Janette Karaca

English Language Teacher

Janette Karaca is an English language teacher and a content creator based in Türkiye. With over 11 years of experience, Janette is a TESOL-certified ESL and EFL teacher and an IELTS mentor. She first started creating content online in 2020, sharing tips and free resources for professionals and second-language learners of English. Known online as @the_englishera, she has over 2 million followers and has helped 1,000+ students become confident English speakers through her courses. She currently works with Oxford University Press as their content creator both for social media and English language courses. Janette has a bachelor’s degree in English from Polytechnic University of the Philippines.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in English, Polytechnic University of the Philippines

Professional Achievements

Over a decade of expertise in empowering adults and professionals to communicate confidently in English
Teaching experience spanning China to Türkiye
Alumna of the U.S. Embassy Manila and the Ankara Regional English Language Office, receiving specialized training to advance her teaching career
Created educational campaigns with Oxford University Press, Busuu (2024), Promova (2022), and other language learning platforms

Certifications & Organizations

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Certification (TESOL), TESOL Asia, September 2017
IELTS Teacher Training Program - Speaking and Writing, IDP | IELTS, June 2020
TESOL Methodology (Self-paced), University of Maryland, Baltimore County, c/o OPEN (Online Professional English Network), U.S. Embassy, October 2020
Teaching English to Large Classes (MOOC), Azusa Pacific University, c/o OPEN (Online Professional English Network), U.S. Embassy, March 2024
Creating and Implementing Online Courses (MOOC), Arizona State University, June 2024

Favorite Piece of Advice

Immersing yourself in English is the best thing you can do if you don't have anyone to practice English with. In this way, you're making English your world which can help you to pick the language naturally.

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Q&A Comments (3)

How do I speak so I sound deep?

So sounding deep is all about slowing down, using pauses, choosing your words carefully, and asking meaningful questions. It's actually less about the words that you use and more about how you deliver your sentences and your body language.

How do I say good morning at a meeting?

It depends on your role and the situation. If you're the host, you can say, "Good morning, everyone," or "Thanks for making the time, shall we get started?" If you're an attendee, a simple "Good morning, great to see you all!" works well. You could also add, "Looking forward to today's agenda" to show you're ready to get to work. For virtual meetings, it's a good idea to confirm your connection. You can start with, "Good morning, team, can you hear me okay?" And then you can also show appreciation by saying, "Good morning, I appreciate you joining even on short notice," especially if it was a last-minute meeting.

What are some funny idioms?

Some of the most amusing idioms are the ones that sound absolutely wild if you take them literally, for non-native speakers, of course! Take "it's raining cats and dogs," it's a perfect visual for a downpour, but my students often ask me if animals are actually falling from the sky. Another one is "spill the beans," which is a great way to talk about revealing a secret, but it sounds so silly when you imagine it literally. And of course, there's "a piece of cake," which describes something as very easy to do, but leaves non-native speakers wondering what kind of magical cake this is! It just goes to show you that some of the most natural-sounding phrases in English can be the funniest when you think about them differently.

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