Embassy of the United States Ankara, Turkey

The English Language Office (ELO) of the Public Affairs Section:

Works with officials, administrators and teachers from both the government and private sector, as well as English teaching associations, to make the teaching of English more effective and to disseminate information on American culture and institutions;

Administers a range of American and Turkish exchange programs for teachers and learners of English;

Assists in the organization and implementation of professional development programs for English language teachers, including conferences, seminars and workshops;

Advises on questions pertaining to English Language Teaching (ELT), conducts needs assessments, and offers guidance on all aspects of an academic program;

Coordinates a distribution program to make high-quality ELT materials and reference sources more accessible.

To learn more about the ELO’s work, follow these links:

• English Language Programs
• English Language Teaching Materials
• Other Exchange Programs for English Language Teachers

For more information or to make a request, please call (312) 457-7347 or email elo_ankara@state.gov.