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Donia Yahia
Professional TeacherTeaches
Turkish
Speaks
Arabic (Egyptian)
Native
English
Korean
Chinese (Mandarin)
German
Other
Certified Turkish teacher with a master's degree in teaching Turkish as a foreign language
Teaches
Turkish
Speaks
Arabic (Egyptian)
Native
English
Korean
Chinese (Mandarin)
German
Other
Certified Turkish teacher with a master's degree in teaching Turkish as a foreign language
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From EgyptLiving in Other, Turkey (13:43 UTC+03:00)
About Me
italki teacher since May 29, 2024InterestsHistoryMusicFilms & TV SeriesTravelReading
Merhaba! My name is Donia. I grew up in the vibrant city of Cairo and now I live in Istanbulâanother lively, crowded place full of energy and stories. I studied Turkish language during my bachelorâs degree, and later continued with a masterâs in teaching Turkish as a foreign language. Throughout my studies, I gave one-on-one online lessons in both Turkish and Arabic to students from different backgrounds. Teaching them brought so much meaning and joy to my life, and Iâm grateful for the connections we built.
The hardest part of this journey has always been saying goodbyeâwhen students reach their language goals and itâs time for them to move on. But those goodbyes are full of pride.Me as a Teacher
I consider myself a patient and supportive teacher who believes in making learning enjoyable and effective. I also believe that a relaxed and supportive atmosphere is crucial, so I make sure my students feel comfortable and never judged for making mistakes. My lessons & teaching style
I use a clear and systematic approach in my lessons. Most of the time, I follow the Yedi Ä°klim TĂŒrkçe book, which is well-organized and designed for foreign learners. It builds up grammar, vocabulary, listening, reading, and speaking step by step. I also prepare my own materials depends on the learners needs and goal.
I myself learned Turkish and I understand the struggle and how it can get hard, so if you are a complete beginner who doesn't know how to start or already started but stuck and need help, Iâd be happy to get to know you, support your learning journey, and help you reach your goalsâone step at a time.My teaching material
- Flashcards
- Audio files
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
Certificates
Teaching Turkish as a foreign language - Istanbul university - 2020
Certificate verified
Education
2020 - 2023
Master's - Teaching Turkish as a foreign languageA master's degree in teaching Turkish as a foreign language with a focus on language learning strategies and vocabulary learning strategies.
Work Experience
2017 - 2024
consultant and translatorâą Communicated with clients to ensure that all of the information provided by the client is accurate and correct.
âą Provided translation services between Arabic and English.
2022 - Current
Translator and Editorâą As a Turkish translator, I have been actively involved in the development of a multilingual dictionary, contributing to over 7,000 entries.
5.0
Rating
9
Students
14
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
90%
Response rate
Turkish Lessons
Trial Lesson
7 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Turkish for beginners
A1Â -Â A2Language Essentials6 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Turkish for intermediate students
A2Â -Â B1Language Essentials1 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Conversational Turkish for Beginners and Intermediate Students
A1Â -Â B1Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Availability
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3 Reviews
Rola
1 Turkish lesson
I really enjoyed this lesson with Donia! It was fun, engaging, and easy to follow. What makes this teacher special is her deep understanding of the differences between Arabic and Turkish pronunciation. She explained everything clearly, which was very helpful.I highly recommend her for anyone who wants to learn Turkish. Thank you for such a great lesson! đ
Aug 25, 2025
Philip
5 Turkish lessons
Good first lesson with a new teacher. We made quite a bit of progress through my textbook.
Jun 30, 2024
Jessica
1 Turkish lesson
Donia is a patient knowledgeable with a great sense of humor. She created a very lively and entertaining learning process which makes learning fun and interactive. Looking forward to our next lesson.
Aug 24, 2025
Trial Lesson
USD 5.00
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