Where can I take Turkish language lessons in Istanbul?

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TL;DR

In Istanbul you can take private Turkish lessons from a native speaker (from 400 TL for 40 min online, 600 TL in-person), or study on your own using Telegram channels that break down phrases and grammar for levels A1-C1.

What the community said

A tutor (Sabrina) offers private Turkish lessons tailored to the student's level and goals, including prep for TOMER, TR-YÖS, and Türkiye Bursları scholarship applications, conversation practice, reading and dictation, and help filling out the Türkiye Bursları application form. Cost is 350 TL per lesson, with the first lesson free.

Lessons 350 TL, first lesson free

A native Turkish speaker offers private lessons: a 40-minute online session costs 400 TL, an in-person session in Istanbul costs 600 TL for 40 minutes. The teacher speaks fluent English and can explain in Russian, suitable for both beginners and intermediate learners.

Lessons: online 400 TL / in-person 600 TL per 40 min

For self-study, a Telegram channel is recommended that covers vocabulary and phrases from A1 to C1 level, breaks down expressions from Turkish TV shows, and teaches everyday conversational language — useful for those already living in Turkey or planning to move.

Turkish language Telegram channel (A1-C1) ↗ link in original