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Series Title
Futures in Languages
Keywords
podcast, UCF Modern Languages and Literatures, alumni, faculty
Description
In this episode, you will hear from Francisco Del Prado, an adjunct instructor in TESOL here at UCF and an adjunct instructor in the intensive English program at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. Listen to Francis share his educational journey from studying Health Sciences and Statistics to pursuing a French degree and a Master's in TESOL. He highlighted his experiences at Disney, his return to education after the COVID-19 lockdown, and his involvement in the UCF Modern Languages Department. Francis emphasized the importance of theory and practice in teaching, his cultural exposure, and the value of linguistic landscapes. He also shares some advice for listeners who may consider studying languages and/or pursuing TESOL/TEFL.
Date Created
2-19-2026
Item Type
Podcast
Type
article
Length of Episode
46:06
Rights
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 International License.
Recommended Citation
Torres, Christina, "Episode 79: Francisco Del Prado - TESOL instructor, French and Francophone Studies, Applied Linguistics Minor, Undergraduate TEFL certificate, MA TESOL" (2026). Futures in Languages. 81.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/futures-in-languages/81