Özge Erdogan Basdemir

Hello! My name is Özge, and I am a native Turkish speaker, born and raised in Istanbul, Turkey. I studied Turkish Language and Literature at Ankara University and have been a TÖMER-certified teacher of Turkish as a foreign language since 2010.

Over the years, I have taught thousands of international students of different ages and backgrounds, both in group classes and one-to-one lessons. I have experience teaching all levels, from complete beginners to advanced learners, and I enjoy adapting my lessons to each student’s individual needs, learning style and goals.

Whether you want to communicate more confidently with friends and colleagues, improve your grammar, expand your vocabulary, discover Turkish culture or simply understand your favourite Turkish songs, I can create a clear and personalised learning programme for you from A1 to C1.

My lessons are practical, structured and engaging. I combine speaking, listening, grammar, vocabulary and cultural topics in a balanced way, while always encouraging students to use Turkish actively from the very beginning.

I am a patient, supportive and well-organised teacher, and I believe that students learn best in a relaxed environment where they feel comfortable asking questions, speaking freely and making mistakes.

I can also support learners who want to improve their fluency, pronunciation and accuracy, as well as students who need help understanding challenging grammar points in a simple and practical way.

If you are looking for personalised Turkish lessons with an experienced native teacher, I would be very happy to support you on your Turkish learning journey.