anthanasia
American expat in Türkiye
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11
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31
About me
American, Married
Speaks English, Turkish, French, Elementary Arabic
Registration: 10 April 2017
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Everyday life in Turkey! by Marian96
I'm 20 years old international business student, I live in Finland but in first of June I'll travel to Turkey for volunteering job with youth and I'll be there until August. I have read alot of negative experiences in Turkey from ...
Ankara is a mix of city people and newcomers from villages who honestly find it bizarre that foreigners can live in their cities as well. The Turkish idea of propriety and manners are different than the Western World, where they think staring is ... Read More
Let's talk about TOMER.
Hello fellow expats! TOMER is THEE language school throughout Turkey where you go to not only learn Turkish but other languages as well. Its the oldest program and most distributed as nearly every language school uses TOMER's books. I want to ... Read More
I'm an American looking ... by ArtistaAmericana
... to teach English in Antalya and wanted to say "hello" to everyone!
Hi fellow American, there are very few of us here in Turkey which you probably have found out by now. I live in Ankara, if you need a friend let me know! Read More
A business of English language centre by Abdulmotaal
Hello,All I am an Egyptian English language trainer,planning to move to Turkey (specifically in YaLova). Do you think doing a business in an English Language training centre is a profitable and good idea? What do ,you think, the factors that support ...
When I worked as an ESL teacher in a private school here, I interviewed a Turkish woman WHO had a degree in English from a REALLY good university. Not only did she ask we do the interview in Turkish, but when we sampled her classroom teaching ... Read More
English and Russian language jobs by Yavorskyi
Dear All, Does anyone from forum members work in a company where Turkish language is not an immediate requirement? Or can anyone suggest companies that recruit people who speak English, Arabic and Russian (all fluent)? Where does one go to try ...
Well do I have some good news for you. Go look up TRT Worlds website, they are quite in need of foreigners who speak English, and you speaking those other two languages are gold. TRT World is an entirely English speaking international media ... Read More
A business of English language centre by Abdulmotaal
Hello,All I am an Egyptian English language trainer,planning to move to Turkey (specifically in YaLova). Do you think doing a business in an English Language training centre is a profitable and good idea? What do ,you think, the factors that support ...
Just to start up an English Language Center in Turkey is an expensive startup. Just googling English Courses in Yalova brings up tons of centers who not only have a good reputation but people know the name and brand. My friend started a language ... Read More
Need some advice about living in Turkey by Bgcpost
Hello everyone, I'm planning on leaving the EU to live in a cheaper and more friendly place. I have three countries in my mind, but I can't set my choice on one of them, so I hope to find the answers I need to make the best ...
I mean... Turkish women are really big on cosmetics and I believe nearly all of the market on that is foreign to begin with. The thing is, having natural beauty producs is big here, so is bringing Western brands to Turkey; yet you aren't the ... Read More
Need some advice about living in Turkey by Bgcpost
Hello everyone, I'm planning on leaving the EU to live in a cheaper and more friendly place. I have three countries in my mind, but I can't set my choice on one of them, so I hope to find the answers I need to make the best ...
From what you described what you want to do, I am not entirely sure Turkey is the place for you. Here are some barriers to your plan: 1. Language You simply cannot live let alone make any sort of business without learning the language, even if ... Read More
How has your life changed in Turkey by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Has your life changed since you moved to Turkey? If so, in what way? Tell us more about all the changes in your life regarding your family, job, or friends. What about your frame of mind? How would you define your mood? ...
My life has changed 10. Back home I worked in the medical field, I lived a modest life with a few good friends. Here in Turkey I have switched careers entirely, have a large group of friends and my husband works in politics which affects my whole ... Read More
Schools in Ankara by sweetestangelnheaven
I have a job offer in Ankara and am exploring the school options for my child before I decide to take it. There is a lot of information on international schools but I am wondering how common it is for expats to enroll their children in public ...
You need to be really, really selective. Unfortunately I know of a school (to which I wont name, names) that is branded with an international name and if you knew of how deplorable and unprofessional the school was, you would lose hope in humanity. ... Read More
Not so new in Turkey!
Merhaba/Asalam Alehkoum/Whats up homie G's My name is Banu, I actually moved here over 3 years ago to Ankara from America (I am a certified authentic American). Like most women in Ankara I married a Turk (Pondering whether to start a Foreign ... Read More