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…
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…
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…
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!…
???? Level Up Teaching Summit is back with a BANG! ???? This time around, weâre 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…
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…
Effective Use of Realia in the Online ESL Classroom If youâre an online ESL teacher, Iâm willing to bet youâve 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 whatâs 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 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…
