Speak, Create & Have Fun: English Storytelling Workshop! Do you want to practice speaking and listening in English without any stress? Join us at the ILC for an interactive storytelling session based on TPRS (Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling), moderated by Susan B. Johnson! In this workshop, you bring your ideas, and together we will build a fun story with exciting characters and bring it to life through simple role-play! Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026 Time: 14:00 Venue: Independent Learning Center (ILC) Target Level: Elementary Quota: 20 students only (First come, first served!) How to Register: You can follow the link: https://forms.gle/rNGjs6pgxDJcA13L9

  Put on your apron, bring your teamwork, and get ready to cook and speak English! The Independent Learning Center is hosting its very first cooking contest of the term, moderated by Lect. Çiler Akkuşoğlu. Gather your teammates, bring your appetite for friendly competition, and battle it out in the kitchen—there will be a surprise prize for the winning team! Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026 Time: 14:00 Venue: Independent Learning Center (ILC) Target Level: Intermediate Quota: Only 4 teams of 3 students (12 students in total!) Prize: A special surprise prize for the winning team! How to Register & Participate: Form Your Team: Team up with 2 classmates (groups of 3). - Teacher Recommendation: Speak to your class instructor to reserve your team’s spot. Seats are strictly limited, so it's first come, first served! - Get the Details: Once registered, contact Lect. Çiler Akkuşoğlu face-to-face or via email (ciler.inan@ikc.edu.tr) to receive your recipes, ingredient list, and competition guidelines. Don’t miss out on this delicious challenge—talk to your teacher and claim your spot today!

Do you want to study abroad with Erasmus? Would you like to practice your English with a hot cup of coffee? Join our Coffee Talk with Lect. Nazlı Çakır! She will share her fun memories, photos, and stories about her student life abroad. But there is a secret: she will not tell you the country!  Listen to the clues, ask questions, and try to guess where she lived! Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Time: 14:00 Place: Independent Learning Center (ILC) Level: Pre-Intermediate Quota: 20 students only (First come, first served!) How to join: Scan the QR code on the poster to fill out the Google Form and save your seat! Or you can follow the link https://forms.gle/ni6SmYHtiQySWWk29

Ready to put your English — and your soft skills — to the test? Come join Lect. Dr. Ezgi Çetin for an exciting, hands-on workshop! Through fun games, role-plays, and challenges, you will get the chance to think, interact, solve, and connect with your peers while sharpening your English communication. When: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 14:00 Where: Independent Learning Center (ILC) Target Level: Intermediate Quota: 20 seats only Don’t miss out—scan the QR code on the poster to sign up via Google Forms!

Ready to wander the globe and level up your language skills without breaking the bank? Join us at the Independent Learning Center for our second event of the semester, hosted by Lect. Kevser Özdemir. We will dive into budget-friendly travel alternatives, including host family stays, WWOOFing, Couchsurfing, Worldpackers exchange, hostel volunteering, and more! Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 Time: 14:00 Venue: Independent Learning Center (ILC) Target Audience: Open to all levels! Quota: Limited to 30 students (First come, first served!) How to join: Scan the QR code on the poster to fill out the Google Form and secure your spot!  

We are kicking off our ILC activities with a meaningful and interactive workshop! Hosted by Fehim Hur and Nihal Toprakcı, Step Into the Unseen: Experiencing Life Through Other Senses invites intermediate students to explore empathy, perspective-taking, and sensory awareness regarding visually impaired individuals. When: Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 14:00 Where: Independent Learning Center (ILC) Target Level: Intermediate Quota: 16 seats only Don’t miss this chance to discuss, connect, and experience language learning through a brand-new lens. Register now: https://forms.gle/WcuqnMZ9jmFAjgb1A

Survivor Island Game for PIN Students Can YOU survive? Emergency! Your ship is sinking! You must choose who will survive and escape to a desert island in this engaging critical thinking game. In this session, you will: Work in teams to solve the challenge. Discuss and decide together on the best survival strategy. Give reasons for your choices and convince others that you are right! This is a wonderful opportunity to practice your English while testing your logic and teamwork skills. Moderator: Nazlı Çakır Target Level: Pre-Intermediate Date: Monday, May 11, 2026 Time: 2:00 PM Venue: Independent Learning Center (ILC) Quota: 20 Students Come and join us for this enjoyable and interactive afternoon! Registration is via Google Forms: https://forms.gle/8zYatahAp8qM6vaaA

Coffee Talk: Poland – Land of Pierogi and Other Surprises! Join us for an engaging afternoon at the ILC! Guest speaker Lect. Karolina Anna Alpboğa will be sharing insights about Poland in a relaxed and friendly setting. This talk is open to all Intermediate learners who wish to practice their English and learn about a different culture. Speaker: Lect. Karolina Anna Alpboğa Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Time: 2:00 PM Venue: Independent Learning Center (ILC) How to Join: Please register via Google Forms: https://forms.gle/jqipLvFsuWjwSoxS7 We look forward to seeing you there!

Speaking Club: What do you know about my country? Are you ready to test your knowledge of the UK? Join us for an exciting Speaking Club session where we will separate fact from fiction! In this activity, you will judge "True or False" statements about British culture, history, and daily life while practicing your speaking skills in a fun, interactive way. Event Details: Moderator: Wayne Trotman (Researcher & Language Educator) Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026 Time: 2:00 PM Venue: ILC Level: Intermediate Registration: You can scan the QR code on the poster or follow the link https://forms.gle/hk8u8BuLVRU3L6sx7

Workshop: Word of the Year: Language That Captures Our Times Every year, dictionaries choose one word that defines the past 12 months. What do these words tell us about our world? Join us for an interactive session to explore the latest trends in English and how language changes with our lives! Host: Lect. Anıl Çobanoğlu Dede Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Time: 2:00 PM Venue: ILC Level: Intermediate Quota: 30 Students How to Join: Ready to update your vocabulary? Secure your spot now! Scan the QR code on the poster or click the link: https://forms.gle/xFhqG5F2AMi4m8iUA

Workshop: Peace Starts On Your Plate? Ever wonder why we choose the foods we eat? Join us for an interactive session that blends English practice with the psychology of food! Host: Lect. Ömer Dağdelen Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 Time: 2:00 PM Venue: ILC Level: Pre-Intermediate and Intermediate Quota: 30 Students How to Register: Scan the QR code on the poster or follow the link https://forms.gle/K4BkW7ss3qx69mUW9

Are you ready to test your knowledge and have some fun? We are hosting an engaging Trivia Event at the ILC to find our best and brightest students! This event is open to all Pre-Intermediate and Intermediate students. The goal is to challenge yourself and help us select a team to represent our school in an upcoming trivia competition between universities in İzmir. If you enjoy competition and want to be part of our school's team, we want to see you there! Host: Lect. E. Görkem Koç Date: Wednesday, April 15 Time: 2:00 PM Venue: GZ-29 Registration: Please scan the QR code on the poster or follow the link: https://forms.gle/NLEUDHGh2w75qa1R7 Anyone interested is welcome to join—let’s see what you know! Independent Learning Center (ILC)

Ready to build your empire? Join us for a strategic journey in our upcoming board game sessions! We are featuring the award-winning game Ticket to Ride, where you’ll compete to connect cities and build the longest railway across the map. Whether you prefer to play individually or as part of a team, it’s time to put your strategy to the test. Event Details Main Game: Ticket to Ride Other Games Available: Carcassonne, Calico, and Exploding Kittens Target Level: Intermediate Students Quota: 10 Students Supervisor: Lect. Yeşim Yasemin Balık Venue: ILC Schedule Session 1: Monday, April 13th @ 2:00 PM Session 2: Tuesday, April 14th @ 2:00 PM How to Join Registration: Registration will be done based on teacher recommendation.  

Are you ready to make a tangible difference in your environment? We are looking for 6 motivated Intermediate students to join a two-part initiative focused on beautifying our campus and raising awareness about environmental stewardship. Under the supervision of Susan B. Johnson, this project is a unique opportunity to lead by example and improve the space where we learn and grow. Session Schedule Session 1: Planning & Design Date: April 13th, Monday Focus: Brainstorming ideas, assessing the campus needs, and designing the implementation strategy. Session 2: The Implementation Date: April 20th, Monday Focus: Putting our plans into action—cleaning up the surroundings and bringing our beautification ideas to life! Registration Details Quota: Limited to 6 students. Target Level: Intermediate students. Process: Registration is done via Teacher Recommendation. If you are interested, please speak with your instructor to be nominated for the team.

Travel to North Africa without leaving campus! Join us for a relaxed chat about the culture and beauty of Morocco, presented by Ayah Lahrichi. This session is designed for Pre-Intermediate and Intermediate students to practice English in a friendly setting. Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026 Time: 2:00 PM Venue: Independent Learning Center (ILC) Quota: Limited to 30 students (first come, first served) How to Join: Please register via https://forms.gle/d9c4xEWd5DKpoJQ27 or scan the QR code on the event poster. About the Speaker Ayah Lahrichi is a Moroccan scholar currently completing her MA in Psychology at İzmir Kâtip Çelebi University. She holds a BA from Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University and has lived in Türkiye for three years. With a background in English teaching and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Ayah looks forward to sharing her culture and connecting with students through helpful, easy-going conversation.

Dear Intermediate Students; You are invited to join the Novel Discussion Group, where we will read and discuss the short novel “Felipe Alou: From the Valleys to the Mountains”. The novel focuses on racism, segregation, and baseball in the USA and tells the story of Felipe Alou, the first baseball player to join the U.S. major leagues. This is a great opportunity to improve reading comprehension, practice correct grammar, and develop speaking skills. A digital copy of the novel will be provided. Quota: 10 students (registration by teacher recommendation) Moderator: Susan B. Johnson Dates: Tuesdays, February 3, 10, 17, 2026 Time: 14:00–15:30 Venue: Independent Learning Center (ILC) Interested students should contact their instructors for recommendation.

You are invited to join the Crochet & Conversation Club, a relaxed and social setting where students practice English while working on crochet projects. Open to: All levels Dates: Thursdays, February 5, 12, 19, 2026 Time: 14:00–15:30 Venue: Independent Learning Center (ILC) Host: Susan B. Johnson Quota: Maximum of 3 new students per week All former participants are welcome to join any or all sessions Registration: By teacher recommendation A calm, hands-on environment to connect, create, and converse in English.

Do you have the winter blahs or low energy? Join us for a fun and relaxed afternoon of games while practicing English. We will play charades, card games, Hygge-style games, Scrabble, treasure hunts, dice games, and more. Target Audience: Intermediate students Day: Thursdays Time: 14:00–15:30 Dates: January 8, 15, and 22 (Come for one session or all three.) Venue: Independent Learning Center Quota: Maximum 16 students Host: Susan B. Johnson Registration: To ensure fairness, participation will be based on teacher recommendation. Join us for an afternoon of mindful movement, interaction, and games in English.

Target Audience: All levels welcome Warm up with a hot beverage while making a scarf or hat to keep. Students who have already made a scarf may start a hat or a blanket. Day: Tuesdays Time: 14:00–15:30 Dates: January 6, 13, and 20 (Come for one session or all three.) Venue: Independent Learning Center Quota: Maximum 10 returnees and 3 new participants per session Registration: New registrations will be made based on teacher recommendation. Materials Needed: • 8 mm crochet hook • Please see Susan B. Johnson in GZ 38 regarding yarn - All former participants welcome to join.  Only new students need to register with their teacher.