ESL teacher resources

Should You Leave Your Contracted Role to Teach Independently?

Should You Leave Your Contracted Role to Teach Independently?

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…

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…

Levelled Readers User Guide: Make the most out of Crystal Clear’s Levelled Readers!

Levelled Readers User Guide: Make the most out of Crystal Clear’s Levelled Readers!

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…

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 lessonsđź’Ą 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…

Teaching ESL Online with LanguageClass – A New Solution to Independent Teachers

Teaching ESL Online with LanguageClass – A New Solution to Independent Teachers

Independent ESL teachers today undertake many roles and juggle a multitude of tasks. From student recruitment to lesson planning, class management, grading assignments, and administrative tasks such as handling payments and schedules. This diverse workload, paired with the occasional language barrier, makes it essential for ESL teachers to streamline all tasks so they can pour…

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…