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What Milena Brings to the Team
A genuine international viewpoint gained from living and studying in Germany, the USA, the Netherlands, and Türkiye
An evidence-based and flexible teaching method informed by her studies in Organizational and Behavioral Psychology
her own experiences studying Spanish, Portuguese, and Turkish
Ask Milena About
The cultural differences she's observed while living in four different countries.
How principles of psychology can make learning a new language easier and more effective.
Her personal tips for staying motivated while learning multiple languages at once.
A multilingual psychology student with a global perspective, offering a tailored and empathetic approach to share her German
Leiden University • Faculty of Behavioral Sciences • Pyschology • B.Sc.
Bilgi University • Faculty of Behavioral Sciences • Pyschology • M.Sc. (c).
Germany
Milena Ibarra is a native German speaker and psychology student with a deep passion for cross-cultural communication. Originally from Germany, her journey has taken her through the USA, the Netherlands, and now to Istanbul. She provides a supportive online space for German learners to practice their conversational skills, build fluency, and gain confidence. Her approach is personal and flexible, recognizing that gaining confidence in a new language is a highly individual process.
Milena holds a Bachelor's in Psychology and applies principles of behavioral science to facilitate effective and encouraging practice sessions. As a student of several languages herself, she deeply understands the challenge of moving from textbook knowledge to real-world conversation, allowing her to connect with learners with great empathy. She guides students in not just what to say, but how to express themselves naturally and confidently in German.
Words to Live By
"The only person who is educated is the one who has learned how to learn and change."
- Carl Rogers