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Abodi
Arabic
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Arabic (Levantine)
Native
Arabic (Modern Standard)
Native
English
Turkish

From Syrian Arab Republic

Living in Other, Turkey

Experienced teacher, working with Yale University- Onoing DISCOUNT!!! My name is Abdullah (Short name is Abodi). I am Syrian and I graduated from Al Baath University with a degree in Arabic literature. Currently, I am working for an NGO as a translator, as I am fluent in English, Arabic and Turkish. Teaching is my passion and I would like to transfer my passion to you. I love having general conversations about culture, languages, and history. As for my leisure time, I love playing table tennis and I am good at it :) I love reading Arabic novels and I can recommend some nice Arabic books to read.... I believe the best way to learn a language is to love it. Yes, I learned English and Turkish this way. I started teaching Arabic by volunteering at Small Project Istanbul (SPI), an NGO which helps displaced Syrians in Istanbul. Many volunteers at SPI were interested in learning Arabic and I was a perfect match for them. They encouraged me to become a teacher as they believed in my teaching methods. That was the reason I began teaching on Italki in February, 2017. I am an easy going, flexible teacher. I enjoy being a community teacher because I prefer conversation to grammar which is why I am also working at Conversations Unbound: an NGO that connects students from America with Arabic. We will talk about our lives, our hobbies, etc. All the while, I will be introducing new words and correcting your mistakes. Our goal is to make your conversation and speaking skills as natural as possible with playing some games I’m a patient person and I will be ...
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Tameem Hamoui
6 Arabic (Levantine) lessons
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Abodi was very friendly and came with ideas and homework pre-prepared which I really appreciate. His command of English was also impressive. We could switch between Arabic and English with no problem. I felt very comfortable and I'm really excited to work more with him.
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Nadir
169 Arabic lessons
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10/10 Excellent teacher, very engaging. Excellent materials, always keeps you engaged. Highly recommend!!
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Zeeshaan Bhatti
3 Arabic lessons
Very engaging teacher! He is extremely friendly, speaks very clearly, and makes the session enjoyable and beneficial! Accommodates level and goals, and genuinely interested in facilitating success for students, and doing so effectively!
Student Masario AtkinsUnited States flag
Masario Atkins
18 Arabic (Levantine) lessons
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This is my second week taking lessons with Abodi and I appreciate the flow of the class. We began with simple conversation including vocabulary we learned before. We then reviewed homework and learned new vocabulary and grammar. Each lesson has been interactive too, so I'm not just receiving information but also being tested and asked to reproduce what was learned.
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Jacob Shore
20 Arabic lessons
The teacher decided to give me various political opinions and then got very offended at my disagreement.
Student Kirk TurnerUnited States flag
Kirk Turner
2 Arabic (Levantine) lessons
Abodi is an excellent teacher. He's personable, kind, and patient. His teaching style is comprehensive and his lessons are thorough but easily digestible. Thank you!