About me
Linda Jelínková – your online trainer of Czech language for foreigners, passionate traveler, and boundless lover of life.
I began teaching quite by chance, thanks to my studies of Russian Language for Translators back in 2022. That same year, when the war conflict in Ukraine set its beginning, many of us aspiring translators were called upon to assist Ukrainian newcomers in integrating into Czechia. It was then I discovered my true passion: helping others, meeting new people from different countries, building meaningful connections, and sharing knowledge through teaching.
But who is Linda in real life?
Passionate lover of life, freedom, and mastering new languages. I'm an Aquarius with Sagittarius rising—trust me, that says a lot. I don’t fit into neat little boxes and love taking the road less traveled—often the tougher route too. My independent and open-minded spirit guides me to discover fresh paths to success, and my empathy and kindness make me a supportive partner to my students on their learning journeys. (no cap, see references)
About my work
Sessions with me are pretty informal — my goal is to make our time together completely stress-free. I put a lot of effort into helping you speak as much as possible. We will train pronunciation a lot, because it makes the biggest difference in spoken language. I also have a great memory, so don’t be surprised if I suddenly ask about your trip to the US back in the 2010s, how is your grandma Olivia doing, or whether your dog feels better today.
Although my lessons are supported by Czech-for-foreigners workbooks, I prefer to teach in my own way — mainly through clear, well-structured presentations. That means you won’t only get a personal 1:1 online session, but also a shared folder with all of our materials.
I’ve been a student too, so I know what actually works. And in my opinion, it’s definitely not scrolling through scans of old textbooks. That’s why I like to create extra interactive materials — voice messages, videos, text-based tasks, quizes — and actively involve you in every lesson.
patient, empathic and friendly trainer
goal-focused sessions (exams, speaking…)
helping you understand language strategy
interactive materials and extra tools
stress-free & friendly sessions
helping you improve your pronunciation
worksheets, videos, voicemails, e-books
showing you Czech culture and history
show you examples, patiently explain everything
helping you integrate in Czech Republic
My carrier & education
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My carrier & education 〰️
freelance trainer
2024⎻now
trainer for Learnlight
2023⎻now
trainer for TLC Trainings & Languages
2022⎻now
Masaryk University, Brno, CZ
Master’s degree
2022⎻2024
Russian Language for Translators
Università degli Studi di Verona, IT
09/2023⎻02/2024
Erasmus+ programme
Masaryk University, Brno, CZ
Bachelor’s degree
2019⎻2022
Russian Language for Social Practise
The key to the success is to speak.
That's what I realised during my practise.
Students do not need to know every declension perfectly, but they need to interact, to use the language in their daily life. And that's why I choose the “communicational” style of teaching.
My certificates
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How to Teach Reading - Czech for Foreigners
Webinar officially accredited by the Ministry of Education of the Czech Republic
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How to Teach Speaking - Czech for Foreigners
Webinar officially accredited by the Ministry of Education of the Czech Republic
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How to Teach Beginners - Czech for Foreigners
Webinar officially accredited by the Ministry of Education of the Czech Republic
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How to Prepare a Session of Czech as a Foreign Language
Webinar officially accredited by the Ministry of Education of the Czech Republic
Contact me
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