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Ersel
Community TutorTeaches
Turkish
Native
Speaks
English
Bosnian
Serbian
Russian
Master Turkish with a Friendly Native Pro: Personalized Lessons to Get You Speaking from Day One!
Teaches
Turkish
Native
Speaks
English
Bosnian
Serbian
Russian
Master Turkish with a Friendly Native Pro: Personalized Lessons to Get You Speaking from Day One!
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From TurkeyLiving in Other, Turkey (19:40 UTC+03:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Mar 21, 2019InterestsFoodBusiness & FinanceSports & FitnessReadingTravel
"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 interMe as a Teacher
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 My lessons & teaching style
I like to focus heavily on conversation because I believe it is the most natural and fun way to learn a language. In my sessions, you should be prepared to speak a lot and not shy away from sharing your hobbies and interests!
What makes my style unique is how I combine this natural flow with professional methodology:
Practical Learning: I teach Turkish through daily conversations, modern teaching tools, and comparative phrases that relate to your own language.
Professional Foundation: Using the pedagogical techniques I gained from Yıldız Technical University, I ensure that even the most casual conversation has a structured learning goal.
Fast & Tangible Results: My system is designed forMy teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Homework Assignments
5.0
Rating
171
Students
3,692
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Turkish Lessons
Trial Lesson
66 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Informal Tutoring
A1 - C2Language Essentials3,626 lessons completed
USD 6.50+
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290 Reviews
Şefik
108 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
Mark Levesley
161 Turkish lessons
Ersel and I explore different subjects and he gives me the space to make mistakes and he corrects me kindly and with respect
Oct 25, 2025
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
Şefik
108 Turkish lessons
Ersel teaches beyond the mechanics of the language. He helps me see its real beauty.
Jan 27, 2026
Şefik
108 Turkish lessons
Pronunciation is such a big part of learning Turkish, but I think it doesn’t always get enough attention. This is why I really loved how Ersel took the time to help me sound natural, not just correct. He showed me how words should flow and how to make my speech sound more natural. As always, he knows what I need to work on and fills that gap perfectly. I’m really grateful for his patience and thoughtful approach. Eline sağlık!
Oct 23, 2025
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