Online teaching has become more common around the world in recent years and will only continue to grow. In these articles, you’ll learn about ways to optimize online teaching tools, increase student participation, manage group classes as well as other tips and tricks for the online classroom.
Teaching teenagers is like gravity, it’s much easier to work with them than against them. Rather than thinking teenagers are a force to be reckoned with, think of them as your companions in the collective learning journey. The better we…
Language learning comprises four major components - reading, writing, speaking and listening - all of which are equally important. This week, we bring you seven fun activities to improve your ESL students’ listening skills! 1) Fill in the blank for…
Online teaching has been around for many years, only to be accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. As we march towards the future, the world of online education is going to continually expand. It is beneficial for teachers of all grades…
To contract means to make things shorter. So, contractions in English are shorter ways to write and say two words. There are over 90 contractions in the English language and they are more frequently used in speaking and informal writing. …
Discussions in an English class can become heated if the conversation touches upon sensitive topics or if students have strong, but different opinions on certain subject matters. As a teacher, it is part of your role to facilitate classroom discussions…
What does it mean to be a “good” writer? The term “good” is one of the most subjective words in the English language. What one person considers good can be considered terrible by another. Being a “good” writer isn’t about…
Critical Thinking. Communication. Collaboration. Creativity. These four C’s of 21st century skills are vital for success in today’s workforce and you, as an English teacher, can help your students develop these skills right in your English classroom (whether in person…
The best way for students to learn is to be engaged and actively participating in classroom discussions and activities. There are some students who are always eager to participate and then others who are on the quieter side and prefer…
Zoom is an essential software for online teachers. By knowing how to use its various built-in functions, you can make your online classes more interesting and easier to follow! Here are five tips to help you optimize the tools on…
When teaching an online English group class, you’re going to get a mixed bag of learners. How can you ensure that each learner gets the most out of each class without having the class erupt into chaos? Here are some…