English Language Lessons: Speaking, Grammar & Academic Support - Balçık - Private lessons

English Language Lessons: Speaking, Grammar & Academic Support

From 12 £ /h

Clear, engaging, and personalized English lessons designed to help you build confidence, improve your fluency, and master grammar! Whether you are a beginner starting from scratch, preparing for exams/university studies, or looking to speak naturally in everyday and professional settings, I tailor every lesson to your personal goals.

What we can work on together:
1. Conversational English: Real-life speaking practice, pronunciation, and vocabulary building.
2. Grammar & Writing: Structured explanations, sentence construction, and essay writing support.
3. Academic & Professional English: Reading comprehension, academic research writing, and interview preparation.

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Around Balçık, Turkey

About Me

Hello! My name is Meiyad Rahman, and I am a passionate, friendly, and patient English tutor based in Istanbul. I love helping students of all skill levels improve their spoken English, master grammar, and build genuine confidence in their communication abilities.

Having navigated academic environments and international research communities, I know firsthand how important clear and fluent communication is. My lessons are interactive, encouraging, and highly structured to suit your individual learning style. Whether you are learning English for school, university preparation, professional growth, or daily conversations, I tailor every session to meet your specific goals.

I welcome students of all levels—from complete beginners to advanced speakers—and I look forward to working with you to make learning English enjoyable and rewarding!

Education

Master’s Degree in Aquaculture | Istanbul University (2026 – Present)
(Recipient of the fully funded Türkiye Bursları Scholarship)

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc. Hons.) in Fisheries | Sylhet Agricultural University (CGPA: 3.79 / 4.00)

Experience / Qualifications

IELTS Score: Achieved Band 7.0 on the IELTS exam, demonstrating advanced proficiency across speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

IELTS & Academic Test Prep Experience: Proven track record of tutoring and guiding students through targeted IELTS preparation, focusing on test-taking strategies, essay structure, reading techniques, and fluent speaking.

Academic Coaching: Experience supporting students with university-level English, academic writing, research documentation, and coursework.

Age

Preschool children (4-6 years old)

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

45 minutes

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Skills

School

English for adults

English as a second language (esl)

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00)

New York

At student's home

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

00-04

04-08

08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

Special desgined courses for each individual needs:

1-Conversation & Speaking courses
2-Business English Courses
3-Travel English
4-Pronunciation and listening
5-international Exam preparation
6-specialized courses for kids are avilable

courses are flexible can be conducted in tutor home - student home - cafe or library ..... as per the student prefered preference

I was born in Istanbul in 1983. I started teaching Turkish while studying Turkish Language and Literature at university. I worked in a language school and at universities. I have been teaching Turkish professionally for more than 16 years. I also taught Turkish for 5 years when I was a university student. In 2018, I obtained a TESOL certificate and also began teaching English.

I teach both adults and children. Creating a comfortable learning environment for my students is one of my top priorities. If you would like to learn Turkish or English in a consistent and structured way, I would be happy to work with you.

I hold firmly to two main principles: creating a comfortable space for learning and building an encouraging atmosphere.

My students often describe me as patient, positive, and well-organised. Over time, I’ve found my own way of making Turkish feel easier, more enjoyable, and more practical to learn.

I love shaping each lesson around my students’ interests, needs, and learning styles. I adapt my teaching to the needs of students with special conditions, such as ADHD and OCD.

In my lessons, you’ll never feel afraid of making mistakes. Before long, you’ll start noticing them on your own and correcting yourself naturally.

Even though I use a communicative approach, my lessons are supported by a solid understanding of grammar, as Turkish has a very different structure.

I use the course book set prepared by Istanbul University. It follows a strategic approach to learning Turkish and includes all language skills—reading, grammar, writing, listening, watching, and speaking—from A1 to C2. All of these skills are essential for conversation.

I teach English for the A1 and A2 levels.

The workbook offers many exercises for homework or revision, and I support the book with my own authentic materials. I also use an interactive board that you can view anytime, and you can edit it as well. Repetition-based speaking practice plays an important role in my lessons.

I speak English well, and a bit of Italian, and I have also studied Persian and German grammar. I am interested in literature.

One-on-one lessons on Apprentus are just for you. Are you ready to see the benefits and start speaking right away? We will not forget to smile while doing fun and interesting lessons! :)

Thank you, and I look forward to meeting you!

To communicate in Turkish has never been this easy, Turkish, one of the most difficult languages, will be easy to learn, but here what i say is everyday language.

Speaking English as a second language learner can be challenging and time-consuming, however, communicating in English is very valuable and can create many opportunities! My name is Melodi and I'm from the states. I've been working as a English Teacher in Istanbul for about three years now. During our lessons, we'll practice speaking English and expanding vocabulary.

I love teaching English for preschoolers, high school kids and adults. I will give the perfect lessons for my students but I just only hard working from you guys. I will give the homework after every lesson and you should assign these paper works when we will have a lesson. Language is a powerful tool and you can use worldwide.

I offer speaking classes on Sundays
I also offer live streaming services via any social media application .
Am equipped with all the necessary scholaristic which will end you get efficient value of your time.
English is an easy language to speak than other languages. It's great to have an English speaking partner with you because it does motivates you and encourages you to establish yourself as good speaker .English speaking is about self confidence

If you are interested in learning Turkish or English, I will help you to achieve your goals. I will teach you grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, and daily expressions. I live in Kartal, Istanbul. We can meet in my neighborhood, or we can meet elsewhere in the Anatolian side. I do not have a vehicle and must use Marmaray. Looking forward to meeting you.

I have been working as an ESL English teacher for almost six years now. My classes with my students are based on learning through play and movement. I usually follow a pattern in my lessons; introducing the topic by drilling with my students. Then, we practice by using games and worksheets. It also depends on the age and the development of each student. I always make sure the kids feel the language is relevant to their interest or their daily life as much as possible.

Me as a Teacher
"To learn someone's language is to learn their soul" - that's how the saying goes. And it could not be more right.
I have been teaching English, Hindi, Russian, and Urdu for more than 10 years now and I am quite experienced in helping people wreck down that 'language barrier' wall.

I use the grammar translation method, as well the CLT to get my students to gain confidence in speaking and, most importantly, comprehend its structure. I teach to THINK like a native. And once you get the flow of the language that the native speakers know, you'll speak like one!
My lessons & teaching style
The ultimate way to actual fluency does not lie through the lexis solely.
In order to be fluent aka be confident when speaking your target language, you better feel it.
How does one do it? It's easy - rid your mind of your first language perceptions, think like a native speaker!
Psyched to try it out? Come book a lesson!

My name is Daria and I am a Language and Literature teacher. Born in the UK and raised in Sydney Australia. I am currently living in Istanbul Turkey.

I am enthusiastic and passionate about the English language. I enjoy teaching through use of texts, literature and films. Students learn to use critical thinking skills. They improve their reading comprehension skills as well as writing and speaking.

I obtained a BA in English literature and a PGCE. Literature was my first choice to study and the PGCE enabled me to hone my classroom management skills by using differentiated learning strategies and using both summative and formative assessment techniques. I have experience in leadership, curriculum design and excellent classroom management skills.

I have use a variety of imaginative resources which are content based and encourage students to develop themselves as they study and participate in active lessons aimed at increasing their motivation and participation.

I have over 20 years of experience in teaching and tutoring students of English. I enjoy planning lessons and content around individual needs and assessment. I am highly experienced in assessing and catering to different types of learners.

I use innovative methods including active learning, positive reinforcement, flipped teaching strategies and project-based learning. My students learn at their own pace and achieve their own learning goals corresponding to the goals that I have set for them. I encourage students to use technology during their studies and for handing in homework.
I mark homework and provide feedback both verbally and in written form every lesson.

Education
PGCE in English teaching
BA in English Language and Literature

🖐🏻 HI, SALUT, MERHABA! 🖐🏻
How are you doing? Comment allez-vous? Nasılsınız?
Thanks for having a look at my profile!
Here is the pathway we will follow in our lessons!
We will start our lessons by learning the most basic skills such as correct pronunciation and simple grammar rules.
We will continue to improve our speaking, listening and grammar levels by learning new informations step by step.
Based on my 13 years of experience, I think that A1 level is a very important period in language learning. When learning any language, beginner level students should learn it in the correct order and important details should be explained well by practising previous ones. Students at more advanced levels, such as A2, B1 or above, also need to practice their skills at the previous level thoroughly to improve their language skills. I try to provide good teaching by paying attention to these important points in my lessons. I keep our lessons' notes in a word file. After our lessons, I send you back all the additional notes and exercises that we covered in our lesson as a Word file.

I'm an experienced language teacher from İstanbul, Maltepe who teaches Turkish-English for 8 years.I have Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language Certificate. I studied chemistry in English at the universty and i've been working as an English-Turkish and Chemistry teacher since 2011. I've worked abroad in an English speaking environment for 4 years. I am multilingual, and fluent in English , i'm learning and ı can speak Bosnian also.I have personalized lessons for each student. After my classes , i'll send you back our lesson in a file and there'll be some homeworks as well :) I like teaching and learning other cultures and languages.
I am a friendly, passionate, and enthusiastic teacher.I love to teach Turkish for all purposes , educational , tourism etc.Whatever your goal is, I am here to ensure that you achieve success.Of course, learning should be as enjoyable and comfortable as possible!
I look forward to meeting you! Let's have a lesson!

I offer online English private classes tailored to individuals of all ages, specially student of elementary and middle school levels. These classes are personalized, focusing on each student's curriculum and needs.

As a fluent English speaker with an American accent, I aim to provide a one-on-one learning experience that enhances language skills effectively and engagingly.

Also, I provide personalized speaking classes where we converse solely in English, allowing for immersive practice and improvement in conversational English skills. These sessions are designed to enhance fluency, confidence, and communication abilities in a supportive and interactive environment. This is offered to all ages, regardless of academic level.

Looking to improve your Business English, English fluency, or dive into the fascinating world of Science and Biology? I’m here to help you succeed! With experience teaching students across the globe—from the USA to Japan, China, Canada, and Honduras—I understand how to tailor lessons to your unique needs. Whether you're studying for IB, MYP, IGCSE, SAT, or just looking to improve your English skills, I make learning fun, engaging, and effective.

I bring a friendly, down-to-earth approach to teaching that makes even complex topics easier to understand. Let's work together to boost your confidence and achieve your academic goals!

I focus on developing the student's autonomy and confidence through deep understanding of the subject matter instead of pure memorization. My classes are interactive, in dialogue with the learner and adapted to different types of students and their backgrounds. As a researcher in Educational Sciences, I have a wide knowledge of student-centred methods and I can easily identify student's needs.

Special desgined courses for each individual needs:

1-Conversation & Speaking courses
2-Business English Courses
3-Travel English
4-Pronunciation and listening
5-international Exam preparation
6-specialized courses for kids are avilable

courses are flexible can be conducted in tutor home - student home - cafe or library ..... as per the student prefered preference

I was born in Istanbul in 1983. I started teaching Turkish while studying Turkish Language and Literature at university. I worked in a language school and at universities. I have been teaching Turkish professionally for more than 16 years. I also taught Turkish for 5 years when I was a university student. In 2018, I obtained a TESOL certificate and also began teaching English.

I teach both adults and children. Creating a comfortable learning environment for my students is one of my top priorities. If you would like to learn Turkish or English in a consistent and structured way, I would be happy to work with you.

I hold firmly to two main principles: creating a comfortable space for learning and building an encouraging atmosphere.

My students often describe me as patient, positive, and well-organised. Over time, I’ve found my own way of making Turkish feel easier, more enjoyable, and more practical to learn.

I love shaping each lesson around my students’ interests, needs, and learning styles. I adapt my teaching to the needs of students with special conditions, such as ADHD and OCD.

In my lessons, you’ll never feel afraid of making mistakes. Before long, you’ll start noticing them on your own and correcting yourself naturally.

Even though I use a communicative approach, my lessons are supported by a solid understanding of grammar, as Turkish has a very different structure.

I use the course book set prepared by Istanbul University. It follows a strategic approach to learning Turkish and includes all language skills—reading, grammar, writing, listening, watching, and speaking—from A1 to C2. All of these skills are essential for conversation.

I teach English for the A1 and A2 levels.

The workbook offers many exercises for homework or revision, and I support the book with my own authentic materials. I also use an interactive board that you can view anytime, and you can edit it as well. Repetition-based speaking practice plays an important role in my lessons.

I speak English well, and a bit of Italian, and I have also studied Persian and German grammar. I am interested in literature.

One-on-one lessons on Apprentus are just for you. Are you ready to see the benefits and start speaking right away? We will not forget to smile while doing fun and interesting lessons! :)

Thank you, and I look forward to meeting you!

To communicate in Turkish has never been this easy, Turkish, one of the most difficult languages, will be easy to learn, but here what i say is everyday language.

Speaking English as a second language learner can be challenging and time-consuming, however, communicating in English is very valuable and can create many opportunities! My name is Melodi and I'm from the states. I've been working as a English Teacher in Istanbul for about three years now. During our lessons, we'll practice speaking English and expanding vocabulary.

I love teaching English for preschoolers, high school kids and adults. I will give the perfect lessons for my students but I just only hard working from you guys. I will give the homework after every lesson and you should assign these paper works when we will have a lesson. Language is a powerful tool and you can use worldwide.

I offer speaking classes on Sundays
I also offer live streaming services via any social media application .
Am equipped with all the necessary scholaristic which will end you get efficient value of your time.
English is an easy language to speak than other languages. It's great to have an English speaking partner with you because it does motivates you and encourages you to establish yourself as good speaker .English speaking is about self confidence

If you are interested in learning Turkish or English, I will help you to achieve your goals. I will teach you grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, and daily expressions. I live in Kartal, Istanbul. We can meet in my neighborhood, or we can meet elsewhere in the Anatolian side. I do not have a vehicle and must use Marmaray. Looking forward to meeting you.

I have been working as an ESL English teacher for almost six years now. My classes with my students are based on learning through play and movement. I usually follow a pattern in my lessons; introducing the topic by drilling with my students. Then, we practice by using games and worksheets. It also depends on the age and the development of each student. I always make sure the kids feel the language is relevant to their interest or their daily life as much as possible.

Me as a Teacher
"To learn someone's language is to learn their soul" - that's how the saying goes. And it could not be more right.
I have been teaching English, Hindi, Russian, and Urdu for more than 10 years now and I am quite experienced in helping people wreck down that 'language barrier' wall.

I use the grammar translation method, as well the CLT to get my students to gain confidence in speaking and, most importantly, comprehend its structure. I teach to THINK like a native. And once you get the flow of the language that the native speakers know, you'll speak like one!
My lessons & teaching style
The ultimate way to actual fluency does not lie through the lexis solely.
In order to be fluent aka be confident when speaking your target language, you better feel it.
How does one do it? It's easy - rid your mind of your first language perceptions, think like a native speaker!
Psyched to try it out? Come book a lesson!

My name is Daria and I am a Language and Literature teacher. Born in the UK and raised in Sydney Australia. I am currently living in Istanbul Turkey.

I am enthusiastic and passionate about the English language. I enjoy teaching through use of texts, literature and films. Students learn to use critical thinking skills. They improve their reading comprehension skills as well as writing and speaking.

I obtained a BA in English literature and a PGCE. Literature was my first choice to study and the PGCE enabled me to hone my classroom management skills by using differentiated learning strategies and using both summative and formative assessment techniques. I have experience in leadership, curriculum design and excellent classroom management skills.

I have use a variety of imaginative resources which are content based and encourage students to develop themselves as they study and participate in active lessons aimed at increasing their motivation and participation.

I have over 20 years of experience in teaching and tutoring students of English. I enjoy planning lessons and content around individual needs and assessment. I am highly experienced in assessing and catering to different types of learners.

I use innovative methods including active learning, positive reinforcement, flipped teaching strategies and project-based learning. My students learn at their own pace and achieve their own learning goals corresponding to the goals that I have set for them. I encourage students to use technology during their studies and for handing in homework.
I mark homework and provide feedback both verbally and in written form every lesson.

Education
PGCE in English teaching
BA in English Language and Literature

🖐🏻 HI, SALUT, MERHABA! 🖐🏻
How are you doing? Comment allez-vous? Nasılsınız?
Thanks for having a look at my profile!
Here is the pathway we will follow in our lessons!
We will start our lessons by learning the most basic skills such as correct pronunciation and simple grammar rules.
We will continue to improve our speaking, listening and grammar levels by learning new informations step by step.
Based on my 13 years of experience, I think that A1 level is a very important period in language learning. When learning any language, beginner level students should learn it in the correct order and important details should be explained well by practising previous ones. Students at more advanced levels, such as A2, B1 or above, also need to practice their skills at the previous level thoroughly to improve their language skills. I try to provide good teaching by paying attention to these important points in my lessons. I keep our lessons' notes in a word file. After our lessons, I send you back all the additional notes and exercises that we covered in our lesson as a Word file.

I'm an experienced language teacher from İstanbul, Maltepe who teaches Turkish-English for 8 years.I have Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language Certificate. I studied chemistry in English at the universty and i've been working as an English-Turkish and Chemistry teacher since 2011. I've worked abroad in an English speaking environment for 4 years. I am multilingual, and fluent in English , i'm learning and ı can speak Bosnian also.I have personalized lessons for each student. After my classes , i'll send you back our lesson in a file and there'll be some homeworks as well :) I like teaching and learning other cultures and languages.
I am a friendly, passionate, and enthusiastic teacher.I love to teach Turkish for all purposes , educational , tourism etc.Whatever your goal is, I am here to ensure that you achieve success.Of course, learning should be as enjoyable and comfortable as possible!
I look forward to meeting you! Let's have a lesson!

I offer online English private classes tailored to individuals of all ages, specially student of elementary and middle school levels. These classes are personalized, focusing on each student's curriculum and needs.

As a fluent English speaker with an American accent, I aim to provide a one-on-one learning experience that enhances language skills effectively and engagingly.

Also, I provide personalized speaking classes where we converse solely in English, allowing for immersive practice and improvement in conversational English skills. These sessions are designed to enhance fluency, confidence, and communication abilities in a supportive and interactive environment. This is offered to all ages, regardless of academic level.

Looking to improve your Business English, English fluency, or dive into the fascinating world of Science and Biology? I’m here to help you succeed! With experience teaching students across the globe—from the USA to Japan, China, Canada, and Honduras—I understand how to tailor lessons to your unique needs. Whether you're studying for IB, MYP, IGCSE, SAT, or just looking to improve your English skills, I make learning fun, engaging, and effective.

I bring a friendly, down-to-earth approach to teaching that makes even complex topics easier to understand. Let's work together to boost your confidence and achieve your academic goals!

I focus on developing the student's autonomy and confidence through deep understanding of the subject matter instead of pure memorization. My classes are interactive, in dialogue with the learner and adapted to different types of students and their backgrounds. As a researcher in Educational Sciences, I have a wide knowledge of student-centred methods and I can easily identify student's needs.

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