I’m AB Barua, a dedicated ESL teacher and media professional. Over the last seven years I’ve taught ESL in Jinhua, China, designing detailed lessons for students aged 4 to 14+. I turn grammar into relatable rules, test mastery with strong phonics, spelling and pronunciation, and I’ve standardised the total physical response approach used at my training center. In parallel, I’ve built more than five years of experience as a live on-air English news presenter, reporter and writer for Western audiences. I cover politics, sports, arts, entertainment and technology. I’m comfortable with cameras and with video and audio editing software such as Adobe Audition, Avid Media Composer and Edius. My CV is on LinkedIn, and my TV reports are on YouTube.

Abhijan Barua

I’m AB Barua, a dedicated ESL teacher and media professional. Over the last seven years I’ve taught ESL in Jinhua, China, designing detailed lessons for students aged 4 to 14+. I turn grammar into relatable rules, test mastery with strong phonics, spelling and pronunciation, and I’ve standardised the total physical response approach used at my training center. In parallel, I’ve built more than five years of experience as a live on-air English news presenter, reporter and writer for Western audiences. I cover politics, sports, arts, entertainment and technology. I’m comfortable with cameras and with video and audio editing software such as Adobe Audition, Avid Media Composer and Edius. My CV is on LinkedIn, and my TV reports are on YouTube.

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I’m AB Barua, a dedicated ESL teacher and media professional. Over the last seven years I’ve taught ESL in Jinhua, China, designing detailed lessons for students aged 4 to 14+. I turn grammar into relatable rules, test mastery with strong phonics, spelling and pronunciation, and I’ve standardised the total physical response approach used at my training center.

In parallel, I’ve built more than five years of experience as a live on-air English news presenter, reporter and writer for Western audiences. I cover politics, sports, arts, entertainment and technology. I’m comfortable with cameras and with video and audio editing software such as Adobe Audition, Avid Media Composer and Edius. My CV is on LinkedIn, and my TV reports are on YouTube.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Student Ambassador at University College Falmouth
June 23, 2007 - June 23, 2007
Representing the university on open days, applicant days, and UCAS fairs. Assisting & co-ordinating large scale events to communicate with prospective students.
Presenter & Producer at Tequila Radio
June 1, 2008 - September 1, 2009
Presented topical information blended with the latest music on the charts.
English Reporter at Sky News
July 22, 2008 - August 8, 2008
Reported on the UK General Election results and updated the news-desk during counts.
Trainee Reporter at Pontypridd Observer
August 18, 2008 - August 22, 2008
Gathered local news stories, attended press conferences and worked on assigned stories for publication.
Trainee Reporter at South Wales Echo
January 1, 2008 - April 1, 2010
Gained local news experience and contributed to reporting.
Assistant Producer at Cardiff City Phone In
October 1, 2008 - July 1, 2010
Liaised with callers and ran the broadcast of the show on Radio Cardiff, GTFM, and Bro Radio.
English Reporter at Blue Ocean Network / Beijing
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
Researched and produced English-language news & features for international audiences.
TV Presenter & Producer – News, Arts & Sports at Blue Ocean Network, Beijing
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
Researched and wrote news & feature stories for shows, and produced & presented them on television.
Asia Correspondent (On Call) at Dubai Eye Radio 103.8, ARN
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Providing a roundup of stories coming out of and involving China, Greater Asia.
ENGLISH Reporter at Agence France Presse – AFP
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Covered the 2015 Cup of China (Figure Skating) including daily results, summary and report.
ENGLISH Reporter at Asia Calling / Kantor Berita Radio
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Researching and compiling stories from China, to be aired in Indonesia and worldwide.
ENGLISH News & Sport Anchor, Culture Co-host at China Radio International, Beijing
May 6, 2010 - May 7, 2010
News anchor for ‘The Beijing Hour’; formerly the Sport Editor & segment presenter; Global News Editor & Presenter for ‘Today’; Co-host of ‘China Now’.
ESL English Teacher at Kids’ Harbor
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2025
Teaching English to Chinese language students aged 3 - 14. Focusing on turning grammar into maths equations. Also perfecting phonics, spelling and pronunciation.

Education

MA International Journalism at University College Falmouth
September 1, 2010 - October 1, 2011
BA Journalism at University Of Glamorgan
September 3, 2007 - June 1, 2010

Qualifications

TEFL UK & TESOL Canada
October 2, 2017 - October 20, 2017

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
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    Researcher, writer and audio presenter of the radio feature on AsiaCalling for Kantor Berita Radio.