An interview with Olena Chekryzhova – Teaching English on the Front Lines

In this episode, Jeremy sits down with Olena Chekryzhova, founder of Eng for UArmy and creator of Armiyska Angliyska — the first and only YouTube channel dedicated to Military English for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 🇺🇦Olena is an experienced English teacher, CELTA/CPE-certified educator, and the head of ENGINFORM online language center. Since the start of the full-scale invasion, Olena has dedicated her expertise to helping Ukrainian soldiers gain the language skills they need for communication, interoperability, and international cooperation.🎙️ What we cover in this interview: • Olena’s journey and motivation for starting Eng for UArmy • What it’s like teaching English in a warzone • The unique needs and motivations of military learners • The role of English in NATO integration and interoperability • Stories of resilience, leadership, and human connection • The future of Eng for UArmy 👉 Subscribe to Battleplan Podcast for more conversations at the intersection of language, NATO interoperability, and the lessons from Ukraine’s war of resilience.🔗 Learn more about Eng for UArmy: https://engforuarmy.org/en🔗 ENG for UARMY: Армійська Англійська:    / @engforuarmy  #BattleplanPodcast #MilitaryEnglish #Ukraine #NATO #STANAG6001 #LanguageLearning