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Money Matters: Become Pension-savvy with The Chilled Investor
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Money Matters: Become Pension-savvy with The Chilled Investor

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…

Invest in Your Success: Pro tips on continuous professional development for online ESL tutors

Invest in Your Success: Pro tips on continuous professional development for online ESL tutors

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…

Reading is FUNdamental: Why reading matters in the ESL classroom & strategies for successful reading lessons!
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Reading is FUNdamental: Why reading matters in the ESL classroom & strategies for successful reading lessons!

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 Kids vs Adults: Strategies, techniques, and tips for teaching ESL learners of various ages
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Teaching Kids vs Adults: Strategies, techniques, and tips for teaching ESL learners of various ages

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…

Crafting Impactful Feedback: A Guide for Online ESL Teachers

Crafting Impactful Feedback: A Guide for Online ESL Teachers

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…

Jolly Good Tips for a Festive Online Classroom
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Jolly Good Tips for a Festive Online Classroom

As I sit here typing this blog, there are exactly 70 sleeps left till Christmas!!! Did I spook you? Well, Hallowe’en is just around the corner, and I’m already feeling in a trick-and-treating mood! And with the spirit of American Thanksgiving coming up on 23 November, it wouldn’t be the festive season without showing gratitude…

Festive Fun for the Virtual ESL Classroom
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Festive Fun for the Virtual ESL Classroom

The air is getting crisper, the days a little shorter, and your local retailers are already showing off their festive wares and decorations. It’s that time of the year again – the holiday season is upon us! “But, Crystal, it’s only October!” I hear you gasp. That’s right, my fellow teachpreneurs, and we’ve got a…