Dear Pre-Intermediate & Intermediate Learners, Join us for a special Movie Day at the Independent Learning Center (ILC)! We’ll be watching the animated film Inside Out (2015) – a heartwarming and fun story about emotions and memories.  Date: Thursday, February 13, 2025  Time: 2:00 p.m.  Venue: ILC After the movie, stay for a short follow-up activity and enjoy free popcorn! Don’t miss this chance to relax, learn, and have fun! See you there! Best İKÇÜ SFL ILC Team

Feeling the pressure of upcoming exams? Come join us for a relaxed coffee talk where we’ll explore simple mindfulness techniques to help manage exam stress and anxiety. Date: January 14, 2025 Time: 2 p.m. Venue: Independent Learning Center This session is open to all levels. Bring your questions, share your experiences, and learn simple ways to stay calm and focused during exam season. We look forward to seeing you there! About the Speaker: Gülce Tuncel is pursuing a master’s degree in Psychology at İzmir Katip Çelebi University. In her thesis, she developed a psychoeducation program focused on managing work-related stress. She aims to raise awareness about mindfulness through workshops designed for students. Best, IKCU SFL ILC TEAM

Dear Students, The School of Foreign Languages invites Elementary, Pre-Intermediate, and Intermediate learners to participate in the Demo Speaking Exams on the following dates:  January 9, 2025  January 10, 2025  Exam Time: 2:00 PM  Important: Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the exam starts to ensure you are ready. Limited Quota: Seats are limited, so secure your spot as soon as possible. Reserve Your Spot: Scan the QR Code on the poster to confirm your participation. Take this opportunity to practice and gain confidence in your speaking skills before the real exams. Hope to see you there! Independent Learning Center

Are you curious about Artificial Intelligence and how it’s shaping our jobs? Join us for a relaxed and engaging Coffee Talk!  When: Dec 26th, 2024  Time: 2 p.m.  Where: Independent Learning Center This session is designed for Prep students (all levels)who want to explore AI in a friendly, informal setting. Share your thoughts, ask questions, and enjoy great company—all over a cup of coffee! No prior knowledge needed—just bring your curiosity! See you there!   

 Trivia Fun for Elementary Students!  Get ready for an exciting trivia event designed just for elementary students!  When: Thursday, December 26th, 2024  Time: 2:00 PM  Where: Independent Learning Center Join us for a fun-filled session where you can challenge your knowledge and enjoy a lively atmosphere. The event will be hosted by our amazing moderators, Lect. Deniz CHATIP and Lect. Derya TOSKA. Don’t miss this chance to learn, compete, and have a great time! We look forward to seeing you there!  Best IKCU SFL ILC TEAM

Join Our English Speaking Club! Are you an elementary English learner? Come practice your speaking skills with us!  When: 2 pm - December 16, 2024  Where: Independent Learning Center It's a great way to improve your English and meet new friends. No need to be shy, everyone is welcome! See you there!   

Invitation to Coffee Talk: "Real Life English Expressions and Idioms" Dear Pre-Intermediate and Intermediate Learners, You are invited to the Coffee Talk titled "Real Life English Expressions and Idioms"! This is a perfect opportunity to enhance your English skills in a relaxed setting. Date: Thursday, November 7, 2024 Time: 2:00 p.m. Venue: Independent Learning Center (ILC) During this session, we’ll dive into some of the most commonly used English expressions and idioms that will help you sound more natural and confident in conversations. Join us to enrich your vocabulary, and have some fun with language! We look forward to seeing you there! P.S. Registration list is on ILC door. IKCU SFL ILC Team

Join Our English Speaking Club! Are you an elementary English learner? Come practice your speaking skills with us! 🗓️ When: 2 pm - October 17, 2024 📍 Where: Independent Learning Center It's a great way to improve your English and meet new friends. No need to be shy, everyone is welcome! See you there! 😊

Join Us for Coffee Talk!  Wandering Through Peru: A Month of Unplanned Adventures  Come sip some coffee and hear about an exciting journey through Peru! Discover how unplanned adventures led to unforgettable experiences in one of the most breathtaking countries in the world.

Looking to practice your English and meet new friends? Join us for a fun and fast-paced Speed Dating activity! You'll get the chance to chat with different people and improve your speaking skills in a relaxed environment.  

In this presentation, you can learn about 15 real-life English expressions and idioms used in real-life situations. After this presentation, it will be easier for you to understand TV series in English. Speaker: Lect. Merve Güzel Akdemir Date: 28th May, 2024-Tuesday Time: 2 p.m. Venue: ILC- Face-to-face

ILC Speaking Clubs for Spring II  for INT levels. Our Fulbright lecturer from the USA, Elisa Shaholli will be with us for these sessions. Hope to see you there😊

 ILC Speaking Clubs for Spring II  for INT levels. Our Fulbright lecturer from the USA, Ollie Radovic will be with us for these sessions. Hope to see you there😊

Traveling and meeting people from other countries introduce us to rich and diverse cultures and customs. As we engage in global business and travel the world, we encounter both opportunities for connection and the challenges of cultural misunderstandings. In this presentation, follow the presenter on a journey around the world and practice a method to slow down and analyze other cultures and hopefully learn to be more tolerant and understanding in our daily lives. We would like to welcome our students in ILC on 13th May, 2024 at 2 p.m. in Fuat Sezgin Konferans Salonu. Bio Data of the Speaker: Bob Nguyen has been teaching to a wide range of English language learners in diverse educational teaching contexts for nearly two decades in the US, Japan, Ethiopia, and Turkiye. He is currently an English Language Fellow through the US State Department working at Ege University in Izmir, Turkiye.

Movie Tuesday for next week:) Registration list will be on ILC list in five minutes:)

Discover the world of international experiences, cultural exchange, and personal growth that Erasmus+ projects offer. Join us as we explore the exciting possibilities that await you on this global learning adventure: Speaker: Lect. Fatma Feyza Öztürk Date: 27th February, 2024-Tuesday Time: 2 p.m. Venue: ILC- Face-to-face FOR ALL LEVEL OF STUDENTS

Come and join us to watch great movies every other week in ILC. Next week’s movie is The Terminal directed by Steven Spielberg and our first movie day is on 20th Feb, Tuesday at 2 p.m.

Speaking Clubs by Ollie and Elisa The first ILC Speaking Clubs for Spring 1 start next Wednesday for PIN and INT levels. Our Fulbright lecturers from the USA, Ollie Radovic and Elisa Shaholli will be with us for these sessions. Hope to see you there😊

Speaking Clubs by Ollie and Elisa The first ILC Speaking Clubs for Spring 1 start next Wednesday for PIN and INT levels. Our Fulbright lecturers from the USA, Ollie Radovic and Elisa Shaholli will be with us for these sessions. Hope to see you there😊