In this episode of Chinwag Tuesdays, I chat with Anish, a civil engineer from Chandigarh, India, now living in Adelaide. 🌏 From growing up in a family of engineers to navigating university life in Australia, Anish shares his journey of career choices, cultural adaptation, and the challenges of settling into a new country.

We dive into his experiences studying in South India, overcoming confidence barriers, landing internships through LinkedIn, and even teaching in the Himalayas! 🏔️ Anish also reflects on key differences between Indian and Australian education, networking strategies, and his first impressions of Aussie life.

🔑 Key Highlights:

🏗️ Growing up in a family of civil engineers & his career journey

🛫 Moving from India to Australia & adapting to student life

🤝 The power of networking & how it shaped his career

🌄 Volunteering & teaching in remote Himalayan villages

🎓 Challenges with Australian education & cultural differences

🥶 First winter in Adelaide & adjusting to Aussie life

If you're an international student, a migrant, or someone who loves hearing inspiring personal stories, this episode is for you! 🎙️✨

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How to contact Anish:

• LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kambojanish/

In this episode of Chinwag Tuesdays, I sit down with Emma from Mmm English, one of the biggest names in online English education! 🌟 Emma shares her journey from teaching in Vietnam to building a YouTube empire with over 6 million subscribers. We dive into the evolution of mmmEnglish, why she stepped away from her channel, and how she created Hey Lady - a thriving online community for women learning English.

🔑 Key Highlights:

🍽️ From Food Vlogs to English Lessons – How mmmEnglish started as a way to help her students in Vietnam
📈 The Growth of mmmEnglish – How her channel exploded and reached millions worldwide
🙋‍♀️ Hey Lady! – Why Emma transitioned from YouTube to building a safe, empowering space for women to practise English
🗣️ Confidence & Community – The secret to feeling more comfortable speaking English
🙊 Aussies & Swearing – A fun chat about how Australians use swear words in casual conversation

If you're an English learner, an online educator, or just love hearing inspiring stories of teachers making a global impact, this episode is for you! 🎙️✨

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How to contact:

Hey Lady:

• Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/hey_lady_community

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrRiVfHqBIIvSgKmgnSY66g

• Website:https://www.heylady.io/join. Interested in checking out Hey Lady!? Hey Lady offers a free 7-day trial!

Important to note:

Hey Lady! is a good option for a specific type of English learner:

• Women

• With an intermediate, upper-intermediate or advanced level of English. It is not appropriate for beginners.

• interested in the idea of practising and gaining speaking experience in a community of other English language learners.

MmmEnglish:

• Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mmmenglish_emma

• YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/ @mmmEnglish_Emma

• Website:https://mmmenglish.teachable.com/

In this episode of Chinwag Tuesdays, I sit down with Tom, an English teacher from Melbourne and the founder of Ace Language Academy. Tom shares his inspiring journey from working in banking and travelling the world to discovering his passion for teaching English. He talks about how his experiences living abroad and learning new languages shaped his teaching philosophy, and how he now helps students build confidence, improve their pronunciation, and immerse themselves in Australian culture.

🔑 Key Highlights:

💼 From Banking to Teaching – Tom’s transition from a corporate career to founding his own language academy.

📚 The Callan Method – How a unique teaching approach sparked Tom’s love for language education.

🏫 Building Ace Language Academy – The challenges and rewards of starting a language school in Melbourne.

🗣️ Pronunciation & Confidence – Why mastering pronunciation is key to speaking confidently in English.🇦🇺 Cultural Immersion – The importance of understanding Aussie slang, idioms, and phrasal verbs.

🎯 Personalised Learning – How Tom tailors lessons to help students achieve their specific goals, whether it’s for work, study, or everyday life.

If you’ve ever felt held back by self-doubt or struggled to feel confident speaking English, this episode is packed with practical advice and inspiring insights. Tom’s passion for teaching and his relatable approach to language learning make this a must-watch for anyone looking to improve their English skills.

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How to contact Tom:

• Website: https://www.acelanguageacademy.com.au/: Use the code ACEMATE which is exclusive to the people listening to this episode and get $100 OFF your first next full general English course. Contact Tom via call, text, WhatsApp (number on the website) or email info@acelanguageacademy.com.au .

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acelanguageacademy/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/acelanguageacademy.com.au/

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@acelanguageacademy3158

• LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/company/ace-language-academy