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Başak Ç.
Professional Teacher![]()
Teaches
Turkish
Native
Speaks
English
Italian
Arabic
German
Persian (Farsi)
Learn & Practice & Talk Turkish with Başak who is a 15+ Years Experienced Teacher for Adults & Kids
Teaches
Turkish
Native
Speaks
English
Italian
Arabic
German
Persian (Farsi)
Learn & Practice & Talk Turkish with Başak who is a 15+ Years Experienced Teacher for Adults & Kids
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From TurkeyLiving in Other, Turkey (19:48 UTC+03:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Aug 1, 2019InterestsFilms & TV SeriesReadingHistoryFoodSports & Fitness
I was born in Istanbul in 1983. I started teaching Turkish while studying Turkish Language and Literature at university. I worked in a language school and at universities, and I suppose I gained success. 😀 I have been teaching Turkish professionally for 15 years. I also taught Turkish for 4 years when I was a university student.
Learning a new language opens a new window into a person; teaching Turkish is the same for me! As I build a stronger relationship with my students, I notice their engagement with the Turkish language also deepens.
I could speak English well and a bit of Italian. I learned Persian and German grammar.
I am interested in literature and also a bit in music.Me as a Teacher
I hold firm to two main principles: providing a comfortable environment and creating an encouraging atmosphere.
My students always tell me that I am patient, positive and well-organized. I have developed an aptitude for making learning Turkish much easier, more efficient and practical.
My professionalism also allows me to tailor language education according to individual interests, needs, and capacities.
You will not hesitate to make mistakes in my lessons. After a while, you will realize your mistakes and start to correct yourself. Do you think that learning Turkish isn't easy? By progressing systematically in your learning journey, you will not feel the difficulties and will enjoy it.My lessons & teaching style
Even though I use a communicative approach, my lessons are supported by a solid knowledge of grammar because Turkish has a very different structure.
I use a book set that Istanbul University prepares. The course book is structured with a strategic approach to learning Turkish by using all the language skills: reading, grammar, writing, listening, watching, and speaking from A1 to C2. All these skills are essential for conversation.
The workbook includes many exercises for homework or revision. I support the book with my authentic materials. I use a board that you can see anytime and you can edit it, too.
Repetition-based speaking practice plays an important role in my lessons.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
TESOL - Vancouver International College Career Campus - 2018
Certificate verified
Train Teachers of Turkish as a Foreign Language - TÖMER (Turkish Language Research Center) - 2012
Certificate verified
Turkish Intensive Course for Erasmus Program - Maltepe University - 2010Instructed modern Turkish speaking, grammar, reading and writing, also utilized some
learning materials and developed my own materials for beginner level students.
Certificate verified
Education
2002 - 2008
Bachelor’s - Turkish Language and Literature
2008 - 2012
Master's - History
Work Experience
2017 - Current
Freelancer Instructor of Turkish for ForeignersInstructed all levels of modern Turkish (speaking, grammar, reading and writing) to non-
Turkish students, also preparing the learning materials according to their needs.
2012 - 2017
Instructor of Turkish for Foreigners- Instructed all levels of modern Turkish (speaking, grammar, reading and writing) to
foreigners residing in Istanbul, such as diplomats, expatriates, and Erasmus students, also
preparing and adapting the learning materials according to their needs.
- Taught Turkish to kids and children. Developed and adapted the learning materials
according to their interests.
- Guided cultural and social tours in Istanbul.
2013 - 2013
Lecturer of Turkish for International StudentsDeveloped materials from newspapers, magazines and videos for upper-intermediate
level students. (Part-time, Spring 2013)
2012 - 2012
Instructor of Turkish for TeachersInstructed modern Turkish speaking, grammar, reading and writing for beginner level
students from a decided book. (Part-time, Summer 2012)
2010 - 2010
Lecturer of Turkish Language for Native SpeakersInstructed modern Turkish Language to Turkish students, also using a determined book
and with the support of my own materials. (Fall, 2010)
2010 - 2010
Instructor of Turkish for Erasmus StudentsInstructed modern Turkish speaking, grammar, reading and writing, also utilized some
learning materials and developed my own materials for beginner level students. (Summer, 2010)
2004 - 2010
Turkish instructorI worked while completing my undergraduate and graduate degrees. I gave conversation-based Turkish lessons to business people, students and housewives who wanted to learn Turkish.
2004 - 2010
Turkish instructorI worked while completing my undergraduate and graduate degrees. I gave conversation-based Turkish lessons to business people, students and housewives who wanted to learn Turkish.
5.0
Rating
92
Students
2,550
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Turkish Lessons
Trial Lesson
59 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
General Turkish Lessons: All Levels / Learn & Practice & Speak
A1 - C2Language Essentials1,181 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 5% off
Intensive Lessons: All Levels / Quick Improvement
A1 - C2Language Essentials393 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 11% off
Survival Turkish: Basic Sentences and Dialogues / Focusing on Pronunciation and Speaking
A1 - A2Language Essentials152 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 5% off
Turkish Lessons For Kids
A1 - C2Language Essentials587 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 5% off
Conversation Turkish Lessons: Upper A2 to C2 / Feel Comfortable / More Natural Talk / Correcting Your Mistakes
A2 - C2Language Essentials100 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 6% off
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236 Reviews
albeng2019
215 Turkish lessons
Teacher’s pick
I've really enjoyed my lessons with Basak. Her teaching style is really intuitive and she does a really good job breaking things down. She's also very kind, personable and patient which helps contribute to a fruitful learning environment. I would highly recommend her.
Feb 17, 2024
Morris
72 Turkish lessons
Teacher’s pick
Başak is the perfect teacher. She is structured, she has a good command of the material and she is patient and allows the student to make mistakes - with notes and corrections that can be studied after the lesson. Furthermore, Başak gives homework and is quick to correct texts outside of the lesson hours. For anyone who is serious about learning Turkish, Başak is the perfect choice.
Nov 3, 2020
albeng2019
215 Turkish lessons
I have been taking lessons with Başak for a little over a year now and I can't recommend her enough. Prior to beginning lessons with her I attempted to teach myself Turkish with little to no success, but when I started my lessons I quickly began to flourish. In just over a year I've reached levels of comprehension that I wasn't sure were even possible for myself. She's extremely diligent, knowledgeable, and trustworthy. She's never been late for or missed a lesson once throughout our entire time working together. I've rarely had issues of miscommunication when it comes to discussing grammatical or cultural concepts. The homework she assigns is catered to a student's individual needs, abilities, and timeframes. She also finds ways to make the learning material interesting, interactive, and intuitive. Once again, I cannot recommend Başak enough.
Apr 5, 2025
Gülay Birand
46 Turkish lessons
Teacher’s pick
Başak is a fantastic teacher to my 7yr old daughter who is trilingual (English, Dutch and now Turkish). I am Turkish and it’s really impressive to see how well her diction as well as vocabulary have increased in such a short amount of time. She even creates sentences on her own now and it’s such a delight to observe.
Başak is also a wonderful person to interact with and she’s just so good with my daughter. I highly recommend her to anyone, young and old trying to learn Turkish!
Oct 24, 2022
Arun Bonchaoglu
2 Turkish lessons
This is my second lesson with Başak and i can say that she is more than great at her job as a teacher. She knows how to teach well and has an approach specific to her students. I recommend 11/10 !
May 17, 2025
Claire Corrion
17 Turkish lessons
Thanks a lot Başak for your patience and encouragements during the classes. I'm looking forward to keep learning and improve my turkish :)
Mar 27, 2025
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