Online teaching tips

ClassIn alternatives – free and discounted online teaching platforms for independent online teachers

NEWS FLASH – from the 27th February, ClassIn will be restricting their free plan to only 20 classes total per month. If you currently using ClassIn for your independent online ESL classes, you now need to make the decision between either paying $300 for an annual ClassIn pro subscription (get 20% off here) or switch

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Top tips: how to make online group classes more engaging | Teacher Catherine

Let’s welcome Teacher Catherine to share her top tips on making online group classes more engaging and educational for your students! Catherine recently taught several group classes to her students to celebrate the Lunar New Year, using Abridge Academy’s free Lunar New Year ESL lesson slides. Tip #1: Use interactive teaching materials To have a

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Comparing Abridge Academy curriculum with VIPkid, PalFish, DadaABC, Cambridge and the CEFR levels

Are you an ex-VIPkid teacher looking for interactive curriculum slides for your independent online ESL teaching? Maybe you taught with PalFish before and need to quickly match your students up with the Abridge Academy curriculum, or want to combine Abridge Academy with the popular Cambridge textbook series? Today, we will give an overview of the

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Webinar: Top Chinese social media platforms for independent online ESL teachers

Are you an independent online ESL teacher looking to find more Chinese students for your classes? Check out this webinar replay to learn more about:🎯 Top five Chinese social media apps for independent online teachers; 🎯 Statistics on demographics to find the best platform for your target market; 🎯 Combine multiple platforms to more effectively

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Which is the best English – Chinese translation app or website?

One of the biggest challenges for online ESL teachers when promoting your classes or communicating with parents is the language barrier. Although some apps, e.g. WeChat, have built-in translation tools, these are not always very accurate and may lead to misunderstandings. Additionally, important social media apps like XiaoHongShu (Little Red Book), which many online ESL

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