Frequently asked questions

Being an in-company teacher for various companies around Prague has been just great. I don't have to sit in one place 8 hours, 5 days a week; I get to travel to numerous beautiful parts of the city; I can largely be the master of my own time; I don't have to do what somebody else thinks is right, but rather what I believe is right for my students (of course, after discussion with them). Throughout the years (I've been with JCL since 2014), I've been extremely lucky to meet plenty of fantastic students, who have made my job a real delight. Last but not least, having a chance to peek into how various businesses, teams and individuals work has been really interesting, and being able to help them work better by developing their language skills has been highly satisfying for me.

What I like about JCL are the facilities (a great library indeed) and opportunities for teachers to hone their teaching skills- saying that I mean both workshops and the Senior Teachers who will happily help you if you happen to struggle in lessons, and various events and teacher gatherings. When mentioning the library, we are offered numerous textbooks, magazines, audio and video resources or games. And it would be a shame if I didn’t mention our lovely librarians :) I also enjoy browsing on JCL web page designed for us teachers where we can find both administrative support and ready-to-use materials, practical tips or links we can use in our lessons.

There are several best things about JCL. For me, it's the ability to branch out, get involved, and develop as a teacher. If you put in some time, express interest, and do great work, there's no reason you can't get involved in a new way. From Key Teachers and Methodologists to Log Book team and community events, there are several areas to grow into and mold your own work. To build on that, another great aspect of JCL is the people. The people working at JCL are willing to go above and beyond in helping you with whatever you need, be it sourcebook selection, course advice, or otherwise!