Digital Tools for Teachers, Teaching Tips

Top 10 Online Teaching Props Every ESL Teacher Should Try

Teaching English online comes with its challenges—but the right tools and digital props for online teachers can make your lessons feel just as lively and engaging as an in-person classroom. Whether you teach young learners or teens, adding online teaching

Digital Tools for Teachers

Wondering which virtual classroom platform is right for your ESL lessons? We compare Zoom, Koala Go, Voov, and ClassIn—so you can teach with confidence, no matter your tech setup or student age.

Teaching Tips, Phonics

Teaching phonics online can be a rewarding yet challenging experience, especially when working with young ESL learners. My name is Meaghan, and I’m the founder of Florentis Learning. In this guide, I’ll share practical, proven strategies to help you teach

Teaching Tips, Speaking Skills

Teaching speaking lessons online can be both rewarding and challenging, especially when working with ESL students who are quiet or reluctant to speak. As Meaghan, the founder of Florentis Learning and a licensed Canadian classroom teacher with over 20 years

Teaching Tips

How to Teach Chinese ESL Students Successfully Online

Teaching English to Chinese ESL students is both deeply rewarding and full of surprises. If you’ve ever wondered how to teach Chinese ESL students effectively, you’re not alone. Over eight years of working with Chinese learners—first with VIPKID and then

Teaching Tips, Teacher Life

If you’re an online ESL teacher struggling to convert ESL leads from free or discounted trial lessons into loyal paying students, you’re not alone. It’s one of the biggest challenges in the online ESL teacher business. You work hard to

Teaching Tips

Welcome to a comprehensive guide designed to help online ESL teachers master the art of converting ESL trial lessons into successful, ongoing student enrollments. Created by Meaghan, the founder of Florentis Learning, this blueprint simplifies the process of engaging new

Phonics

The Ultimate Guide to Teaching Phonics Online: 5 Proven Strategies

Teaching phonics online can feel challenging—even for experienced ESL teachers. But with the right strategies, you can make phonics engaging, effective, and fun for students of all ages. Whether you’re working with absolute beginners or helping more advanced learners improve

Teaching Tips, Student Engagement

Top 5 Virtual ESL Vocabulary Games to Engage Your Classrooms

Imagine your students eagerly logging in to class, excited not for video games—but to play virtual ESL vocabulary games that build real-world language skills. From “Feed the Monster” to “Mining Vocabulary,” each activity transforms routine review into playful, immersive learning.