Turkish Lessons - Recommendations

[squashmad]

My wife and I have finally decided to take tackle learning Turkish (again) however when I hear that some teachers seem to concentrate on writing and grammar and hardly any talking, I am filled with dread. We have been there before and to be honest whilst I appreciate you have to learn some grammar, I want to spend most of my lessons practising talking and not writing!

I do not need to be grammatically correct at all times, should I choose to in the future then that is a different story. I want to be able to converse in shops, make appointments, reservations, ask directions (and understand the answers!), just basic stuff to start with.

Can anyone recommend a suitable tutor?

I note that someone has posted conversational Turkish on this forum but I would like to know if anyone has any experience of this tutor?

[carol16]

There is a guy in the buzz book under education heard heard he was good
05338523392

[squashmad]

Thank you Carol16.

I have been passed a few names ie BigOz (Girne), Tas (Alsancak), Meral (Yesiltepe), if anyone does not want to post on here then please 'pm' me as I would really appreciate some recommendations.

Thank you

[Scoobydoo]

BTTT

I also want to restart Turkish lessons.

I am interested in any feedback on the names mentioned in msg 3 as 2 of them have been mentioned to me.

Thank you

[squashmad]

I think that maybe many of us have given up learning Turkish as I am not getting very far with this request.

Does anyone have any recommendations or have we all fallen by the wayside trying to learn Turkish?

[Becker]

Saw this no. on one of the forums,starting January.8498875,imagine that's an 0533 code.Sounds the type of lessons you are looking for.I will be calling to enquire.

[Rubyroo]

Me and my husband go to Meral each week. Yes she has been teaching us the structure of Turkish more than conversational Turkish but it has helped a lot to understand the language rather than just using phrases. It has helped us to go together as I pick some things up better than my husband and vice versa so we are able to help each other at home too.

SquashMad I am sure if you had a word with Meral she would be able to fit in with your needs. Her number is 0542883 1826 if you want to ring her and discuss lessons. Good luck!

[JarraB]

Meral is a lovely lady and as a previous poster has mentioned will cater for your needs, give her a call and visit her in Yesiltepe she will give you an insight of what she can offer. If you send me a pm I am happy to pass on copies of the lessons I have had.

[bigOz]

I have just responded to your post by email giving all the necessary details!