Let’s welcome Teacher Ivy to tell us more about how she makes vocabulary learning fun! Ivy, creator of SuperTeacher, has been using the Abridge Academy curriculum for over two years now with her online ESL students across Europe and Asia. How do you teach new vocabulary during class? I always send my students the lesson […]
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Here at Abridge Academy, we’ve got a bunch of fun and educational activities to sprinkle some holiday magic into your ESL classes. From crafting adorable turkey pen pots and exploring colors with leaf rubbing art to reading interactive stories about the celebrations, these ideas are all about making English skills bloom in a festive setting.
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Teachers love the Abridge Academy curriculum for its structured slides and engaging interactive activities! But as an independent teacher you also have the flexibility to add in even more activities, games and projects to suit each individual student. Let’s welcome Gissele from the USA to share some insights from her recent classes and how she
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As the leaves turn red and evenings get darker, it’s time to sprinkle some Halloween magic into your online ESL classroom! We’ve brewed up a cauldron of bewitching lesson ideas that celebrate the season of tricks and treats while linking seamlessly into your language curriculum. Check out these top 10 Halloween-themed lesson ideas to enchant
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Are you an online ESL teacher interested in offering higher level English classes? Debating could be the topic for you! Imagine your virtual classroom buzzing with the energy of students passionately arguing their points, seamlessly weaving through the intricacies of language and culture. Debating is not just about words; it is a gateway to critical
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One of the biggest challenges many online teachers, and indeed solo entrepreneurs in general, face is burnout. You’ve dedicated yourself to growing your business and making it a success, you’re teaching students all week PLUS doing all the admin work of running a business, and you just can’t cope any more. Well don’t worry, you’re
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How to find more students for your online teaching business through social media and marketing strategies
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“Niche teaching” seems to be the buzzword of the online ESL teaching world right now – but what does it mean, and how can you pick your high value niche? What is niche teaching? “Niche teaching” is, quite simply, specialising in a particular area of teaching or subject matter. This niche may be further narrowed
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Guest post by Dustin Stevens Dustin Stevens is the father of two hilarious, keen-minded boys. He has been teaching writing for over a decade. As someone who has seen its benefits firsthand, Dustin advocates for student publishing in his writings and speaking engagements. He leads a small team of big-hearted educators at goodenglishtutors.com. The Magic of
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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
