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I was born in 1978 and spent nearly 10 years living in the Greenwich area of London. I have also lived in three different countries and visited over 30 countries. I have experienced first-hand just how important language and cultural exchange are. Of course, the ‘language’ factor is essential for this interaction. I hold university degrees from both Turkey and London, and I am currently an active teacher. I also have private students. I have international projects and awards to my name. I can share these upon request. I can also provide references...

I run lessons that are primarily skills-based—focusing on activities and conversation—but of course I also include some exercises and practice sessions beforehand to build up your grammar and foundational knowledge. I lived in London for a while and I don’t believe that grammar tuition alone is beneficial, as I experienced this first-hand whilst I was there. The more you are exposed to a language, the more it becomes a part of your life. Unfortunately, a foreign language is unforgiving; the more you neglect it, the more you regress. In this sense, once we have brought your grammar up to a certain level, I reinforce your learning by setting you writing, reading and listening assignments. I can also create personalised programmes. I hold a coaching training certificate from Yildiz Technical University. I hold degrees from two universities, one in Turkey and one in London. I can provide all my documents upon request. I also have experience in various sectors, including HR English interviews, recruitment and onboarding English interviews, and different areas of the tourism industry (such as sales, reception, customer relations and housekeeping management). I have previously tutored students preparing for visa application interviews at the US or British consulates, Turkish Airlines cabin crew exams, and UK settlement visa interviews. I can also assist you with these matters. I am currently teaching at a private school and have experience teaching students from primary school level right up to the final year of university. I am well-versed in both the MEB curriculum and the private school curriculum, and I can assist you with these topics as well.