Our very own Mark Simms OBE has had a fun & festive day today Eaton Court - baking mince pies and enjoying an afternoon tea with the carrot family & friends 😊🎅 P3 #wheresmark #ELTlife #spottheleader #makebelievemark

After a quick wipe over with antibax, looks like I have a house guest for the weekend #ELTlife #wearep3

New post on the life of a new #EFL teacher. So far: NOT EASY. Maybe it's not for me. Or maybe it's a phase. The 'disillusionment' stage... Perhaps spending the next few days in Barcelona with my bestie will help. #blog #eltlife #elt #teaching #tefl elenisworld.org/2020/02/22/the…

My 10 yr olds immediately afterwards made up for it, researching about Cyprus, showing me their findings, taking part in all the fun activities I planned. Plus my adults group never disappoints. This job is a roller coaster. What a day. (still want to cry) #eltlife #tefl #elt

You know it was a bad lesson when you nearly cry in the classroom 😑 Not sure this job is for me. #eltlife #teaching #13yearolds

I've been ill for what feels like a lifetime, I'm beginning to believe I'll never feel healthy again (if anyone has any remedy ideas please do share, I'll try anything). Oh well, at least it's still sunny in Regio. #travel #elt #eltlife #teaching #italy #reggio #reggiocalabria

My 11 year olds today talked about their 'famous tik toker.' I didn't know k4wtarr is that popular, let alone with 11 year olds, or that you can now become a 'famous tik toker'. #elt #teaching #eltlife #tiktok

If you asked me what the most common expression I've used so far during my time in #Italy was...'Non parlo Italiano'. So here's how I managed to get a (decent) haircut with minimal communication but plenty of awkwardness. #eltlife #travel #blog #elt elenisworld.org/2020/01/21/non…

-What do you eat for dinner? (I asked my classroom of 9yr old Italians). Angelo- Pizza! Samuele- Pizza! Martina- Meat! 10 'Pizza's later... Roberta- Sushi! #eltlife #englishteacher #elt

Day two back teaching English to little and not so little Italians. I already need another holiday. At least the scenery is beautiful. #teaching #elt #eltlife #januaryblues #reggiocalabria #italy

Mountain and sea views and a gorgeous warming sun on a crispy cold morning, at a cute B&B in Lamezia. These little moments make life worthwhile ❤ #lamezia #italy #views #sunny #travel #life #littlemoments #mondaymotivation #eltlife

I've been at Malta International Airport for 6 hours now (never have I ever thought I'd be lesson planning at an airport) and I love how British it feels at parts. So familiar and weirdly comforting. #eltlife #travel #teaching

Today's Thankmas is dedicated to all my IH friends, fellow teachers, managers, students, all staff. What an experience it's been so far.. #thankmas #christmas #blogmas #blog #eltlife #teaching #friends #ChristmasEveEve elenisworld.org/2019/12/23/tha…

On my way home. First time I am not flying from the UK and my mind is confused. I can't wait to see my friends and family in Cyprus but I miss my friends in the UK. It turns out is tough having two homes and living away from both. #travel #teach #eltlife #reggio #italy

#Thankmas day Twenty-One and the last one I post from Italy! Today's post is dedicated to my sweet friends, Syed and Priya. Thank you for coming to see me in Cambridge, just what I needed at that very moment. #blogmas #blog #love #friends #celta #eltlife elenisworld.org/2019/12/21/tha…

#Thankmas day 18! Only a week to Christmas (Amen to that). Today is dedicated to my dear Sophie who without realising played a pivotal role in what might turned out to be my life's greatest adventure! It all started like this... #blog #christmas #eltlife elenisworld.org/2019/12/18/tha…

#Thankmas Day 17...there are 2 so very important people I wouldn't have done the CELTA without, my tutors, Jonny and Fiona. Not just for their teaching but also their honesty and empathy, a rare trait nowadays. #celta #eltlife #blogmas #christmas #blog elenisworld.org/?p=14548

#Thankmas Day Sixteen. Doing and getting an A on my CELTA was probably the biggest highlight of the year for me and I wouldn’t have managed to finish it, let alone achieve the highest grade without my classmates. #celta #eltlife #blog #blogmas #christmas elenisworld.org/2019/12/16/tha…

Thankmas Day Fifteen is dedicated to my Cambridge homestay host Mary. My CELTA experience was one of my 2019 highlights and Mary was a huge part of it. I miss her food and sweet laughter! #thankmas #christmas #cambridge #celta #eltlife elenisworld.org/2019/12/15/tha…

December in Reggio 🌞 #italy #reggiocalabria #photography #sea #wintersun #travel #teachingenglishabroad #eltlife