Elif
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Elif
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Teaches
Turkish
Native
Speaks
English
French
Other
Turkish Language Instructor
Teaches
Turkish
Native
Speaks
English
French
Other
Turkish Language Instructor
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
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From TurkeyLiving in Philadelphia, United States (22:47 UTC-05:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Nov 1, 2024InterestsFilms & TV SeriesTravelArtMusicReading
I hold a bachelor's and a master's degree in English Language Education. I have experience teaching diverse age groups, from young learners to adults, in both private schools and universities. After receiving a Fulbright scholarship, I taught Turkish as a foreign language at the University of Pennsylvania, which led me to continue teaching Turkish in university settings and through private lessons. I have worked with students of various ages and language proficiency levels. I have a passion for the arts, cinema, and music, and I am also an avid social Latin dancer.Me as a Teacher
My students often describe me as energetic, and I strive to maintain that energy to make my lessons interesting and engaging. As I get to know my students, I tailor lesson content to their interests. Establishing a professional yet friendly rapport is a top priority for me, as I aim to create a comfortable environment where students feel free to make mistakes and grow.My lessons & teaching style
In my Turkish lessons, I frequently use the Istanbul textbook and workbooks, supplemented with digital tools like Quizlet, Padlet and Lucid. I also incorporate YouTube video clips from Turkish films, series, and music, often assigning homework based on these resources. To encourage language immersion outside of class, I create Turkish song playlists and provide recommendations for Turkish series and films.My teaching material
- Articles and news
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Quizzes
- Text Documents
- Image files
- PDF file
Certificates
Certificate of Completion - University of Pennsylvania - 2022
Certificate verified
Certificate of Completion - Fulbright Commission - 2022Fulbright bursuyla 1 sene boyunca Pensilvanya Üniversitesi'nde yabanci dil öğretim asistanı olarak Türkçe öğrettim.
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Teaching experience
2018 - 2020
English Teacher
2020 - 2021
English Teacher
2020 - 2021
Foreign Language Teaching Assistant
2022 - 2024
English and Turkish Instructor
2024 - Current
Turkish Instructor
Education
2014 - 2018
Bachelor’s - English Language Education
5.0
Rating
1
Students
2
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Turkish Lessons
Turkish for All Levels
A1 - C2Language Essentials2 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
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1 Review
Kyle Olson
2 Turkish lessons
Elif does a great job of coming up with assignments to match students' level and interests!
Dec 16, 2024
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