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Making the Leap into ESL Teaching

Season 5, Ep. 10
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Welcome to ESL talk! A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.


In this episode, we talk to Erica, a listener who was inspired by the podcast to teach ESL online. She shares how she went from working in the hospitality industry, to helping others with their English language skills, to finishing up her TESOL certification while connecting with ESL students online. Be sure to check Erica out on Instagram ( _learningwitherica ) and reach out at start@learningwitherica.co.uk!  


As always be sure to connect with us on Instagram (instagram.com/esltalkpodcast). You can also send your English teaching questions to esltalkpodcast@gmail.com. New Episodes are released each Wednesday. So be sure to join us each week as we continue our English teaching journey!


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