I started teaching English in 2019, while I was still studying business at university. What began as a way to teach part-time gradually became something I wanted to build my work around.
Since then, I've worked with students with very different goals, personalities, and levels of English. Some wanted to feel more comfortable in everyday conversations. Others were preparing for interviews, traveling, or trying to communicate more confidently at work.
And the more people I taught, the more I realized that knowing English doesn't always mean feeling comfortable using it.
Knowing English and feeling comfortable using it are not always the same thing.
Some students know exactly what they want to say but can't find the words quickly enough. Others understand grammar well but hesitate when it's time to speak. Some simply need a little more time, patience, and space to find their voice.
Teaching different learners has taught me to listen first. To pay attention not only to what a student says, but also to what makes speaking difficult for them.
That's what eventually led me to create Hamkke.
Not because I wanted to create another English class, but because I wanted to create the kind of learning space where I had seen students become more comfortable, more curious, and more willing to speak.
A place where you can come as you are, have a real conversation, and gradually become more comfortable expressing what you actually want to say.
I'm still learning from every student I teach. And that's probably one of my favorite parts of being a teacher.
