish, but fill in any gaps of your knowledge that keep you from advancing in the language. She adapts very easily to students' goals and is very experienced in what she does. I would recommend her to anyone learning Turkish!
Feb 27, 2025
Ylvie
21 Turkish lessons
Another great lesson full of new content with Nilgün 🎯📘. She is truly amazing — I couldn’t imagine a better teacher.
She always puts so much effort into her lessons, brings great materials, lots of examples, and explains everything very clearly 🔍🧠. What I especially love is that she speaks a lot of Turkish with me, which really helps me get into the language and learn so much more naturally 🗣️🌿.
A thousand thanks, dear Nilgün — I’m already looking forward to our next lesson 💙🙌.
Apr 12, 2026
Ylvie
21 Turkish lessons
Thank you, dear Nilgün 💛😊. I truly love learning with you.
In your lessons, I always feel relaxed and at ease. I’m never afraid of not understanding something or making mistakes, which makes such a big difference 🌸. You explain everything so clearly and in such a wonderful way.
Learning Turkish with you is simply amazing ✨🇹🇷.