Learning by reading
10 vital words for understanding
how come – jako, že
prospects – vyhlídky, perspektiva
resonate – rezonovat, souznít
intertwined – propojený, propletený
monotonous – monotónní, jednotvárný
delve – ponořit se do něčeho, zabývat se
eccentric – excentrický, výstřední
insight – vhled, poznatek
captivating – poutavý, přitažlivý
business – podnikání, obchod
Grammar structures
Past simple
= finished actions in the past
Present perfect
= for past actions that are related to or continue into the present
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The story isn’t as captivating as you might imagine. It was a rainy summer Saturday evening when I began contemplating my concept and how I convey my mission. You probably know that I have a deep passion for my work, which I humbly refer to as my dream job. To give you some context, let me explain how I reached this point.
In my early twenties, I was a university student fortunate enough to live in my parents‘ flat. I didn’t have to pay rent, only utilities. I already had Jack, the little bundle of joy and source of my happiness. I fell in love with him the first time I laid eyes on him. I still adore him immensely, so it’s no surprise that he’s a part of my story.
During that time, I remember feeling somewhat torn. The school was demanding, but what was even tougher was being away from Jack. I kept asking myself,
„How come I have a dog and not be able to spend more time with him?“ Nevertheless, the solution was simple then: I could take him to school with me. Yet, I wondered how we would manage in the future. My prospects back then involved a nine-to-five job, and surprisingly, I wasn’t keen on that idea.
Upon returning from Canada, I knew I would start my own business, and that’s when Michaela’s Easy Peasy English came to life. It was a journey. Step by step, I worked towards my future as a freelancer. But we can delve into that another time.
The purpose of Michaela’s Easy Peasy English was to inject fun into learning. I aimed to show people that learning could be enjoyable and didn’t have to be monotonous. My lessons were playful, filled with cards, pictures, amusing short videos, and vibrant colors. During this time, I taught various age groups, starting from 7-year-olds, adolescents, young adults, and even seniors. The diversity of my students was vast, and I’m grateful for the experience it provided.
Somewhere along the way, I evolved. Since January, the name hasn’t resonated with me. I mean, I’ve grown. I’ve started referring to my students as clients and found joy working with adult professionals. With them, I maintain a playful approach while feeling more at ease.
Jack plays a significant role. I always wanted to spend as much time as possible with him. Our pets‘ lives are often shorter, and you never know how much time you have left with them. As he shaped me while I spoiled him, this June I realized he’s intertwined with all of this. I used to joke that he was the boss. LOL.
MJ’s English embraces both of us. It’s me, Michaela, and Jack, an inherent part of my identity. There’s another layer of meaning too! My second name starts with J!
I know I might come across as a bit eccentric to some, attributing so much significance to animals. Well, whatever! If you have any insights, please leave a comment below. Practice your English! 🙂
May English be with you! (Yes, I’m a huge Star Wars fan)
- bundle of joy is a phrase used to describe something or someone that brings happiness and delight
- to adore immensely means to love deeply and passionately
- to feel torn means to experience conflicting emotions or indecision
- a nine-to-five job is a job that requires working from nine in the morning until five in the evening
- upon returning means after coming back
- a freelancer is a person who is self-employed
- evolve means to develop gradually
- embrace means hold closely, surround
- LOL means to laugh out loud, something is funny
- May English be with you is a reference to the famous line May the force be with you = ať tě provází síla
