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"I have no shame whatsoever in marketing my own courses because I feel proud. I know for sure that it works." We chat with entrepreneur Anna Aleksenko

Anna is an entrepreneur based in Georgia who runs Voice it English, a program that helps professionals turn English into their career superpower. She's been teaching for over 17 years and has had to reinvent herself many times: something every entrepreneur can relate to. With a focus on connection, community, and client results, we're thrilled to have Anna on the show.

Her mission is simple: To turn English from a daily challenge into her clients' career strong point.

In this episode, Anna discusses:

• understanding that everyone has an accent
• burnout and setting boundaries
• expatriating and starting a new life
• how language can shape identity
• emotional barriers in language learning
• moving from hourly to results-based pricing
• focusing on ideal clients and how to identify them
• leveraging LinkedIn for client acquisition
• the power of community
• advice for new education entrepreneurs

FOR MORE FROM ANNA ALEKSENKO:

1. Connect on LinkedIn

2. Voice It English

3. Her free Friday speaking club

Thank you for listening. Your support has been overwhelming and we couldn't do what we do without you. We hope this podcast serves as an effective CPD tool for you.

If you have a comment or question about today's show, we'd love to hear from you: info@learnyourenglish.com

RESOURCES TO HELP YOU:

1. Connect with us on our Substack.

2. Book a free 1:1 chat with us to strategize your teaching business.

3. Follow the LYE YouTube Channel

4. Learn how to monetize your teaching skills with TAP

5. Download our free guides for teacherpreneurs.

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"There's this myth that kids learn faster than adults. Research shows it's not true; adults are actually better language learners" - Dr. Karen Lichtman.

Dr. Karen Lichtman recently moved to Binghamton University after ten years training language teachers at Northern Illinois University. Her research focuses on instructed second language acquisition, including age differences in language learning and implicit vs. explicit language teaching. Karen presents nationally and internationally to audiences of teachers and researchers.

In this episode, we dive into:

• the bad teaching that exists and how to address it
• the myth of children learning faster than adults
• why adults make better language learners
• why easier materials is almost always better
• designing a beginner course from scratch
• balancing implicit & explicit teaching
• addressing skeptical teachers
• the role of TPRS in language learning (Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling)

FOR MORE FROM KAREN LICHTMAN:

1. Connect on LinkedIn

2. Her website

3. Her publications

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RESOURCES TO HELP YOU:

1. Book a free 1:1 chat with us to strategize your teaching business.

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3. Learn how to monetize your teaching skills with TAP

4. Download our free guides for teacherpreneurs.

5. Connect with us on our Substack.

*This is episode two of our series highlighting education entrepreneurs. New episodes every first of the month.

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 "If it doesn't go according to plan, what is the worst thing that could happen that is the minimum I can be satisfied with?" We sit down with entrepreneur Jessica Dias to discuss growing a business.

Jessica is an English teacher and founder of Jessy Academy — an online school that helps Brazilian learners break free from the intermediate plateau and develop real communication skills in English. She started her teaching business in 2020 and has since helped more than 2,000 learners speak with more clarity, confidence, and naturalness. After years of working in traditional schools, Jessica decided to ride solo and build a business that truly reflects her teaching philosophy: practical, human, and focused on real communication.

In this episode, Jessica discusses:

• Overcoming Failure and Setting Realistic Goals
• The Genesis of the Itch: From School to Side Hustle
• Turning Passion into a Full-Time Business
• Embracing Change and Growth
• Building a Sustainable Business Model
• Challenges of Running a Business
• Balancing Client Work and Business Operations
• Delegation and Use of AI Tools
• Scaling While Maintaining Quality
• Advice for Handling Business Slumps

FOR MORE FROM JESSICA DIAS:

1. Follow her on Instagram: @msjessydays

2. Jessy Academy

3. Her Clear Pronunciation Program

Thank you for listening. Your support has been overwhelming and we couldn't do what we do without you. We hope this podcast serves as an effective CPD tool for you.

If you have a comment or question about today's show, we'd love to hear from you: info@learnyourenglish.com

RESOURCES TO HELP YOU:

1. Book a free 1:1 chat with us to strategize your teaching business.

2. Follow the LYE YouTube Channel

3. Learn how to monetize your teaching skills with TAP

4. Download our free guides for teacherpreneurs.

5. Connect with us on our Substack.