Announcements
Chat icon removed from lesson content pages
With thanks to users who provided their feedback, we have now removed the chat icon from lesson content pages, making your full screen lesson presentation professional and seamless. You can still post your questions through chat via any of the six main site pages. We operate within UK daylight hours (GMT/BST). Thanks for getting in…
Sorry for the downtime…
My domain server experienced downtime today, which affected access to the site. I’m really sorry to everyone who was inconvenienced. To mitigate server downtime issues in future, I am launching a new section of FREE lessons! My advice is to download the static copies, and keep them at the ready in case you cannot access…
Enhancements to Phonics Course
Following teacher feedback, I’ve made some improvements to the Level One Phonics course, live at Crystal Clear ESL. Note especially, I’ve added upper case letters to the teaching slides and improvements to the audio functions. I’ve also moved the Learning Objectives to slide one, making the lessons flow more smoothly for your students. You’ll love…
Level Diagnostic Added
You asked for it, I answered! Introducing the NEW General Curriculum Level Diagnostic – a tool you can use to determine where in the step-by-step curriculum to place your new students. This fun, interactive tool can be used within your trial lesson, in conjunction with your normal ‘getting to know you’ routine. Use the scoring…
China Payment Portal Info
Are you thinking of segueing to freelance ESL teaching, but not sure how to get paid by your Chinese clients? I can help! I’m launching an exclusive payment processing service that includes fantastic Crystal Clear ESL digital lesson resources! Enjoy this recording of my Info Session and Q&A on the new Crystal Clear ESL China…
UKBA Nomination: Best New Business
I am so honoured that Crystal Clear ESL is being considered for this illustrious award, across all UK industry. I began Crystal Clear ESL to empower online ESL teachers to take the leap into freelance and take the reigns for their own careers with professional, purpose-built step-by-step digital lesson material. I never imagined such wonderful…
Business English lesson descriptions updated
Some Crystal Clear ESL teachers have voiced the desire to see short content descriptions on the lesson breakdowns. Though the material is designed to be step-by-step, many teachers prefer to pick-and-mix based on theme, learning point, etc. With this in mind, I am updating lesson descriptions and am thrilled to announce that Business English now…
Websites Down – giphy affected
EDIT: Crystal Clear ESL and giphy.com now fully operational. I am dismayed to report that numerous large international websites are currently non-operational, as reported by the BBC here. I apologise that this outage has affected Crystal Clear ESL content, as many ‘giphy’s’ are currently not displaying in lessons. I will work to correct the issue…
