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Salih G\u00dcN \u2013 Turkish Language Instructor, Author & Exam Coordinator<\/h1>\n

Salih G\u00dcN<\/strong>, a Turkish language instructor<\/strong>, 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<\/strong>, using digital tools and interactive learning methods. His goal is to help learners improve their Turkish communication skills through modern, student-centered approaches.<\/p>\n

EDUCATION<\/h2>\n

2015<\/strong> \u2013 M.Ed. in Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language \/ \u00c7anakkale 18 Mart University
Thesis:<\/em> The Effect of Web 2.0 Visual and Auditory Communication (Skype) Applications on Speaking Skills in Teaching Turkish to Foreigners \/ 395891<\/em><\/p>\n

1995<\/strong> \u2013 B.A. in Turkish Language and Literature (with Pedagogical Formation) \/ Sel\u00e7uk University<\/p>\n

ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE<\/h2>\n

1995\u20132008 \u2013 Teacher \/ Teaching Turkish to Foreigners<\/strong>
Taught Turkish to students aged 11\u201317 at various international schools. Prepared learners for the IGCSE A Level Turkish Exam.<\/p>\n

1997 \u2013 Author \/ Coursebook Developer<\/strong>
Authored Bizim T\u00fcrk\u00e7emiz 1 \/ Our Turkish 1<\/em>, a textbook for foreign learners.<\/p>\n

1998 \u2013 Author \/ Supplementary Book Developer<\/strong>
Created Konular\u0131na G\u00f6re T\u00fcrk\u00e7e Resimli S\u00f6zl\u00fck \/ Picture Dictionary by Subject.<\/em><\/p>\n

2000\u20132008 \u2013 Author \/ Editor (Publishing House)<\/strong>
Worked as writer and editor for Turkish textbooks, workbooks, and grammar books.<\/p>\n

2008\u20132012 \u2013 Editor \/ Publishing Collaboration<\/strong>
After returning to Turkey, continued editorial work at the same publishing house.<\/p>\n

2012\u20132016 \u2013 Education Coordinator \/ T\u00d6MER<\/strong>
Organized 10 sessions of the Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language Certificate Program<\/em> with Pearson Edexcel.<\/p>\n

2016\u20132023 \u2013 Instructor & Coordinator \/ Private Courses<\/strong>
Taught Turkish to undergraduate and graduate students, academics, and professionals. Focused on communicative skills and grammar awareness.<\/p>\n

2018 \u2013 Author \/ Reading Set Developer<\/strong>
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\u201315. https:\/\/kitapsatis.yee.org.tr\/urun\/cocuk-hikayeleri-dizisi-a1-a2\/<\/a><\/p>\n

2021 \u2013 Consultant \/ Software Collaboration<\/strong>
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\u201311.<\/p>\n

2021\u20132023 \u2013 Online Turkish Instructor<\/strong>
Delivered over 2,500 hours of online Turkish lessons<\/strong> to students from different countries aged 7\u201365.<\/p>\n

Summer 2023 \u2013 Exam Organizer<\/strong>
Organized Turkish proficiency exams for 80 foreign students (Grades 2\u201311) at a private school in Istanbul.<\/p>\n

2025 \u2013 Instructor \/ ARCA Exam Preparation Program<\/strong>
Trained American students for the ARCA (Academic Reading Comprehension Assessment) exam. The students achieved an average score of 82\/100<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Present \u2013 Turkish Language Instructor & Exam Organizer<\/strong>
Currently continues teaching Turkish to foreigners both online and face-to-face<\/strong> and organizing T\u00d6MER proficiency exams.<\/p>\n

PUBLICATIONS AND PROJECTS<\/h2>\n
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    Authored and edited over 105 Turkish language teaching books<\/strong> between 2000 and 2012.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Provided consultancy for digital education and online testing systems<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Participated in international Turkish language teaching projects<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Taught Turkish in summer programs<\/strong> for international students from leading universities.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS<\/h2>\n
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      Teaching Turkish as a foreign language<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Web 2.0 and technology-assisted teaching<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Instructional material development<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Language testing and assessment<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      International education projects<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      LANGUAGES AND SKILLS<\/h2>\n
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        Turkish:<\/strong> Native<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        English:<\/strong> Intermediate<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Proficient in educational technology tools<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Experienced in online language teaching platforms<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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