As both teachers and learners, we have all experienced the indisputable fact that learning abilities can vary greatly amongst groups of individuals. One of the most significant differences I’ve noticed between my adult and young learners is in their motivations to learn. Particularly with adult learners, their motivations are more reflexive and often contemplate questions like, “Am I exploring my personal/professional interests and goals?”, “Is what I’m learning relevant to my life and/or work?”, “Can my progress be monitored and tested, and will it be evident to me?”. These motivations not only vary across individuals within the same classroom, but also across cultures, countries and learning contexts. In other words, adult learners present a great need for personalized learning in order to feel like they are in fact, learning. Currently, I work for a digital technology company that specializes in providing business English and communication training for corporations and professionals via online virtual classrooms. As a coach, my main task is to conduct 1-on-1 sessions with these professionals seeking English language learning solutions to help them develop the skills required for new opportunities at home and abroad. I enjoy being able to provide these individuals with more personal learning plans tailored to their professional interests. We also free-talk about many topics they are interested in. I am immensely keen on exploring this emerging market to further depths!