TESOL Course in Istanbul,
Turkey
 Why
TESOL in Turkey?
Turkey is a beautiful country with a gallant past and varied culture.
This Middle Eastern country has both European and Asia influence, as it
is located in between these two continents. The strategic position of
Turkey has helped its economy in the past and it always played an
important part in world politics. Turkey was the seat of Ottoman Rule
until the 20th century. Under the great leader, Mustafa Kemal Pasha this
country became a democratic and republic country. The transcontinental
nature of Turkey is a fascinating feature, which draws significant
number of tourists each year. The culture of Turkey is also very much
influenced by its transcontinental nature. This country also has some
great architecture of the Byzantine and Ottoman Era. Just roaming around
the cities of Turkey can give you an idea of the gallant past of this
country. There are some medieval customs, which are still very much
prevalent like spending an afternoon in the ‘hamams’. While in Turkey,
you should not forget to taste some of the special dishes and the
Turkish coffee, which is famous around the globe.
What is in it for you?
Istanbul, which is the ‘European Capital of Culture’ for the year 2007,
is a historic city and a major attraction of Turkey. This is an only
transcontinental metropolitan city which is was once known as Byzantium
and Constantinople. The strait of Bosphorus dissects the city into two
halves Thrace, which lies on the European side, and Antolia, which is
its Asian counterpart. There are some extraordinary things to see in the
city of Istanbul and it will take quite some time to see and experience
all its features. There are number of museums scattered all around the
city, which not only displays the grand historical heritage and also
shows contemporary advancement in various fields. There are some
gorgeous mosques in Istanbul like, Ayazama Mosque or Arap Mosque. There
are also a number of synagogues and churches in this city. While in
Istanbul do not forget to visit the Turkish Baths and bazaars as these
give the city its true exotic essence. Istanbul is also home to a number
of monuments, palaces and castles, which are also very popular with the
tourists.
On the Tourist Map
Some of the major tourist attractions of Istanbul are listed below.
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Palaces of Istanbul: Yildiz Palace, Ciragan Palace, Topkapi Palace,
Dolmabahce Palace and Beylerbeyi Palace
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Museums of Istanbul: Anadolu Rampart Museum
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Towers in Istanbul: The Maiden Tower and Galata Tower
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Monuments in Istanbul: The Monument of Republic, The Constantine Pillar,
Beyazit Square, The Snake Pillar, the Pillar of the Goths and the
Hippodrome
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Castles in Istanbul: Rumeli Hisari, Yedikule Hisari, and Anadolu Hisari
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Bazaars in Istanbul: Arasta Bazaar, the Spice Bazaar and the Grand
Bazaar
Weekend Excursions from Istanbul
Istanbul is a very exciting city to be in and there are also a number of
attractions near this city. A Bosphorus tour and Bosphorus cruise are
two major attraction of the weekend. The Princes Islands, which is
cluster of nine small islands on the Sea of Maramara, are very popular
with the tourists. The town of Bursa famous for the Ottoman architecture
and the silk bazaars can be visited as a weekend tour. While in
Istanbul, the visitors have to visit Ephesus, which is a beautiful Roman
city, which still exists in the Mediterranean era. Edirne is another
beautiful city near Istanbul with some gorgeous mosques, which is
popular with tourists.
Evening and Nightlife
With the growth in the tourism industry and the economy the nightlife of
the cities in Turkey have also become exciting. There are a lot of
options of having fun after sundown in Istanbul. The nightlife of
Istanbul is varied and European side is more exciting and vibrant. There
are a number of nightclubs, bars and restaurants in the city and the
concentration of these are higher on the European side. The Turkish
meyhanes are very popular with the tourists and the locals. These are
sort of bar cum restaurants which serve alcohol, kebabs and fruits.
Birahanes are another place, which are packed after sundown mostly by
males, as Turkish women do not visit these places often. In some of the
bars, the tourists can enjoy belly dancing and cabaret. There are also
rock bars in the city and cafes, which are very western.
About our TEFL Location in Istanbul, Turkey
The school of TEFL International in Istanbul is located at the heart of
the city. It can be easily reached from any part of the city by metro.
The location of the school is well suited as the TEFL trainees can visit
most of the attractions in Istanbul as these are very near it. The
school is very spacious having modern classrooms. The teachers are very
experienced and the staffs are helpful and friendly.
Connectivity
The city of Istanbul has the Ataturk International Airport where flights
from various parts of Asia and Europe come regularly. The school of TEFL
International is just 35 kilometers away from the airport and has a lot
of transportation modes like taxi, bus and metro.
Weather
Like most of the Middle Eastern countries, Istanbul is a hot city. The
summers are very hot and see no rainfall, where as during the winter
months the climate is warm and humid. The wind from the Mediterranean
Sea and the Black Sea mainly determine the course of the weather. There
is also a difference in temperature during the night and the day. There
is snowfall in the city about seven days in a year. The summers are a
bit longer than the winters.
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It is a very compact experience. Extensive learning but
fun.
A gear experience with TEFL International and very
helpful to find placement
