LIVE: Diversify Your ESL Job with Tim and Crystal
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!

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!

If we were all the same, how boring would life be? Diversity truly is the spice of life, and it’s no different when it comes to students! Each student’s learning preferences and personality is what makes teaching an exciting occupation and keeps us teachers on our toes! The human experience and how we interact with…

I recently joined acclaimed ESL podcaster, Arsenio Buck, to discuss the best way to choose an online ESL teacher. Why is it an important choice; what should you ask; and what features of a teacher should you look for? The podcast also includes lots of industry-specific tips for ESL teachers!

A backstage walkthrough of the dashboard and members’ lesson library at Crystal Clear ESL, including teaching tips. Enjoy answers to the following questions: How to log in; Where to find lesson material; How to assess new students’ levels; What is available and what is in production; How to ‘stream’ lessons over your choice of virtual…

Q: What is feedback? Feedback is a verbal or written evaluation of a student’s ability and performance during a recent lesson, usually provided to the student or client immediately following said lesson. Q: What does feedback include? Feedback varies by student and by teacher, but I personally use the ‘compliment sandwich’ approach: point out a…

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…

Continuing our month discussing ‘Finding Students,’ let’s talk more about a Student Referral Program. If you don’t have one, I think you should, as it is the easiest, cheapest method you have to bring in new clients. Remember, even if you have a full schedule now, your students will eventually cycle out, so there is…