#113 Elena Mutonono on Tutoring in Ukraine and Creating an Online Business

Elena Mutonono, former ESL teacher and now coach for language teachers, joins Benny Lewis and Shannon Kennedy to talk about language teaching, the ethics of the online language teaching space, and sustainable language teaching.Featured ResourcesOnline Bound PodcastPatreon Extended EpisodeEnjoy the podcast? Subscribe to our Patreon to get access to extended episodes and loads more content. Here’s what you’ll hear in the long-form episode:Redefining what a “good” language teacher isThings language students should be aware of when choosing a teacherOur roles as thought leaders in the language spaceLearn more and access this bonus content on Patreon.Mentioned in this EpisodeOnline Bound PodcastElena’s InstagramElena’s FacebookElena’s websiteLanguage Lessons filmEpisode OverviewSome of the topics brought up during the interview are:Going from in-person tutoring in Ukraine to teaching onlineFacing burnout as a language teacher and figuring out how to teach in a sustainable wayFinding balance by saying no to many things as a language teacher and what to say no toDifferences between online and offline teaching and setting realistic expectations for bothHow choosing one focus can help you feel more fulfilled in your teaching careerPodcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon Kennedy