Starting on 1 January 2025, Crystal Clear ESL will be implementing a small increase in membership pricing to ensure we can continue delivering top-quality, ready-made ESL resources and support at the best value possible. đź’Ž All existing members will be affected by the price increase on 1 January 2025. đź’Ž Please check your inbox (or…
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…
Crystal Clear’s Levelled Readers are more than just storybooks – they are interactive adventures that take your students on a journey of discovery with the turn of every page! This user guide will help you make the most out of Crystal Clear’s Levelled Readers in your virtual classroom and help you deliver exceptional ESL reading…
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 lessonsđź’Ą How to refine…
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…
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…
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,…
