Teaching English Abroad

Welcome to Hot Topics! In this episode, host Gabrielle Crichlow sits down with special guest Jenae Spry to delve into her fascinating experience of teaching English abroad in France. Jenae shares her personal journey of teaching English in Dijon, France in 2002 through a program administered by the French government. As a French major, Jenae provides unique insights into the intricacies of teaching English to French children, navigating cultural differences, and the challenges she faced during her time in the program. The conversation emphasizes the importance of being a cultural representative and emphasizes the significance of thorough preparation before embarking on a teaching opportunity abroad. During the episode, Jenae and Gabrielle also discuss the financial aspects of the program and offer valuable advice for prospective participants. They explore the value of cultural immersion, the importance of embracing diverse teaching experiences, and the transformational power of being open to new perspectives.The episode of "Hot Topics!" delivers a riveting firsthand account of teaching English in a foreign country, offering practical advice and invaluable insights for anyone considering similar opportunities. Whether you are interested in teaching abroad or simply curious about cross-cultural experiences, this episode provides a wealth of knowledge and inspiration. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges, rewards, and transformative potential of teaching English in a foreign land.Who is Jenae Spry?Jenae Spry is a Productivity & Systems Strategist. She helps small business owners, whether they're solopreneurs or have already built a team, to prevent burnout, continue to grow their businesses and protect their work-life balance through productivity and systems. She's also the founder of Productivity Stacks, a platform that profiles the systems, tools, and people who have helped entrepreneurs in various industries succeed to help business owners get more out of their days and learn from the productivity stacks of fellow entrepreneurs.You can find Jenae:On the web: https://productivitystacks.com/On Facebook # 1: https://www.facebook.com/doerentrepreneursOn Facebook # 2: https://www.facebook.com/productivitystacksOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doerentrepreneurs/On Twitter: https://twitter.com/doerstweetingOn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doerentrepreneursOn YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoarcHR94eeumkqHTA79xAQOn LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jenaespryPromo: ​If you're a a business owner or interested in entrepreneurship and working smarter, not harder -- check out the Productivity Stacks newsletter profiling the systems, tools, and people that helped successful entrepreneurs get there. Each edition comes with a Productivity Stack swipe file at the end. Sign up free here: https://productivitystacks.com/newsletters.comWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/TXLWMASpGogRate this episode on IMDB: https://m.imdb.com/title/tt33111304/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk********************************************Follow Gabrielle Crichlow: On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gabrielle.crichlowOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabrielle.crichlowOn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielle-crichlow-92587a360Follow A Step Ahead Tutoring Services:On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astepaheadtutoringservicesOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astepaheadtutoringservicesOn X: https://www.twitter.com/ASATS2013 On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-step-ahead-tutoring-services/On YouTube: https://youtube.com/@astepaheadtutoringservicesOn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@asats2013On Eventbrite: https://astepaheadtutoringservices.eventbrite.com Visit us on the web: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com   Sign up for our email list: https://squareup.com/outreach/a41DaE/subscribe Sign up for our text list: https://tapit.us/cipPJO Check out our entire "Hot Topics!" podcast: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com/hottopicspodcastSupport us:Cash App: https://cash.app/$ASATS2013PayPal: https://paypal.me/ASATS2013Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/ASATS2013Zelle: [email protected] a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hot-topics--5600971/supportOriginal date of episode: July 14, 2023