Designer Timothy Loo reflects on his time teaching English in Hong Kong, the transferable skills he gained and how his teaching experience supported him in pivoting his career.
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Kirsten Holt, founder of Creativity Sown, talks about experiential learning in teacher development. In this episode, Kirsten shares practical tips for getting started and highlights the value of building a community to exchange ideas and support growth.
Natasha Costello, co-author of Practical English Language Skills for Lawyers and a legal English educator, discusses career pathways to teaching legal English. In this episode, Natasha shares insights into learners' needs, lesson content, and suggests resources for anyone interested in exploring teaching legal English as a career.
Laura is the co-founder and producer of the TESOL Pop podcast, which focuses on bite-sized development for busy English Language teachers. Laura is also the founder of Communicating for Impact, where she trains educators and edupreneurs to use media creatively to grow their community.
Author Martin Hajek talks about the importance of role models and access to information to make informed decisions about our careers in the English Language Teaching industry. Martin shares three stories from his latest book More Than A Gap Year Adventure that demonstrate the wide range of career paths that are possible.