Martin Hajek is a freelance ELT professional based in Colombia. He holds a BA in Journalism and MA in Media Studies. At the age of thirty, he decided to get a CELTA with the intention of travelling around South America. He immediately fell in love with teaching and started looking for a way to stay in the profession, which led him to complete a DELTA. Martin focuses on language assessment, phonology, and teaching listening skills. He has been writing about his professional journey on his blog since 2020.