TORKOMADA, Inc. is a not-for-profit educational organization offering a variety of services in the field of cultural diplomacy:
tutoring in all academic subjects
acting career coaching
accent reduction classes
dialects/foreign accents coaching
standard American-English pronunciation classes for non-native English speakers
English as a Second Language (ESL) classes
Raqs Sharqi/Middle Eastern and North African dance classes
arts-in-education curriculum
foreign language classes
academic research on the Armenian Holocaust
human rights/genocide
intercultural consultations
cultural diplomacy in international relations
The mission of TORKOMADA, Inc. is to educate the global population about cultural diplomacy in international relations through the spectrum of dance, arts-in-education, international education, tutoring, foreign language pedagogy, culture, human rights, and genocide.
Reviews of TORKOMADA, Inc.
(5.0-star rating across
18 reviews)
Arabic Level Two
Reviewed by Laila Mahran on 7/3/2016
Torkom is a great professor! He's fluent in Modern Standard Arabic (Fusha) among other languages. and has tons of patience :). Be sure to request him for a class!
Arabic Level Two
Reviewed by Samantha on 7/3/2016
"This is my first class with Torkomada, and I'm very happy so far with my class, the pace and my teacher."
Arabic Level Two
Anonymous review on 7/3/2016
"You guys are great!"
Spanish Level One
Reviewed by Jenny on 6/19/2016
You guys are great.
Arabic Level Two
Reviewed by G. Mokbel on 6/19/2016
This is my first class with Torkomada, and I'm very happy with my class, the pace and my teacher.
Arabic Level One
Reviewed by M.R. on 5/15/2016
I was nervous about studying a language in a classroom after not having been in one for many years. I wasn't sure if the class would be too hard or boring or if it'd be fun. Thankfully I got Torkom as my Arabic Level 1 teacher and I learned so much and looked forward to class every week!Torkom kept the class moving and broke the time into varying teaching styles, which kept us engaged and challenged in fun ways. He was patient and took time to explain things and also prioritized which elements of the lessons needed to be focused on so that we would not feel overwhelmed.
I absolute recommend studying with Torkom!
Spanish Level One
Reviewed by David on 5/9/2016
Our teacher explains things well and uses the right mix of English and Arabic. He is very focused and is talented as a teacher, not just as a speaker of Arabic.
Arabic Level Two
Reviewed by Mamadou on 5/9/2016
The instructor is excited about Arabic, and languages in general, and does his best to encourage us while understanding that it is a challenging language to learn.
Arabic Level One
Reviewed by Lizmar Betances on 5/9/2016
"The teacher is always very well prepared, enthusiastic about the language, and knows how to cover the right material."
Spanish Level Two
Reviewed by Luz Cepeda on 5/9/2016
"My Spanish teacher is great."
Raqs W/out Borders:Mid Eastern/North African Dance Fest
Reviewed by Debbie on 5/3/2016
I love my dance class. I learned so much about Egyptian Sha'abi and now I can't get enough of it!
Raqs W/out Borders:Mid Eastern/North African Dance Fest
Reviewed by Aisha on 5/3/2016
Torkom, thank you for a great class! I am definitely coming back, and can't wait to study with you during the dance festival-Raqs Without Borders!
Raqs W/out Borders:Mid Eastern/North African Dance Fest
Reviewed by Alessandra B. on 5/3/2016
I love how Torkom breaks down the movement vocabulary and corrects each and every one of his students in class. Not that many instructors do that. Torkom, your shimmy is traffic-stopping! Torkom's Middle Eastern dance classes are so much fun and very affordable!
Raqs W/out Borders:Mid Eastern/North African Dance Fest
Reviewed by Habiba on 5/3/2016
I have taken so many belly dance classes at famous dance studios like Yousry Sharif's, Nourhan Sharif's, Serena Studio, and Layla Mary's but TORKOMADA's Middle Eastern dance classes are the best. What's more, Torkom's in-depth knowledge of Egyptian culture, language, and dance helped me not only improve my dance technique, but also enrich my knowledge about Arabic culture. Torkom is the best dance instructor I've ever had. I highly recommend his classes!
Habiba
Arabic Level Two
Reviewed by Stephanie Jackson on 4/17/2016
"After taking Torkom's Arabic level two class, I started texting in Arabic with my family in order to practice. Although I make some spelling mistakes, for the most part I'm already getting better. My family's responses were great! They were so surprised. Thanks for giving me the confidence! Your class is awesome."
Spanish Level One
Reviewed by Shelly Diaz on 4/17/2016
The Spanish teacher knows many languages and can relate them to each other. He is also a very nice person and answers all questions with a lot of patience. He pushes us just the right amount and is encouraging. He's also super nice. Love my Spanish teacher and the class. Not to mention that I'm learning much more than I would have on my own. I'm glad I took it. I highly recommend this class to anyone. TORKOMADA is the best language school!
Arabic Level One
Anonymous review on 4/12/2016
Torkom is the best thing after sliced bread! I took a beginning Arabic class before and retained very little information. He is helpful and resourceful. A friend of mine who speaks the Arabic language fluently was impressed at my learning rate in Torkom's class. I will definitely be returning for Level 2.
Raqs W/out Borders:Mid Eastern/North African Dance Fest
Reviewed by Miriam Garcia on 5/3/2016
Review Summary by CourseHorse
Students at TORKOMADA, Inc. have positive reviews of the classes they have taken. They appreciate the knowledge and teaching skills of the instructors, particularly Torkom. Students mention that Torkom is fluent in Modern Standard Arabic and is patient with his students. They find the classes engaging and well-paced, with varying teaching styles that keep them challenged and excited to learn. Torkom is commended for his ability to explain things well and create a positive and encouraging learning environment. Students have learned a lot from TORKOMADA's classes and have even started using the language outside of class, gaining confidence in their abilities. The instructors at TORKOMADA are not only knowledgeable in their respective languages but also passionate about sharing their culture and expanding students' knowledge beyond just language skills.
Quotes:
1. "Thankfully I got Torkom as my Arabic Level 1 teacher and I learned so much and looked forward to class every week!"
2. "The instructor is excited about Arabic, and languages in general, and does his best to encourage us while understanding that it is a challenging language to learn."
3. "After taking Torkom's Arabic level two class, I started texting in Arabic with my familytoo practice. Although I make some spelling mistakes, for the most par,t I'm already getting better. My family's responses were great! They were so surprised. Thanks for giving me the confidence! Your class is awesome."
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