Hello, my name is HANDHARA SSEKITOOLEKO and I'm an experienced Turkish tutor currently living in Germany. I have been giving Turkish lessons online with Verbalplanet since 2025. I am currently offering a free initial trial lesson for new students.
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About me - English
Hi! I’m Handhara — your future English tutor!
I love helping people improve their English in a relaxed, supportive, and enjoyable way. Whether you’re practicing conversation, polishing grammar, or building confidence, I’m here to guide you step by step.
I’ve lived and studied in different countries, including Germany and Turkey, and I’ve met people from so many cultures along the way. Because of that, I really understand what it feels like to learn a new language, make mistakes, try again, and finally start feeling confident. So don’t worry with me, you can speak freely, learn at your own pace, and always feel encouraged.
I speak Turkish, can read Arabic, and I’m learning German myself, so I know the struggles and fun moments that come with learning a language. I always try to bring patience, humour, and real-life examples into my lessons to make them feel friendly and useful.
Outside of teaching, I love history, literature, travelling, and discovering new places and cultures. I often use interesting stories, cultural topics, and simple conversations to make lessons feel natural and engaging.
If you want a teacher who is patient, positive, and truly enjoys helping people grow, I would be happy to learn with you. Let’s make English something you look forward to not something you stress about!
Qualifications & Experience
I have several years of English-teaching experience in Turkey, working with students of different ages and levels in language centres, schools, and private courses. I’ve taught at institutions such as Erkan College, American Culture Schools, English Time Language Centre, and Mac Language & Arts. These roles allowed me to create engaging lesson plans, teach grammar and communication skills, organize coursework, and support students with personalized learning plans.
Because I’ve taught in different environments, schools, private language centres, and group classes. I’ve learned how to adapt my teaching style to each learner. I’ve worked with beginners, young learners, teenagers, and adults, helping them improve speaking, vocabulary, pronunciation, and overall fluency.
I also hold a 120-Hour TESOL/TEFL certificate, and I continuously develop my skills through language learning and professional activities. I speak Turkish, can read Arabic, and I’m learning German, which helps me understand the challenges my students face.
Overall, my experience in Turkey has shaped me into a patient, supportive, and flexible teacher who focuses on real progress and comfortable learning.
Teaching Approach
My teaching approach is friendly, patient, and completely student-focused. I adapt each lesson to your level, goals, and learning style. I focus on clear explanations, real-life communication, and steady, practical progress. You’ll speak a lot in class, receive helpful feedback, and learn in a relaxed, supportive environment.
In my lessons, you can expect a mix of conversation practice, vocabulary building, grammar explained simply, and pronunciation support. I use everyday topics, interactive materials, and real examples to make learning fun and useful. Each session is personalized, and I always make sure you feel comfortable, confident, and motivated.