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Sertaç
Professional TeacherTeaches
Turkish
Native
Speaks
English
📚 Structured & Thoughtful Turkish Lessons, Step-by-Step from A1
Teaches
Turkish
Native
Speaks
English
📚 Structured & Thoughtful Turkish Lessons, Step-by-Step from A1
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From TurkeyLiving in Other, Turkey (00:12 UTC+03:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jun 5, 2020InterestsHistoryArtTravelReadingMusic
Hello, I’m Sertaç, a native Turkish teacher with an academic background in Turkish language and grammar.
I hold a BA in Turkish Language and Literature and an MA in Turkish Grammar, and previously worked as a university researcher.
For nearly five years, I have been teaching Turkish as a foreign language through one-on-one online lessons and group courses. I also hold a Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language Certificate approved by Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University.
My lessons focus on clear explanations, structured grammar, and a thoughtful, learner-centered approach.
You may start with General Turkish Lessons or explore literature-focused courses; we can shape your path together.Me as a Teacher
Students often describe me as a patient, organized, and supportive teacher.
Having learned foreign languages that are very different from my own, I know how challenging it can feel—especially when you are trying to speak and find the right words. That’s why I try to create a comfortable and encouraging atmosphere, where making mistakes is a natural part of learning.
I truly enjoy meeting people from different cultures, and I believe good communication starts with listening. In my lessons, I make sure students feel heard, understood, and confident enough to express themselves at their own pace. My lessons & teaching style
offer different types of lessons, and each course follows a specific approach suited to its purpose.
In General Turkish Lessons, my aim is to develop the four core language skills—listening, speaking, reading, and writing—in a balanced way. At the same time, I recognize that learners often have personal priorities, such as focusing more on speaking or comprehension. For this reason, students’ needs and goals shape these lessons.
Literature-based courses are structured differently. They focus on reading authentic texts, discussion, and gradually learning to think and express ideas in Turkish, with reading and interpretation at their core.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Articles and news
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language - Ankara Yildirim Beyazid University DILMER - 2020
Certificate verified
Next Generation Teacher Education - Pearson - 2020
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2014 - 2017
InstructorTeaching in a Turkish preparatory class for international students.
Education
2005 - 2012
Bachelor’s - Turkish Language and Literature
2012 - 2015
Master's - Turkish Language
Work Experience
2013 - 2025
Researcher and Turkish Instructor
5.0
Rating
63
Students
787
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Turkish Lessons
Trial Lesson
29 lessons completed
USD 6.00+
General Turkish Lesson
A1 - C2Language Essentials553 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 17% off
Modern Turkish Literature
B1 - C2Language Essentials25 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 8% off
Turkish Sufi Literature (Turkish Mystical Literature)
B1 - C2Language Essentials20 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 8% off
Structured Turkish Grammar Program (A1-A2, 10 Lessons) | Presentation-Based
A1 - A2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 12% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
My creations
Vocabulary (4)
Podcast (2)
Quiz (6)
78 Reviews
Andreas
85 Turkish lessons
Teacher’s pick
I have been learning Turkish with Sertaç for over 8 months and I have completed 60 lessons with him. Sertaç is an amazing teacher and I would highly recommend him! Since I started learning Turkish with Sertaç my Turkish has really improved. I really enjoy our lessons together because he is always well-prepared, patient and encouraging. Our lessons are also really varied and interesting. In our lessons Sertaç ensures that I also learn about Turkish culture, literature, and history. I feel lucky that I’m able to learn Turkish with him and I hope to continue learning Turkish with him for a long time.
Jun 21, 2021
Jonas
87 Turkish lessons
Teacher’s pick
I highly recommend Sertaç, since he is a very professional and friendly teacher. I have enjoyed his classes and learnt a lot. He has a wide knowledge not only about language, but about literature and culture as well. His lessons are well prepared and structured, so you will learn a lot.
Sertaç çok profesyonel ve iyi kalpli bir öğretmen. Sadece dil hakkında değil, edebiyat ve kültür hakkında da çok bilgisi olduğu için dersi hakikatten çok faydalı oluyor. Dersi aynı zamanda da çok iyi hazırlanmış ve bu yüzden çok verimli.
Hocam, tekrardan teşekkür ederim, görüşmek üzere! :)
Nov 29, 2020
Mariana Santos
6 Turkish lessons
Turkish is certainly a hard language for someone who have just got started. But Sertaç is super patient and always explains everything very well :)
Feb 4, 2023
Alina
87 Turkish lessons
Teacher’s pick
Our lessons with “benim öğretmenim😁” are very perfect! Everytime I learn new informations a lot. We speak a lot of Turkish and gradually learn new grammatical rules. Such type of lessons suits me best. I see progress in my knowledge and I want to continue my studies with teacher Sertaç. Always I wait new lessons very much.
Çok teşekkür ederim😊
Feb 14, 2021
Mariana Santos
6 Turkish lessons
It was a great lesson with Sertaç! Thank you
Feb 25, 2023
Mariana Santos
6 Turkish lessons
This was another great lesson with Sertaç. He's also very flexible and also able to change plans when he sees I'm struggling at some points.
Thanks!
Jan 28, 2023
Trial Lesson
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