Tag Archives: teaching english

Tom Wingate ‘The Wingate School’

Tom first came to Mexico over thirty-five years ago. He lives in Tecamachalco, in the State of Mexico, and is owner and headteacher of The Wingate School in Huixquilucan.

We discuss why he came to Mexico, how he ended up doing what he does and how his team has adapted to working during the current pandemic.

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Jessica Neath ‘Toki Doki Sushi & Market’

Jessica Neath came to Mexico from the UK ten years ago. She lives in Mexico City and is the owner of Toki Doki Sushi & Market, an Asian restaurant and shop.

We discuss how she ended up in Mexico, why she decided to set up a business here and how the coronavirus quarantine has affected things.

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Sara Olivier ‘Esa Güera Alta Que Canta’

Today’s guest is Sara Olivier. Sara moved to Mexico from the UK nearly six years ago and lives in Cholula.

We discuss what it was like adapting to life in Mexico, raising a child here and how she’s putting her singing and acting talents to use in the local community.

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Educating in Oaxaca: Christopher Lockwood

Today’s guest is Christopher Lockwood. Christopher moved to Mexico from the UK ten years ago and lives in Oaxaca.

We discuss his job as the head of English in a high school, Oaxacan food and living in lockdown in Oaxaca.

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Jane Ordaz ‘The Menopausal Expat’

Today’s guest is Jane Ordaz. Jane moved to Mexico from the UK six years ago and lives in Irapuato.

We discuss what it was like adapting to life in Mexico and how she found a path for herself through teaching, coaching and volunteering.

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Youtubing in Guadalajara: Rich Varney

Today’s guest is Rich Varney. Rich moved to Mexico from the UK eleven years ago and lives in Guadalajara.

We talk about his YouTube channel, what it was liking adapting to life in Mexico and his innate grasp of ‘street Spanish’.

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Karen Allen ‘Soy Chilanga’

Today’s guest is Karen Allen. Karen moved to Mexico from the UK nearly twenty-four years ago and lives here in Mexico City.

We discuss her career in education, the benefits of living in Mexico and how she ended up becoming a Mexican citizen almost by accident.

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