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Helen Slee
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James Taylor
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In this episode, Helen & Laura Patsko discuss her ELT journey, describing her career as a mix of diverse elements, like salad or spaghetti. She began in advertising, transitioned to ELT after influential conversations, and completed her CELTA and DELTA in Prague. Laura then worked in teacher training and for Cambridge University Press before going freelance. She emphasizes the evolving acceptance of English as a Lingua Franca (ELF) and the impact of technology, particularly messaging apps, on remote professional development. Laura advocates for embracing the “mess” of non-linear “squiggly” career paths following personal interests and values over a rigid career trajectory, if that is right for you.
You can find Laura on LinkedIn.
Laura’s Portfolio:
blackbirdlxd.com/?page_id=494
The “Continuing Professional Development through mobile messaging apps” project Laura did in 2023 with BC Argentina:
americas.britishcouncil.org/sites/default/files/0412_cpd_report_eng.pdf
Laura mentions:
Sandy Millin’s Take your Time DELTA: takeyourtimedelta.com
NILE’s distance teacher training:
nile-elt.com/catalog?pagename=NILE-Online
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