English learning gains traction in Buca
Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Buca Municipality and the Public Education Center are offering a free English A1 course for residents aged 16 and over.
- The course, held at the Türkan Saylan Contemporary Life Center, has seen significant interest from locals.
- Municipal Deputy Mayor Hüseyin Benzer emphasized the importance of accessible education for personal development and community building.
Buca residents are flocking to a free English A1 course organized by the Buca Municipality in collaboration with the Public Education Center. Held at the Türkan Saylan Contemporary Life Center, the classes take place on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays, welcoming participants aged 16 and above.
Buca Deputy Mayor Hüseyin Benzer highlighted the municipality's commitment to accessible education, stating, "We believe education should be accessible to everyone." He added, "As a municipality, contributing to the personal development of our neighbors and preparing them more equipped for the future is one of our greatest priorities. This free English course, implemented with our Public Education Center, is part of this vision."
We believe education should be accessible to everyone. As a municipality, contributing to the personal development of our neighbors and preparing them more equipped for the future is one of our greatest priorities. This free English course, implemented with our Public Education Center, is part of this vision.
Benzer expressed his delight with the positive feedback from students, noting, "The feedback from our students makes us very happy. It is a source of pride that our course has become not only an educational hub but also a center where our neighbors come together, socialize, and strengthen their bonds." Participants echoed these sentiments, calling the course a significant opportunity for self-improvement and thanking the Buca Municipality for providing the chance to learn English.
The feedback from our students makes us very happy. It is a source of pride that our course has become not only an educational hub but also a center where our neighbors come together, socialize, and strengthen their bonds.
Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.