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…
Are you finding that students don’t 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 – it’s scary when you have your hopes set on converting a new student or retaining an existing one, only for them…
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…
???? Level Up Teaching Summit is back with a BANG! ???? This time around, we’re making the event bigger, better, and packed with even more value than ever before! Last year marked the inaugural Level Up Teaching Summit, where we garnered over 2,000 registrations for the one-day event, with a staggering 1,000+ teacherpreneurs joining the…
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…
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…
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…
Effective Use of Realia in the Online ESL Classroom If you’re an online ESL teacher, I’m willing to bet you’ve used realia at some point in your lessons, perhaps without even realising it! Using realia can become like second nature to an online teacher, but what’s the real deal with realia anyway? Is it real-ly…
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…
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…
