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Birds may seem like a strange topic for an English lesson, but they appear in many common English idioms! If you’re teaching a lesson on animals or wildlife, introducing bird idioms can help your students understand the more natural, colorful…
As we step into 2026 this week, it’s the perfect opportunity to help students set new goals for the new year. Unfortunately, studies have found that only about 9% of people successfully keep their New Year’s resolutions. Around 23% give…
It’s just a few days until Christmas, and your online ESL classroom may be feeling both exciting and chaotic. To keep the atmosphere fun and engaging, while still meeting your learning goals, try some festive, low-pressure activities to lighten the…
Right now, in mid-December, we’re in one of the most festive times of the year. This season is a great opportunity to lighten the mood in your classroom and introduce festive idioms in your ESL classes. Whether your students celebrate…
December is a wonderful month filled with celebrations, end-of-year reflections, and excitement for the new year. But it’s also one of the toughest months for teachers. Students are dreaming about Christmas, schedules get messy with all that’s going on, and…
Language learning can sometimes feel like an uphill battle for both students and teachers. As an online educator, you’ve probably seen moments when your students hit language learning plateaus, lose motivation, or struggle to put what they’ve learned into practice…
In last week’s article, we explored why business idioms are essential for adult English learners and introduced 12 common idioms used in the business world. To recap, many adults study English to enhance their careers and grow their international businesses…
First impressions matter a lot, especially in a virtual classroom. As online teachers, we don’t have the luxury of getting to know our students face-to-face, so we depend on our screens and audio equipment to build a connection with them…
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…
As the snow melts away in the Northern Hemisphere and signs of spring are in the air, teach your ESL students these idioms that match perfectly with the changing seasons. From the harsh, cold days of winter to the hopeful,…