I Pushed Myself Too Far… And Learned My Limits | Teacher Talk | Episode 19

What happens when you push yourself too far as a teacher — even when you love what you do? In Episode 19 of Teacher Talk, Kane continues his story of working in summer schools, opening up about the physical and mental exhaustion that eventually caught up with him, the moment he began hearing voices, and the support he received when he needed it most. But it wasn't all difficult. Kane also explains how he developed his teaching style, gained the freedom to create lessons his students genuinely loved, and was even described as a genius by one of his students after a grammar lesson they didn't even realise was grammar! We also discuss the importance of supporting teachers, maintaining standards, hiring the right people, and knowing when it's time to move on. After years of learning from different schools and teaching environments, Kane explains what he wants to take forward — and what he wants to leave behind — as Language for Life continues to grow. This is an honest conversation about teaching, burnout, professional standards, and the experiences that shape the way we work. ABOUT TEACHER TALK Teacher Talk is a series of honest conversations about teaching, education, working abroad, personal experiences, and the journey behind building a language school. Hosted by Paul and Kane, we share the lessons, challenges, successes and realities that don't always make it into the classroom. ABOUT LANGUAGE FOR LIFE Language for Life is a language school focused on helping individuals and companies develop their language skills and communicate with greater confidence. We believe in quality teaching, high standards, and putting learners first. Whether you're looking for individual lessons, group courses, Cambridge exam preparation or presentation skills training, we'd love to hear from you. 🌐 Website: www.languageforlifeonline.com 📧 Email: info@languageforlifeonline.com If you enjoyed this episode, please like, comment and subscribe. It really helps us grow the channel and continue sharing these conversations. #teachertalk #teaching #teacherburnout #teachingabroad #languageteaching #education #summerschool #tefl #teachingexperience