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ESLteachers is an online platform established by a culturally diverse team of educators who are familiar with the education sector in Hong Kong and experienced in ESL teacher recruitment. The Team is committed to helping aspiring ESL teachers develop their international teaching career and fostering cultural exchange amongst Hong Kong students and ESL teachers from all around the world.

Veronica Schleihauf

 Veronica is a Canadian writer who loves sharing her passion for traveling, languages and hiking. She has over 6 years of experience working with youth in language-learning environments and embarked on her ESL teaching journey in Hong Kong in 2016. Graduated from McGill University, she has now made Hong Kong her second home and won't leave until her Cantonese is fluent.

Ashley Leung

Ashley is one of our freelance writers. Currently studying Comparative Literature and French at The University of Hong Kong, she regularly writes for ESLteachers' blog, where she posts her interviews with expat teachers and shares her long-established passion for performing arts and films.


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