Soňa Albrechtová
from: language: I like teaching. I don’t have a talent for languages, which allows me to understand well those with a similar ‘issue’. I try to pick the easiest way to learn Czech for each of my students. It feels great to hear beginners say their first full sentence in Czech, to help them understand what’s being said around them, to know that they can finally have a conversation with their friends. With more advanced students, we focus on developing their speaking confidence, even if speaking means making a mistake or two at the beginning. In my lessons, I use not only a textbook, but also current articles, videos, online activities, games… The student and I choose topics they enjoy and are interested in and use them to create ‘tailor-made’ lessons. It feels good to help people get understood.
Alžbeta Bobáľová
from: language: Time spent with my students makes my life full of new experiences and situations, preventing me from getting stuck in a rut. Although working with children is my personal favourite, I enjoy teaching all students regardless of their age. I focus my lessons on spoken English and communication and I like to use my own original materials in my lessons, placing emphasis on active use of English based on my students’ needs.
Erika De Laurentiis
from: language: For me, teaching is much more than just a job: I see it as a mission, as an opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of others, to contribute to their growth and success. I also believe it’s a great opportunity to share my knowledge and experience with other people as well as a way to constantly learn and grow along with my students. When I teach, I focus on my students, on their needs, interests and learning styles. I strive to create a friendly and stimulating environment where my students don’t need to be afraid to speak and experiment with the language. I use a wide range of teaching methods, from interactive activities to guided discussions, which work together to create an active, participative learning through play.
Fosca Di Gabriele
from: language: For me, teaching is the perfect moment to share my roots, my heart… and the sun of my country! I like to play games with my students, play the devil’s advocate, and become a bit of an actress to provoke emotions that Italian can convey. We learn, laugh, and fall in love with this beautiful, lively language together.
Lucie Janků
from: language: What I like about teaching the most is busting the myths of how difficult Czech is. :) I refuse to believe in ‘no pain, no gain’. Instead, I see the teacher as a guide, assistant and support for students. In my lessons, students can discover grammar rules themselves through practical phrases and interesting texts. They deduct the meaning of words from context. We practise everything in a complex way, using it in conversation. I tailor lessons to the student’s needs, which is why I like to use my own materials.
Miles Koblin
from: language: Besides some years in New Mexico and Massachusetts, I spent the majority of my childhood in Hawaii. I studied music in California before moving to the Czech Republic where I have been teaching Guitar and English for the past ten years in various regions and online. I love teaching English because it allows me to meet new people from all over the world, learn about their culture and have interesting conversations. I try to make my lessons fun and engaging while also challenging the students with critical thinking. Along with working through textbooks I make learning enjoyable with activities like roleplays, comedy, as well as stories, guessing games and sometimes helping the student create their own exercises.
Ivana Kohlhammer
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For me, teaching is a great way to feel fulfilled that makes me proud not only of my students’ progress, but also of my own development.
I adapt my teaching style and methods to the student’s needs and requirements. What has always worked for me best are games and activities that engage the student and helps them practise all their language skills: role-plays, quizzes, board games, videos. And although I usually build my lessons on textbooks, I don’t follow them at all costs and I use a variety of activities and resources instead.
Vita Kulchytskaya
from: language: I love teaching students, specifically helping them become confident in their speaking skills. I work very closely with each student, determining the student's goals and weaknesses, to create the perfect schedule from the resources and materials appropriate to the student's level. Be assured that I will care deeply about you and your success as my student!
Zuzana Martincová
from: language: Teaching languages is a pleasure. Languages have fascinated me and have become my long-term pastime since I was a child. What I like the most about teaching is the great feeling you get when you see your student make a progress from one lesson to another, learning something new and standing on their own two feet. :-) A smile makes everything better, so in my lessons I always smile in abundance to create a friendly, easy-going atmosphere. I like to use different materials, but the thing we’ll focus on the most will be speaking so that you get the hang of the language with all its peculiarities. So breathe, smile & go for it!
Ondřej Melč
from: language: I’m a German teacher with a passion for teaching. I love to share my German skills and I believe that learning should be fun. That’s why in my lessons, you’ll practise vocabulary in games and songs. I introduce grammar to my students slow and easy and then we revise and practise. I focus mainly on communication, teaching my students that it’s ok to make small errors as they speak. After all, everyone makes mistakes, but what’s important is to be able to speak and use the language actively.
Arezoo Nasiri
from: language: I perceive teaching as a win-win situation and this is what I’m fascinated by most. On the one hand, I guide my students towards their language-learning goals. On the other hand, as a lifelong learner, I get to evolve in the process of planning, delivering and reflecting. I prefer the type of teaching based on tasks tailor-made for the students, enabling them to develop both accuracy and fluency. To achieve this, I expose my learners to real world English by using authentic resources such as videos, podcasts and songs, allowing them to communicate actively and extensively. Besides, I do my best to be a careful observer and encourage my students to notice and address areas that need improvement.
Veronika Nwankwo
from: language: I’ve been teaching as a qualified teacher for over 10 years now. Working with people is something that I find fulfilling and enjoyable because each student is unique and no lesson is ever the same. I believe that being able to speak a language opens up countless new opportunities in life and broadens our horizons. Thanks to my English, I myself have travelled to a number of countries all around the world and I firmly believe that anyone can learn a language. So whether you want to order a four-course meal on your holiday, or need to make an international call at work, I’ll be happy to show you that you can do it, too!
Míša Polashek
from: language: I really enjoy teaching, preferably without a textbook. Playing games and moving around a bit in lessons with the youngest students always makes my heart smile. I like to travel, meet new people, read, experiment with essential oils and do craft activities with my son. <3
Lisa Rogers
from: language: One of the things I like best about teaching is seeing student’s eyes light up when they understand something or realise the progress they’ve made. It’s a highlight when someone says they passed their exam or got the job or the promotion because of our work together. Often, I find that I learn as much as they do in our conversations and lessons. Communication is about a mix of listening, speaking, writing, and reading with grammar rolled up into it. Yes, writing, too. Writing is a necessary skill that can inform other elements of language such as reading and even, speaking. Think speeches, presentations, press releases, and so on. Because every student is as different as their learning styles, I do my best to tailor their lessons to their interests, skills, and needs using a variety of materials.
Lara Singery
from: language: Teaching is very close to my heart, I have a deep passion and desire to develop and train people. Teaching brought me to a place where my own understanding of life extended beyond my own, it made me selfless and I managed to fulfil a calling. In addition, I truly love the fact that I have built long and beautiful relationships with my students. I do not see them as just another number, I regard them as family. Regarding my teaching style, I strongly uphold a professional approach with a great sense of humour followed by patience, understanding, support and a constant positive drive. Lastly, creativity is what makes a lesson interesting and retainable. Therefore, I prefer to use most of my own material, e.g. language books that enclose video and pictures. I also like to make reference to short based classic English films, in this way the student is able to listen and then summarise in his/her own words as to what they comprehend.
Pavla Spáčilová
from: language: I teach because I love German and communication with people. It makes me feel proud when I see that my students not only enjoy our lessons, but they also make progress, understand and are able to get by in German. The most magical moment comes, however, when we get to the level where we can talk about a variety of topics. In my lessons I combine a number of teaching styles to make the learning process motivating, enjoyable and, of course, as beneficial as possible. In addition to textbooks, I use listening tracks, videos, interviews and pictures that I find both online and in the real world. And I also bring additional tailor-made materials that I create for my students to cater for their needs and interests. In my free time, I like to go hiking both in the summer and in the winter, I play volleyball, I read or I make ceramics.
Ondra Stejskal
from: language: I teach because it makes sense to me and I like to pass on my modest knowledge and experience to other people. Every lesson is a little personal challenge to me because it makes me to leave my comfort zone – and that’s another reason I teach. I’m not a fan of classic textbooks and grammar rote learning. Instead, I like to focus on the student’s interests and work on topics they’d prefer to discuss. That can help them get better at speaking and become more confident. In my lessons, I use a lot of videos, music, sometimes flashcards and I do ask a lot: I want to know the answers to everything and I love debates! :) I prefer informal settings and a friendly approach to my students.
Kateřina Šafářová
from: language: What I love about teaching is that through English, I can share a bit of myself. I do something very meaningful to me–I help people develop a skill that is crucial today: speaking a foreign language. For me, lessons are a journey that we share with my students, where I help them improve their language skills and gain more confidence. I like to use my own materials, textbooks, a variety of games, videos, real-life texts (articles, posts, interviews) and also other interesting activities to practise the language. That means that in my lessons, you’ll be sure to work e.g. with materials about your favourite band or actor.
Elina Voskanian
from: language: I have been teaching for over 5 years and in that time I have gained invaluable experience working with children and teenagers. In my lessons, I combine both interactive activities and classical teaching methods. The programme is always built on the basis of the student’s interests to make sure we keep the lessons stimulating.