Salih GÜN – Turkish Language Instructor, Author & Exam Coordinator

Salih GÜN, a Turkish language instructor, author, and exam coordinator, has more than 25 years of experience in teaching Turkish to international students. He teaches both online and face-to-face, using digital tools and interactive learning methods. His goal is to help learners improve their Turkish communication skills through modern, student-centered approaches.

EDUCATION

2015 – M.Ed. in Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language / Çanakkale 18 Mart University
Thesis: The Effect of Web 2.0 Visual and Auditory Communication (Skype) Applications on Speaking Skills in Teaching Turkish to Foreigners / 395891

1995 – B.A. in Turkish Language and Literature (with Pedagogical Formation) / Selçuk University

ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

1995–2008 – Teacher / Teaching Turkish to Foreigners
Taught Turkish to students aged 11–17 at various international schools. Prepared learners for the IGCSE A Level Turkish Exam.

1997 – Author / Coursebook Developer
Authored Bizim Türkçemiz 1 / Our Turkish 1, a textbook for foreign learners.

1998 – Author / Supplementary Book Developer
Created Konularına Göre Türkçe Resimli Sözlük / Picture Dictionary by Subject.

2000–2008 – Author / Editor (Publishing House)
Worked as writer and editor for Turkish textbooks, workbooks, and grammar books.

2008–2012 – Editor / Publishing Collaboration
After returning to Turkey, continued editorial work at the same publishing house.

2012–2016 – Education Coordinator / TÖMER
Organized 10 sessions of the Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language Certificate Program with Pearson Edexcel.

2016–2023 – Instructor & Coordinator / Private Courses
Taught Turkish to undergraduate and graduate students, academics, and professionals. Focused on communicative skills and grammar awareness.

2018 – Author / Reading Set Developer
Co-authored a 14-book reading series at A1 and A2 levels to meet the need for Turkish supplementary reading materials for foreign children aged 10–15. https://kitapsatis.yee.org.tr/urun/cocuk-hikayeleri-dizisi-a1-a2/

2021 – Consultant / Software Collaboration
Provided consultancy for an Online Exam Program and served as the editor and proofreader of the team that prepared 2,500 multiple-choice questions for 100 reading books designed for children aged 7–11.

2021–2023 – Online Turkish Instructor
Delivered over 2,500 hours of online Turkish lessons to students from different countries aged 7–65.

Summer 2023 – Exam Organizer
Organized Turkish proficiency exams for 80 foreign students (Grades 2–11) at a private school in Istanbul.

2025 – Instructor / ARCA Exam Preparation Program
Trained American students for the ARCA (Academic Reading Comprehension Assessment) exam. The students achieved an average score of 82/100.

Present – Turkish Language Instructor & Exam Organizer
Currently continues teaching Turkish to foreigners both online and face-to-face and organizing TÖMER proficiency exams.

PUBLICATIONS AND PROJECTS

• Authored and edited over 105 Turkish language teaching books between 2000 and 2012.

• Provided consultancy for digital education and online testing systems.

• Participated in international Turkish language teaching projects.

• Taught Turkish in summer programs for international students from leading universities.

ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS

• Teaching Turkish as a foreign language

• Web 2.0 and technology-assisted teaching

• Instructional material development

• Language testing and assessment

• International education projects

LANGUAGES AND SKILLS

• Turkish: Native

• English: Intermediate

• Proficient in educational technology tools

• Experienced in online language teaching platforms