Stephanie
@stefania_taksim
English expat in Türkiye
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About me
English
Lives in Istanbul
Speaks English, Italian, Russian, German
Registration: 07 February 2012
Activity
Hundreds of questions about English teaching jobs, Istanbul by poropiri
Hello everyone! I am new to the forum, planning on moving to Istanbul this autumn. I have thousands of questions regarding language teaching, here are some to start with: 1. I am from Sweden, in other words not a native speaker. But I speak and ...
If you want to work in a sweatshop teaching groups of bad attitude kids and then not getting paid then come to Istanbul. I've taught in four other countries and here is the WORST place I ever taught at. AVOID, Read More
How to make friends in Turkey by expat.com
We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Turkey :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Turkey?? Thanks in ...
Well, the dog didn't work so after 4 years in this sorry shitehole I'm selling up and heading off. Read More
American woman moving to Turkey by tifkgjt86
Hi, I am a teacher and was offered a job in Antalya starting in September. I was looking for some information on what life is like for an American woman to live in Antalya. I have heard it's not safe to live there as an American or a woman, so I was ...
If it wasn't safe, why would it be such a huge tourist resort? Read More
American woman moving to Turkey by tifkgjt86
Hi, I am a teacher and was offered a job in Antalya starting in September. I was looking for some information on what life is like for an American woman to live in Antalya. I have heard it's not safe to live there as an American or a woman, so I was ...
I don't live in Antalya but I know a lot of people who do. There is quite a big expat community I believe so you won't be alone. If you are so nervous about Turkey why are you coming here? Antalya is a huge tourist resort where every second ... Read More
Dog Walks by Antra
Hi there everyone! :) I have just arrived with my lovely four legged family member to Istanbul and we are seeking for friends (other active dogs) to meet for the walks. Mine is German Boxer, but size and breed doesn't matter, because all we need is ...
Hi Antra. I live in the Taksim area and I have a toy poodle but at the moment I can't get out much because I've had an operation on my spine and can't walk much myself because my leg is still weak because of the nerve damage. Why don't you walk him ... Read More
looking for expat friends by selcuk
hi my name is selcuk. 32 years old. I live with my pet in izmir. I need to improve my english. if you'll live in izmir for a short time I can offer my home. I have a small flat. 1+1 male or female is the same but he or she should love pets. money ...
What kind of pet do you have? A boa constrictor?:)) Read More
How to make friends in Turkey by expat.com
We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Turkey :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Turkey?? Thanks in ...
Buy a dog! You're never alone with a dog:) Read More
İs there any expats in Bodrum? by life is life 04
Hi all!Thank you for your messages. İ'll tell you about myself.İ live in Turkey since 2001.İ married with turkish,in 2002 İ got turkish sitizenship.İ came to Turkey frome Kazakhstan.İ worked for two years for a british ...
I thought Bodrum was Little Britain! And there are lots of other expats living there from other countries too, I believe. Read More
City walk - 3 by Reloadedinfinite
It was a great city walk last sunday. Here are some pictures. https://picasaweb.google.com/krmtrn/Cit directlink The next city walk will be on 26th feb, saturday & the walk will be Balat- edirnekapi-eyup-pierloti... So mark you calender, if ...
Very impressive:) Make sure the police dont think you're a bunch of demonstrators! But seriously, there are lots of lonely kids who come here to Istanbul thinking it will be a big party and it ends up being just another big lonely city so you guys ... Read More
Any work for Russian IT specialist? Have a flat there. by remort
Hi there, warm lands ! I bought a flat in Mahmutlar this fall. Going to send there my mother this spring, and move there at fall-winter 2012 for myself. Is there any job for linux system operator, programmer, site builder, etc... Yes there are ...
Not that exotic! Ive lived here for 3.5 years and the winters in istanbul are long and cold! I lived in Russia for years so i know about winters there too:) My russian is much better than my turkish as my roots are russian:) Read More
Any work for Russian IT specialist? Have a flat there. by remort
Hi there, warm lands ! I bought a flat in Mahmutlar this fall. Going to send there my mother this spring, and move there at fall-winter 2012 for myself. Is there any job for linux system operator, programmer, site builder, etc... Yes there are ...
Zdraste! If you think Turkey is 'warm lands' you should be in Istanbul now:) Read More
Getting around with a dog by aly12
Hi, we just brought our golden retriever over to Istanbul this month. The downside is we do not have a car, so it makes it hard to get around with her. Does anyone know if taxis are open to dogs? We haven't tried it yet. Any other advice for ...
I just meant that big dogs are easier to protect and they can stick up for themselves better:) It is part of Turkish culture that they love cats and do not care that much for dogs. In the areas where rich Turks live (Nisantisi, Leven and Bebek for ... Read More
Get-Together Party @ Mono Music cafe Thursday 23 February by Istanbuldave
As we all hope to see the warmer weather unlike the cold one lashing out Istanbul right now, I have been waiting for the right time to organize our next meet up for a couple of weeks already. Then, I finally decided to get one next week and ...
There was snow today and it was VERY cold with a terrible wind - I could hardly stand up! I'm not going but I'll keep my fingers crossed that the weather is better next Thursday:) Read More
Getting around with a dog by aly12
Hi, we just brought our golden retriever over to Istanbul this month. The downside is we do not have a car, so it makes it hard to get around with her. Does anyone know if taxis are open to dogs? We haven't tried it yet. Any other advice for ...
I think it also depends WHERE you live in Istanbul. I'm in the Taksim area and I can tell you that is is no place to walk a dog especially a small one! I get pestered ALL the time by ignorant people who want to pet him, feed him Big Macs, or be ... Read More
American male voiceover by stefania_taksim
My Turkish neighbour (Odukele area) who runs an Internet advertising campaign business, is looking for someone to dub over some commercials he is preparing. He wants an Americam mail voice. Those interested please write NOT to me but to the ...
Thanks Christine. I'm new to this forum and wasn't sure where to post the ad:) Read More