Turkish teacher Ersel

Ersel

Community Tutor
Teaches
Turkish
Native
Speaks
English
Bosnian
Serbian
Russian
Master Turkish with a Friendly Native Pro: Personalized Lessons to Get You Speaking from Day One!
From TurkeyLiving in Other, Turkey (07:14 UTC+03:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Mar 21, 2019
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"Hi! I’m Ersel, a certified professional Turkish teacher with years of experience. I was born and raised in Istanbul, giving me a natural command of the language, which I now back with formal academic training. What sets me apart is my professional background: I hold a specialist certificate in 'Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language' from Yıldız Technical University. This means my lessons are not just based on being a native speaker, but on proven pedagogical methods and 60 hours of formal training in language instruction. I also hold a degree in Economics from Marmara University . Being a language learner myself (I speak English fluently and (I speak Bosnian ,Serbian at an inter I am a graduate of Marmara University (Department of Economics) and am currently completing my Master’s degree at the Institute of European Studies. My academic background, combined with my Specialist Certificate in 'Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language' from Yıldız Technical University, allows me to offer a high-standard educational experience. I don’t just see myself as a tutor, but as a language coach. Having mastered English and learned Bosnian, I understand the psychological barriers of speaking a new language. My goal is to bridge the gap between "knowing" grammar and "speaking" naturally. I bring years of dedication to every session, ensuring that our time together is structured, p I like to focus heavily on conversation because I believe it is the most natural and fun way to learn a ...
My teaching material
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5.0
Rating
176
Students
3753
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate

Turkish Lessons

Trial Lesson
68 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Informal Tutoring
A1 -  C2

Language Essentials

3,685 lessons completed
USD 6.50+
Package with 11% off

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294 Reviews

Student Şefik
Şefik
114 Turkish lessons
Teacher’s pick
Ersel's unique teaching style reveals the true beauty of Turkish, making the lessons captivating and inspiring. Thanks to him, I can now appreciate the language beyond its grammatical aspects. I highly recommend his classes to anyone eager to learn Turkish.
Jun 7, 2024
Sharon
198 Turkish lessons
Teacher’s pick
We had a fun and lively conversation. The hour flew by. :)
Jun 2, 2019
Student Mark Levesley
Mark Levesley
168 Turkish lessons
Ersel always gives me room to make mistakes and patiently corrects me, even when it is the same mistake
May 2, 2026
Student Deniss
Deniss
180 Turkish lessons
Teacher’s pick
Great lesson, as always. We made a way together from zero to complete fluency. I would recommend Ersel to everyone who wants to learn Turkish.
Jan 8, 2022
Jonas Volz
5 Turkish lessons
A fun and informative lesson as always. thanks!
May 2, 2026
Jonas Volz
5 Turkish lessons
Fun, informative, and well prepared lesson!
Apr 18, 2026
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