The Turkish Language Teaching Unit (EGE TÖBİR), operating within the Ege University Institute of Turkic World Studies, has been providing education to individuals wishing to learn Turkish as a foreign language since 1986. With its long years of educational experience, competent and experienced instructors, student-centered approach, and contemporary teaching methods, EGE TÖBİR aims to enable students from different countries to learn Turkish effectively and accurately.

EGE TÖBİR , Turkish language instruction is based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The curriculum aims to develop students’ four basic language skills – listening, reading, speaking, and writing – in a balanced manner. Lessons focus not only on grammar but also on enabling students to use Turkish effectively in daily life, social settings, and academic environments.

Why is learning Turkish important?

Learning Turkish is not only about acquiring a new language for international students; it is also of great importance in terms of academic success, social integration, and cultural interaction. Students studying in Türkiye need to have sufficient Turkish language skills to follow lectures, understand academic texts, express themselves orally and in writing, and communicate effectively with their social environment.

Turkish language skills help students adapt more easily to university and daily life. Therefore, orientation processes and Turkish language training are complementary elements. While orientation allows students to get to know the university, the city, and the social environment, language proficiency enables them to participate effectively within this environment.

Learning Turkish also contributes to getting to know Türkiye’s culture, history, and social life more closely. At EGE TÖBİR, the main goal of Turkish language instruction is not only for students to learn grammar, but also to reach a level of proficiency where they can use Turkish effectively in daily, academic, and social life.

Our Training Programs

EGE TÖBİR are offered at A1, A2, B1, B2, and C1 levels. Classes are held in groups of 15-20 students, five days a week, with five lesson hours per day. Each level consists of a total of 175 academic hours.

While it is essential that courses are completed within the planned training schedule, new groups can be opened if sufficient student numbers are reached. Additionally, Academic Turkish programs can be organized during the summer months of June and July.

Students who successfully pass the exams at the end of each course receive a Certificate of Achievement for the corresponding level, and those who successfully complete the C1 level receive a Certificate.

For students who wish to pursue university education in Türkiye or are currently continuing their education in Türkiye, programs aimed at improving academic language skills are also offered.

Our Educational Approach

EGE TÖBİR , classes are conducted using contemporary language teaching methods that emphasize active student participation. Special attention is paid to developing students’ motivation and self-confidence in the Turkish language learning process.

Lessons utilize texts on daily life and Turkish culture, visual and auditory materials, interactive textbooks, and smart board technologies. In line with a student-centered teaching approach, various techniques such as drama, simulation, exploration, collaborative learning, and knowledge gap filling are employed.

Thanks to the technological advancements in educational environments, students are able to constantly interact with the Turkish language both inside and outside the classroom.

Social and Cultural Activities

EGE TÖBİR, Turkish language instruction is not limited to classroom lessons. Based on the understanding that language learning should be supported by social and cultural experiences, various activities are organized throughout the year.

Students have the opportunity to use Turkish in natural communication settings through concerts, cultural trips, dance performances, sporting events, special occasion celebrations, and various social activities. These events contribute to students getting to know Türkiye and Turkish culture better, as well as building social connections with students from different countries.

Thanks to this approach, EGE TÖBİR supports students not only in Turkish language instruction but also in their adaptation process to Türkiye and university life.

Education at Ege University

Ege University, one of the oldest and largest higher education institutions in Izmir, was founded in 1955 and began its educational activities in the 1955–1956 academic year.

The university has a multidisciplinary and strong academic structure with its faculties, institutes, colleges, research and application centers. Within its spacious and green campus, it offers numerous facilities supporting social, cultural, and sporting life, in addition to educational areas.

The campus offers students access to swimming pools, gyms and facilities, dining halls, cafeterias, shopping areas, modern libraries, cultural centers, and various activity spaces.

Students can take advantage of accommodation options on campus and in the surrounding area; thanks to the university’s central location in Izmir and its transportation links, they can easily reach different parts of the city.

Why Izmir?

Ege TÖBİR students have the privilege of pursuing their Turkish language education in İzmir, one of Türkiye’s most important cultural, historical, tourism, and educational centers. Students studying at EGE TÖBİR thus not only learn Turkish but also gain the opportunity to get to know university life, İzmir, and Türkiye’s cultural landscape firsthand.

Smyrna in ancient times , is a city with a rich history spanning approximately 5,000 years, having been home to numerous civilizations. One of Türkiye’s largest cities, Izmir is an important educational center for international students thanks to its strong economic structure, universities, cultural diversity, and developed social life.

Its mild climate, long coastline, natural beauty, historical and cultural heritage, social life opportunities, and rich gastronomy make Izmir an attractive city for students. The unique flavors of Izmir cuisine, Aegean culture, and the city’s multicultural structure transform the students’ educational process into a rich cultural experience.