Burak Özçivit and Hollywood: What Did the Expert Say About His English?

Turkish actors drew significant public attention at the Joy Awards ceremony with their performances in English, where they served as hosts and gave interviews.

Viewers particularly praised the pronunciation and accents of Fahriye Evcen, Barış Arduç, Tuba Büyüküstün, and Hande Erçel. However, Burak Özçivit’s English sparked widespread discussion on social media.

English instructor Taner Çağlı shared his thoughts on these performances. He stated that criticizing Burak Özçivit’s English is inappropriate and commended the efforts of the other actors. Çağlı emphasized that accents should not be judged harshly but suggested that Burak could improve his language skills.

“It’s not fair to criticize here. If I were an American, I’d find Burak cool. He expressed his thoughts clearly. However, if he dreams of Hollywood, he should work on this. With a year of training, he could reach his wife’s level,” Çağlı remarked.