Susan McDowell is an English language teacher with 25+ years’ experience of teaching ESOL in the UK, and English language teaching and teacher training (CELTA) in Algeria. She has delivered courses in English for various specific purposes and is currently teaching medical/pharmaceutical English to toxicology specialist practitioners. Susan has a published article based on research into teaching and learning via social media chat. She has supported post-graduate students and university researchers to prepare their writing for submission, including articles for publication. Susan loves hiking, yoga, and swimming outdoors. She has a background in the arts and trade unions/activism.