Merhaba

I have been teaching Turkish to foreigners since 2012. Over the years, I have served at the Yunus Emre Institute across diverse regions like Central Asia, the Balkans, and Africa. I have assisted bureaucrats, students, business professionals, and diplomats in achieving their desired level of proficiency in Turkish. I have prepared the Turkish Proficiency Exams (TYS) and evaluated students' performance multiple times. For the last 3 years, I have been offering Turkish lessons both online and face-to-face to individuals from all around the globe. I present you with the richness of Turkish culture throughout your Turkish learning journey.

Why Learn Turkish with Dr. Furkan Kurt?

Language Proficiency and Customized Learning Experience

My proficiency in various languages enables me to assist students in overcoming language barriers. I teach Turkish exclusively in Turkish; however, I can also provide support in English, Russian, Macedonian, and Kazakh when needed. Students can be confident that after the first three lessons, they will be able to introduce themselves in Turkish.

Expert Guidance and Rich Learning Materials

With 12 years of experience and a wide range of language skills, I provide expert-level guidance to my students in effective learning strategies, grammar rules, and practical speaking skills. I utilize a range of learning materials in my lessons, allowing for a more effective learning experience in Turkish.

Books

Book_Turkish-Macedonian Conversation Guide

Essays on Turkish Folk Science and Teaching Turkish to Foreigners

2023 - Turkish-Macedonian Conversation Guide, Istanbul: K. Publications.

Turkish-Russian Conversation Guide (In the printing stage)

2023 - Essays on Turkish Folk Science and Teaching Turkish to Foreigners, Istanbul: KY.

2023 - Turkish Identity and Cultures, Istanbul: KY.

Other sources

Publications

Kurt, F. (2022). "Cult Elements in Evil Eye Belief in Turks Living in North Macedonia". Turuk International Journal of Language, Literature and Folklore Studies, Issue:28, ISSN: 2147-8872, page: 277-284.

Kurt, F. (2018). “On Changing Don as a Turkish Mythological Element in the Pigeon Girl Legend”. II. International Turkish World Social Sciences Symposium, Skopje-Macedonia.

Kurt, F. (2018). “Beliefs Formed Around Turkish Cuisine-Food Culture, The Example of Skopje”. Balkan University, International Conference On Social Sciences And Humanities “Sustainable Developments: Trends and Opportunities, Skopje, Macedonia.

Kurt, F. (2016). “Gedikhasanlı Şakir Efendi and His Legends Around His Tomb”. Bozok University-International Bozok Symposium, 5-6-7 May, Yozgat- Turkey.

Kurt, F. (2016). "Mistakes in Writing Skills of Macedonians Learning Turkish and Suggestions for Solutions". Islet 2nd International Symposium on Language Education and Teaching, Belgrade-Serbia.

Kurt, F. (2016). “Mistakes Made by Macedonians Learning Turkish in Reading Skills and Suggestions for Solutions”. Eleventh International Scientific Conference Knowledge In Practice, 16-18 December, Bansko, Bulgaria.

Kurt, F. (2016). “Skopje Traditional Turkish Clothing and Marketing of Clothing in the Context of Conservation Approach”. 22nd International Symposium of Turkish Culture and Mixed Turkish Arts Exhibition, May 08, Skopje-Macedonia.

Kurt, F. (2015). “Problems Encountered in Reading and Speaking Skills in Teaching Turkish to Russian Languages and Suggestions for Solutions”. International Symposium on Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language, Teaching Turkish to Slavic Languages, 11-12- June 2015, Warsaw-Poland.

Kurt, F. (2015). “Problems Encountered in Reading and Speaking Skills in Teaching Turkish to Kazakh Languages and Suggestions for Solutions”. International Symposium on Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language: Teaching Turkish in Turkey to Turkish Languages, 8-10 October, Erzurum-Turkey.

Kurt, F. (2007). “A Study on the Yozgat Dialect”. Yozgat Gündem Political Magazine, pp.34-35. Yozgat-Turkey.

Book Chapter:

Kurt, İ. (2012). "The Place of Proverbs in Education". In the book Psychological Approaches to Turkish Proverbs. 3rd Edition. Pp.90-100. Ankara: Akçağ Yayınları.

Poetry:

Erbil, M.B. (2021). Anthology of Poets from Akdağmadeni. Istanbul: Tunç Yayıncılık. Pp.68-72.

Book Editor Assistant (Proofreader):

Koca, S.K. (2017). Bayram, A Local Classic in the Balkans. Skopje: Yeni Balkan Yayınları.
Koca, S.K. (2017). Selected Stories from Nasreddin Hodja. Skopje: Yeni Balkan Yayınları.
Ruşid, F. (2020). Illustrated Dictionary of Turkish Proverbs. Skopje: Yeni Balkan Yayınları.

Education

2016-2022

Ph. D.

Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University. Ankara-Türkiye

2010-2013

Master's Degree

Gazi University, Ankara-Türkiye.

2003-2008

Bachelor's Degree

International Ahmet Yesevi Turkish-Kazakh University- Department of Turkish Language and Literature Teaching. Turkestan- Kazakhstan

Certifications

• Yunus Emre Institute-Turkish Instructors In-Service Training Program, In-Service Training Program on Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language, Belgrade-Serbia, Certificate, 15.06.2015 -20.06.2015 (International)

• Yunus Emre Institute-Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language Certificate, Ankara, Certificate, 14.05.2012 -08.06.2012 (National

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide Turkish education to foreigners and enhance their language skills by delivering high-quality education. As Dr. Furkan Kurt, we aim to break down language barriers and establish cultural connections to support our students. We strive to offer a safe, motivating, and personalized learning experience, enabling our students to learn Turkish effectively. With our international experience, we specialize in understanding our students and providing them with suitable teaching methods, regardless of their diverse cultural backgrounds and language abilities. Our mission is to empower our students to use Turkish proficiently and develop an understanding of Turkish culture.