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Becoming an English language teacher and an aspiring researcher
Episode 5

Becoming an English language teacher and an aspiring researcher

Tea Leaf English

May 3, 202427m 29s

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Show Notes

In this episode, Thu Thu welcomes special guest Sayar Wai Yan Htut, an English language teacher from Myanmar currently pursuing a master's degree at a university in Thailand. 

Sayar Wai Yan shares his journey from initially working as a translator to discovering a passion for teaching, offering insightful tips for those interested in the field. Sayar Wai Yan also talks about his fascinating master's thesis research on English as a Lingua Franca (ELF) in Thai university settings, which explores the use of English for communication between non-native speakers and the potential integration of ELF into English language teaching (ELT). 

The episode offers valuable advice for aspiring researchers on the publication process, the importance of university affiliations, and the challenges of research writing. 

Happy Learning!