Category: Teaching Tips
Practical ESL teaching tips to save prep time and boost engagement in your online classroom. Perfect for independent English teachers.
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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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The ESL Trial Lesson Blueprint: 3 Easy Steps – Assess, Plan, Impress
Categories: 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…
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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…
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10 Authentic Listening Resources Online ESL Teachers Love (and How to Use Them)
Categories: 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…
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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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Creative Writing for Cambridge Prep: Why It Works (Even for Informational Exams)
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“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…
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Teaching Idioms and Slang: Balancing Formal and Informal Language for Confident, Fluent ESL Speakers
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…
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The 10 Best ESL Warm-Up Activities to Start Your Lessons Strong
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Starting your class with warm-up activities sets the tone for engaging and productive classes and gets students speaking right away.
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Total Physical Response (TPR): Why It Works and How to Use It in Your ESL Classroom
This morning I was teaching a new trial lesson to a 5-year-old student who had limited English. The lesson introduced four jungle animals—monkey, tiger, snake,…
