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⭐Efkan⭐
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Linguist , Turkologist , professional, knowledgeable, experienced, flexible and entertaining Linguist & Turkologist | Languages | Cultural Explorer Born and raised in Istanbul, I’m a linguist and Turkologist fluent in various languages. My passion? Unlocking Turkish through its rich history, playful etymology, and philosophical depth—like guiding you through a lively meyhane (tavern) conversation. I specialize in making Turkish for travelers, professionals, and curious minds. Whether dissecting Ottoman proverbs or decoding street slang, I blend humor with structure, turning lessons into cultural adventures. Let’s make teşekkür ederim roll off your tongue like an Istanbul local! Since my highschool and university period, I have been teaching Turkish language and other social sciences such as History, Geography, Philosophy to both Turkish and foreign students. However, teaching Turkish to foreigners attracted me and I dedicated myself to teaching Turkish as foreign language. That's why I'm a passionate teacher. I am also disciplined and funny teacher. I give confidence to my students. Sincerity is very important to me. I am always there for my students and ready to help. My students around the world from 7 to 70 https://padlet.com/efkanozdmrl/vf5h2gxvkpqqf57m My aim is to teach the philosophy and logic of language. While teaching the language, I also make etymological and historical explanations. My students appreciate me for explaining it all in a funny way. My lesson length is one hour. For the first 10 minutes, we talk about daily topics and play word games...
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  • Flashcards
  • Test templates and examples
  • Image files
  • Articles and news
  • Graphs and charts
  • Video files
  • Text Documents
  • Presentation slides/PPT
  • Quizzes
  • Homework Assignments
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Salman
309 Turkish lessons
Teacher’s pick
best teacher on italki hands down
Mark Yepis
151 Turkish lessons
Teacher’s pick
Efkan is great to work with. He's really focused on my needs and pushes me hard everyday. My Turkish has improved immensely in the few lessons we have had.
Joseph Schindler
36 Turkish lessons
I have tried many different teachers and seriously none compare with Efkan. I struggle with Turkish and he is always patient and the lessons go by quickly because he actually makes it fun. I cannot recommend him enough.
Student Ru Shiyao
Ru Shiyao
104 Turkish lessons
Teacher’s pick
Efkan has an incredibly efficient teaching method! Maybe the best method ever! I just realized it because I'm currently working on a research project in which I find myself able to deal with some complicated historical materials independently. Given that I started learning Turkish with Efkan as a beginner 3 months ago, I think it's the best proof of how much I've benefited from his lessons so far ! 🤗
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8 Turkish lessons
Great first lesson with Efkan, looking forward to more lessons ahead.
Student Silvestras
Silvestras
14 Turkish lessons
Her dersimiz için çok teşekkür ederim. Efkan çok zeki ve meraklı bir öğretmen. Onunla her konuyu konuşabilirsiniz: politikadan hobilere, tarihten animeye kadar. Öğrencilerine çok özen gösterdiği için Efkan’ı tavsiye ediyorum!