Deniz Bulut
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Turkish language teacher PhD student in Turkish Language Education AI trainer

Online Turkish lessons to learn Turkish by understanding it.

One-on-one online private lessons via Google Meet for those preparing for LGS, YKS, and ALES exams, families seeking support with school subjects, adults learning Turkish for the first time, and anyone of any age who wants to improve their writing skills. Each lesson is tailored to the student's level and goals.

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Dokuz Eylül UniversityTurkish Language Education · PhD
  • 7+years of one-to-one online teaching
  • 2.300+one-to-one lessons completed
  • 106k+minutes of live teaching

01About

Teaching a language starts with knowing the learner.

I have been teaching Turkish for nearly ten years. Since 2019 I have worked one-to-one with students of different ages and from different countries on Turkey's largest online education platform.

I completed my bachelor's in Turkish Language Teaching and my master's in Turkish Language Education at Dokuz Eylül University, where I am now a PhD student in the same field. My research focuses on discourse analysis of AI-generated texts.

In my lessons, I first try to understand where the student is struggling. Then I turn reading, writing, grammar and exam strategy into a plan built for that person. Outside the classroom, I train large language models to use Turkish accurately and naturally.

Teaching

  • Turkish language teaching
  • Teaching Turkish as a foreign language
  • LGS preparation
  • Assessment and evaluation
  • Materials development
  • Curriculum development
  • Academic writing

AI and language

  • Large language models (LLMs)
  • Prompt writing
  • Response evaluation and ranking
  • Natural language processing
  • Discourse analysis
  • Data labeling

Product and quality

  • Web and mobile testing
  • Bug reporting
  • UX evaluation
  • User flow design

Languages

  • Turkish — native
  • English — B2 (professional working)
  • Portuguese — A1
  • Ottoman Turkish — beginner

02AI and language

I teach AI Turkish, and I teach teachers how to use AI.

I create data that helps large language models use Turkish accurately and naturally, and I study AI-generated texts in my PhD research. I bring this experience into my lessons and into teacher training.

  • Model training

    I write Turkish prompts and responses for large language models, evaluate and rank model outputs against quality guidelines, and correct language and factual errors.

    Outlier · since 2024

  • Research

    In my PhD, I examine AI-generated texts through natural language processing and discourse analysis.

    DEÜ · PhD in Turkish Language Education

  • AI in education

    I teach courses and hands-on workshops for pre-service teachers on AI in education, natural language processing and lesson design with tools such as Gemini Canvas.

    Dokuz Eylül University

  • Product and simulation

    I support new features with AI simulations that model user scenarios and workflows before development begins.

    Online education platform

  • Claude Academy · AI Fluency for Educators
  • Claude Academy · Claude Code 101
  • Claude Academy · Claude 101
  • Keynote · Artificial Intelligence, Ethics and Career (DEÜ, 2025)

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03Résumé

Experience, education and work

  1. Nov 2024 – Present

    AI Trainer (Turkish)

    Outlier · Remote

    • I train large language models in Turkish on a project basis, improving their language quality, accuracy and cultural appropriateness.
    • I write high-quality Turkish prompts and model responses across diverse topics.
    • I review, evaluate and rank AI-generated responses against detailed quality guidelines.
    • I correct grammatical, factual and stylistic errors in model outputs and give written feedback on fluency and naturalness.

  2. Jun 2021 – Present

    Project Manager and Education Coordinator

    Birebir Eğitim Vakfı (inekle) · Remote

    Product testing, user experience and process improvement at Turkey's largest online education platform.

    • I test core web and mobile flows such as lesson requests, scheduled lessons, the waiting room and messaging; I have documented more than 100 findings.
    • I turn the needs of teachers, students and parents into product proposals.
    • I support new features with AI simulations that model user scenarios and workflows before they are built.
    • I design the rules and workflows for teacher ratings, badges and QR-verified certificates.
    • I manage teacher recruitment and have interviewed nearly a thousand candidates over six years.

  3. May 2019 – Present

    Turkish Language Teacher

    Birebir Eğitim Vakfı (inekle) · Remote

    • I teach one-to-one Turkish lessons to students of different ages and backgrounds.
    • For many months I was among the three teachers with the most lessons on the platform.
    • As inekle Blog editor, I edit, illustrate and publish articles.

  4. Feb 2022 – Present

    Guest Lecturer

    Dokuz Eylül University · İzmir

    • I teach courses and hands-on workshops for pre-service teachers on web tools, AI in education and natural language processing.

  5. Apr 2023 – Feb 2025

    Online Turkish Teacher

    LiveXP · Remote

    • I taught Turkish to non-native speakers in one-to-one online lessons.

  6. Apr 2021 – May 2021

    Intern Teacher of Turkish as a Foreign Language (A1)

    Uşak University Turkish Teaching Center (TÖMER) · Uşak

    • I gained hands-on experience teaching Turkish to international students at A1 level.

  7. Sep 2019 – May 2020

    Intern Turkish Language Teacher

    Meşkure Şamlı & Saadet Emir Middle Schools · İzmir

    • As part of my undergraduate programme, I completed two 56-hour teaching practicums including classroom observation and hands-on teaching.
    • Meşkure Şamlı Middle School (Sep–Dec 2019) and Saadet Emir Middle School (Feb–May 2020).

04Lessons

Whatever your goal, the plan is built around it.

  1. Online Creative Writing Workshop: From Mind to Page

    When we build a place in our mind, a light, a sound or a smell often comes with it. In this workshop we learn to notice those details and turn them into writing.

    How do the lessons work?
    • 3 November · Building a place in the mind
    • 10 November · From image to emotion
    • 17 November · Setting the image in motion
    • 24 November · Developing the text
    • You finish with a portfolio of short pieces and written individual feedback on a text of your choice.
    • Registration and payment deadline: 31 October. Full refund up to 48 hours before the first session.
    • Sharing your texts and joining the imagery exercises are entirely optional.
    Who it's for
    Anyone who wants to write
    Level
    Beginner · no writing experience needed
    Format
    Live on Google Meet · groups of 6–8 · held in Turkish
    Duration
    4 weeks · Tuesdays 20:00–21:30 (Türkiye time)
    Fee
    2,000 TL (all four weeks)
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  2. Online LGS Turkish Tutoring

    Regular practice and mock-exam analysis on LGS topics such as reading comprehension, verbal reasoning, spelling and punctuation, verbals and sentence elements.

    How do the lessons work?
    • The first lesson includes a short level assessment.
    • Weak topics are identified from mock-exam results and turned into a weekly plan.
    • Time management and reading strategies are practised while solving questions.
    • Progress is shared with parents regularly.
    Who it's for
    7th and 8th grade students
    Level
    Middle school
    Format
    One-to-one on Google Meet
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  3. Online YKS Turkish (TYT) Tutoring

    Paragraph comprehension, word and sentence meaning, grammar, spelling and punctuation for the 40 questions of the TYT Turkish test, with steady progress through mock-exam analysis.

    How do the lessons work?
    • In the first lesson, gaps are identified from your mock-exam results.
    • A weekly plan combining topic review and question practice is prepared.
    • Reading strategies for speed and accuracy in paragraph questions are practised.
    • As the exam approaches, we work on time management and post-exam error analysis.
    Who it's for
    11th and 12th grade students and graduates
    Level
    High school
    Format
    One-to-one on Google Meet
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  4. Online ALES Verbal Tutoring

    Strategies and question practice for the ALES verbal section: vocabulary and meaning, sentence completion, reading passages and verbal logic.

    How do the lessons work?
    • The study plan is built around your target score type (verbal or equal weight).
    • We practise main-idea and inference questions on long passages.
    • Table and diagram techniques are applied to verbal logic questions.
    • Past papers and mock exams are used to improve time management.
    Who it's for
    Candidates applying for graduate programmes or academic positions
    Level
    University students and graduates
    Format
    One-to-one on Google Meet
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  5. Online Turkish Tutoring for School Students

    Support in reading comprehension, written expression and grammar, in line with the school curriculum.

    How do the lessons work?
    • A flexible topic plan based on homework and exam schedules.
    • Short, regular activities to build reading habits and vocabulary.
    • Step-by-step feedback on essays and written expression.
    Who it's for
    Primary and middle school students
    Level
    All levels
    Format
    One-to-one on Google Meet
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  6. Learn Turkish Online: Turkish Lessons for Foreigners

    Speaking-focused Turkish you can use in daily life, with grammar, pronunciation and culture together.

    How do the lessons work?
    • A personal programme based on your level and goal (work, daily life or exams).
    • Explanations in English when needed.
    • Review materials after each lesson.
    Who it's for
    Adults learning Turkish
    Level
    A1 – C2
    Format
    One-to-one on Google Meet · explanations in Turkish or English
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05Reviews

What students and parents say

These reviews were shared publicly by students and parents on the platform where they took lessons. Only initials are shown to protect personal data. Reviews are quoted in their original language; shortened reviews end with “…”.

  • Deniz hocadan ders aldığımız için çok mutluyuz. Ders öncesi hazırlığı, ders sırasında dikkati ve özeninden dolayı kendisine teşekkür ediyoruz.

    A. S. Parent · LGS Turkish Tutoring November 2025

  • Öğretmen gerçekten mükemmel, harika biri. Herkese tavsiye ederim; onunla çalışmak isteyenler için harika bir seçim olacaktır.

    A. H. Student · Turkish for Foreigners October 2024

  • Deniz öğretmenimiz ile oğlumun Türkçe derslerine takviye almaya başladık, çok ilgili ve benim için çocukla iletişimi çok önemli ve güzel.

    F. B. Y. Parent · Turkish Tutoring December 2023

  • Bence herkes bi deneme dersi yapmalı, sonrasında eminim Deniz hoca ile çalışmak isteyeceksiniz.

    Ş. E. K. K. Student · Turkish Tutoring December 2023

  • My experience with Deniz hocam has been remarkable. With his friendly demeanor, good English proficiency, effective teaching technique…

    C. H. Student · Turkish for Foreigners October 2023

  • Deniz Hoca, Türkçe öğrenmeyi çok kolay hale getiriyor. Dersler eğlenceli ve anlayışlı. Kültür hakkında da çok şey öğreniyoruz.

    B. H. Student · Turkish for Foreigners August 2023

  • Öğretmenim gerçekten harika! Anlatma şekli ve sabrı sayesinde konuları anlamam çok daha kolay hale geliyor.

    F. H. Student · Turkish for Foreigners August 2023

  • Kardeşimin sınavı için ders aldık. Alanında çok bilgili ve yaş grubuna nasıl yaklaşması gerektiğini bilen bir öğretmen. Kardeşim Deniz hocasıyla yapacağı dersleri iple çekiyor. Sadece 2 derste bile kardeşimin netlerinde artışlar gördük. Herkese tavsiye ederiz. Teşekkürler hocam.

    G. G. Parent · Turkish Tutoring June 2023

  • I had a class with Deniz, and I was impressed by his teaching method and program planning skills. He makes learning fun and engaging…

    N. D. Student · Turkish for Foreigners June 2023

  • Tavsiye ediyorum, gerçekten iyi bir öğretmen ve ilgili biri.

    A. A. Student · Turkish for Foreigners December 2023

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07FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How do online Turkish lessons work?

Lessons are live and one-to-one on Google Meet. A computer, tablet or phone with an internet connection is enough; the lesson link is emailed once the booking is confirmed.

Which lessons do you offer?

Turkish for foreigners (A1–C2), Turkish tutoring for primary and middle school students, LGS Turkish, YKS TYT Turkish and ALES verbal preparation, plus an online creative writing workshop.

What levels are the Turkish lessons for foreigners?

From A1 to C2. The programme is built around your level and goal, with explanations in English when needed.

Can I book a trial lesson?

Yes. Use the contact form to share your goal and when you are available, and you will get a reply by email.

How much do lessons cost?

Fees depend on the type and length of the lesson; write through the contact form for current details. The four-week creative writing workshop costs 2,000 TL.

Who is Deniz Bulut and what is his experience?

A Turkish language teacher and PhD student in Turkish Language Education at Dokuz Eylül University. He has taught one-to-one Turkish lessons online since 2019, completing more than 2,300 lessons, and also trains large language models in Turkish.

08Contact

Let's start with a trial lesson.

Tell me your goal and when you're available, and I'll get back to you by email. Lessons take place on Google Meet; a computer, tablet or phone with an internet connection is all you need. The lesson link is emailed once the booking is confirmed.

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