Are you finding that students donât 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 – itâs scary when you have your hopes set on converting a new student or retaining an existing one, only for them…
New year. New energy. New GOALS! đȘAre 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!…
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 â the holiday season is upon us! âBut, Crystal, itâs only October!â I hear you gasp. Thatâs right, my fellow teachpreneurs, and weâve got a…
Introducing Gem, Geo, and Amber:Your Language-Learning Companions! Meet Gem and Geo! “Woof woof!” Oh, and of course, I can’t forget dear Amber! These three lovable brand characters are the Crystal Clear mascots, who are here to take your students on a language-learning adventure! If you’ve ever used materials from the Crystal Clear Kids Curriculum, chances…
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 studentâs 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…
Are you an online ESL teacher looking to expand your offerings to in-person classes? Maybe youâre a digital nomad itching to pack up your laptop and teaching expertise to travel to foreign lands. Or perhaps youâre 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 youâre familiar with the Crystal Clear curriculum, youâll know that weâve packed our lessons full of fun, interactive games to support your studentsâ learning adventures. Online classroom games offer numerous advantages to students at all academic levels,…
Chat GPT and other AI technology are here to stay, and only getting more powerful. So rather thancringe over ârobots taking my jobâ, Iâm 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 havenât quite taken off, and we still donât 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, âWash my carâ or…
