As online educators, the struggle to obtain and maintain student attention is too common of an experience. With students turning off their cameras, zoning out midway, or multitasking during class, you never know how much of the lesson they’re actually…
As online teachers and tutors, we heavily rely on Zoom to teach and connect with our students. But if you’re only using Zoom to share your screen and talk, you’re missing out on a ton of features that can make…
Last week, we explored the power of a solid morning routine to set the tone for a productive day as an online educator. But just as important as how we start our day is how we end it. An intentional…
When you teach online, your day likely begins in front of a screen in your pajamas, possibly only minutes after rolling out of bed. But the way you start your morning can make or break the rest of your teaching…
As online ESL teachers, we all fall into the habit of starting our classes with “How are you?,” which gets tedious and boring. While this timeless question is polite and familiar, it often leads to short, unengaging answers like “I’m…
Helping ESL students improve their speaking skills isn’t just about drilling vocabulary and perfecting grammar. It’s also about guiding them to adopt the right mindset, communication techniques, and physical habits that allow their spoken English to truly shine. Here are…
Online teachers have the freedom and luxury to work from virtually anywhere in the world. With just a laptop and reliable internet connection, you can embrace a nomadic lifestyle and turn everyday life into a grand adventure. After all, one…
Teachers wear many hats, and much of their work, such as lesson planning, grading, and communication, happens outside of class time. In a world where time is precious and responsibilities seem to outweigh the hours in a day, online teachers…
Last week, we explored nine common animal idioms in English that you can teach your ESL students. We covered expressions featuring animals like the dog, cat, pig, lion, elephant, monkey, snake, horse, and cow. This week, we’re back with nine…
Idioms are commonly used phrases that have meanings different from the literal definitions of the individual words. They have figurative meanings and must be understood culturally or contextually. There are many animal idioms in English that can be used to…