Organising Online Learning Events with Abigail Fulbrook

Organising Online Learning Events with Abigail Fulbrook

Author: TESOL Pop February 6, 2024 Duration: 10:50

Founder of English with Abigail, Abigail Fulbrook, shares insights into the online events she organises for learners and teachers of languages. Abigail talks about what inspired her to start hosting events, the benefits they offer, and tips on how to get involved.


KEY TALKING POINTS


Inspiring Events

Abigail shares her motivation for organising online events to create space for people to meet and connect. She explains how the online events expanded to include work-along summits for teachers interested in starting their businesses.


About the Events

Abigail explains the structure of the events, including prerecorded sessions led by different guests and interactive workshops aimed at encouraging participation. She highlights the benefits, including exposure to different teaching styles and networking opportunities.

Keeping Events Free:

Abigail emphasises her decision to keep events free to reach a wider audience and foster connections between learners and teachers worldwide. She highlights how this approach helps to market her business.


Taking Action

Abigail offers tips for those interested in participating as speakers, attendees, or organisers, emphasising the importance of being specific and proactive.


ABOUT

Abbie founded Mums’ English Circle, a conversation club for mothers, and online events like Learn English Together and Momentum, the work-along summit for English language teachers. She’s absolutely lit up by connecting people, helping learners find their perfect teachers, and helping teachers make the money they deserve with learners they love teaching. 


She’s been teaching for over 15 years and now lives in Japan with her husband, two daughters and way too much craft material.


Visit English with Abigail to learn more about Abigail's work.


TRANSCRIPT

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SUPPORT

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CREDITS

Producer Laura Wilkes

Editor Haven Tsang

Thanks to our lovely guest, Abigail Fulbrook.


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