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…
As 2025 comes to a close, December offers the perfect opportunity to slow down, reflect on the year that’s passed, and look ahead to a new year of growth and opportunities. For online ESL teachers, this month is an ideal…
American Thanksgiving is just around the corner, falling on Thursday, November 27, 2025. It’s the perfect opportunity to bring seasonal culture and fun into your online ESL classroom. Whether you teach young learners or adults, you can share these Thanksgiving-themed…
Welcome back to Part 2 of our warm-weather destination guide for online teachers in North America looking to escape the winter chill! If you missed Part 1, click here to check it out. We covered key factors to consider when…
As the northern hemisphere approaches its colder days, online teachers and digital nomads have a golden opportunity to swap their boots for flip-flops while relocating their virtual classrooms to a beach-side resort! If you teach online or work remotely, consider…
The end of the year is quickly approaching with two months left on the calendar. It’s quite common for online teachers to feel burnt out during this time. For an entire year, you pour all your energy into lesson planning,…
Halloween is just around the corner and it’s one of the most exciting times of the year for students! Filled with fun activities, creative costumes, and spooky stories, it’s a perfect opportunity to introduce new vocabulary and cultural traditions. You…
Last week, we introduced five graphic organizers you can use with your online students to help them consolidate what they’ve learned. Each graphic organizer serves a unique purpose, whether it’s organizing ideas, making connections, or summarizing key points. These flexible…
5 Graphic Organizers for Online Learning (Part 1) Online learning can sometimes feel overwhelming for students, especially when lessons are delivered through a screen. Without visual or physical cues, it can be harder to connect ideas and see the bigger…