Freelance ESL teaching

Black Friday SALE – All Your ESL Lessons Sorted for 2025!

Black Friday SALE – All Your ESL Lessons Sorted for 2025!

FAQs đź””Don’t forget! đź”” If you join a Black Friday membership on 27 or 28 November, you’ll also gain FREE annual access to our Customisable Games membership AND a FREE CPD micro-course! Did we leave any of your questions unanswered? We’re here to help! If you still have questions or uncertainties about the Black Friday…

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…

Invest in Your Success: Pro tips on continuous professional development for online ESL tutors

Invest in Your Success: Pro tips on continuous professional development for online ESL tutors

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…

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…