Our March 2026 just graduated, and before they departed for the last time, we asked them what advice they would give to the next course.
Here’s some of what they said:
- Be yourself – they can teach you everything else
- Do your lesson plans early, do not start the day before!
- Take notes of what the trainer does during their demo lessons, so you have ideas of where to start in your own lesson.
- Ask any question you have, even if you think it is a bad one, because someone else probably has the same question.
- Be open to learn!
- Allow yourself to celebrate the things you’ve done right and give yourself credit for your achievements.
- Create connections with your classmates. You’re with them for 8 or more hours a day, 5 days a week, so you might as well create bonds and friendships. It can give you a sense of comfort, especially if you don’t know many other people here.
- Enjoy it because it goes by super fast!
- Listen to the feedback and always put students’ needs above your wants in a lesson.
- Make full use of the trainers. They are not only highly knowledgeable but also genuinely supportive and willing to help. Taking full advantage of this support is, in my view, an essential part of the learning experience.
- Do not get discouraged when you don’t know something. You are not supposed to nor are you expected to know everything – that’s why you’re here.
- It’s important to remember that if you are nervous, all the other people in that room are quite possibly experiencing very similar feelingsso don’t let it get in your head.
- It is important to find a routine that works bestindividually. While some may benefit from staying after class to complete lesson plans, I found that resting and working early in the morning was more effective for me.
- Not to feel overwhelmed or anxious. Teaching can be challenging, especially in the beginning, but having supportive peers and trainers makes a significant difference.
- Stay organized, don’t be afraid to make mistakes, and take care of yourself.
- Do not assume that speaking English fluently means you are ready to teach it.
- Take observer feedback seriously from the very first lesson; the patterns it reveals early are the same ones you will still be working on at the end.
- Take breaks! This goes for everyone, everywhere, but please take a break. Don’t work for eight hours straight on a lesson plan.
- The simpler the better. Lesson plans should be simple and easy-to-follow.
- You’re in Prague. Go out. Do stuff.
- Actively engage with classmates – discuss lesson plans, exchange ideas, and learn collaboratively.
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