How I Became an English Teacher in Colombia | Teach English in South America ESL [#29]

[@Marshall.Powell]

I need help adding subtitles! If you are bilingual check out this video of mine for information: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKq8f3SeaMiiras

[@aileraguilar3976]

Marshall Powell vlogs you have a another mom cool

[@luzcaicedo6801]

Marshall Powell vlogs I think your pretty cool. I'm proud to see that you like Colombia. I was born in Bogota. I love the food in Bogota and Medellin

[@aaalopez4275]

do you live in colombia???? i like you

[@markweaver8631]

I am bilingual

[@aliciarios973]

I respect your courage and spirit of adventure. These experiences will make you a better and happier person.

[@HipPopTV1]

8:25 You can tell the girl in green behind the coffee shop lady likes you lol. She looks impressed by your Spanish as a foreigner. Giving you the googley eyes lol.

[@kristinbunch4741]

Such a sweet lady ahhh

[@BriXOXOBri]

I love that lady at the coffee shop...

[@vitocorleone1462]

You are doing exactly what I want to do. I am currently learning Spanish

[@roilandelpro1381]

Me alegro yo quiero aprender inglés xd

[@streetknows]

Bro the only bad thing about your vlogs is that now I just want to pack up a fucking bag for moving my way out there in Colombia ! Keep them coming man, you got awesome content in it.

[@philhuber597]

, Hey man, I just found your channel and am very happy about that. I teach ESL in Illinois but the winters are too much for me so I'm planning on central or South America this coming fall. You are doing a fine job. I really like that you price out everything. I'm on fixed and low S. S. So costs are important. Advise: look up ESL or TSEL and you'll find endless sites to help with. methodologies and materials. If your interests persist look into IPA and pronunciations. It'll benefit sincere learners tremendously with the difficult language we were born into. Good luck with what you are doing. I'll be a regular. Thanks, Phil

[@coachbrian13]

I'm addicted to Colombia. You have some great videos. Thanks for sharing.

[@glasseverywhere]

Keep up the good work I'm American but my grandmother is from Santa Marta I do want to explore Colombia like you thanks for this insight

[@seanbryan1739]

Marshall, I watched lots of cute animal videos, and people still had negative stuff to say. Don't be dismayed! Everyday, I came here to check ur videos.

[@carlosjm]

All I can say is this: you are awesome and you are living the life that I always wanted to live !!

[@Art-df7xs]

it takes a lot of balls what you're doing! keep up the awesome work and videos.

[@wmiller6505]

I really enjoy your videos. I like the fact they are very informative and not laced with profanity every other sentence. I look at a lot of travel videos and you do a really good job. I will be doing some traveling starting next year when I retire. It would be nice to have more youth on my side, but at least I will have some financial resources to back me up. I would love to teach English as a volunteer somewhere. I like Colombia. I have been many times, but never for extended stay.

[@jonygq]

In Armenia everyone is going to tell you to go to Salento and the Cocora valley, by no means skip Salento but also take a trip to the villages of Buenavista, Pijao and Filandia - it's less overrun by tourists, you can reach everywhere from the bus terminal, they're relatively frequent and only an hour or so away. Finally I've heard some reports on thefts on the bus Armenia-Salento so take care with your phone and backup your files on a cloud or something maybe even get insurance back home sometimes your bank offers it. Or you can buy a cheap camera/phone to record instead.

[@ucantcme2570]

That lady at the coffee shop had some good advice, she was looking out for you big time. How much money have you spent so far in Colombia? when I went to Japan for two months, I ended up spending $7000

[@josemendozagarzia7407]

that old lady talks the truth

[@3rdJose]

Key words - "seen everywhere"

[@3rdJose]

one of the girls in his class would be a safe bet, doubt the scammers would go that far

[@Iwilladapt2]

Japan is fricking expensive. unless you use Airbnb and buy supermarket food you'll end up spending a lot of money. although $ 7.000 seems excessive to me

[@johnorlitta]

The little boy asked if he could use her bathroom, without blinking an eye she told him "17 cents"! I thought that was hilarious.

[@PhilipSteeves]

Really enjoyed your video man! Real, informative and interesting. Love the little lady!

[@hebanano]

I had an awesome day too :) So happy for you. Don't stress out about teaching, trust me no one is ever prepared, you'll figure it out by time. Good luck with everything. Love your channel, keep it up.

[@LuisRivera-wt3pb]

Great opportunity Marshall! I'm excited for you and Keep up the great work. People are inspired by it.

[@platosrational]

I like it that you are videoing your actual experiences live. some videos I have watched are wrap ups of the day or week from inside the apartment. this seems more authentic and makes me jealous of you lol!

[@WickedWaiata]

I'm addicted to your videos bro ... My sister's inlaws are Colombian and I'm learning about different cities in their country through your trip ... thank you so much and keep sharing your videos regardless of all the typical KZbin idiotic comments ... peace from Sydney, Australia.

[@Sebastian-ql9vi]

Hey Marshall - I am a subscriber. Never worry about the haters. "Most" people live an unaccomplished life - be that, family, career or contribution to the universe. I admire you for what you do. You are taking a chance and in the process creating your life; living your journey. I don't know too many people who would travel to a non English speaking country to live and learn. Que Dios te bendiga y te ayude en el camino.

[@beachrobyn]

Love the little lady with the good advise. Congrats on the job. Proud of you. Love you.

[@vromerone]

GREAT VIDEOS!!! STARED WATCHING YOUR VIDEOS THROUGH YOUR TRAVELS TO MEDELLIN. FELLS LIKE I'VE ALREADY BEEN THERE. GOD BLESS YOU ON YOUR JOURNEY !!!!

[@nicholasflay8819]

Really awesome video, giving me confidence! Thank you!

[@aakanksharao4364]

Hi Marshall, good video. Don't worry about people who dislike your video just keep making videos it will be useful for those who really want to take your tips. Thanks.

[@treybeaver8631]

that's dope that you got a job teaching english man! keep pumping out the videos of traveling colombia, it's one of my favorite countries!

[@anthony.pianist]

Thanks so much for your inspiration to travel! I was in Medellin for 5 weeks and Bogotá for a few days visiting my step-mother's family. Colombians are some of the nicest people I've ever met. I'd go back in a heartbeat.

[@fidelcano9803]

English conversation is personable and is an easy way to learn english language and is also helpful to encourage students to learn at home on their time, 10 new words every day of common things that can be incorporated during the class practice. I am not an expert in making videos, but I think you are coming through natural, sincere and likable. Great Job.

[@Oceanadventures777]

You are a very brave guy be careful out there. And very good advice from the woman she was very honest an she checked for you there.

[@ricosandia5378]

marshall, this is bout the 3rd vid of yours i've seen. great that you can see the countryside of mde. i lived there for two years a few years back and am probably going back to mde in a week or so. you had mentioned in the vid that you had received some negative comments. i cannot even imagine what people could say negatively? you are teaching english and being an ambassador they way i see it. keep on doing it as long as you can. very entertaining. i saw one where you were learning how to salsa, even that you picked up pretty good!

[@BOPVT]

Good job 👍🏻 hey came to another country and makes things happen... you are 👍🏻. Have a lot of respect ✊🏻 for you dude.

[@Ste00]

Marshall congrats, on your teaching job. I hope you all the best in your endeavours.

[@garygamez9200]

It.s Gary. I'm from Portland. Your show is the easiest one to watch and listen to.

[@YYZDaniel]

Great Videos. great opportunity to get to work and explore all over. make the best out of the opportunity and best of luck. keep posting videos.

[@davidcooke4799]

I absolutely love your channel. Thank you for the insight into the country and culture.

[@Marshall.Powell]

thanks david 👍

[@charlesalcin235]

Great job dude! Congratulations!!

[@Ahmedab1]

Im hooked on these videos, was only looking for some videos on Cartegna because i am planing a trip later in the year. I would love to have the adventure your had.

[@ryancantu2141]

What a kick ass life you're living dude! Truly inspiring seeing local Seatllites doing this kind of work. Truly amazing.

[@bryanburgess4323]

You're a cool guy Marshall. Thank you for your videos! Good luck brother.

[@umass06]

Nice video! Very informative and interesting to watch as you navigate Armenia!

[@susanafernandes8478]

Que linda la senora de la cafeteria, super amable! Que te vaya todo bien! Suerte, well done

[@sayJessg]

The fact that you visited my mums town "Medellin" and now you're in my dad's town "Armenia". Thank you for posting these, it reminds me of the time of coming a long way to two different cities just to see my grandparents😭

[@jonathanknight6587]

Excellent video Marshall Powell ! Orlando Fl.

[@alabilly]

Cool vid Marshall... just subscribed.. looking forward to following your adventures as a precursor to my own.

[@guachito33]

Dude , don't worry about the haters , it's a human thing, the more you grow and share stuff the more people will hate and criticize . as I said in another comment , I am from Cali and I honestly didn't take your Cali video in a negative way , it is your channel , your experience , your opinion , people should respect that , I gotta be honest and say that it made me sad a little bit being from Cali, but it is obvious that Medellín is way better than Cali in many aspects and this is a reflection of its people , hardworking and always helping each other , working a a team and his is why Medellin is such a nice place to live or visit , I've never been there but my wife and I will go early April . I remember as I was growing up there was a huge rivalry ( in a good way ) between Cali and Medellin , it's clear that Medellin wins hands down ... having said that in sure you would've had a great time in Cali if you had me as a guide, my wife is from Uruguay and she had the same feeling that you had when we first got there , but this changed as we explored the city a little more. if you are still in Armenia please don't forget to vist Las Termas de Santa Rosa , I absolutely loved it .

[@Marshall.Powell]

nice, thanks for the tip luis

[@ricosandia5378]

re the english school. when i went as you did to an english school to offer my services, before we sat down he asked me where i was born. when i told him what city in the u.s., he offered me a job before i got in the chair. this dude reminded me of that.

[@toca43]

regardless of negative vibes u shouldnt care about what people have to say...this is not a perfect world and theres always someone that has a differnt perspective on live, people are jeaoulous, dont worry jist keep on doing what ur doing...thx bro...

[@Marshall.Powell]

+john garcia appreciate it, thanks john

[@elliebaar1710]

Good job!!!!! lol i already commented on another video, but glad to see you're figuring things out! I'm excited for you!

[@wilzdood7932]

This is quite the series you have created. This is great to see what life is like there, I'm totally ignorant to how other countries live. You have a sub, keep up the vids.

[@cubanostarr]

I've checked out a few of your videos, and I am impressed... I'm normally annoyed by watching my fellow countrymen abroad, but you debunk a lot of the stereotypes. I've just returned from Colombia and am planning to return later in the year. Looking for opportunities to work there, as well. Thanks for your videos bud!

[@Marshall.Powell]

awesome melvin, i appreciate it

[@SahraMahamed]

The people in Colombia seem so friendly, I had the hugest smile on my face watching you interact with them. I plan on teaching abroad in the near future, and I am happy I stumbled upon this video. South America is definitely slept on for some reason. I think I want to check it out...

[@victorb4703]

Marshall, I am so glad of your experiences here in Colombia; God bless you!

[@delfina128]

I'm' so excited for you! Congratulations! It seems that you have found an angel as that nice lady on the video really seems to be looking out for you. :) Armenia has some awesome places to visit but you will have to spend a little bit of money because it's tourist places. Hope you get to visit them. In regards to advice just check out some KZbin videos on people teaching English. Sending you great vibes to even greater experiences. :) Oh I just got another idea. Since you are a musician maybe you can get creative and use the guitar while teaching English. People love music, singing, etc... and sometimes that can be an easy and fun way to learn if you teach via music.

[@jeffreytpowell9465]

Congrats Marshall on the job and guitar maybe? What an awesome day!

[@thatzdude]

I really enjoy watching your videos! I was traveling South America and was in Colombia the same time as you. I've since returned home to the US and am currently looking to go back to Colombia. This video helped inspire me keep moving forward with the decision to go and teach English there for awhile. Thanks a lot brother!

[@matthewmartin1879]

I think your really great your gonna do well in life

[@alexmendez9627]

Thank you for your video! What I love from Colombia, or all small cites in South America, is that most people are willing to help you get around, specially if you are a tourist. I miss Colombia....😔

[@iixpenguin10]

I can't get over your videos, unbelievable informative and gives a real Columbian feel

[@juanpiedrahita-garcia5138]

Wow. I am from Armenia, well around that area. I am from a city next to Armenia called Calarca

[@arturonavarrete29]

Great video and info. I really appreciate the time you've been putting into sharing your experience taking me back to Colombia. It's been almost a year I haven't been able to go back to Colombia because of an automobile collision when I came back to the US to visit. From this Hospital bed I want to thank you and will be looking forward your next video.

[@Marshall.Powell]

awesome, glad you can enjoy it arturo thanks for the comment, and good luck with recovery

[@stephanieedwards5935]

Hi Marshall great videos thanx. Pictures work really well, as people can think of say fruit & veg in their own language, then easily learn the English for 'banana' etc. Also I start every lesson with an alphabet practice of the SOUNDS of each letter. For young learners songs are great as they love repetition, see youtube vids like la la a a ants on my arm la la. My favourite technique - Questions then use words from the question in the answer for good grammar learning ie Where is the bus station? the bus station 3 blocks away etc. Question words very important, Who, Where, When, How, Why - let them write the Spanish equivalent. Use question words for basic sentences. When - answer is time use calendar to explain, makes lesson easy At 1[clock, on Monday, 2017 etc . Have fun. Hoping to be in Colombia end Jan :)

[@videnteglobal]

Marshall, your videos are well done, down to earth, and very interesting. I hope you are still enjoying teaching ESL . My wife is from Medellín and after retiring, we toured El Eje Cafetero by bus, with her family and a group of Colombian tourists. What a beautiful region. ¡Suerte pues!

[@twsswt]

Hi Marshall, man I admire your courage. First time I left the U.S. I was about 30 y.o. And I went to the Phillipines. Since that time I have been hooked on travelling. Big ups to you. Re: Teaching English, smart move and good way to meet locals. I taught spoken English in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It was life changing. You asked for suggestions. Next time you come back to the states, get you some study material for what ever grade you are teaching. (Which it seems like it is basic English, maybe get 1st grade material) Also there are learning games. Go to the teacher stores. Teaching for an 1.5 hours is a long time, and you will need material. People have to be made interested or your class will be boring. You don’t want boring in your classes, trust me. Btw, I will be in Medellin in March 2019. 1st time. So excited. Anyway, best of luck to you. Felix Nuevo Anos. My name is Terry. Peace.

[@rebeccagutierrez1401]

Dude, some people get jealous when they see excellent people like you progressing.

[@davidkinn1275]

Thanks for your great info. Looking to move to Medellin so any video I really appreciate

[@JohnMitch]

Hi, Marshall I have no idea how I stumbled across you channel but I have anyway.....Well watching you reminded me of my days as an English conversation teacher some 40 years ago in SE Asia and Japan. I did exactly that same as you. Ended up in a strange country but I did not know the languages then. They were the best days of my life I did learn to speak Thai and Japanese not as good as you seem to speak Spanish but well enough for daily life. The older lady in the coffee shop, you should let her adopt you, She hardly knew you but was looking to take care of you like her son...I suppose you have moved on by now so I will have to catch up and watch all of your vids. By the way if you keep on travelling 40 years is not a long time it seems a big number, but think about it, I bet it only seems a very short time since y0u put up this vid and that was Feb 2017 and now we are fast approaching 2019............Good Luck!!!

[@Alexandermc83]

Tan linda la señora de la tienda dándole consejos como si fuera el hijo, muy linda.

[@soga77]

I have been enjoying all your vlogs from U.S MD keep up the good work

[@bhaz1987]

I like the way you did this vid. It was very real life

[@aileraguilar3976]

you hit the jackpot this week

[@PhillyDom]

Good job MP with your vlogs

[@thelightofasia4227]

Hi Marshal, just stumbled on your vlog... I'm glad you're having a good time in Columbia and teaching as well Looks like the Colombians have a good heart and friendly too especially when you could communicate with them in Spanish. After my retirement as a paramedic (Physician Assistant) I back packed to South East Asia and at the same time I was teaching in a nursing college. I enjoyed teaching my nursing students too. It makes me feel young again despite being an old man. We used to joke and laugh in class while imparting knowledge to them. Now I don't teach anymore due to health reasons. Keep up with your good work and enjoy your teaching!. I'm a Malaysian and it looks like Columbia is similar to my country which is tropical.

[@bothfeetin2840]

Loving the videos dude! Just a slice of life in Colombia, cool that you film all your little interactions, even your job interview. Good watching, subbed :)

[@javavene]

Hey Marshall, thanks for your videos! I'm moving to Medellín and you were pretty much like an advisor heh because you answered tons of questions like how much would a sim card be and all that stuff! Thank you so much dude!

[@ThatSocialloner]

I love your videos man, Cant wait to be in colombia after haiti.

[@kbluewater]

DONT GET DISSAPOINTED STAY STRONG YOUR DOIN A GREAT JOB BUDDY/ KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK

[@beckwilde]

Hey! I'm studying microbiology in Vancouver, BC but this is seriously my dream - to become an English teacher. Thanks for putting up your videos. It gives me a taste on what my future could look like.

[@TheBestOfEverything-dt2nt]

I just subscribe after watching few of your videos. You are a Very humble guy 🤗👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🇱🇷

[@RenzoVDK]

You are so young and brave! I wish I'd had that attitude when I went to Buenos Aires last year. I'm Colombian, so it's a bit different but, yeah, I mean, that's the way to go when you're traveling I guess. Thumbs up!

[@MeetKevinClark]

Congrats on your teaching job! I taught English in Mexico City for one year. I like the conversational method much better, especially if the students can speak present and past tense. The awesome thing is you can network and meet more contacts! Thanks for sharing and don't worry about the haters. Keep posting, you're awesome!

[@Marshall.Powell]

+Kevin Clark thanks kevin, im liking it a lot so far and you are so right about meeting new people and making friends. its been a much needed short break from the constantly changing life

[@eddierandombeats3057]

This vlogs are awesome bro. I was born in cali and moved to the us when I was 13. I went back to cali like 13 years later. Cali is not really that touristy. I felt really unsafe too. Even being with family. This vlogs really make me want to go back by myself and explore. What the lady said at the store about the girls is so true too haha. I'm subscribing, good luck out there.

[@guachito33]

Eddie Random Beats same here , moved to the US from Cali when I was 28, 16 years ago , Cali is a mess now and it wasn't like that back in the day , traffic and motorcycles are insane , not really safe too, it is a shame . My wife and I will go to Medellin for the first time in April , judging by the videos here I think we are gonna have a great time

[@Marshall.Powell]

awesome. thanks eddie 👍

[@eddierandombeats3057]

yea traffic is a mess. medellin seems more organized.

[@jonathanknight6587]

Marshall your videos are supeb ! Orlando Florida

[@zsar16]

The lady from the store was the best part !! 😂😂😂

[@Redtango12]

Good stuff Marshall. I've always thought it would be cool to teach english somewhere.

[@richardmcdonald8853]

people from Armenia quindio colombia are very kind that will be my retirement place known from my Colombian heritage

[@8kicke]

cool man! there's a lot of people in Colombia who want to learn speaking English!

[@014aircanada]

Nice video. I’m going to Medellin next year in May for 16 days.

[@orondegordon7076]

Saludos de Canada !. Tus videos son muy informativo. Me celoso por usted, quiero ir a Colombian tan mal. buena suerte amigo

[@Daniel-wr2yd]

Hey Marshall, enjoy watching your videos. Your doing life on your terms and I both admire and respect that. I hope one day to travel freely like you after I retire lol. Almost there. Keep up the great work. Daniel

[@slumlord86]

i'm actually interested to see how the teaching goes, to bad it doesn't pay a lot but its something rather than nothing and i can totally see you meeting some cool people through it. Keep it up

[@alexstecconi9585]

happy for you, keep it up! !

[@matt2887]

Just found your channel today. Subbed. I think it's very interesting. My cousin teaches English in China. So it's kind of similar.

[@lanzasjorge8822]

you are a awesome guy bro! good vibes man

[@Epguy915]

Haters gonna hate...keep it up and enjoy your adventure.

[@kennethratcliff7974]

Dude you do your thing man I am watching your vids and you are awesome.I like your spirit and you are an inspiration.You go boy😁

[@naturelewis]

I love all your videos

[@CarlosGonzalez-ez9yd]

Great video!

[@brandonmachado4035]

Sounds interesting, I'm a certified teacher and a native English speaker but I'm not so good with spanish. I wonder if I could still do something like this even though my Spanish is limited.

[@ouciar]

I love when people share videos about my country. I'm very interesting about know more to Colombia because I want to comeback. And I love that woman giving you advises about the dangerous people in Colombia hehehehe. Even I love the accents of my people xd.

[@ManAndMachine23]

Interesting vids man,keep it up and thanks!!

[@elvertrivs4092]

in Medellin Colombia there are a lot of academy that teach English, but there is an institution is close to Oriental avenue in front of San José church that hire native speaker English and pay great. the academy' s name is blendex. you can look for information of blendex at INTERNET. excellent your video.

[@robertsanders3318]

Outstanding I'm ready to leave US I could teach my Spanish I need to work on looking for opportunities

[@DoomCycle]

2:30 and THAT is why I want to go to Colombia