1) Tell us a little bit about yourself (where you come from, etc.) I’m Nathaniel and come from a very bland little town called Blackwater in Surrey – where the water isn’t actually black. My mother was a hairdresser, and my father was a junior school headmaster. Neither were strict, and between them, they instilled…Continue Reading Where are they now? Nathaniel Reed
Alumna of Swansea University, Beatrice Massa, talks to Shawn Lee about her work as a language technician at Phrasee. Beatrice completed her undergraduate BA (Hons) English Language and MA TESOL at Swansea in 2019 and 2021 respectively. While at Swansea, Beatrice made the opportunities the university and the department could offer, and worked as a…Continue Reading Shawn Lee Interviews Beatrice Massa, Language Technician at Phrasee
My name is Beatrice Massa and I recently completed a master’s in TESOL at Swansea University. After graduating in July 2019 with a bachelor’s degree in English Language and Applied Linguistics, I was very lucky to benefit from one of Swansea University’s Centenary Scholarships, which allowed me to continue my education and learn more about…Continue Reading Presenting my dissertation at a national TESOL conference: When not even Coronavirus can stop research from being shared!
I completed my BA in English Language and English Literature at Swansea University and I thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience, so continuing my studies here was an obvious choice. I was a grateful recipient of Swansea University’s Centenary Scholarships, and I had started to develop a passion for teaching through the TEFL modules in my…Continue Reading From the MA TESOL to elementary school teaching, via Hong Kong by Naomi Davies
I graduated from Swansea University in 2018 with a degree in English language and TESOL. My main reasons for applying to Swansea were the integrated CELTA course and the extensive module selection that was available. The CELTA course perfectly supplemented the degree course as it combined teaching methodology with practical teaching experience. I thoroughly enjoyed…Continue Reading Life as a Swansea University Graduate, by Sheridan Cole
Hello to Everyone, First thank you for taking the time to read this post. My name is Graham O’Donoghue and I studied at Swansea University from 2010 to 2012. I want to take a little bit of time to talk about my experiences and where my degree has led me to thus far. In 2008,…Continue Reading Graham O’Donaghue on his journey from Swansea Student to Working and Living in China
Melanie Paul was, as she told me ‘making waves’ at Swansea University between 2013-2016 and graduated with a degree in English Language and TESOL. About to embark on teacher training, Mel kindly spent time talking to me about her time at Swansea University. Tell me a little bit about yourself, Mel. I’m from Leicester in the…Continue Reading Where Are They Now? Melanie Paul
Liam Turner, from Wales, came to Swansea University to study a BA(Hons) in English Language in 2012 and graduated in 2015 with a first class degree. Liam is also a recipient of the Ede and Ravenscroft 325th Anniversary student prize for outstanding contribution to student life. Here’s what he had to tell me about his…Continue Reading Where are they Now? Interview with Liam Turner
Twenty-One year old Luke Walker, from Exmouth, came to Swansea University to study a BA(Hons) in English Language in 2013 and graduated in 2016 with a first class degree. Here’s what he had to say about his time at Swansea, when I spoke to him: Tell me a little bit about yourself I live in…Continue Reading Where Are They Now? Interview with Luke Walker
Always interested in what our students do next, I spoke to 2016 graduate Anina Kinzel. Twenty-three year old Anina came to Swansea University in 2013 from Germany and graduated with a first class honours degree in one of our popular degree pathways, BA (Hons) English Language and Communication. Here’s what she had to say: Tell…Continue Reading Where Are they Now? Interview with Anina Kinzel