Let's Get Flexible with Target English
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Talk to Us @BounceEnglish
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Recording date: December 9, 2020
Guest: Fi Aish and Jo Tomlinson
Synopsis: In this week’s episode, we talk with the founders of Target English, Fi Aish and Jo Tomlinson. Fi and Jo are experts in creating materials and tests for English Language Training and IELTS exam preparation. We talk with Jo and Fi about the transition from teaching to starting their own business and some lessons they have learned as language material and assessment consultants. We discuss the future of English Language assessments and testing in the “new normal” of online teaching. We also chat about the impact of Covid-19 and (gasp!) its positive impact in their day to day work life.
Links: https://www.target-english.eu/
Produced by Melanie Johnson and Amy Swanson for BounceEnglish
Edited by Amy Swanson
Theme Song “Let’s Keep in Touched” by John Swanson (Amy’s big brother!)
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