PCF10 Sub-theme: Inspiring Innovations // This study explores the experiences of an English language instructor who provided on-site instruction for English language learners at a university in China before the Covid-19 pandemic and online from North America during the pandemic. Classes were structured using the WeChat virtual environment in 2020 and 2021. Learning activities included individual and group work. Data was collected using autoethnographic methods including practitioner reflection on action, archival materials such as teaching journals and logs, and students’ feedback on their learning experiences. Findings are related to student confidence and motivation, and collaborative peer learning. // Paper ID 9850