Reviews of Turkish Language Center, Izmir, Turkey
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Average Rating
4.3
Overall rating
Turkish Language Center, Izmir, Turkey
Turkish Language Center, Izmir, Turkey
Based on 31 reviews of former students of Turkish Language Center
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Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (0 ratings)
Students 18-30 years (3 ratings)
Students 31-49 years (15 ratings)
Students 50+ years (12 ratings)
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Individual Reviews
Turkish Language Center
22. Dec. 2025
Jenny (36 years) 
Course: Super Intensive Course - 1 week
Course: Super Intensive Course - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"I was fortunate to be the only student in the class. This allowed the teacher to focus on me and my knowledge."
Negative aspects
"Since I am used to being punctual in Germany, I often had to wait for the course to start. Turks are simply a bit more relaxed."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Be sure to have a çay or kahve in the small café next to the school. The managers are super nice"
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"I felt that I was in good hands."
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"It's a great city with lots of nice people and great food."
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"Since I was alone, it was an intensive experience."
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30. Nov. 2024
Alwine (63 years) Course: Super Intensive Course - 1 week
Course: Super Intensive Course - 1 weekOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Everything is well organised. The students are well looked after and competently taught."
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City/place
"The Izmircard is great. The introduction of a similar card in German cities would be a great advantage."
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"I was in good hands and felt very comfortable."
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30. May. 2024
Cordelia (52 years) Course: Super Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Course: Super Intensive Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Very nice and qualified teachers."
Negative aspects
"The classrooms were a bit run down, but the school is moving to a new building soon."
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City/place
"Impressive metropolis, but you still feel safe on the streets."
Quality of teaching / language progress
"Very efficient teaching"
Accommodation
"Very nice host mother who cooked deliciously, typical Turkish cuisine and delicious dishes. Very nice atmosphere with shared conversations, TV evenings and practical tips about Izmir."
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29. Apr. 2024
Kirstin (64 years) Course: Super Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Course: Super Intensive Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The teachers are well trained and were able to teach me the content very well. They are helpful in every way, we were even picked up at home on the first day of school and taken to school. Before the start of school in Izmir, we were given a pre-test for placement in the classes. The lessons were very varied. The learning materials (books and worksheets) were well organised. The teachers speak Turkish and English. The tasks were challenging and manageable. There were always tips and advice on activities in Izmir, restaurants, special places and specialities. I am very satisfied with my personal learning outcome."
Negative aspects
"The rooms are quite old and will probably be renovated soon. But that didn't detract from the lessons. There was always a place to study, there was tea for everyone in the kitchen and the atmosphere was always positive."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Meal at Meze Evi, sandwiches and burgers, coffee to go, all in the street of the school; visit to the big bazaar with the teachers"
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Other comments
"Informal, relaxed and friendly atmosphere"
City/place
"Beautiful, green, good transport connections, most streets are clean. Defensive road traffic, traffic lights are respected, zebra crossings not so much. Lots of bars and restaurants, rather mid- to high-priced."
Quality of teaching / language progress
"Very good teachers Kübra and Rüya, who cater to the needs of the students. Tight learning programme, more education than holiday. I am personally very satisfied with the learning outcome."
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13. Nov. 2023
Alwine (62 years) Course: Super Intensive Course - 1 week
Course: Super Intensive Course - 1 weekOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"It was a really great organisation. I never felt alone. The group fitted together very well. It was good togetherness. We were motivated to speak, which is not always the case with language courses. The host family was a very good choice. I particularly liked the fact that I had to speak Turkish with the family. You get more out of it than if you switch to English or even German. All in all, I was more than satisfied and would recommend this school to anyone."
Negative aspects
"I can't point out anything negative."
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Other comments
"No matter what age.Everyone feels welcome and the window to life is opened wider."
City/place
"It's a good place to live. Very modern. Favourable public transport offers."
Quality of teaching / language progress
"I learnt more than expected."
Accommodation
"I had a nice single room. I was fully integrated. All the family members treated me with respect and love. A long-term friendship could develop. In terms of food, I was asked what I wanted and was given an insight into traditional cuisine."
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20. Jul. 2023
Annika (31 years) Germany Course: Super Intensive Course - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"Rüya and Koray are very good and patient teachers. They made learning Turkish fun! The small group of 5 students was perfect. The location in Bostanli is nice and very well connected, via ferry also to Alsancak and Konak."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Don’t miss the offered Boat Tour from Cesme with stop in Alacati!"
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19. Jul. 2023
Manuel (31 years) Course: Super Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Course: Super Intensive Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Very good teaching, especially by Rüya"
Negative aspects
"Premises not very modern"
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18. Oct. 2021
Mahmoud (26 years) Course: Super Intensive Course - 1 week
Course: Super Intensive Course - 1 weekOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Very friendly and accommodating teacher. She was able to explain everything super well and understandably on a low-threshold basis. The atmosphere was pleasant and all questions were addressed. I felt in good hands here! The assistance by Tanja was also great and I felt very well accompanied."
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"Beautiful, big and a lot to see. Very tasty food and more than cheap."
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11. Jul. 2018
Janina (41 years) Course: Super Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Course: Super Intensive Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"I liked everything very much. The teachers were extremely warm, absolutely patient, fit in their field and in a good mood every day. The teaching layout is also great. 3 x 1.5 hours and breaks in between works well. Since we were very quick with the teaching material, I learned a lot in the 2 weeks! I'll be back next year !!! :)"
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Shared Apartment
6. Dec. 2017
Veronika (58 years) Course: Standard Course - 4 weeks
Course: Standard Course - 4 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The teacher, lesson."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"With the Tram and Isbahn you can explore the city well."
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Other comments
"There is no library and the material (copies) are not very readable either. The accommodations (prices) are overpriced. There are no apartments as advertised on the website. The accommodation is always in apartments with the apartment owner who also lives there himself. So similar to a WG! Is really great if you have a newer building, but set too high by the price."
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22. Oct. 2016
Oliver (31 years) United Kingdom Course: Super Intensive Course - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"The teaching was excellent and the staff were always happy to help out."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Make sure you do a weekend tour to Ephesus - the staff can help arrange it and it's well worth it."
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"The homestay accommodation was very good indeed."
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26. Jun. 2016
Birgit (52 years) Course: Super Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Course: Super Intensive Course - 4 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Qualified teachers, excellent teaching, all super friendly and very helpful even outside of school hours."
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Shared Apartment
19. Jul. 2015
Anne Dorothea (61 years) Germany Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"Small classes"
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Other comments
"Very nice ladies; My 4 stars for 'quality of teaching' does not relate to the teachers, but to my own language progress. I do not know what might help me make better progress."
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Shared Apartment
14. Jul. 2015
Kathrin (33 years) Course: Super Intensive Course - 1 week
Course: Super Intensive Course - 1 weekOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Very nice and helpful teachers"
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Other comments
"A list of the most important words in advance as a PDF by email for beginners would be great!"
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9. Aug. 2014
Cassıdy (32 years) Course: Super Intensive Course - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school
"The small number of students allows for a very personalized environment."
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"I thought they were great!"
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Shared Apartment
22. May. 2014
Sabine (40 years) Course: Super Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Course: Super Intensive Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Attention was given to the needs of the individual. The teachers are very well trained and can impart the topics vividly."
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Shared Apartment
22. Apr. 2013
Volker (55 years) Course: Intensive Combination Course - 1 week
Course: Intensive Combination Course - 1 weekOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"According to the small groups, a very effective learning progress was possible."
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Other comments
"It's very easy to reach the center from every direction by metro. This should be told to the participants beforehand."
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26. Mar. 2013
Laurette (63 years) Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Teaching was good, very dedicated instructors, cozy atmosphere"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"The basar(market) in Bostanli and the student district in Bornova."
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12. Feb. 2013
Kai-barbara (39 years) Course: Super Intensive Course - 3 weeks
Course: Super Intensive Course - 3 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Very warm, personal atmosphere. Really great teacher(Tugce): very good, nice and warm teaching style, interesting stories about the life in Turkey."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Have a seat in some nice Cafes in Izmir and get in touch with random people."
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"A highly recommended Language School! The week could not have been nicer!"
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12. Dec. 2012
Carl (36 years) Sweden Course: Super Intensive Course - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"The teaching"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"It is well worth to take the Izban (metro) to the airport and from there the train to Selcuk. Which is an interesting old city with the magnificent old Efesus nearby."
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"I'm satisfied with the teaching. There was, however, no organised social activities or excursion."
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2. Nov. 2019
Joachim (56 years) Course: Standard Course - 11 weeks
Course: Standard Course - 11 weeksOverall rating
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Accommodation
"Unfortunately, I wasn't a guest in the host family, just an economic factor. I had booked "host family" because after consultation I thought that living together with the family would make it easier to learn Turkish. But since the family only got back together in the evening and then the television was switched on immediately, "beginners' conversations" (slow and easy) were seldom possible. I don't mind eating broad bean soup on two evenings in a row, but when other family members get freshly cooked food, but you get warmed up from yesterday, that's not nice. I felt the high point of the rejection when the family got together for dinner on the festival of sacrifice and they put a plate in the kitchen for me. Since the school management had close, also private contact with the host family, criticism was difficult to convey. With the experiences I have made, I would look for a place to stay through airbnb or something similar - even if you go out to eat three times a day, you are still cheaper and don't have to constantly be considerate without being considered yourself."
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22. Nov. 2024
Luisa (38 years) Course: Super Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Course: Super Intensive Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
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28. Nov. 2023
Elfriede (68 years) Course: Individual Course 20 - 2 weeks
Course: Individual Course 20 - 2 weeksOverall rating
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20. Nov. 2023
Niklas Germany Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
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19. Oct. 2023
Nadia Germany Course: Super Intensive Course - 2 weeks
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19. Dec. 2022
Wigo Germany Course: Super Intensive Course - 1 week
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15. Aug. 2019
Guzel (42 years) Russia Course: Super Intensive Course - 2 weeks
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8. Apr. 2019
Constanze (44 years) Course: Intensive Combination Course - 1 week
Course: Intensive Combination Course - 1 weekOverall rating
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21. Oct. 2013
Elena (32 years) Course: Super Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Course: Super Intensive Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Shared Apartment
16. Apr. 2012
Martina (60 years) Course: Standard Combination Course - 2 weeks
Course: Standard Combination Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
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