Teaching While Learning: A Podcast for ESL Teachers

Sylvia Spanos spent a year of her life teaching ESL in Spain. In this episode, she's going to dive into Spanish culture, how she dealt with the slow pace of life there, and what kind of person may find it a great place to begin their career. 

Connect with Sylvia on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sylviaspanos/

Teaching While Learning on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/teaching-while-learning

Teaching While Learning on Minds:

https://www.minds.com/twlpodcast/

Intro/outro: "Cross That Line" by Seven Hours to Southland

This is episode is for those that are interested in the overall topic of the podcast but aren't into long form discussions. I have taken a few key exchanges from "Resume and Interview Tips" to provide you with a more easily digestible episode.

Connect with me on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-hillebran-45122593/

Contact with me via email:

[email protected]

Teaching While Learning on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/teaching-while-learning

Teaching While Learning on Minds:

https://www.minds.com/twlpodcast/

Intro/outro by: "Cross That Line" by Seven Hours to Southland

Lauren Klein had to learn a few hard lessons after landing her first teaching gig and moving abroad. However, it was from these lessons that she was able to turn herself into a high-performing ESL recruiter. She knows what teachers are looking for and works tirelessly to help them find a position that suits them. 

Connect with Lauren on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenklein93/

Teach Abroad Opportunities ( discussion board, blogs, advice, job postings)

https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12134635/

Teaching While Learning on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/teaching-while-learning

Teaching While Learning on Minds:

https://www.minds.com/twlpodcast/

Intro/outro: "Cross That Line" by Seven Hours to Southland

Jay Lin took the road less traveled when he made the choice to start a English learning center in Taipei. Instead of solely chasing profits, he puts his teachers at the forefront and uses a few different approaches to attract talented educators.

Connect with Jay on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/linshaochieh/

My Dear Teacher:

https://www.mydearteacher.com/

Teaching While Learning on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/teaching-while-learning

Teaching While Learning on Minds:

https://www.minds.com/twlpodcast/

Johan Vorster taught ESL in Taiwan for over a decade before he and his wife decided to take the plunge and open a school of their own. He doesn't staff his learning center, Knock Knock English, with any teacher he can find. He prefers to build a relationship with them first and then invite them on board. 

Knock Knock English:

https://www.facebook.com/kkenglishtw/

Teaching While Learning on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/teaching-while-learning

Teaching While Learning on Minds:

https://www.minds.com/twlpodcast/

Intro/outro: "Cross That Line" by Seven Hours to Southland

This is episode is for those that are interested in the overall topic of the podcast but aren't into long form discussions. I have taken a few key exchanges from "Stressors of Teaching ESL" to provide you with a more easily digestible episode.

Connect with me on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-hillebran-45122593/

Contact with me via email:

[email protected]

Teaching While Learning on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/teaching-while-learning

Teaching While Learning on Minds:

https://www.minds.com/twlpodcast/

Intro/outro by: "Cross That Line" by Seven Hours to Southland

Thomas Bellmore taught ESL in South Korea for two years, during which, he saw many things that turned him off from teaching. But, it was the business model of most hagwons and an overall lack of fulfillment at work that led him down another path.

Teaching While Learning on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/teaching-while-learning

Teaching While Learning on Minds:

https://www.minds.com/twlpodcast/

Intro/outro: "Cross That Line" by Seven Hours to Southland

John Murn has a very unique perspective on what can happen to someone who becomes complacent after teaching ESL for too long. As the co-founder of All Hands Taiwan, John has seen firsthand the struggles one can have when trying to transition out of the industry.

Connect with John on LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnmurn/

All Hands Taiwan

https://allhandstaiwan.com/

Teaching While Learning on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/teaching-while-learning

Teaching While Learning on Minds:

https://www.minds.com/twlpodcast/

Intro/outro: "Cross That Line" by Seven Hours to Southland

After being introduced to the concept of teaching ESL by a friend, Alan McIvor decided that Asia was the place to begin. However, after arriving in Taiwan Alan realized that teaching ESL wasn't what he expected. After dealing with a lack of work life balance for a few years, he decided to exit the industry.

Connect with Alan on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcivoralan/

Teaching While Learning on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/teaching-while-learning

Teaching While Learning on Minds:

https://www.minds.com/twlpodcast/

Intro/outro: "Cross That Line" by Seven Hours to Southland

This is episode is for those that are interested in the overall topic of the podcast but aren't into long form discussions. I have taken a few key exchanges from "Teacher Journeys" to provide you with a more easily digestible episode. 

Connect with me on LinkedIn:

Contact with me via email:

Teaching While Learning on LinkedIn:

Teaching While Learning on Minds:

Intro/outro: "Cross That Line" by Seven Hours to Southland