ESL Spotlight

I’M NISH—AND I’VE BEEN THROUGH IT

Welcome to ESL Spotlight

I didn’t start this site because I had it all figured out.

I started it because I didn’t.

I’ve taught English in multiple countries, online and off, and let me tell you—none of the blogs, forums or YouTube girlies prepared me for the reality.

The burnout.

The BS platforms.

The cultural chaos.

The moments that cracked me open, and the ones that somehow put me back together.

ESL Spotlight isn’t here to sell you a dream.

It’s here to hold space for the real stories that come with being an ESL teacher—especially the stuff no one talks about.

Who This Site is For

What You'll Find Here:

If you've ever…

Taught through a migraine because you needed the paycheck
Got ghosted by an ESL platform after a “mandatory training”
Questioned if you're helping or just surviving
Taught while navigating grief, isolation, or imposter syndrome
Wondered “Is this it?” mid-lesson or while eating cold instant noodles

…then you’re home.

What You'll Find Here:

Honest blog posts about the ups, downs, and WTFs of ESL life
Couch Talk interviews with teachers from around the world
Travel moments that shaped me (the beautiful, the broken, and the bizarre)
Maybe a few things that help you feel less alone in the madness

Why I Do This:

What You'll Find Here:

Why I Do This:

Because teaching ESL is more than a job.

It’s a journey—and sometimes it’s magical, sometimes it’s a damn mess.

I’m here for both.

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I’M NISH—AND I’VE BEEN THROUGH IT

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The ESL Spotlight Origin Story

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