Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach interviews “candidates” seeking to join online ESL platform 51Talk
Manila, Philippines – 51Talk, together with their new Philippine
brand ambassador, Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach, held its first-ever live
stream interview via Facebook after hundreds of aspiring online English
teachers signed-up to get a chance to be part of the show. The live stream is
part of 51Talk’s campaign to invite qualified Filipinos who are interested to
take advantage of the 30,000 home-based online teaching opportunities offered
by 51Talk where people can teach, learn and most importantly – earn.
Listed in the New York
Stock Exchange, 51Talk is the leading online English education platform that
connects thousands of Filipino teachers to foreign English language learners
via an interactive virtual classroom.
More than 70,000 viewers tuned in and joined the fun and inspiring live stream which allowed them to learn more about the teach at home opportunity and acquainted them with the application process that can be completed in as fast as three days. Pia interviewed nine pre-selected candidates from different backgrounds who shared their heartwarming stories on how they found hope in 51Talk after losing their jobs or livelihood.
Several of the
candidates expressed how the pandemic has affected their current livelihood,
especially those who belong to the travel and events industries.
Paula, a professional
dancer and instructor who has been performing and teaching for 14 years, had a
lot of her events and classes cancelled due to COVID-19. She came across the
51Talk online teaching opportunity and decided to give it a shot since she has
teaching experience.
“I want to be able to
translate my teaching skills from dance and performance arts into teaching
English. I just love sharing what I know and see my students grow into the best
versions of themselves,” shared Paula.
Trina, a professional events host, found herself
in the same boat as a lot of her hosting gigs were cancelled or postponed
indefinitely.
“While the situation we are in can be very
disheartening, I decided to try out as a 51Talk teacher and I’m happy that I
made it to this fun interview with no less than Miss Universe Pia
Wurtzbach!” exclaimed Trina. Trina gave the viewers a taste of her fun,
entertaining energy as she sang songs both in English and Chinese
Pearl, another one of the candidates, candidly
shared how the past few months have been very tough for those in the travel
industry. She was about to return as a flight attendant after her maternity
leave but her retraining was put on hold as travel restrictions are still in place.
Having no income, Pearl said she had to find a stable and sustainable
livelihood that would allow her to help her husband, especially now that they
have their first child.
“When I learned about the opportunity in 51Talk,
it gave me hope and made me revisit my childhood dream of becoming an
educator,” shared Pearl. “Even if I don’t have any teaching experience, I
didn’t hesitate to sign-up. I borrowed my sister’s laptop just so I could
apply. I’m very excited to start teaching in 51Talk.”
According to 51Talk
teacher Angelo Lex who co-hosted the show, being an English as a Second
Language (ESL) teacher is very profitable as he gets to earn at the comfort and
safety of his own home in his preferred schedule. He also shared his excitement
when he learned of the platform’s recent announcement about the 20 million
pesos incentive program exclusively for 51Talk teachers this month.
Pia felt ecstatic and inspired since this is her
first stint in interviewing candidates online. “It’s a humbling experience to
interview such incredible candidates from all walks of life, to hear their
unique stories and to witness how talented and passionate they all are,” shared
Pia.
Towards the end of the show, Pia said she was
moved after hearing the story of one of the candidates, Pearl, the flight
attendant who borrowed her sister’s laptop just so she could sign-up to be a
teacher at 51Talk. Pia surprised everyone as she decided to personally give Pearl
a laptop to help her get started in her online teaching career.
“We see your hard work and we’re very sorry for
what you’re going through as a young mom. I find you very engaging and who has
so much potential,” said Pia.
Aspiring online English teacher Pearl became emotional when Pia Wurtzbach surprisingly announced she would give Pearl a laptop so she can start earning from home to support her family. Pearl was a flight attendant who lost her job but found hope in 51Talk.
“It’s such an honor to represent 51Talk as their
brand ambassador and to be able to connect to thousands of Filipinos through
this live stream. I hope it inspired them and gave them joy.”
Pia considers empowering
Filipinos as her top advocacy, now more than ever when thousands of Filipinos
have lost their livelihood due to the pandemic.
“I am encouraging all qualified individuals to
sign-up and to seize this wonderful livelihood opportunity. See you in our next
live stream!” exclaimed Pia.
Next month, 51Talk will be doing another round
of interviews with a new set of candidates via their official Facebook page. To
get a chance to be interviewed, showcase your talent, and have a
#DateWithPiaAt51Talk, sign-up via 51Talk’s website at www.51Talk.ph.
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