I love Czech and teach English here

1. Why do you actually teach, what led you to it?
I teach because I genuinely love sharing knowledge and helping others unlock their potential. Seeing a student grasp a new concept or gain confidence in their abilities is incredibly rewarding. With a background in policing and medical research, before moving to Prague, I wanted to find a career where I could continue to help people. As I enjoyed hosting training sessions and helping others improve their skills, I started to look into teaching. I was drawn to teaching by a desire to make learning accessible and engaging, fostering a supportive environment where curiosity thrives.

2. What do you enjoy most about teaching? 
What I enjoy most is the dynamic interaction with my students and witnessing their "aha!" moments. It's fantastic to see their progress, overcome challenges, and celebrate their successes, big or small. I also love the opportunity to learn from my students and adapt my methods to make each lesson unique. I enjoy making fun and exciting lessons to help students learn new things and gain their confidence.

3. Do you have any funny or awkward language mishap you remember with a smile? 

When I was young, I learned Czech from my grandparents. I loved trying to speak it, but I made a funny mistake. I thought "nazem" meant "floor", so I'd say things were "on the nazem". My grandparents would smile and chuckle, but never correct me. They liked my quirky Czech and encouraged me to keep trying. It wasn't until later that I learned it was actually "na zem" that means "on the ground" or "on the floor". But I'm glad I had such a supportive start. My grandparents showed me that language is about connection and expression, not just rules. And that's a lesson I've carried with me.

4. Do you have any funny or awkward language mishap you remember with a smile?

Outside of teaching, I love to spend my time hiking in nature, making scrapbooks of my recent travels, and getting lost in a good book. I also enjoy photography and traveling to experience different cultures. Family is very important to me so I enjoy spending quality time with them.

5. What advice would you give to students who are afraid to start?
My best advice is to embrace the journey and not be afraid of making mistakes – they are essential for learning! Start small, celebrate every little victory, and focus on progress, not perfection. Find a learning style that works for you, and remember that consistency, even in short bursts, is more effective than infrequent, long study sessions. Most importantly, enjoy the process!

6. What are your lessons like? What can students look forward to?
My lessons are interactive, encouraging, and tailored to your individual goals and learning style. You can look forward to a supportive environment where we focus on practical communication, building confidence, and having fun while learning. We'll use a variety of engaging materials and activities to make sure you're kept on your toes and challenged but never overwhelmed. You will learn real English to use in the real world, have a lot of talking time in each lesson and do exciting activities like such as playing games, debates, role-plays and more.

7. If you were to learn a completely new language, which one would it be and why?
I would like to learn italian as I really enjoy the italian culture so I would love to be fully immersed in it whenever I travel.