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Hi everyone, I am Ayten and I have been working as an English instructor in the Department of Basic English at Atılım University for 16 years. Currently, I am also a member of the Professional Development Unit.

I am especially interested in the role of vocabulary in ELT and how we can make vocabulary teaching more effective and engaging for our learners. That’s why, I am really glad to be part of this course and to learn new perspectives on vocabulary teaching. I’m looking forward to exchanging ideas with you all!

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Hello everyone,

My name is Nurgül Keskin. I have been teaching English for 16 years now at Özyeğin University. My master’s thesis was on vocabulary teaching, so I am very excited to learn more about this in this course with you all. 😊

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"Good morning. I'm Syed Zahoor ul haque, a mathematics instructor at Sultan Qaboos University with over 20 years of experience. My passion is transforming how students learn foundational mathematics by using active learning and AI tools to build confidence and understanding. I'm excited to share ideas and learn from all of you today. Thank you."

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First of all I want to say hi to everyone, especially to the creators of this amazing course. I am Sena, a fresh FLE graduate from METU. I am preparing for my MA applications and I want to improve myself as an English teacher in the meantime. I had the chance to take a look at the course outline, the forums and I loved the discussions going on as well as the provided materials. I am sure that I will enjoy this journey very much:)

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First of all I want to say hi to everyone, especially to the creators of this amazing course. I am Sena, a fresh FLE graduate from METU. I am preparing for my MA applications and I want to improve myself as an English teacher in the meantime. I had the chance to take a look at the course outline, the forums and I loved the discussions going on as well as the provided materials. I am sure that I will enjoy this journey very much:)

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Hello everyone,
My name is Tuba, I currently work in İstanbul Aydın University. I teach in the Preparatory School and I’m really excited to join this course on vocabulary learning. As a teacher, I know how important words are in helping our students express themselves and understand the world. I have one year of teaching experince so as a young teacher, I’m looking forward to exploring new strategies, sharing experiences, and discovering creative ways to make vocabulary teaching more effective and enjoyable. I hope we can all learn a lot and inspire each other along the way.

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My name is Aslıhan Aksoy, an English language instructor at Abdullah Gül University in Kayseri, Turkey. I have taught English to learners aged between 8 and 65 for more than 15 years. I am extremely excited to be a member of this community and grateful to Sabanci University for this wonderful opportunity.

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Hi everyone! I’m Elif from Ankara, Türkiye. I’m currently doing my PhD in English Language and Literature at Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University, where I focus on contemporary literature and theory. Alongside my studies, I’ve been teaching English for almost four years and now work at Atılım University in the Department of Modern Languages. I’m especially interested in how language, literature, and learning overlap, and I enjoy bringing those ideas into my classes to make them more engaging. I’m really glad to be here and looking forward to sharing experiences and learning together.

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Hello everyone, my name is Cansel and I work as an English instructor at a university. I have been teaching English for about seven years. I enjoy learning new languages and exploring different cultures. A fun fact about me is that I have two lovely cats who often try to join my online classes.

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It's a pleasure to join this platform and connect with colleagues who share an interest in vocabulary teaching. Throughout my experience, I 've spent many years in classroom and vocabulary teaching stood out as one of the most rewarding but at the same time challenging aspects of language learning. That's why even with all this experience I 've gained, I still feel there is much to explore, especially about vocabulary teaching.

Language teaching is continually evolving and I believe vocabulary instruction best thrives when it embraces fresh, creative and innovative ideas. For this reason, I'm keen to learn more from your experiences and insights which will hopefully help to discover together what works best for our students.

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Hello everyone, I'm Gizem Sıla Özgün. I have been working at Özel Çakabey Schools in İzmir for the past three years, and I have been in the teaching profession for seven years in total. My background is in Literature, but over time I discovered my passion for working with young learners. I was truly inspired by their curiosity and unique learning abilities, which motivated me to continue and grow in this field. I enjoy creating engaging and fun learning experiences that make language more than just words—it becomes something children can explore and enjoy. I am very excited to be part of this program and to learn, share, and exchange ideas with all of you.

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I have been teaching English for more than 15 years. I especially love teaching vocabulary and I am happy to be in the course.

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Hello everyone! I’m Büşra, and I’ve been a Sabancı member since last September! This year will be my 14th year in teaching. Before starting to work here, I had taken the Grammar Teaching & Learning course and absolutely loved both the content and the effort behind it! I’m sure my colleagues have prepared another great course this time. With all of our contributions, it will become even richer and add so much to our teaching. Thank you in advance for this course dear SLTeDOL team!

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Hello everyone :) I am Betul Keskin. I have been teaching English at university level for 24 years. I have been working at Atilim University in Ankara for 11 years now. I have been a Level Head for the past 5 years. I have a BA in English Language and Literature from the University of Maryland, College Park and an MA in English Literature from Atilim University. I also received my Delta Module 2 certificate in 2017. I look forward to meeting new colleagues, sharing our experiences and broadening our horizons.

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Hello everyone, my name is Fatma Zehra Ozkahya. I am an English language instructor at TOBB University and a member of the Curriculum and Materials Development Unit at TOBB ETU DFL. I have been teaching English to prep students for nine years. Currently, I am working on DELTA Module 2. I am very enthusiastic about both personal and professional development, which is why I enjoy attending webinars, reading academic papers, and exploring new books. I am truly excited to be here and to learn and share ideas with you all!

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Hi everyone! My name is Ayfer Soylu, and I’m currently working at İnönü University. I am also a PhD candidate in ELT at Çukurova University. Outside of academics, I really enjoy riding my bike and hiking, which help me recharge and stay inspired. I’m looking forward to learning and sharing experiences with all of you!

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Hello from TED University, Ankara. I am a passionate educator and researcher who loves creating innovative materials and using technology to improve language learning. I pay close attention to detail and aim for excellence in everything I do. I enjoy collaborating with others and always try to make a positive, lasting impact in education. I am also into cooking, love trying traditional dishes, and enjoy welcoming guests into my home.

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Hello Everyone,

"For over twenty years, my mission has been simple: to demystify mathematics and unlock every student's potential. I believe in creating classrooms where conceptual understanding meets real-world application, powered by interactive tools and a supportive community. From designing curricula and leading advanced modules to founding a peer-tutoring center and training faculty on AI, every effort is focused on one goal—transforming the learning experience. I'm excited to share strategies for building a classroom where every student has an equal chance to progress and thrive."

I am a lecturer in mathematics at Sultan Qaboos University, Oman.

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Hello everyone!
My name is Gülcan, and I’m currently working as an English language instructor at Abdullah Gül University. I have experience teaching students of different age groups, and I’m especially passionate about making vocabulary learning engaging, meaningful, and student-centered. Alongside my teaching, I’m pursuing a PhD in English Language and Literature.

I’m really excited to be part of this community and look forward to exchanging ideas, sharing experiences, and learning from all of you.

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I'm Nur. I graduated from İstanbul University ELL and i've been teaching for 9 years. I am at FSMVU and for the last 2 years I've been in the civil aviation programme and this is going to be my 3rd year, i enjoy a lot. I saw so many familiar faces here, that's wonderful. I am also excited to meet new colleagues and learn more.

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Dear All, I am Pelin Çetinün from IUE, Izmir. I have been teaching for 15 years. I would like to explore more about vocabulary with this unique and experienced group of educators. Hope we have a fruitful and a joyful period together.

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Hello! This is Elif. I've been teaching for 22 years. I'm interested in exploring new strategies that I can share with my kids.

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Hello everyone, my name is Rahma Al Aamri, from Oman. I work at the Center for Preparatory Studies at Sultan Qaboos University in Oman. I am a Fulbright alumni and a TESOL professional. I have been teaching Egnlish at the teritary education for over 15 years, and I have always found teaching and working closely with students a passion and an ultimate goal. It is a very fulfilling and enriching experience for me in the professional and personal level. Teaching vocabulary is a way for me to bring students' culture and background to the class and wonder how cultures could interpert and embrace a word differently. I use storytelling, teaching in context and TPR when I introduce vocabulary. I believe that through repeated exposure to the words in different context, students can grap the words and hopefully use them someday when they need to. I cannot wait to delve into this experience with a group of professionals from around the world and learn more about teaching vocabulary.

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Hello everyone! I am Özlem Gençer. I have been teaching English since 2007. At present, I am an English language instructor in the Foreign Languages Department at TOBB ETU in Ankara. I am excited to take part in this course as I love hearing about different perspectives from my colleagues.  I look forward to learning from all of you.

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Hi! I am Deniz. I am an instructor at the School of Foreign Languages, Atılım University in Ankara. I graduated from METU-SUNY ELT double diploma program and completed my master's degree in Education Administration and Planning in METU. I have 8 years of teaching experience in private schools around Ankara. I am a PhD student in Curriculum and Instruction at Hacettepe University :) I want to thank Sabancı University team for organizing this learning journey for us. Have a wonderful academic year!

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Hello everyone, I’m Elif Çelikkanat!
I’m an English instructor at Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakıf University, and at the same time I’m doing my master’s in ELT. Teaching has always been something I truly enjoy, and I love finding new ways to make my lessons fun and meaningful for my students. I’m joining this training because I see it as a great chance to pick up fresh ideas and practical strategies that I can try out in my own classes. I’m always curious to learn, share, and grow together with other teachers.

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Hello everyone! This is Alper from Istanbul. I have been working as an ELT teacher since I graduated in 2017. I have worked at various levels from kindergarten to the university prep level. Currently, I work at MEF Schools in the high school. This is going to be my first time in this course. So far, I have yet to follow up everything but I am closing the gap. I am looking forward to equipping myself with this invaluable training. The reason why I have decided to take part in this course is its niche content and prestigious reputation. Moreover, I would like to expand my network with the precious educators in the field and exchange ideas, knowledge while fostering and empowering my teaching skills. Also, I believe in the concept of lifelong learning and, particularly in today's world dominated by AI and state-of-the-art technology, an educator has to update, upgrade their academic "software".

Looking forward to getting to know you!

Best,

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It is great to be back after the course in 2024. I have been teaching English to university students since 2014. After working a decade at Yaşar University, I moved to DEÜ-YDY, my new home, in April 2024. Although all my degrees (BA, MA, PhD) are in literature, I decided to pursue ELT and became a Cambridge-certified teacher trainer in 2021. I am currently the head of the PDU at my school. I love learning as much as teaching and consider myself a lifelong learner. I'd like to thank Sabancı University and all the contributors for providing us with so great an opportunity. I hope by the end of the course, every colleague will have met his/her personal objectives and enjoyed the exciting and enlightening journey.

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Hi everyone! I have 14 years of teaching experience and I am currently working at Ankara University. I am excited to learn from and be inspired by all the remarkable people in this course.

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My name is Derya.I work at Nesibe Aydın Schools. This year, I’m starting my 29th year in the profession, and it may sound a bit cliché, but I still begin with the same excitement because becoming an English teacher was my dream ever since 4th grade, and I’m grateful that I was able to make it come true. I previously attended GTL 24, and I’m happy to be part of this community again. I believe I will both refresh my knowledge and learn new things. I’m also looking forward to sharing what I learn with my colleagues and applying it in my classrooms.

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Hello, I am Ayşegül, and I am thrilled to be here. I have been teaching for approximately ten years and have been working at Istanbul Medeniyet University for the past five years. I am looking forward to learning and sharing through this great opportunity.

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Hi, my name is Yasin. Born and raised in Toronto, Canada. Philosophy and Poli.Sci grad from the University of Toronto. I have been teaching ESL, Social Studies, and English Literature in primary, middle and high school throughout a 22 year career in teaching. I love sports, languages, and getting out there. I don't believe in sitting around and waiting for life to happen. I look forward to chatting with you all about AI in teaching.

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Hello everyone, I am Göker. I am an instructor at the Turkish National Defense University and it is my first course here. I am genuinely excited to be here.

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Hi, I am Miranda from Bursa. A teacher with 25 years’ experience, passionate about classroom research, and balancing my work with family life and two daughters.

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Hi, I am Miranda from Bursa. A teacher with 25 years’ experience, passionate about classroom research, and balancing my work with family life and two daughters.

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Hello everyone. My name is Stephen and I am delighted to be here. I am an AP Language and composition teacher at MEF schools. I look forward to an exciting learning and sharing duration with you all. In the meantime, cheers.

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Hello, my name is Aybuke Uzunca and I am currently teaching Undergraduate level courses in TOBB University of Economics and Technology.

I am currently enrolled in a PhD program in Hacettepe Linguistics Department, and at the same time looking for ways to turn my Academic and Business English courses into a more fruitful and enjoyable experience for my students. And here I am. 💃💃

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Hi everyone! My name is Melisa. I’ve been working as an instructor at Marmara University for the past 1.5 years, and I’m currently a graduate student at Boğaziçi University. One fun fact about me is that I’m passionate about extramural English—how English is used and learned outside formal classroom settings—and I’m planning to write my thesis on this topic. Looking forward to learning and sharing with you all!

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Hi everyone, my name is Cemre and I am based in Ankara. I currently work at the School of Foreign Languages at Ankara University and have been teaching English since 2015. I am also pursuing my PhD at METU. Teaching has always been a passion of mine, and I am deeply committed to continuously developing my professional skills. For this reason, I am very much looking forward to participating in this course.

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Hello everyone, my name is Nasiba Dosmuradova. I am currently working at Üsküdar University, mainly in the preparatory school as a testing team member. My professional interests include language assessment, vocabulary teaching, and curriculum development. I look forward to learning from this course and sharing ideas with you.

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I am Aleksandra, an active English teacher working with children aged 9 to 13. I previously attended a 'Teaching Grammar' course, which I found very beneficial. Now, I feel ready to embark on a new learning journey.

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My name is Tuba İnan, and I work as an English instructor at Istanbul Medeniyet University. I realized that I forgot to introduce myself on this Padlet earlier, and I’m truly sorry for the delay.

I’m glad to be here and look forward to learning and sharing with you all.
Tuba

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Hello everyone, my name is Emine. I am currently teaching at Nesibe Aydın Schools in Kocaeli.

As a teacher, I strongly believe in continuous professional development. That is why I am very excited to be part of this course. I look forward to gain fresh insights, exploring new teaching approaches, and exchanging ideas with all of you. I believe that learning from colleagues with different perspectives will be both inspiring and rewarding.

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I’m Ayşen. I have been working as an instructor at FSMVU since 2011. I completed my Master’s degree two years ago. I’m happy to be on this platform where we can learn from each other. I had also attended previous SUCourses and they were so mind-opening and beneficial. Wishing this to be another beneficial journey for everyone!💕

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Hello everyone,

I'm Mihriban. I've been teaching English for 14 years! I have a PhD in education and I hold a CELTA. Currently, I'm working at the University of Turkish Aeronautical Association as an EFL instructor, teaching general English and aviation English classes. I love travelling, reading, exploring new cultures, meeting new people and trying new tastes! Feeling excited to learn, share and be part of this community!

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My name is Merve and I'm working as an EFL instructor at Atılım University Department of Basic English. I am excited to participate in the courses.

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Hello everyone,

I am Tulin, teaching at Kocaeli University, School of Foreign languages as graduate of METU and holding MA in ELT. I have been teaching for over 20 years in higher education. I am willing to learn more about vocabulary teaching and  need to update & upgrade & enrich my teaching skills.  I am looking forward to the sessions that I believe will directly contribute to my experiences in the class.

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Hello dearest friends

This is Aslınur Bayal, she is delighted to join you :) I have been working as an English instructor in various higher education language departments for the past seven years.

I hold a Bachelor's degree in English and American Literature, a Master’s degree in Communication, and I am currently pursuing a PhD in Political Philosophy — though I must admit I have yet to complete my dissertation.

On a lighter note, I am deeply fond of cats, although unfortunately, I am allergic to a specific protein found in their breath.

Thank you very much for the opportunity to be part of your community. I look forward to contributing to the team and getting to know everyone better.

Warm regards,

Aslınur Bayal

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Hello everyone. I’m Ömer and I’m currently working at Kadir Has University SFL, teaching English preparatory courses at various levels. I’m looking forward to gaining new insights about vocabulary teaching and learning through this course.

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Hi everyone, I'm Mine from Atılım University, Ankara. I've been teaching for ages and still have passion to learn more and to teach more.I work as a teacher trainer at Atılım University. I recommend this course to all new teachers at our institution, and I'm taking it to learn new things, refresh my existing knowledge, and expand my interaction with my fellow teachers.

We've also benefited greatly from your previous courses. I'm grateful for this opportunity again.

I wish everyone success and the best of luck.

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I’m Dilara. I’ve been teaching English for a few years. I really enjoy trying out creative ideas to help my students improve. Lately, I’ve found teaching vocabulary to young adults a bit tricky, so I thought this training would be a great chance to get new ideas. I’m excited to be here and to learn together with you all!

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Salam everyone. This is Laila from SQU in Oman. Looking forward to learning from you 😀

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Hello everyone, I am Sevda. I am working at Yalova University. I have been teaching English for 13 years. I am happy to be a member of this course. I love learning and teaching vocabulary. I am excited to realize new ways for them.

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Hello everyone, I am Sevda. I am working at Yalova University. I have been teaching English for 13 years. I am happy to be a member of this course. I love learning and teaching vocabulary. I am excited to realize new ways for them.

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Hi Sevda,
Welcome! It’s wonderful to have you with us. Your passion for teaching and learning vocabulary really shines through, and I’m sure your enthusiasm will inspire many in the course. Best wishes,

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Hi! I an Gökçe. I’ve been teaching for 15 years. Currently, I work at Atilim University in the department of basic English. I am looking forward to gaining new insights into vocabulary teaching.

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I am Çisem, and I have been teaching English at the tertiary level since 2021. At present, I am an instructor in the Foreign Languages Department at TOBB ETU. My academic interests extend into literature, and I had the enriching opportunity to attend a week-long literature and philosophy camp at the Şirince Mathematics Village. A perhaps lighter but meaningful detail about my journey is that I once taught Turkish to American students through the Fulbright FLTA program.

I am truly grateful for the opportunity to take part in this course, and I very much look forward to learning from your diverse insights and experiences.

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Hello everyone, greetings from İzmir! I’m in my 9th year of teaching at İzmir Cababey Schools, where I currently teach 2nd grade. Building vocabulary is one of the strongest skills for my students, and I’m always eager to discover new methods and ideas to enhance my lesson plans. Excited to learn and grow with you all through VTL25!

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Dear colleagues, instructors and teachers and our beloved trainers,My name is Gökçe Gök. I live in İzmir, Türkiye. I was born in İzmir, Karşıyaka, Adana is my father's hometown, I grew up in Antalya, Manavgat, I studied primary, secondary and highschool education in Antalya, Manavgat. I have graduated from Isparta, Süleyman Demirel University, Türkiye. I have attended many local and international training, projects, webinars, seminars,

workshops, and conferences in the our field, English Language Teaching. I have made virtual and face-to-face ELT conference presentations. I am interested STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Approach, Educational Technology (EduTech), Global Education,

Sustainability and Sustainability in Education, Social Justice in Education, Socio-emotional learning (SEL), Communicative Language Teaching, Artificial Intelligence in

ELT and Education, OnlineLearning, Instructional Design, Psychology in Education. I am also volunteer in Türkiye Zeka Vakfı (Türkiye Intelligence Foundation which is located in Middle East Technical University Technocity, in Ankara and Tree of Evoluation (Evrim Ağacı) İzmir City Community. I also volunteered in MEF University's Ders Ortağım (My School Companion/Partner) Project which aims to support indiviuals with visual impairment in their education life. I also volunteered in Parıltı Children with Visual Impairment Assocation as exam reader & spearker. I am also highly interested in sports, cycling and running. I am member of sport communities related to cycling, running. I also go gym regularly. I also interested in theatre, art and painting. I go to art workshop activities in Social Art Center (Sosyal Sanathane İzmir) in İzmir, it is an art community which organizes art related workshops. I was also participant in SU Grammar Teaching course, it was a great experience for me as a person who is in her early career stage. I learned from other experienced instructors and teachers' knowledge and experiences. I am also so excited for this course, too! Kind regards! I can't wait for interacting you during the course. You can also connect me via linkedin, https://www.linkedin.com/in/ggokcegok/

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Hello everyone! My name is Yiğitalp Veyseller. I am currently working at Kadir Has University as an English Language Instructor. I am excited to take part in this course on Vocabulary Teaching and Learning. I look forward to gaining new insights and practical strategies that I can bring into my classes. Thank you for this opportunity. I’m really looking forward to learning and sharing ideas together!

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I'm Asel, from Fatih Sultan Mehmet University. I studied English Lit. in Istanbul University and I have been teaching English for 8 years now. I'm very excited to see what this course will bring and I am very thankful for the opportunity! :)

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Hello everyone, I’m Seda. I’ve been teaching English for more than 10 years and I’m currently working at Kadir Has University. My academic background is in Cultural Studies, where I focused on music and identity. This perspective still shapes how I view language learning: just as music can help people construct identity, I believe learning a new language also allows them to build new personas. Observing this process in my students and seeing them enthusiastically take ownership of their learning is one of the most rewarding aspects of my work. A fun fact about me is that I enjoy drawing and illustration, which is another form of artistic expression I love exploring. I’m really looking forward to meeting you all in this course and bringing what I discover here into my classroom.

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Hello, my name is Pınar Arıpınar, and I am currently working in the preparatory program at FSM University. I graduated from Marmara University with a background in both French and English Language Teaching. For the past seven years, I’ve been working as an English teacher, and I also hold CELT-S and CELTA certificates. This year, I’ll be continuing work on my ELT master’s thesis, which I started at Marmara University in 2023. I’m really happy to be here with you all.

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Hello everyone! I am Hilal. I have been teaching English since 2009. I am currently working at Acıbadem University in Academic English department. I participated in SUcourse for grammar teaching 2 years ago. I am curious to learn how to teach better for our learners with new tools. Thank you for offering another chance to improve our vocabulary teaching skills. I hope I can work and study effectively:) Nice to meet you.

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I'm Duygu. :) I work at Manisa Celal Bayar University and live in Izmir. I am a member of Professional Development Unit in my institution. Before that, I was in Assessment and Evaluation Unit. I have been teaching English at prep schools since 2009. It sounds me so strange, but amazing at the same time that I am starting my 17th academic year next week! Wow!

I love trying new things in my classes and receiving feedback from my students. Also, I am always curious about your experiences and learning from you.Throughout all these years, learning from my colleagues and the community has always inspired me. Every year, I feel enthusiastic about conducting a research study about reflective learning practice; however, I barely find time due to my teaching hours. I hope I will do this year :)

Nice to meet you, all. Thank you, the ones who give us this opportunity, and the ones who make this opportunity meaningful :)

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Hi everyone! I’m Şükriye, an English teacher with 7+ years of experience. I’m passionate about using 21st-century teaching methods and technology to make language learning more engaging. I hold an MA in Educational Technology and love creating fun, innovative lessons. I’m really looking forward to this training to learn new strategies for teaching vocabulary and to meet and exchange ideas with fellow educators!

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Hello! Sorry for the delay. Thank you for this lovely welcome. Using Padlet as a "getting to know you " session seems great to me now. I have been teaching English in universities in Istanbul, Turkey, since 2012. Currently, I'm working at Marmara University, SFL as a part-time English teacher. I got my master's degree last July. There is only one step before I become a full-time instructor: the ALES exam. :)) I am looking forward to getting lots of inspiration from this online training program so that I can assist my students who complain about remembering new words they learn in their lessons, and how to motivate them to learn more words. Also, I hope I will help my youngest cousin, who learns English in the 5th grade. I assume some of the activities that I learn here may be useful for her level and age. May the meeting this evening be fun and smooth.

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Hello everyone, I am Sinem. I have been working at Ozyegin University since 2013 and I have 16 years of teaching experience. I hold a CELTA and a teaching certificate from Yıldız Teknik University. I enjoy integrating technology into my classes and exploring innovative teaching tools to make learning more engaging and accessible. Thank you for offering this course :)

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I'm Janae, and I've been an English language instructor at TOBB ETÜ in Ankara for the past 3 years. My bachelor's degree is in Linguistics/TESOL and my master's is in TESOL. One of my very favorite things about teaching in a Turkish university context is that I get to use humor in the classroom. Though my students occasionally groan at my jokes, we definitely have fun together and work toward creating an environment where affective filters are low and spirits are high. What I am serious about, though, is giving students the tools they need to succeed, not just as English language learners, but as humans. But since I do care whether they learn English or not, I'm excited to participate in this course to grow in my own effectiveness as an instructor of vocabulary.

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Hi everyone, my name is Pınar Kızıltaş. I am a British born Native English Instructor at Istanbul Technical University, TRNC School of Foreign Languages in North Cyprus. I am also an active Academic Board Committee member at ITU. I have over 15 years of varied instructional teaching experience. I hold a Bachelor of Science - BSc in Cognitive Science (University of Herefordshire, UK), focusing on Psychology and Language & Language and Linguistics, as well as a CELTA (University of Cambridge, 2010). My focus is always my students and how I can break down the barriers of learning for them and create a path which seems manageable. I have always held and thoroughly enjoyed additional positions in the institutions which I have represented such as Student Mentor, Academic Advisor, Careers advisor, and Head of Department. Teaching in Cyprus has provided me with a whole new perspective on teaching, taking into account diversity, culture and different levels of dynamics in mixed international environments. I am highly passionate about teaching and helping my students in the best way possible. Therefore, I look forward to meeting you all and expanding my perspective, developing new ideas and sharing our experiences. Good luck to everyone :)

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Hello everyone! My name is Sevil Kazak and I have been teaching English for 22 years. I love learning vocabulary in English and Spanish 😊 I value the power of a wide range of vocabulary in language use and am looking forward to brushing up on my vocabulary teaching skills, especially using technology. Wishing us a great course!

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Hello everyone, I’m Özlem Kocaer. I’ve been in the field of education for about 10 years—sometimes part-time, sometimes teaching private lessons, and for the last 5 years, full-time. I have taught across a wide range, from K-12 to Business English. Currently, I’m working at TOBB ETÜ, and this is my third year here. I feel very happy to be working in a field where I can bring together my undergraduate degree in English Language and Literature and my master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction. I’ve started my DELTA journey and I’m preparing for the Module 1 exam. I truly believe that this training and these classes will be very beneficial to me along the way. I’m really looking forward to what I will learn and to the moments and memories we will share together.

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Hi everyone. My name is Irem Bailie, and I work at ITU North Cyprus. I consider myself a lifelong learner — always exploring, and eager to grow both personally and professionally.

Outside of work, I write poetry, enjoy reading (Kazuo Ishiguro is a favorite), and I rarely miss a day of the New York Times Wordle — it's my daily brain warm-up.

I'm really looking forward to connecting with all of you, exchanging ideas, and continuing to learn through our shared experiences.

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Hello everyone! My name is Pelin Altıkardeş and I'm an EFL Instructor at Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakıf University. I'm currently pursuing an MA degree in ELT at Anadolu University. In addition to being an EFL Instructor, I work as a Testing Unit member at Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakıf University. I have joined this course because I enjoy teaching vocabulary and writing vocabulary items! I look forward to benefiting from this course and applying what I learn to both my teaching and assessment practices.

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Hi everyone! I'm Selda. I have been teaching English for about 13 years and I am currently working as an instructor at the School of Foreign Languages at Ankara Sosyal Bilimler Üniversitesi (Social Sciences University of Ankara). Looking forward to gaining new insights into teaching vocabulary with you.

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Hello everyone,
I’m Serpil, an English instructor at Kocaeli University, School of Foreign Languages. With 23 years of experience in English language teaching, I am especially interested in exploring creative and practical ways to make vocabulary learning more engaging for students. I joined this course to expand my knowledge, exchange ideas with colleagues, and share experiences. I look forward to learning together with you all.

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Hello everyone,

I am originally from Bangladesh. I am currently working as a Senior Instructor of English at Sultan Qaboos University in Oman. With over 15 years of experience in teaching English as both a second and foreign language, I have had the privilege of working with diverse groups of learners, which has been a truly rewarding journey.

I am delighted to be here, to learn from all of you, and I would be more than happy to share my experiences along the way. I believe that learning is always a two-way process, and I look forward to growing together through this exchange.

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I’m Sevgi Saime Certel 😊 I 've been passionate about English since I started learning it, and over the years, my love for both the language and teaching has never faded, on the contrary, it has grown stronger. I've been teaching English for the past 25 years non-stop 😎

I'm holding a BA degree in English Language and Literature, an MA degree in Educational Administration and Supervision, and a CELTA degree. I’ve been currently working at Yeditepe University, where I serve as the Assistant Coordinator for B2 Level Science and Medicine Reading & Writing in the School of Foreign Languages.

In this role, in addition to actively teaching, I develop class materials and assist with coordination. I act as a bridge between the administration and the teachers, and I also support students in their academic needs. I'm really excited about this course because it’s a wonderful opportunity to refresh my skills, exchange ideas, and continue contributing to my students’ and colleagues’ success.

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Hi everyone! I am Almasa and I’ve been teaching for about 8 years now, and I’m originally from Serbia. One of the things I enjoy most about my job is working with international teams and learning from different perspectives. Living and teaching in Turkey has really helped me grow, not only professionally but also in terms of cultural understanding. Outside of teaching, I love connecting with people, sharing ideas, and finding creative ways to make learning engaging.

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Warm greetings from Ankara :) I am an instructor of English at the Department of Foreign Languages at TOBB University, and also a proud mom of two. I am quite enthusiastic about learning and sharing knowledge. Therefore, this course is just the right venue for me to improve myself, exchange ideas and stay inspired!

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Hi everyone! I’m Munira! I love exploring new ways to make learning creative, especially by using AI and project-based activities. I’m passionate about helping students grow and connecting with colleagues from around the world. Really happy to be here and excited to learn with you all! ✨

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Hello dear friends. This is Max, an English instructor with 12 years of experience and a strong passion for helping learners build confidence and unlock the many opportunities that language can provide. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with learners, teachers and corproate clients from a wide range of backgrounds and proficiency levels, and one of my key takeaways has been that learning English goes far beyond grammar and vocabulary. It’s about building connections, engaging with culture, and fostering personal growth.

I strive to create a dynamic and supportive environment where learners feel encouraged to express themselves freely and to take meaningful risks with the language. I place great emphasis on using real-life topics and practical examples so that what we cover has direct relevance and applicability beyond the classroom.

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Hello everyone! This is Shaik Inam and I'm really happy to be part of this course. I'm excited about the opportunity to improve my vocabulary through the different strategies we'll be exploring together. It's also wonderful to be learning alongside such a diverse and enthusiastic group of colleagues from around the world. I believe that sharing ideas and experiences with one another will make this journey even more enriching. I'm looking forward to growing together, both in language and in connection. I am an English Language Teacher teaching the foundation course at a prestigious University.

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My name is Sezin. I've been working at Manisa Celal Bayar University School of Foreign Languages for 7 years and been teaching since 2014. I'm always open to learning and looking forward to this course. Thank you for this opportunity.

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Hi everyone🍀,

I’m İlayda! I graduated from Marmara University and have been teaching English for 9 years. Currently, I’m working at Darüşşafaka Schools. I had the chance to attend GTL, which was such a wonderful and inspiring experience for me. I’m so excited to attend VTL now, meet new colleagues, exchange ideas, and learn even more together! ✨

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Hello! I’m Enver Yunusoğlu, and I've been navigating the wonderful, chaotic, and endlessly fascinating world of English language teaching for the past decade at Atilim University. My journey has taken me from the foundational landscapes of Basic English to the more mountainous terrain of English for Academic Purposes. 😊

Being in the classroom is a true privilege, and I am grateful for the chance to help guide students and share in the excitement of their progress.

I'm absolutely delighted to have the opportunity to take this course and dive into the art of teaching vocabulary, because if there's one thing I've learned, it's that a student's vocabulary is like their superpower. I look forward to learning how to help my students unlock even more of their linguistic potential!

Thanks,

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Hello everyone this is Aylin Birsen Yılmaz from Yıldız Technical University. I have been working as an Instructor of English for 17 years. I hold an MA in English Literature from Bogazici University and pursuing my Ph.D in the same department. I am interested in language Testing &Assessment and Curriculum Design and have contributed to several offices in the various institutions I have worked. I am quite excited about this course and really happy for being a part of this community!

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Hello, everyone, I am Karen Rabie from Kadir Has University. I've been in Turkiye for 2 years and am originally from South Africa. Loving Istanbul and enjoying my time with all my great colleagues at work. Looking forward to learning more about teaching vocabulary.

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Hello everyone! I am Katie and I currently work at Kadir Has University, teaching in the prep school. As academic vocabularly is a focal point of our institution, I am looking forward to learning more stradegies to teach vocabularly in our context. Can't wait to learn from all of you :)

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Hello everyone, I'm Tomris. I graduated from Istanbul University English Language and Literature department in 2009 and I've been teaching since then. I am very excited and eager to start this vocabulary journey at Sabancı University. I am looking forward to learning new things and being inspired.

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Hello everyone! My name is Özlem, and I have been working at Sabancı University as an English language instructor since 2020. Among all the skills and components, I especially enjoy teaching vocabulary. I also love designing vocabulary practice materials and games for my students. That’s why I’m very excited about VTL’25, and I’m sure we will all benefit greatly from this course😊.

Many thanks to all the contributors who made it possible!

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Hello, my name is Ramadan, and I am from North Cyprus. I have been teaching at the Foreign Languages and English Preparatory School (FLEPS), Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) since 1991.

Throughout my career, I have attended numerous professional development courses abroad and earned COTE and DOTE qualifications in ELT, as well as an M.A. and Ph.D. in ELT/Educational Sciences.

I strongly believe that every teacher should continuously strive for self-development, as learning new things always excites and inspires me. Over the years, I have had the opportunity to work in various roles, including syllabus developer, test writer, teacher trainer, and administrator. These experiences have enriched my perspective on teaching and strengthened my commitment to lifelong learning and professional growth.

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I am Nazan Doğruer from Eastern Meditteranean University, Famagusta, North Cyprus. I have been working at EMU more than 30 years. I am holding Ph. D. degree in Educational Sciences. As I believe learning is lifelong process, I always would likte to get new information and share my own experiences with my colleagues. I am looking forward to starting this new journey.

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My name is Ipek Menevis and I am from Famagusta, North Cyprus. I have been working at Eastern Mediterranean University for more than 26 years as an English Instructor, and I hold an M.Ed. in Educational Sciences. I am currently pursuing a PhD in Psychological Counseling and Guidance, as I am deeply interested in understanding and helping people. I look forward to gaining new insights and collaborating with you.

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My name is Veliye. I have been teaching for 7 years, and I am currently working as an English instructor at TED University. I completed my BA in ELT at METU and MA in Curriculum and Instruction at İhsan Doğramacı Bilkent Üniversitesi. I look forward to learning and sharing with you all. :)

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Hello everyone, Ezgi here. A participant from TED University who is looking forward to meeting everyone and enjoying this opportunity together. :)

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Hi everyone! I am Bayan Soufi. I am a Senior Instructor of English at Istanbul Technical University – TRNC, holding an MA in English Language Teaching (ELT). I have over 18 years of teaching experience, beginning my career after earning a degree in English Literature in 2006. Since then, I have taught and coached learners of various ages and levels across diverse educational settings. English has been a lifelong passion, and teaching it professionally remains both rewarding and inspiring. I enjoy engaging with new learners, working on different language skills, and witnessing measurable improvement over time.

In addition to teaching, I have extensive experience in educational management. I have held positions such as Center Coordinator, Academic Advisor, and Academic Coordinator. Looking forward to this experience of mutual growth.

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Hi everyone! 😊My name is Jade. Upon finishing my BA and MA in London, I moved to Istanbul and have been living here ever since. I have been an EFL instructor for over 15 years. I am currently working in the Testing Unit of Fatih Sultan Mehmet University in İstanbul and enjoying every minute of it! I am so excited to be part of this journey ❤️

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Hi all,I'm Muge Celik from Bratislava. I’ve been working in education for over 10 years, and I’m currently the Head of Early Years and Primary as well as an English teacher at Kings Schools International Bratislava. I really enjoy working with students and teachers to create a positive and engaging school environment. Outside of school, you’ll usually find me with a good book in hand or keeping active through sports.

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Hi everyone! My name is Ilke, and I am an English instructor at TOBB University. I hold a CELTA certificate and have over seven years of teaching experience. I’m passionate about exploring and learning, both personally and professionally - that’s why I’m here. I enjoy trying new teaching methods, creating fun classroom activities, and using technology to help students learn better. I believe vocabulary is the key to all other language skills. I’m excited to learn from and share experiences with all of you.

(not-a-)fun fact about me: I’m a cinephile - my watchlist is terrifyingly long.

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Hello everyone, my name is Esra Topuz. I am a graduate of METU. I have been teaching English for 28 years, and I am currently working at ITU TRNC School of Foreign Languages in Cyprus. I hold a master’s degree on evaluating students' academic speaking skills through learning-oriented assessment. I am excited to learn new techniques for vocabulary teaching and learning in this course, particularly through the use of AI. I look forward to broadening my perspective on vocabulary teaching techniques and growing professionally as a result of exchanging and sharing ideas with all of you.

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Hello everyone,

My name is Ailar Shahamat. I’m a lecturer at Bahçeşehir University with over 15 years of experience in teaching English.

I’m currently in the final revision stage of my PhD thesis in the field of educational technology and AI.

Throughout my career, I’ve developed a strong passion for teaching vocabulary in creative and effective ways, because I believe vocabulary is the foundation of all language skills. I enjoy exploring innovative methods, engaging classroom activities, and technology-supported tools to help students build and retain vocabulary more meaningfully.

I joined this course to deepen my knowledge of vocabulary teaching and gain new ideas to enrich my lessons. I’m excited to learn and collaborate with all of you!

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Hello everyone, I’m Serra from Eskişehir Şehir College. As a relatively new teacher, I’m aware that I still have so much to learn and explore in my teaching journey. I’m especially passionate about finding creative and effective ways to teach vocabulary, and I constantly try to bring fresh approaches into my classroom. I truly believe that this course will open new horizons for me, providing not only valuable knowledge but also inspiration to grow as an educator.

I’m genuinely excited to be here, and I’m very much looking forward to learning new things from all of you.

Best wishes,