What the ESL: How I became a teacher and learned along the way

A one-of-a-kind memoir shares the author's memories of teaching experiences and

interactions over a span of time. More than a teacher's story, What the ESL amplifies

the voices of learners' real-life stories from adult ESL classrooms. As a hybrid memoir,

woven into the learner stories is a benefit for readers to come away with. No matter

what level of familiarity readers might have with foreign language study, there is always

something relatable in the effort to succeed. With warmth, insight, and humor, the

author offers a moving portrait of language learning through a teacher's eyes and the

many paths learners take striving to master English while managing complex lives.

Whether you're an educator, language student, or simply fascinated by conversation,

this book helps you rethink assumptions about ESL learners and the teaching journey.

- Discover the varied motivations and goals of adult ESL learners

- Step into the classroom through the teacher's eyes

- Understand how empathy, humor, and cultural intelligence shape language teaching

- Witness the struggles and triumphs in the ESL classroom

- Reflect on teacher strategies that connect with many educators

- Gain a deeper appreciation for the persistence of adult learners