⭐Efkan⭐
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⭐Efkan⭐
Professional Teacher![]()
Teaches
Turkish
Native
Speaks
English
Kazakh
Russian
Kyrgyz
Tatar
Uzbek
Arabic
Persian (Farsi)
Other
Specialties
Test PreparationLinguist , Turkologist , professional, knowledgeable, experienced, flexible and entertaining
Teaches
Turkish
Native
Speaks
English
Kazakh
Russian
Kyrgyz
Tatar
Uzbek
Arabic
Persian (Farsi)
Other
Specialties
Test PreparationLinguist , Turkologist , professional, knowledgeable, experienced, flexible and entertaining
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From TurkeyLiving in Other, Turkey (22:56 UTC+05:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jun 17, 2021InterestsFilms & TV SeriesMusicTravelReadingFood
Born and raised in Istanbul, I’m a linguist and Turkologist fluent in 9 languages (C1 English/Kazakh, B2 Russian). My love for Turkish culture began guiding travelers through my city’s hidden gems—breaking language barriers with humor and historical insights. Now, I teach Turkish with the same passion, blending etymology, philosophy, and lively conversation. Whether you’re a traveler, student, or business professional, I’ll make learning feel like exploring a bustling Istanbul bazaar—vibrant, structured, and deeply rewarding. Let’s turn *teşekkür ederim* into second nature!Me as a Teacher
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/vf5h2gxvkpqqf57mMy lessons & teaching style
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 to prepare the student for the lesson. Then, I briefly remind the students of the last lesson's topic - it also lasts ten minutes, and we learn a new grammar structure, do reading and listening activities for the remaining 40 minutes. At the end of each lesson, I give students a writing assignment.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Audio files
- Flashcards
- Test templates and examples
- Image files
- Articles and news
- Graphs and charts
- Video files
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Quizzes
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Türkçenin Yabancı Dil Olarak Eğitimi - Sivas Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi - 2021Bu sertifikayı almak için 60 saat teorik ve pratik derslere girdim. İlk olarak teorik sınavı geçtim ve daha sonra da gözetmen öğretmenler eşliğinde uygulama sınavını başarı ile tamamladım. 100 puan üzerin 82 alarak kursu başarıyla tamamladım. Bu kursun sonunda Türkçeyi yabancılara profesyonel bir şekilde öğretme hakkı kazandım.
Certificate verified
Yabancılara Türkçe Öğretimi - Sivas Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi - 2021Sivas Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi Sürekli Eğitim Merkezi (CÜSEM)
ile Türkçe Öğretimi Araştırma ve Uygulama Merkezi (TÖMER)
iş birliği ile gerçekleştirilen 60 saatlik
''Türkçenin Yabancı Dil Olarak Eğitimi' Sertifika Programı'nı
tamamlayarak bu belgeyi almaya hak kazanmıştır.
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2018 - 2024
Turkish TeacherI have given Turkish lessons to more than 500 students on various platforms for 6 years.
Education
2016 - 2022
Bachelor’s - Turkish Language and LiteratureI studied Turkish Language and Literature at the best university in Turkey. At the same time, I was interested in other Turkish dialects and studied for a semester in Kazakhstan with an exchange program. I can define myself as a Turkologist.
Work Experience
2021 - 2024
Turkish Teacher
5.0
Rating
311
Students
3,666
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Turkish Lessons
Trial Lesson
162 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Turkish Language For All Levels
A1 - C2Language Essentials2,164 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
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Turkish Speaking Lessons For All Levels
A1 - C2Conversation434 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
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A1 - C2Conversation586 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
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A1 - C2Language Essentials142 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
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VIP TURKISH CLASSES
A1 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
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My creations
Vocabulary (1)
Podcast (3)
Quiz (4)
231 Reviews
Salman
130 Turkish lessons
Teacher’s pick
best teacher on italki hands down
May 2, 2025
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.
May 3, 2022
Cecilia Anicama
13 Turkish lessons
Excellent teacher I truly enjoy my classes !
Apr 6, 2025
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 ! 🤗
Oct 14, 2022
Chris Dawson
23 Turkish lessons
I really enjoy my lessons with Efkan. He is a very friendly teacher, great at creating a relaxed atmosphere where I can practice my Turkish. I have learned so much since the start of our lessons. Çok teşekkürler Efkan Bey 🎉
Apr 16, 2025
Sonia McNally
14 Turkish lessons
V good, clear instructions, attention to detail. Helpful to have preparation to do for the next class, thank you!
Mar 26, 2025
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