Do any of these situations sound familiar to you? 🤔 I want to go solo as an ESL tutor, but I don’t know where to start. 😵💫 I’ve been spending restless nights racking my brain on how to attract more students. 🤔 I can’t figure out how to start and streamline my online presence. 😥…
Are you an English teacher dreaming of breaking free from your contracted role at an ESL school? The idea of transitioning from a stable contracted job to the world of autonomous teaching is both exciting and daunting. In this post, we’ll explore the pros and cons of going solo as an English teacher, helping you…
Nicola Prentis, aka The Chilled Investor, and I had an insightful live Q&A session in June, where we spoke about setting up a pension fund and financial investing for English-language tutors. Meet Nicola, The Chilled Investor “I’m Nicola and I’ll teach you how to put your money to work by demystifying investing and giving you…
Hey there, fellow ESL trailblazers!Did you set any personal or professional goals for yourself at the beginning of this year? Now that we’ve hit the mid-year mark (don’t panic!), it’s an opportune time to reflect on those goals and see how far you’ve come. Don’t forget to give yourself a hearty pat on the back…
Deep inside the wild, yet wonderful world of language learning lies a powerful tool that can expand your student’s vocabulary, reinforce grammar, build fluency, and enhance comprehension – I’m talking about READING! In this blog, we’ll delve into:🎓 Why reading matters in the ESL classroom🪄 How to teach exceptional ESL reading lessons💥 How to refine…
Teaching English as a foreign or second language to adults and children requires vastly different approaches to support each age group’s learning journey. As an ESL educator, it’s crucial to understand these distinctions to create effective learning experiences for each age group. In this blog, we’ll outline strategies, techniques, and tips for teaching learners of…
Are you finding that students don’t convert or fail to re-join with you after their initial lesson bundle? Are most of your students fresh faces rather than your long-time learners?I know, I know – it’s scary when you have your hopes set on converting a new student or retaining an existing one, only for them…
Struggling to attract the right students? Here’s how to find your USP as an independent language teacher and stand out from the crowd.
By Lauren Martin
As online educators, one of the most powerful tools we possess is the ability to provide constructive feedback. For ESL teachers, offering effective feedback is crucial for student development, and feedback plays a vital role in fostering a positive and engaging learning environment. In this blog, we’ll explore various strategies to enhance your feedback game…
New year. New energy. New GOALS! 💪Are you ready to take your teaching career to the next level and become an independent online teacher this year? The transition from being a contracted teacher to running your own ESL academy can be a daunting journey, but it can also be an exciting and rewarding career path!…
