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…
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…
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
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…
