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Exploring cultures, chasing summers, and choosing her workplace are just some of the perks that Bridge grad Anzhela Karamysheva, from Russia, enjoys as a digital nomad. Currently in Mexico, she teaches classes to kids with a Russia-based online ESL school. She paints a picture of what it’s like to travel the world teaching English online<\/a>, the advantages of teaching as a non-native English speaker, and her strategies for building rapport with young learners.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can you tell us a bit about yourself, Anzhela?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m originally from Russia, but I consider myself an international person \u2014 a digital nomad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ve been traveling for the past 11 years and I\u2019m currently in Mexico, but I\u2019ll travel back to Russia soon because I have another trip coming up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I earned my master\u2019s degree in tourism and hospitality at the Saint Petersburg State University of Technology and Design. Then, I started to travel with different types of contracts when I was 19 years old. I\u2019ve tried many different jobs \u2014 animation, entertainment, tourism, and the restaurant business \u2014 depending on which country I traveled to. The purpose was always traveling. That is my passion and way of living.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When and how did you get into the teaching field?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The COVID-19 crisis came and clipped my wings and earnings. I suffered from inner drama thinking about how to change my life and quickly realized I\u2019m proficient in the English language, which came to me naturally during my travels. I enrolled myself for a second diploma at Bridge and graduated with an IDELTOnline<\/em> certification<\/a> along with additional course certifications. That\u2019s how my story began.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I teach online for a Russian school at the moment, but I plan to gain experience and either jump into international teaching opportunities or become a freelance teacher<\/a>. I enjoy teaching a lot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Anzhela while traveling in Mexico<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

How did you decide to become a digital nomad?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Digital nomadism is a new phase of my life after previously traveling with contracts. For 10 years I was a nomad, and now I\u2019ve added \u2018digital\u2019 to that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I find it extremely beautiful and fulfilling to be able to travel the world with no boundaries. Well, just one \u2014 the necessity of a good Internet connection. It grew my wings back and now it\u2019s even better \u2014 I only need my computer and my little plush rabbit Lily, which my pupils love a lot! Complete freedom, that\u2019s how I can describe the reason for this choice. It\u2019s very addictive, so to speak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s a guide on how to teach English online as a digital nomad.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which countries have you traveled to?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

So far, I\u2019ve been to 46 countries, and in May I have my 47th coming up. I\u2019ve traveled to countries in Europe, Africa, Asia, North America, and Central America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s the best thing about being a digital nomad?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n