The NELA language teachers

“Why do I like teaching English? Firstly, I really love people! I like meeting new friends and I feel that helping others to reach their goals is a great feeling! I study languages too… So I know how much it helps to have a teacher on this journey! I like teaching English because I know how much others help me learn my goal languages. I feel like I am returning the favor!”

“I like teaching because I want to help people find a home in a new culture. One personal experience that really impressed me was with two women from Syria. They both learned German so fluently in three months that we could already talk about different topics by the end of their learning period. That’s worth every effort.”

“I really enjoy the cultural interchange during the process of teaching and learning another language. Engaging with someone who begins to express themselves in my heart language is such a fascinating experience. How wonderful it is to help students be successful and achieve their language goals. As much as I like helping others through teaching, I truly enjoy learning from others as an eternal learner.”

“I have loved languages ever since I was a child. When you do something you love you are more motivated and that rubs off on the students. Also learning a language gives you independence and the ability to explore new cultures and I love being able to help others do that.”

“I love the outdoors, my dog, cooking, and of course eating! I really enjoy teaching English with NELA because the platform makes you feel so comfortable, like you’re making new friends, not just meeting new students. I think my style of teaching is focused on everyday English conversational skills so that you sound natural and feel confident in what you say. I can’t wait to meet you and learn more about you. See you soon!”

“I grew up in a family where I heard four languages every day, even as a small child. For me, that was just part of it. It wasn’t something special. Only later, when I was already an adult, did I understand how many opportunities it opened up for me. That’s exactly why I want to help others learn a new language. For me, it’s inspiring to see how they make progress, achieve their goals and new doors open for them.”

“I find languages incredibly fascinating and enriching and I enjoy sharing this enthusiasm with others. I myself can also always learn something new. I love noticing how someone understands and can apply something and thereby gain confidence for themselves. It makes me feel like I’m making a difference in students’ lives by seeing them as individuals, caring for them and responding to them – a satisfying feeling!”

“Helping a person learn a new language is like watching my own child take its first steps. It’s exciting and motivating to watch them on their journey. It brings me great joy to help a person gain confidence in speaking English, I can’t wait to meet you and help you step by step.”

“I’ve been teaching English now for 6 years. I absolutely love learning languages and seeing how they relate to others. So it’s really exciting for me to meet and help someone who wants to learn a new language, especially English!”

“Words have always been like magic to me. When I speak, the images in my mind, my emotions and thoughts, can come out of my mind and travel to the mind of another person in a wonderful way. When you learn a new language, you can communicate, understand and be understood. That’s why I love learning languages so much, and I’m so happy when I can teach others Spanish.”

“I enjoy teaching in general. I like to see the students’ faces light up when they begin to understand and use what they are learning. I feel happy and I have a sense of accomplishment!”