Teaching Tips, Speaking Activities

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.

Teaching Tips

If you’ve ever felt stuck trying to find authentic listening resources for your ESL students, you’re not alone. Textbook audio can only take learners so far. To truly prepare students for the real world—and exams like Cambridge KET and PET—they

Teaching Tips, Teacher Life

You just finished a great trial lesson. The student laughed, spoke in full sentences, and stayed engaged. But then the parent says… “Thanks—we’ll think about it.” Even experienced online ESL teachers can lose enrollments not because of poor teaching, but

Teaching Tips

“Why are we writing stories when the exam asks for emails?” If you’ve ever had a parent or student question your creative writing activities, you’re not alone. But here’s the truth: creative writing is one of the most powerful ways