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

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

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

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.

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

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

“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

Have you ever seen an ESL student freeze after hearing someone say, “break a leg” or “spill the beans”? Idioms and slang add color and culture to the English language, but for many learners, they’re confusing—and often completely unintelligible. That’s

Feeling drained after back-to-back online lessons?If you’re an online ESL teacher, you’re not alone. The flexibility of teaching from home comes with its own set of challenges—screen fatigue, blurred work-life boundaries, and the constant pressure to deliver engaging lessons. But