I'm a dedicated polyglot with a passion for language learning that has led me to master four foreign languages in adulthood. My journey underscores the belief that with perseverance and effective strategies, anyone can conquer even the most challenging languages. Through my academic pursuits and personal experiences, I bring a wealth of knowledge and insight to my language tutoring sessions on italki. I'm excited to share my expertise and help learners embark on their own rewarding language learning journeys.
Me as a Teacher
I’m a patient, engaging, and goal-driven teacher who adapts every lesson to the student. I balance conversation, vocabulary, and practical learning so you can use the language confidently. With beginners, I focus on speaking early using simple words and useful phrases. I share tips and effective study methods to help you learn independently. My lessons are structured but fun, never boring, and built around your pace and goals. I teach Armenian (Western & Eastern), Turkish, and Ottoman Turkish with cultural insight and real-life language use. My aim is to make learning smooth, motivating, and personal. Let’s learn in a way that works for you!
My lessons & teaching style
My teaching style is centred around providing ample practice opportunities and prioritizing speaking skills. I host one-hour speaking classes where students engage in discussions on topics like philosophy, societal issues, or science, chosen to enhance their language proficiency. Drawing from my own language learning challenges, I understand the importance of speaking fluency and tailor my approach to address this. By immersing students in real-life conversations, I aim to boost their confidence and foster linguistic growth.
My teaching material
Text Documents
Presentation slides/PPT
Video files
Articles and news
Quizzes
Certificates
Ottoman Turkish Translation Award - American Association of Turkic Teachers - 2023I've received this award after translating a portion of an Ottoman Turkish text from Ottoman Turkish to English in the summer of 2023.
Education
2023 - 2025
Master's - Medical ScienceUniversity of Toronto
2019 - 2023
Bachelor’s - Human BiologyUniversity of Toronto
5.0
Rating
45
Students
283
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
45
Students
283
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Armenian Lessons
Armenian
Turkish
Trial Lesson
21 lessons completed
USD 5.99+
Armenian Alphabet, Writing & Pronunciation (Western/Eastern)
A1Language Essentials51 lessons completed
USD 8.99+
Package with 12% off
Real Armenian Conversations – Fluency Practice
A2 - C2Conversation161 lessons completed
USD 8.99+
Package with 12% off
Armenian Reading & Speaking Rhythm Practice
A2 - C2Language Essentials14 lessons completed
USD 8.99+
Package with 12% off
Armenian Through Comprehensible Input & Visual Storytelling (Western/Eastern)
B1 - C2Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 8.99+
Package with 12% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
16 Reviews
All
Armenian
Turkish
Tolga Tolgay
12 Armenian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Another great class with Artashes! I'm thankful to have him as a teacher. 😊 Absolutely recommend him to everyone!
Oct 11, 2025
Luis Miguel
2 Armenian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Today I had my first Western Armenian lesson with Artashes. He is a very patient tutor. Within a few minutes I had recovered most of my rusty W. Armenian and we managed to have some short conversations about our lives. He taught many interesting things about the orthography and the grammar. Highly recommended!
Aug 24, 2024
Joe Diacheysn
10 Armenian lessons
Artashes is very kind and patient when working with me. He helps me in reading and speaking, although I pay for communication level only. He enjoys what he does and makes classes interesting and fun. I enjoy each week and highly recommend him if you are trying to learn Turkish or Armenian.
Jan 8, 2026
Tony
1 Armenian lesson
Teacher’s pick
It was an enjoyable first lesson, very friendly and adaptable to your needs. He communicates well and has great ideas for resources I can use for my language goals. Now it's up to me to continue to be persistent with my learning! 🙃
Sep 3, 2024
David Hernandez
11 Turkish lessons
I have had about 10 lessons with Mr. Keshishyan thus far. He has truly met me where I am at with the language and I am comfortable with the pace of the classes rather than feeling overwhelmed. He is clearly passionate about teaching languages and I am confident I will reach my language learning goals under his guidance.
Jan 8, 2026
lucio
1 Armenian lesson
Excellent chat with artashes,is very knowledgeable and well rounded tutor and person, highly recommended!