Category: Teacher Life
Honest reflections and support for online ESL teachers—balancing life, teaching, and running your own classroom.
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Reusing ESL Lessons Isn’t Lazy – It’s What Good Teachers Do
Many online ESL teachers feel a quiet sense of guilt when they reuse ESL lessons. They wonder if parents will notice.They worry students will get…
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How to Organize Your Teaching Notes with the Teacher Hub – New 2026 Features
If you want a practical system to organize your teaching notes and reduce time spent on admin, the Teacher Hub updates make that possible.…
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What an ESL Teaching “System” Actually Looks Like (And What It Isn’t)
Categories: Teacher Life
Many online ESL teachers feel organized — at least on the surface. They have lesson folders, saved PDFs, planning notebooks, and templates ready to go.…
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10 Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Online Teachers They Will Actually Use
Why Online Teachers Need Different Stocking Stuffers 10 Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Online Teachers 1. Screen-Friendly Gloves Perfect for teachers working in cold rooms or…
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From Trial Lesson to Paying Student: How to Convert ESL Leads into Loyal Clients in 7 Easy Steps
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…
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How to Explain Your Teaching Style to Parents (So They’ll Stick With You)
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…
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Avoiding Burnout for Online ESL Teachers: 5 Routines that Actually Help
Categories: Teacher Life
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…
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The 7 Biggest Challenges of Teaching ESL Online & How to Overcome Them
Categories: Teacher Life
In recent years, online ESL teaching has exploded in popularity, offering unprecedented access to language learning for students worldwide. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated this shift,…
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Reflecting on 100 Days with VIPTeacher: Insights and Opportunities for Aspiring Online Educators
Categories: Teacher Life
Embarking on a journey with VIPTeacher (formerly VIPKid) has been an enriching experience, marking 100 days of online ESL teaching with VIPKID that have been…
