Are you an online ESL teacher looking to expand your offerings to in-person classes? Maybe you’re a digital nomad itching to pack up your laptop and teaching expertise to travel to foreign lands. Or perhaps you’re a seasoned in-person teacher looking to adapt your skills and transition into the world of online ELT. Whether you…
Gone are the days of monotonous drilling and memorisation! Gamification is taking over the online ESL classroom! If you’re familiar with the Crystal Clear curriculum, you’ll know that we’ve packed our lessons full of fun, interactive games to support your students’ learning adventures. Online classroom games offer numerous advantages to students at all academic levels,…
You’ve taken the plunge and decided to go on your solo teaching adventure! You’re equipped with a TEFL certificate, the essential computer equipment, and a trusted curriculum like Crystal Clear’s. Then, you realise you are missing one essential ingredient in your ESL masterplan… students! Or maybe you’re a seasoned teacherpreneur looking for ways to retain…
Chat GPT and other AI technology are here to stay, and only getting more powerful. So rather thancringe over ‘robots taking my job’, I’m embracing new tech and looking for ways it can make my life as a teacher and a curriculum developer easier. Are you wondering how to make best use of AI for…
The future isn’t quite as Marty imagined. There are no flying cars, hoverboards haven’t quite taken off, and we still don’t have self-drying jackets or sound-effect programmable vests! I remember a scene from Friends where Pete told Monica how the robots of the future will be able to understand commands like, “Wash my car” or…
Much like our students, we learn from our mistakes, and much like our students, we are bound to make mistakes at some point! And guess what? That’s totally OK! Mistakes are unavoidable, even for the most skilled teacher, but I’m here to remind you that mistakes are an opportunity to learn! Here are five mistakes…
Calling all savvy teachpreneurs! ???????????? Did you know you can earn your core curriculum membership for FREE? That’s right! Meet our For the Love of Learning referral program, where you can earn a free membership pass to your favourite Crystal Clear lesson materials! In case you missed the big news, read on to learn just…
This month we’ll talk about your options for Virtual Classroom Platforms, including MUST HAVE and unnecessary factors. I’m so delighted to welcome back industry expert, Allison Winzurk of Edudaptable, to take your questions. Mark your calendars for Tuesday 24 May at 13:30 BST. I’ll also be detailing my current TOP FIVE best Virtual Classroom Platforms…
You are a teacher. You are a freelance teacher. Ergo, you are a business professional. Now is the time to launch your online ESL business with your best, professional foot forward, to do it right. Successful businesses start with formal business plans; these are roadmaps to success. As a freelance ESL teacher, you should create…
I interview Tim, Online Teacher Dude, about how and why to diversify your online ESL income through teaching and non-teaching means. Catch the replay!
