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An INTERVIEW with Mr. Kazim Kahraman, the General Manager of English Time Language Schools.
Today I am here with Mr. Kazim Kahraman, the General Manager of English Time Language Schools.
Q: Mr. Kahraman, when you first became the General Manager at English Time in the year 2000, what was your vision for its future?
A: My primary goal was to bring English Time’s outstanding English teaching and learning recipes to the rest of the world. English Time had already established itself in Turkey; it was time to make it known on an international level. My vision then was to expand our name beyond this country’s borders.
Q: You lived in Birmingham; England for four years. How did this prepare you for your job as the Head of English Time?
A: You are making me feel old. That was a long time ago. There were several language schools in Birmingham, and I was able to observe how they operated, and what made them successful. I also noted the behavior of both the students and their teachers. What the students expected from their schools was very important. At English Time, this is of vital importance, also.
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Q: English Time has more branches and students than any other language school in Turkey. What needs to be done in order for the school to maintain its present position?
A: A lot of hard work was necessary for us to get where we are. Good management both by myself, and the branch managers in the future will be very important. The hiring of energetic and qualified teachers is also vital. Of course, the most essential component of our past success was the student’s satisfaction with our system. This is something that must be continued.
Q: What has surprised you the most during your years at English Time?
A: Probably the diversity in the type of people who wish to learn English. We have older people and very young students in our classrooms. The overall results (test scores, speaking abilities) of our students’ studies have also given me great satisfaction.
Q: What has been your biggest disappointment?
A: Probably the fact that after visiting language schools in countries such as South Korea and Malaysia, we have a lot of catching up to do in order to achieve worldwide recognition. More than 500,000 people attend language schools in Seoul alone, and we would like to see similar numbers here in Turkey.
Q: There is exciting news at English Time. Can you tell us a bit about it?
A: We want to extend our reach to new areas globally. Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan are the first places we want to investigate. Israel is another possibility. Now that our branch in Las Vegas is established , Boston may be a logical choice for our next American venture.
I am also quite satisfied with our new Iskur Project in which free marketing and sales management courses are being offered. Hopefully, our graduates will help reroute the economy in a positive direction. People can register for these courses at both
Finally, English Time has won several awards for educational excellence this last year which wouldn’t have been possible without the hard work of our educational staff.
Q: One last question, Sir. Where do you see English Time in 2015?
A: Of course, I would like to see English Time schools in countries all around the globe- Asia, Africa and South American countries included. I hope by that time we will have established sound relationships and/or partnerships with international companies.
Thank you for your time, Mr. Kahraman. I have enjoyed the interviewing you.
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The Rose Within
A certain man planted a rose and watered it faithfully and before it blossomed, he examined it.
He saw the bud that would soon blossom, but noticed thorns upon the stem and he thought, "How can any beautiful flower come from a plant burdened with so many sharp thorns? Saddened by this thought, he neglected to water the rose, and just before it was ready to bloom... it died.
So it is with many people. Within every soul there is a rose. The God-like qualities planted in us at birth, grow amid the thorns of our faults. Many of us look at ourselves and see only the thorns, the defects.
We despair, thinking that nothing good can possibly come from us. We neglect to water the good within us, and eventually it dies. We never realize our potential.
Some people do not see the rose within themselves; someone else must show it to them. One of the greatest gifts a person can possess is to be able to reach past the thorns of another, and find the rose within them.
This is one of the characteristic of love... to look at a person, know their true faults and accepting that person into your life... all the while recognizing the nobility in their soul. Help others to realize they can overcome their faults. If we show them the "rose" within themselves, they will conquer their thorns. Only then will they blossom many times over.
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Larry Mullin
Larry Mullin, born October 31st, 1961, is the drummer for the popular band, U2. Larry first started doing military drumming in his late teens. His first band was the Artane Boys’ Band, but he was forced to leave because his hair was too long. He then learned how to play jazz, and was instrumental in the forming of U2.
As U2 became more popular, Larry began to write more songs. He became a much more assured drummer, and his drumming became an integral part of the songs. Larry has always been the quiet one in the group. He prefers to let the others speak at press conferences. Despite the success of the band, he prefers to be in the background.
Larry lives with his wife, Ann Acheson, and they have three children.
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Ankara
Ankara is the capital city of Turkey. It is in the middle of Turkey. Ankara has lots of small towns. Its population is over 4.5 million people, so there are many different cultures.
Ataturk struggled for his country’s independence. His mausoleum is in Anittepe. Furthermore, there are a lot of historical places in Ankara; for example Ankara castle. In the castle there are many cafes, restaurants, and souvenir shops. In addition, there is Atakule, which is the biggest tower in Ankara. The view from the top is brilliant.
Turkish people like shopping so much. Ankara has big shopping centers. Everyday, the shopping centers are full of people. There are many alternatives for people.
Ankara is a modern city. The streets are clean. Some streets are very famous like Tunali Hilmi and Park Street. In these streets, there are lots of famous bars, pubs and restaurants. Every night, people go to these places to eat and drink.
The weather in Ankara is usually rainy. It rains every season. Winters are always snowy and cold. You can ski in the Elmadag Mountain.
In conclusion, Ankara is a big city and it has many cultures. In my opinion, everybody should see Ankara at least once. There are lots of places to see.
Asli Keskin
Level 4
ENGLISH TIME
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The Comedian's Convention
Sammy is attending his first Comedian's Convention. He's very excited to see all the comic's he's seen on TV sitting at tables all around him.
The proceedings begin with a joke session. Jay Leno gets up and says "Number 64." Everyone in the hall laughs uproariously, except Sammy. Sammy turns to the older comedian who brought him, and says, "I didn't hear any joke. What's everybody laughing about?"
"These are all professional comedians," says his friend. "They don't need to hear jokes. They all know the jokes so well, they've given every joke a number. They just get up and say the number. It saves time."
Chris Rock has gotten up and said, "Number one hundred forty three," and again, everyone in the room cracks up.
"Could I try it?" Sammy asks his friend.
"Of course," the friend says.
"So Sammy stands up and he says, "Number fifteen." Nobody laughs. Sammy is so embarrassed, he sits back down. Then he hears a voice mutter down near the end of his table, "Some people just don't know how to tell a joke."
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dead on one’s feet
Very tired
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Istanbul is the only city in the world built on two continents.
Turks introduced coffee to Europe.
Ephesus and Halicarnasus (the place for the two of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world) are in Turkey.
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