Helga
Language Trainers: Hello, Helga! We’re delighted that you could join us to narrate your experience teaching for Language Trainers. Could you start by telling us what language you teach and why you chose a career in teaching?
Helga: I teach Dutch, and I chose a teaching career because it is a beautiful way to instill your passion in someone's life.
Language Trainers: What a beautiful reflection! And how did you get ready for a career in teaching and what’s your past experience in this field?
Helga: I studied Dutch, German and Russian, and majored in Dutch. During my studies, I taught Dutch to foreigners in Belgium. When I graduated, I worked as a teacher in a primary school in Antwerp, Belgium for a while. Then, since 2018, I have been working as a Dutch teacher for Language Trainers.
Language Trainers: What took you to join Language Trainers in 2018?
Helga: I like to teach one-on-one classes since I can choose my own hours, and Language Trainers was perfect for that. Plus, I like how enriching it is to be in contact with people of different nationalities online.
Language Trainers: That’s one of the things we take the most pride in! What is your favorite thing about working with us?
Helga: Good communication and follow-ups.
Language Trainers: Communication is certainly key for a good working relationship. Now, enough about us, let’s talk about your students. What do you look for in them?
Helga: I like students who are enthusiastic about learning Dutch and who like to participate in class.
Language Trainers: And what should students expect from you as their teacher?
Helga: They can expect me to be focused on their development, and to do my best to make every lesson fun and interesting.
Language Trainers: I’m sure your students love that! What’s the most memorable thing that has happened to you while teaching for us?
Helga: I have made beautiful friendships with people from all over the world.
Language Trainers: That’s certainly very rewarding! And why should students enroll in a language course with us?
Helga: It is an ideal way to learn a language in a flexible way and at home with support from native speakers.
Language Trainers: Thank you very much for your time, Helga! Before you go, could you tell us one of your favorite expressions that you ask your students to learn?
Helga: "Wij smachten naar achtentachtig prachtige nachten bij achtentachtig prachtige grachten" ( We yearn for eighty-eight beautiful nights at eighty-eight beautiful canals).
