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Send us a textIf you want to get qualified to teach English anywhere in the world, Oxford TEFL is the place to do it! We've been training teachers since 1998 and there are now over 5000 Oxford TEFL graduates working worldwide. You can complete our courses online or in our language centre in Barcelona. As one of our graduates you will be able to take advantage of our lifetime careers support to help you identify your career path and to support you with your applications for some of the best roles in ELT. Our CELTA training qualification is validated by Cambridge University and recognised worldwide by schools as a preparation for teaching English. The course is practical and demanding. It's also a lot of fun and tremendously rewarding! You will be in the classroom from day one of the course, learning how to teach with the support of our expert tutors. You can choose to take the CELTA course over 4 weeks (intensive) or 14 weeks (part-time). For those of you who decide to make a career of teaching we offer the Trinity Diploma in TESOL advanced qualification for teachers with at least two years experience, a range of short teacher development courses and our annual Innovate ELT conference in Barcelona to help you develop your career and connect with other teachers. Check out our website for more information about our courses and to apply. https://linktr.ee/eflmagazine

Send us a textTeach in Poland with English Wizards: Your Ultimate Path to SuccessAre you looking for an exciting opportunity to teach in Poland, work remotely, or establish yourself as a freelancer in Europe? English Wizards is the leading platform for helping educators, digital nomads, and skilled professionals navigate the Polish job market, get settled, and thrive.Why Teach in Poland?Poland has rapidly become one of the best destinations in Europe for English teachers. With a high demand for qualified educators, competitive salaries, and a low cost of living, Poland offers a perfect balance of professional growth and quality of life. Whether you're an experienced teacher or just starting out, English Wizards provides all the support you need to find the right position.Fast-Track for EU and US Passport HoldersIf you hold an EU or US passport, you're automatically fast-tracked through our system due to the simplest immigration process. Schools in Poland are eager to hire educators who can start immediately, and we ensure a smooth transition by guiding you through the hiring process, visa-free work options, and legal residence setup.The Ultimate Tool for Everyone ElseIf accepted into our program, you'll gain exclusive access to our online platform—the only tool you need to fully understand the ESL market in Poland and access it in the fastest way possible. Instead of applying blindly, our system eliminates guesswork and connects you with tailored job opportunities, visa guidance, and insider strategies to streamline your job search.Beyond Teaching: A Hub for Digital Nomads and FreelancersPoland is not just a top destination for educators—it's also a growing hub for remote workers, digital entrepreneurs, and freelancers looking to establish a base in Europe. With its affordable cost of living, excellent infrastructure, and easy access to the rest of the EU, Poland provides an ideal environment for remote work.Through English Wizards, freelancers and digital nomads can gain access to Poland's residence permit system, which allows them to legally work and stay in the country. Our community offers networking opportunities, co-working space recommendations, and guidance on setting up a business or securing a visa under Poland's freelancer-friendly regulations.Why Choose English Wizards?✅ Exclusive Job Listings – We provide access to top schools and companies in Poland that don't publicly advertise their openings.✅ Visa & Immigration Assistance – We guide you through Poland's often confusing visa and residence permit process.✅ Community & Support – Join a vibrant network of teachers, freelancers, and nomads who have successfully made Poland their home.✅ Sniper-Style Job Search – Unlike traditional job hunting, our platform allows you to target high-quality, relevant jobs rather than wasting time with scattershot applications.Start Your Journey TodayWhether you're looking to teach in Poland, transition to a location-independent lifestyle, or build your career as a freelancer in Europe, English Wizards is your all-in-one solution.To get started, visit our whttps://linktr.ee/eflmagazine

Send us a textTravelBud has placed over 3,000 teachers in destinations across the world over the past 13 years since its founding in 2012. While the company has grown over the last decade—introducing new team members, teaching destinations, and program inclusions—one core value has remained unchanged: a commitment to meaningful travel.TravelBud is led by a passionate team, all of whom have firsthand experience teaching abroad. They understand the unique fears and emotions involved in taking the leap to move overseas and strive to provide a holistic approach to a successful teach-abroad experience.Regardless of destination or program type, all TravelBud programs incorporate key aspects deemed essential for a fulfilling and successful time abroad. The company offers guaranteed job placement at carefully vetted partner schools for those who pass the application process. Its award-winning Support Team assists with all necessary paperwork, including document collection and visas, to ensure a smooth arrival and immigration process.Highly trained TESOL/TEFL instructors provide comprehensive English teaching training, available through both in-class TESOL courses and online options. In addition to academic preparation, TravelBud ensures that all teachers receive a cultural orientation to help them navigate the complexities and nuances of their new environment.Recognizing that building connections is an integral part of a cross-cultural exchange, TravelBud supports teachers with meet-ups, workshops, and networking opportunities throughout their time abroad. A dedicated in-country team, consisting of both local and foreign staff, serves as a direct point of contact for teachers—whether for minor queries or real-time emergency support.Additionally, TravelBud offers the flexibility to move between various destinations at no extra cost after completing an initial contract through its innovative Lifetime Placement Guarantee.Those interested in embarking on this exciting journey can begin by completing a basic inquiry form, after which a TravelBud team member will provide personalized assistance to guide them through the next steps.https://linktr.ee/eflmagazine

Send us a textAndrew Woodbury is an EAP instructor and entrepreneur from Toronto, Canada. He's the co-founder of Learn YOUR English (LYE), helping teachers escape precarity by growing their own business.He also produces LYE's podcast, Teacher Talking Time, which offers long-form interviews with scholars and researchers on second language acquisition and teaching approaches.Throughout his career, Andrew has taught English, trained teachers, founded two startups, and launched the shockingly successful satirical blog El Pejibaye.He's a coffee enthusiast, pickleball advocate, and Stephen King aficionado.Links:Learn YOUR English Website: http://learnyourenglish.net/Connect on LinkedInTeacher Accelerator ProgramYouTubeTeacher Talking Time Podcast:Spotifyhttps://linktr.ee/eflmagazine

Send us a textToday's EFL Magazine podcast is an introduction to The English Educators' Extravaganza events happening in Tokyo on the 19th of January and Osaka 16th of February. The guests are Katie Kato, Eric Kane, and Brian Shepherd.Katie is an English teacher, English school owner and independent publisher who has been in Japan for 15 years. She enjoys finding new ways to inspire students through projects, new experiences, stories and more.Eric is a teacher, teacher trainer, school owner, independent publisher, and educational YouTuber who has been living and working in Japan from before Namie Amuro debuted.Brian came to Japan in 1998 on the JET Programme.He and his wife own Worldwise, which operates i2i English School and café lingua franca. The school's experiential learning program, Explorers, engages 4th–6th graders in monthly character-building expeditions. ELF Learning Hello Bear Publishing Worldwisehttps://linktr.ee/eflmagazine

Send us a textJerry Kolber is the Emmy-nominated creator of National Geographic's #1 series, the Emmy-nominated Brain Games and is the creator of the family podcasts  "Mysteries About True Histories" and "Who Smarted?", the world's most popular thrice-weekly kids' educational podcast reaching over 15 million downloads. As a pioneer in educational entertainment, he partnered with Pharrell Williams to create Netflix's hit series Brainchild, continuing his mission to make learning both engaging and entertaining. A seasoned creator and showrunner, Kolber specializes in developing groundbreaking educational content that challenges traditional learning models while captivating audiences through compelling storytelling.Explore More:Who Smarted? - Educational entertainment for the whole family.Slaycation - A hilarious twist on true crime.Crossfluence - Tools to grow your audience and influence.Jerry Kolber's work exemplifies the fusion of creativity, education, and innovation, making him a leading figure in reshaping how we learn and engage with media.https://linktr.ee/eflmagazine

Send us a textToday's podcast guests are Santiago Ruiz de Velasco, Managing Director of OUP's English Language Teaching division Benjamin Joseph, CEO and Co-founder of Learnlight.Higher education institutions (HEIs) face the challenge of supporting non-native English speakers, including students and researchers, by providing courses that effectively and flexibly enhance their skills in a way that aligns with academic demands. A recent study indicates that the higher education sector may miss valuable contributions from researchers and students due to language barriers; many non-native speakers spend additional time navigating academic texts, preparing for presentations, and working on group projects.Aspire was created to tackle these issues directly by offering a comprehensive English language training program, available in both digital and virtual instructor-led formats for individuals and groups. These sessions are led by globally renowned trainers who have undergone specialized professional development crafted by Oxford University Press.Key Benefits of Aspire:Proven and Reliable Methods: Aspire is built on Learnlight's proprietary science, including the Learnlight Empowerment Method™ and Flipped Classroom approach, which have been proven to accelerate proficiency by 40%, ensuring timely, measurable results. This is complemented by content from Oxford University Press, a globally respected academic publisher with over 500 years of experience.Instruction by Experts: Aspire provides high-quality, practical instruction tailored to professional settings, delivered by exceptional trainers who meet Learnlight's rigorous performance metrics and have completed specialized training with Oxford University Press.Assessments and Certifications: Learners start with the Oxford Placement Test to find the right learning path and complete regular progress tests. After passing the final assessment, they receive a co-branded certificate from Oxford University Press and Learnlight, a solid credential of their language proficiency.Innovative Learning Tools: Aspire provides access to resources like the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary and Learnlight's extensive learning tools, including its AI-powered Fluency Lab, daily conversation practice, grammar guides, and magazines for ongoing learning.For HEI's looking to find out how this transformative program can support students and researchers with language learning, you can register your interest here.Sign up to our mailing list https://eflmagazine.com/the-efl-magazine-business-podcast/https://linktr.ee/eflmagazinehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/theeflmagazinebusinesspodcast

Send us a textIn 2015, Harrison moved from the U.S. to Spain for a life-changing gap year teaching abroad. During that first year, he met his wife, and not long after, he founded RVF International in Madrid. Since then, RVF has helped nearly 2,000 people make the move to Spain, and its mission is to continue supporting and empowering even more adventurers on their journey abroad.RVF Website Link: https://rvfinternational.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rvfinternational/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rvfinternationalLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rvfinternational?trk=ppro_cprofYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rvfinternational1825/featuredFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RVF.International/Sign up to our mailing list https://eflmagazine.com/the-efl-magazine-business-podcast/https://linktr.ee/eflmagazinehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/theeflmagazinebusinesspodcast

Send us a textLaura Wilkes is a video and podcast producer who helps educators record content to grow their community. Before becoming a producer and setting up Communicating for Impact, Laura taught English, trained teachers, and led academic teams across the world for fifteen years. Laura is also the producer for the TESOL Pop podcast, which provides bite-sized episodes on teaching, trends, and careers for educators.website: https://communicating-for-impact.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-wilkes-video-podcast-producer/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communicating_for_impact/Sign up to our mailing list https://eflmagazine.com/the-efl-magazine-business-podcast/https://linktr.ee/eflmagazinehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/theeflmagazinebusinesspodcast

Send us a textRyan Hagglund is the owner of MY English School , which operates nine locations in Yamagata and Hyogo prefectures, serving over 1,200 students, as well as Yamagata's only English immersion kindergarten. MY also organizes conferences and teacher training events through Independent Owners and Teachers and manages orders for the English Teachers' Book Service , which gives a 20% discount to all schools and independent teachers.Originally from Oregon, Ryan holds a BA in Sociology and Theatre from Seattle Pacific University, an MA in TEFL/TESL from the University of Birmingham, and an MAT with Oregon State teaching certification from Willamette University. He came to Japan on the JET Program in 1998, later taught full-time at a private high school, and took over MY English School in 2008. Ryan also served as an adjunct instructor at Yamagata University (2008-2017) and as a coordinator for ETJ Sendai and president of the JALT School Owners SIG.Sign up to our mailing list https://eflmagazine.com/the-efl-magazine-business-podcast/https://linktr.ee/eflmagazinehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/theeflmagazinebusinesspodcast

Send us a textFrank Foley has lived and worked in Japan for 33 years, with 22 as Japan Country Manager. His career in Japan began at News Corporation, where he spent 17 years. Initially, he worked in publishing at HarperCollins Publishers, leading sales for trade and educational books across Asia for six years. He later shifted to News Corp's cable and satellite division, where he played a pivotal role in launching and managing Fox Channel Japan and the National Geographic Channel. While at National Geographic, he forged a partnership with Cengage Publishing that eventually developed into the ELL game-changing company, National Geographic Learning. Frank then transitioned to the character licensing industry, overseeing Asia-Pacific operations for HIT Entertainment, the former owner of iconic kids' brands like Thomas & Friends, Bob the Builder, and Pingu. He also led Japan operations for well-known family and entertainment brands, including Guinness World Records and Universal Music. Currently, Frank is the Japan Country Manager for The East India Company Ltd.Stories From The GenbaSign up to our mailing list https://eflmagazine.com/the-efl-magazine-business-podcast/https://linktr.ee/eflmagazinehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/theeflmagazinebusinesspodcast

Send us a textAdam Kardos, owner of EA Kids and founder of AAS Press, is a teacher trainer and curriculum writer based in Hyogo. He has published textbooks and readers for young learners including Spring Country and Here Come the Unicorns, winners of the Language Learner Literature award. He has also produced the Gamerize Dictionary, a gamified learner dictionary appLinks:Opening and Running and English GakudoGamerize DictionaryAAS Press Music MedleyAwesome Adventure Series CourseIntroduction to Awesome Phonics AdventuresSign up to our mailing list https://eflmagazine.com/the-efl-magazine-business-podcast/https://linktr.ee/eflmagazinehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/theeflmagazinebusinesspodcast

Barry O'Callaghan is an accomplished Irish business executive and financier. Currently serving as the Chairman and CEO of Rise Global, he has left an indelible mark on the corporate landscape. Prior to his role at Rise Global, Barry held the position of CEO at Riverdeep, where he orchestrated a remarkable transformation.Under Barry's leadership, Riverdeep, initially a modest educational software company, underwent a remarkable evolution, culminating in its ascent to become the largest K-12 publishing company within the American education system. This achievement was realized through a strategic series of acquisitions orchestrated by Barry, demonstrating his astute business acumen and visionary leadership.Sign up to our mailing list https://eflmagazine.com/the-efl-magazine-business-podcast/https://linktr.ee/eflmagazinehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/theeflmagazinebusinesspodcast

Ben Shearon is a retired university English teacher based in Sendai. He was born in Germany and grew up in Spain but claims to be British. After living in Spain, the UK, and China, he moved to Japan in 2000 and has been here ever since. In 2013 Ben started the RetireJapan website to share information in English about personal finance, investing, and retirement for people living in Japan. It has since grown into an online community with a forum, newsletter, YouTube channel, and a number of publications and courses. In his spare time Ben helps his wife run a children's language school, publishes a textbook series for Japanese junior high school students (the Fluency Course), and enjoys losing at Brazilian jiu-jitsu.Sign up to our mailing list https://eflmagazine.com/the-efl-magazine-business-podcast/https://linktr.ee/eflmagazinehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/theeflmagazinebusinesspodcast

Marek Kiczkowiak has been in ELT since 2009. He has CELTA, DELTA and a PhD. He currently runs an educational company, Academic English Now, where he helps PhD students and researchers write research papers. He grew the company from 0 to 70k/month and now shares his insights with English teachers who want to start a widely profitable teaching English business.Alex HormoziBlue Ocean StrategyCrossing the ChasmJim CollinsSign up to our mailing list https://eflmagazine.com/the-efl-magazine-business-podcast/https://linktr.ee/eflmagazinehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/theeflmagazinebusinesspodcast

Born in Trinidad and Tobago in 1966, Basil moved to Canada in 1969. After graduating from the University of Toronto, he pursued Asian Studies at the Graduate School of the University of British Columbia. Since coming to Japan in 1992, Basil has been extensively involved in education, serving as principal of an English language school, materials developer, teacher trainer, radio host, educational consultant, and more. Currently, he is Founder and CEO at two companies, the Educational Venture Corporation and Maxwell Education Group, and Founder and Chief Revenue Officer at a third company, Potential PlusSign up to our mailing list https://eflmagazine.com/the-efl-magazine-business-podcast/https://linktr.ee/eflmagazinehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/theeflmagazinebusinesspodcast

Originally from the UK, Founder Zoe Smith created Mexico City based BE School when she saw a gap in the market for English Programs that were based specifically on growing Business Skills and Confidence for Mexican Professionals. BE School works with dozens of International corporations with customized courses tailored for individual and industry needs; the ethos is to enhance confidence through effective communication, thereby creating global ambassadors for the companies it serves.https://linktr.ee/eflmagazinehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/theeflmagazinebusinesspodcast

In 2007,  Sakurako Oshima set up her own company specialising in English education for adults. Her mission is to provide powerful support to as many people as possible through lessons, consulting, coaching, and books in order to achieve the respective goals of various people who need English, such as those who use English for work, those who want to be stationed abroad, those who want to study overseas' universities and graduate schools, and those who dream of moving abroad.Since 2006, she has been working as a writer and has published a total of fifteen books.Website： http://officebii.com/index.htmlBlog： https://ameblo.jp/sarahalohaFacebook： https://www.facebook.com/office.bi.iTwitter： https://twitter.com/SakurashinjuInstagram： https://www.instagram.com/sakurako_english/https://linktr.ee/eflmagazinehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/theeflmagazinebusinesspodcast

After nearly 30 years of intensive experience in every aspect of test preparation, Mike Bergin knows what works in tutoring and what doesn't. A nationally recognized leader in education, Mike founded Chariot Learning in 2009 to deliver on the promise of what truly transformative individualized education can and should be. Besides overseeing Chariot Learning's national programs, Mike is an ACT Certified Educator who trains teachers across the country to implement critical skills and college and career readiness standards.Mike is proud to be the founding President of the Board of Directors of the National Test Prep Association, a non-profit dedicated to promoting the highest ethical standards and best practices in the test prep industry while advocating for the appropriate administration and use of standardized tests for admissions and assessment purposes. Mike is also the creator of the SAT/ACT TestFlip program, founder of the free testing and admissions answer site TestBright, co-host of Tests and the Rest, the college admissions industry podcast, and publisher of Tutor: The Newsletter.Lastly, Mike is the co-author of the Amazon bestseller Crash and Learn: Lessons in Business.

Jarrad Merlo is the principal consultant of Nouns n' Verbs.com where he helps schools, publishers and companies digitise their language learning and testing products, content, assessment, media, marketing, teaching and strategy. He co-founded and spent the last ten years building an EdTech company called E2 that specialises in B2C and B2B high-stakes English exam prep that has registered over 1.5 million users. He is also the face of E2's YouTube channels that have over 2.5 million subscribers. He has a wealth of knowledge about technology start-ups and scale-ups and all things applied linguistics and technology.The EFL Magazine Entrepreneur Conference

Nicola Prentis started off in ELT as a teacher, bouncing around the world wherever she most wanted to go at the time: Czech Republic, Turkey, Australia, Spain, Thailand. She started writing EFL materials as a way to transition into working from her sofa and settled in Spain around 2012. Once she realised she could sell ideas to magazines, she branched out into writing about travel, food, parenting, even Brxit and Love Island for publications including Cosmo, The Independent and the Wall Street Journal (OK, it was only one article in each of those!). After a brief period of speaking at conferences, she realised she wasn't going to earn any more from writing than she had from teaching and the shine had faded from sitting at home not talking to anyone all day. At the same time, she began wondering what she could do with her savings, carefully scrimped over 20 years. The answer led her into teaching herself about investing from a starting point of utter cluelessness. That was quickly followed by the realisation that many, many people in ELT had the same lack of knowledge about investing and that all her years of teaching and creating educational materials were about to come in handy... the result is The Chilled Investor. A beginner course on investing that can take anyone from clueless to clued up in 6 weeks. www.chilledinvestor.com to sign up to the newsletter to be the first to hear about it.The EFL Magazine Entrepreneur Conference is taking place on the 27th and 28th of August. Sign up here for the latest news on the conference

Jeff Johnson made the break into online teaching almost 2 years years ago and hasn't looked back since. By using his experience in education and aptitude for strategic planning, Jeff has carved out a thriving business within 2 years by being focused, measured, patient and on message with his offering. Jeff has hired a teacher recently, and is seeing his business continue to grow and expand its offerings.From Jeff:"I'm passionate about helping students remove what may be their biggest obstacle when it comes to advancing their education or career.Over the last 10 years, I've helped hundreds of students from over 100 countries improve their English-language skills.Using a simple step-by-step approach, I help students focus on their English-language learning despite the competing demands of friends, family and work. I also assist them in developing a clear strategy for success on the IELTS Exam.My greatest joy is celebrating their achievements and seeing them attend the university of their choice or land their dream job."www.esljeff.caSign up here for updates about the conference

John Hayes is the creator of MyCoolClass Co-operative, a UK based learning platform cooperative owned collectively by its members. He is former private detective from California and has been living in Poland for the past 6 years teaching English online and at language schools. John has traveled to 32 countries and has a background in activism, community organizing, and project management.As an advocate for democracy in the workplace, John started MyCoolClass to give power back to online teachers through collective ownership. He says that venture capital exploits their workers and teachers are ready for something better. Main Website: https://mycoolclass.comCooperative Website: https://coop.mycoolclass.comCommunity Shares: https://www.fundsurfer.com/community-share/mycoolclass-learning-platform-owned-by-teachers-not-venture-capital-help-us-grow 

Jane Dancaster is currently Managing Director of Wimbledon School of English (one of the UK's top English language schools). She started her EFL career as a teacher 35 years ago and has worked in English language teaching and management both overseas and in the UK in a variety of organisations ranging from a co-operative school to a well-known group.  Jane was Chair of English UK London for 15 years and has recently retired from the board of English UK where she had been a Trustee since 2004.   She cares passionately about our industry and is still actively involved in supporting and promoting English Language Teaching. If you're interested in working at or with WSE, please contact Jane jane@wimbledon-school.ac.ukwww.wimbledon-school.ac.uk

Today's guest is Dorothy Zemach. Dorothy and I chat about her career, self-publishing, and running a successful publishing company. She also, give tips, advice, and encouragement to those who might want to write and publish an ELT bookDorothy Zemach taught ESL and other foreign languages for over 20 years, in Asia, Africa, and the US. She holds an MA in TESL from SIT in Vermont, USA. Now she concentrates on writing, editing, and publishing ELT materials and textbooks and conducting teacher training workshops. Her areas of specialty and interest are teaching writing, teaching reading, academic English, testing, and humor. She is a frequent plenary speaker at international conferences and is active on social media. In 2012, Dorothy launched Wayzgoose Press, a small independent publishing imprint for fiction, non-fiction, and educational materials, and teaches an online course on Self-Publishing for ELT Professionals through iTDihttps://www.facebook.com/dorothy.zemachWayzgoose PressSelf-Publishing for Professionals courseDiscussion Starters by Keith FolseWriting for the Real World

Alex Asher is the CEO of Learncube. Originally from New Zealand and now living in London, Alex has successfully steered learn cube to the successful company it is today.We chat about Alex's life as an entrepreneur. In the chat he reflects on an initial business failure and the lessons he has learned from the experience. We also cover the important skills you need to master to succeed in business and the history and future of LearncubeAbout LearncubeWe provide two key solutions:1. An award-winning virtual classroom (API) made for interactive tutoring 2. All-in-one platform for managing scheduling, content, users, reports, payments and more.Our customers include Babbel.com, Preply, Oxford University Press, Kern Training, Littera Education and many more.Many of our largest customers have built their own sophisticated platforms but don't want the hassle of trying to build a virtual classroom from scratch (video-conferencing, interactive whiteboards, teaching tools, lesson library, etc) and definitely don't have the time to maintain it.Instead, they choose the LearnCube Virtual Classroom because our multi-tab whiteboards, library and teaching tools are incredibly easy to use. LearnCube's infrastructure is also made for scale and we provide real visibility into the online classroom for reporting & safeguarding reasons.Many of our SMB customers choose our all-in-one solution when their approach of patching together Zoom, and multiple other systems, starts to break down. They also want to push their brand and provide a more professional, cohesive, education-focused experience.LearnCube's white-label Online School solution does this out of the box and handles class scheduling (with automated reminders), advanced content management, user management, smart reporting, and online payment.The EFL Magazine Business Mastermind

Rob Lally helps B2B consultants and service providers get more leads through LinkedIn. We sat down and had a chat about Rob's business and how best to use LinkedIn to improve your profile, build your brand, and ultimately bring in more business."If you are looking to grow your business with great quality leads, Rob is the man to go." - Syed Saiful Islam"Rob is a master at driving business and thinking outside the box when devising ways of increasing sales revenue.He is someone who you would love to have on your team and would always go above and beyond to succeed." - James Fitzpatrick"He helped guide me and bring clarity to my situation and had some epic expert advice on how I could improve my client attraction methods." - Brendan Mcdonald"He officially jumped on as my first client". - Sarah W - 4 days into the program . Does any of this sound familiar?

Jason R Levine an English language specialist for young learners and adults He runs workshops for teachers and shows for students worldwide. Best know as Fluency MC Jason has clocked up millions of views worldwide for his YouTube videos that help English learners tackle the often-tedious parts of learning the language through rap.A non-exhaustive list of Jason's Skills:- Creates original songs and videos for English language practice- Conducts Rhyme On Time workshops with students and teachers at primary schools, secondary schools, and universities through Oremis Plaisir d'Apprendre- Teaches, trains, and develops materials for Oremis Plaisir d'Apprendre, PREP'it, Linguaid, Éditions Didier, the U.S. Department of State and other institutions and programs- Prepares students for TOEIC, Linguaskill, TOEFL, iELTS, FCE, CAE, and other standardized exams- Teaches academic English, ESP, and TOEIC at ESIEE, EFREI, and le CNAM in Paris, France- Conducts continuing professional development webinars for English language teachers with the American TESOL Institute - Writes and performs original music for learners of all ages and cultures in English language arts, ESL, EFL, ELT training, social studies, science, mathematics, and standardized test preparation. - Maintains the Fluency MC YouTube channel, Facebook page, and Twitter and Instagram accounts; active administrator of many Facebook groups, including Teachers Teaching Online and Innovative Teachers of English (the largest and most active Facebook group for English language teachers).- Creator of open online courses, including ELT Techniques (the first virtual classroom MOOC for English language teachers), Teachers Teaching Online, and Build Your Teaching Business Online.- Creator of the online speaking practice program, The Weekly English Workout.Specialties: All things ESL and EFL, K-12 curriculum and materials design, adult education curriculum and materials design, curriculum and materials for TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS, CAE, FCE, GED, SAT, GRE, and GMAT.The EFL Magazine Business MastermindRelevant Skills AppLinkedinFluency MC, InstagramFluency MC, Facebook

Lindsay is an education technology (Edtech) entrepreneur in the field of ESL (English as a Second Language) as well as a teacher who strives to help clients reach their communication goals in order to achieve their dreams.As the producer and co-host of the award-winning All Ears English Podcast, Lindsay has built a digital brand that inspires students worldwide and has acquired more than 200 million downloads since launch.Lindsay is the CEO of All Ears English, a fast-growing ESL brand that inspires adult English learners to focus on connection through English by providing both general English training and IELTS test preparation.In her ventures, Lindsay implements technology such as podcasting and webinars to better serve international English learners. She uses Lean Startup methods to build platforms where communities of learners with similar visions can come together to support each other in pursuit of the common goal of better communication.Publications/Featured Articles/interviews:LANGUAGE MAGAZINE: Podcasting Into the Future. Language Magazine. March 2020.PODCAST MAGAZINE: 200 Million Ears: A New Way to Learn English. Podcast Magazine. May 2021.FORBES: Cook, Jodie. "5 Steps to Building a Raving Fan Base with a Podcast in 2022." Forbes, Dec 23, 2021.Presentations/Panel Discussions:-Inspired Teachers Create Inspired Learners: Find Your Platform and Purpose. Women in Language Conference. March 2021.-Learning Through Connection, Not Perfection: Reflections on Building a Global Podcast Community. Language Summit. March 2021.-How ELT Social Media Influencers Are Redefining Online English Teaching Panel Discussion. Bridge Universe Summit. December 2021-Creating Edtech and Educational Products Panel Discussion. Bridge Universe Summit. December 2021Podcast Appearances/Interviews:-Grammar Girl Podcast Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing with host Mignon Fogarty. May 2020.-Language Mastery Podcast Interview with host John Fotheringham. June 2019.-Langpreneur Podcast. Merging Podcasts and Teamwork to Create a Strong Brand with host Jan van der Aa. January 2021.Interested in the EFL Magazine Business Mastermind?Join for free today

Rachel Baker is the founder and owner of Merciful Mornings, LLC, a wife, mom of two kids, and lifelong teacher. She has persevered through many difficult struggles, and it fills her cup to help others who are working through similar situations.Her BA and M.Ed. in early childhood special education have allowed her to work as a developmental therapist, student services programmer, early intervention specialist, 3rd grade teacher, and ESL teacher. She made the jump to teaching online in 2017, and now she coaches others who are ready to get organized and turn their passions, hobbies, and expertise into profitable online classes.https://www.facebook.com/mercifulmornings/https://www.instagram.com/mercifulmorningshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLVbvK9JMsZWIBiWd0iH9MQ

Korinne is the founder of KAIE Marketing (korinnealgie.com), an international education marketing consultancy and Co-founder of the Education Marketing Collective, a membership platform providing digital skills training and support to education professionals. Korinne has over 20 years in international education and, having been an exchange student herself, has an intimate understanding of the student experience also.Previously, Korinne has worked as an agent, at both public schools and private training institutions, and was Marketing Director at ICEF for close to 8 years.KAIE Marketing was also the winner of the Best New Business/Start-up of the Year at the 2019 at Women in Education (Lead5050) Awards. Education Marketing Collective won the same award in 2021. Website: Education Marketing Collective Or korinnealgie.comInstagram: @kaie_marketing or @educationmktgcollective

Jamie Keddie studied biochemistry at the University of Aberdeen in Scotland. That was followed by a degree in music at Leeds College of Music. For a while, he worked as a singer-piano player on ships, but nothing too glamorous.After getting tendonitis in his arms, Jamie was forced into a career change. He went to live in Spain and started working as an English teacher.Since then, Jamie has become known for his work on image, video and storytelling in language education. As a teacher trainer and storyteller, he has shared his ideas in 45 different countries.Jamie is the founder of LessonStream – an online community of language teachers united in a passion for using story and storytelling in the classroom. He is the author of ‘Images' (Oxford University Press, 2009), ‘Bringing Online Video into the Classroom' (Oxford University Press, 2014) and ‘Videotelling: YouTube Stories for the Classroom' (LessonStream Books, 2017).Jamie is an affiliate trainer at Norwich University for Language Education (NILE) in the UK.You can find out more about Jamie's work at lessonstream.com

Adam Salkeld is a former TV producer with the BBC and worked on such shows at Panorama and The Money Programme. After leaving the BBC, he founded  Digital Learning Associates with Stephen Haggard.Digital Learning Associates are leaders  in Authentic Video and Video First Resources for education. They operate globally with content and partners on 5 continents. Their films and resources have reached over 10 million learners across the globe.CatalogueLinkedIn Page

Sue Leather is a UK ELT consultant, teacher educator and author, now based in Vancouver.  She runs an educational consultancy group, Sue Leather Associates ( www.sueleatherassociates.com ) specialising in teacher and trainer education, teacher's professional development, and in the management of international ELT projects. She holds an MA in Education (TESOL) from the Institute of Education, University of London.  Sue co-founded EVE:Equal Voices in ELT, an initiative that was created to recognise both gender and highly proficient speaker  parity in keynote and plenary line-ups for ELT conferences and events worldwide. (https://evecalendar.wordpress.com/ ) In 2020, she initiated the EVE Mentoring Programmes, which you can read about here: https://evecalendar.wordpress.com/eve-mentoring-the-story-so-far/ Sue is also an expert on Extensive Reading, sometimes called Learner Literature. She has written almost 40 original graded readers for a number of publishers. She has won the Learner Literature Award twice, for Dead Cold (Cambridge University Press) and Ask a Friend (StandFor Readers) and was nominated a further two times, for The Big Picture (Cambridge University Press) and The Way Home (Cambridge University Press). She is the author (with Jez Uden) of  Extensive Reading: The Role of Motivation (2021)For the past year or so, Sue has been focusing on writing mainstream fiction. Her new website – coming any day now- is www.sueleather.com You can find all her books on her Amazon Author Page.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sueleather/Twitter: @sueleather  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sue.leather.50/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suesworks/ https://linktr.ee/sueleather 

Nick Jaworski is an internationally recognized executive in the field of behavioral health marketing and operational consulting with experience building organizations across four continents. As the owner of Circle Social Inc., he has helped healthcare organizations ranging in revenue from $10 million to $300 million a year perform turn-arounds and accelerate growth.Originally from Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Nick started out as an ELT teacher in Turkey and China before becoming a successful CEO.

Jill Stribling is an educator, entrepreneur, and business owner. Originally from the USA she now lives in SpainEnglish for Fun offers students a competitive edge through self-esteem building, critical thinking training, and ethical modelling. Her team is constantly evolving as flexible, professional, team-oriented people who are passionate about education. An English for Fun teammate wants to build a resume while living in Spain. She was an elementary school teacher for eight years. She taught adults and children private English classes for several years as well. Based on her educational and professional experience,  she  developed a methodology for making language learning FUN. She began her entrepreneurial journey in October of 2008 with one student in her living room. English for Fun has over 3,000 students in Madrid, Pozuelo de Alarcon and online. They have highly qualified English teachers LEGALLY EMPLOYED at English for Fun.To think...it all started with an idea. English for Fun grew through hard work and perseverance during complicated financial times. https://www.englishforfun.es

Andrew Hallam is the international best-selling author of Balance: How to Invest and Spend for Happiness, Health and Wealth; Millionaire Teacher: The Nine Rules of Wealth You Should Have Learned in School and Millionaire Expat: How To Build Wealth Living Overseas. Profiled on such media as CNBC, and The Wall Street Journal, he's also the first person to have a #1 selling finance book on Amazon USA, Amazon Canada and Amazon UAE. He has written columns for The Globe and Mail, Canadian Business, MoneySense, Swissquote and AssetBuilder. Since 2016 he has spoken at businesses and international schools in over 30 different countries.https://www.facebook.com/millionaireteacherhttps://twitter.com/aphallamhttps://www.youtube.com/andrewhallam1

Elena Mutonono is a seasoned business coach who helps online language teachers move beyond 1:1 lessons and create a smarter system that lets you teach on your own terms and guarantees a stable income.Elena is the author and co-author of 6 books, the creator of several online courses and the hostess in the Smart Teacher's Library -- a community for online language teachers and coaches.She is one of the organizers of the Online Teacher Summit -- an annual online conference that brings together hundreds of online language teachers and coaches and inspires them to move toward working smarter.Links:Sign up for a free Smart Teacher's Kit to get the tools and strategies for working smarter: www.elenamutonono.com/the-smart-kitTune in to listen to Elena's podcast: www.elenamutonono.com/podcastFollow her on Instagram: @elenamutonono 

 Greg is the Co-founder and CEO of Global Services in Education, Ltd.(GSE) GSE sets up and operates schools across the world. GSE offers a school franchise model as well as independent education management services.Highly regarded for his expertise in education leadership, Greg Parry's vast experience includes high-level positions and leadership of more than 25 projects with K-12, secondary and vocational institutions throughout Australia, the Middle East, The United States, India, Africa and China. In addition to being an author and dynamic lecturer, Greg has trained teachers and principals throughout the world in areas such as critical thinking, language development and leadership. His expertise in school start up projects, leadership and curriculum development, has made him a sought after authority in these disciplines.Greg has led curriculum design and administration of all major curriculums including Australian K-12, US Diploma, International Baccalaureate, UK IGCSE and A Levels.Recipient of the prestigious Queensland (Australia) Minister's Award for Excellence in School Leadership in 2007, Greg has also been recognised for outstanding achievement in other areas including Regional Showcase “Community and Industry Partnerships” and “Education Technology Innovation” Awards. GSE has been recognised with several international awards including:Award Winner - Top Ten Best Education Solutions (2018)Award Winner - Best Global Brand in International Education (2016)Award Winner - Best Global Brand in Secondary and Vocational Training (2015)Award Winner - Asia Pacific Corporate and Social Responsibility Award in Education (2015)More recently Greg has been sourced by a number of private equity and investment groups to advise in the strategic design of school groups and education investment platforms. He is an advisor to a number of investment funds.PublicationsGreg and his senior advisors have published more than 150 blogs sharing expertise in the areas of international school set up and management. Greg and GSE are widely regarded as leading experts in the international education industry both in terms of education operations and well as strategic business development.The blogs are freely available on their website and published regularly in a number of forums.Greg has co-authored two books for educators: “The A to Z's for Teaching Overseas” “A+ Interviewing for Educators” Greg is currently writing a new book called “Global Leadership and Authentic Relationships” to be published 2022. Greg operates a weekly Podcast called “Global Leadership by Greg Parry.”Teacher Training and Development (Worldwide - K-12, IB, A Level, IGCSE, US Curriculum)Social Media Links:www.gsineducation.comBlogs: https://www.gsineducation.com/our-voicehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-parry/GSE Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2473758/admin/https://twitter.com/GSINEDUCATION

Chris is an education entrepreneur, investor and non-profit leader focused on developing and scaling initiatives and technologies that lower barriers and reduce inequalities in accessing the opportunities of the Future of Work. He founded BSD Education in 2013, an educational software and curriculum provider that enables teachers in schools to teach students digital skills during their lessons. BSD has grown to work with schools around the world and has teams located in Hong Kong, Thailand, Philippines and the United States.Marie  is  a driven entrepreneur and the Director of Australia's largest private TESOL Training Provider, ATA TESOL College. She aims to revolutionise the English teaching and learning market.The coupon code is: EFLMAGAlternatively, you can click on this link

Emi Kamiya, M.A., M.S., Ph.D., is the founder of Kamiya English Coaching, Japan, which provides online coaching services for Japanese learners of English. She is the first language coach from Asia to be accredited and certified by the International Coach Federation. As a coach, Emi applies her extensive experience in language education, both in the US and Japan, which includes: teaching Japanese as a foreign language; and teaching English as a second or foreign language to learners of all ages from various linguistic backgrounds. Emi supports and encourages her clients to acquire the skills that will enable them to independently continue their own learning. As a researcher, she conducts research on the learners' use of English in real-life conversations. She is a Neurolanguage® coach  She is currently in Japan.Website: https://www.englishcoaching.jp/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/englishcoaching.jpLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emi-kamiya-88421913aNeuroLanguage Coach Network: https://neurolanguagecoachnetwork.com/coach/emi-kamiya/

Leah has been the owner of Leah Sparrow Digital Marketing since January of 2020. Her love for marketing was discovered in the early 1990's. She began as an on-air personality for a few radio stations in Tennessee. She was quickly promoted to production director and operations manager. Her duties included creating and overseeing the promotional and commercial content along with the programming of the station(s). She enjoyed her years in radio, but she began to notice a decline in sales. She realized the industry was shifting so she decided to pursue teaching. Spending time teaching her employees the art of delivery and content creation during her time in broadcasting was also something she found she had a passion for. In 2008, she decided to move on and pursue an education degree. Once she finished her masters in curriculum and instruction, she went on to teach at one of the private schools in her town. Although she enjoyed teaching the students, she discovered her health would not allow her to continue teaching in a brick mortar. She then decided to find a way to work from home. The discovery of online teaching was made as well as the discovery of a new passion: online teaching. In 2017, she began her online teaching with VIPKID and QKIDS. As she honed her skills through companies like VIPKID, QKIDS, GogoKid, and Outschool, she realized she wanted to take her passion for online teaching to the next level. After a few months of navigating and determining where her niche was in the independent online teaching world, she began the process of growing a digital marketing business. With the sole goal of helping online teachers grow and scale their online business through simplified marketing, Leah created Leah Sparrow Digital Marketing. Her digital course,The Online Teacher's Facebook Ads Blueprint (TOTFAB), is helping online teachers take their business to the next level. For those interested in growing their business through social media marketing at any stage, she provides one on one sessions and social media management services.Connect with Leah Sparrow:Facebook: @teacherleahsparrowFacebook Group: Online Teacher Support & Training Instagram: @teacherleahsparrowTwitter: @teacherleahsLinkedIn: @teacherleahsparrowYouTube: www.YouTube.com/leahsparrowWebsite: www.teacherleah.comemail: leah@teacherleah.com

Marlowe Johnson is the CEO of recently launched Educational Testing Service (ETS) subsidiary EdAgree, a company that is dedicated to optimizing long-term outcomes for international students, supporting their journey from research to application to graduation and beyond.  Before founding EdAgree, Mr. Johnson worked in the EdTech space at ETS, 2U and Pearson as a product owner and developer.  He also worked as a primary, secondary and post-secondary teacher in Cameroon, Tanzania, South Korea, China and the USA.http://www.edagree.com/

Mark Pemberton has been pioneering in EdTech for the past 15 years. A strong advocator for meaningful change and adoption of technology in both at homes and schools. Mark is a frequent speaker and EdTech conferences around the world and a recognized thought leader in game-based language learning. Mark founded Studycat with his Co-founder Mateo Solares and together they have grown the business to global success with 14 million downloads in over 100 countries teaching English, Spanish, Chinese, French and German. Mark graduated from Warwick University in Philosophy & Politics is a fluent Mandarin speaker living in Tainan, Taiwan with his wife and two children.http://www.studycat.com

Today's guest is James Liu. James is a scientist, consultant, business coach, and an ESL student.His own ESL teachers inspired him to start a business to help many more ESL teachers who are currently undervalued. Since 2019, he has helped thousands of teachers go independent and charge what they're worth. James's links:linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesliuphdmba/ facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boweistrategyllcYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JamesLiuESL IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamesliu_bowei/James's FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TeacherentrepreneurnetworkFree ebook: https://boweistrategy.com/eslteacher-ebook21-Day Teacher-Entrepreneur Challenge: https://boweistrategy.com/challenge

Today's guest is Judy Wong. Judy is an International Educator, Consultant, Life Coach and Great Podcast Guest with a demonstrated history of working with individuals as a Life Coach and Energy Healer. An Educator /Consultant and Invited International Speaker in the performing & visual arts and education industry. Certified practitioner of the Silva Method and skilled in TESOL, Management, Arts, Nonprofit Organizations, and Fundraising. Strong entrepreneurship professional with a MA TESOL from The New School for Public Engagement.Judy's Website

Today's guest is Herbert Gerzer. Herbert is a social media expert, specialising in getting more students for schools. According to his bio: "Herbert has had the privilege of working in the language training industry for over 13 years, first as an English trainer, then as Key Account Manager personally selling over €2M of language courses to corporate clients and managing a teaching team of over 120 language and business trainers in three countries. Now he has transferred that knowledge to help language schools attract new customers and sell more language courses through paid ad campaigns."https://www.herbertgerzer.comHerbert's Podcasthello@herbertgerzer.com

Today's guest is Ben Buckwold. After living in Japan, Ben returned to Canada in 2002 and started ESL Library. We talk about Japan, how Ben got started and the challenges of growing and how his position has changed.ESL Library was founded in 2002 as a resource site for English teachers. Their materials are used in thousands of classrooms in more than 100 countries around the world. The lessons they develop are intended to enhance, complement, or supplement your own ideas and curriculum. Every month they create and add new materials to the site. Unlike your core textbook, their library of resources continues to grow.https://esllibrary.com/

Today's guest is Dave Sperling. Dave is originally from L.A. and has in his time lived in Japan and Thailand. He started Dave's ESL cafe nearly 30 years ago, and in that time it has grown to be the most well-known EFL/ESL site on the web.BTW, there was no hyper inflation in Japan in the 80s :)Dave Sperling  is the founder of Dave's ESL Cafe. After teaching around the globe and completing his MA in Linguistics in 1995, he created Dave's ESL Cafe as a meeting place for ESL + EFL teachers and students from around the world.https://www.eslcafe.comhttp://johnpilger.com/videos/japan-behind-the-mask

Today's guest is Nicola Lutz. Nicola and I talk about sales and selling, what to expect and prepare for in the sales cycle, and how to maximise sales opportunities and encounters in order to add to your company's bottom line.BioNicola is a sales trainer, mentor and coach. She helps those that need to sell do so in an authentic, customer-led way with integrity. She has the credentials to back it up - She has 26 year's experience of selling, sales management, sales directorship and training and coaching.She is a Fellow of the Institute of Sales Management, which is the highest level they accredit. They also keep her up to date with my own learning of new skills, technology and methods.She is a member of the CPD Accreditation body, which means she focuses on tangible learning outcomes from her training.www.nofluff.bizThe Personal MBA

Today's guest is John Healy. I chat to John about his career in IT prior to begging to teach English. We talk also about his time in Korea and his new company www.myspeakingscore.com BioJohn is the founder and CEO of My Speaking Score, an AI speech assessmenttool that evaluates spoken English and predicts TOEFL Speaking scores. With over a decade of experience as a university professor in South Korea (Yeungnam, Korea University), John has logged thousands of classroom hours training both students and teachers in test prep strategies and academic subjects. His online courses Study With It, TOEFL Clear Strategies and Tactics, TOEFL Turbo Tactics, and others, have helped learners from over 100 countries develop English skills and earn high TOEFL scores. John earned his MA in TESOL from Anaheim and resides in Florence, Italy with his wife and daughter.http://www.myspeakingscore.com