The 5 best free props for teaching English online that students love
Looking to level-up your online classroom but don’t want to buy extravagant props? No doubt, some props are expensive. So we understand if you don’t want to spend money before you make money. But you’ll definitely still need props to teach English online. They not only help engage young learners, but they also help them remember […]
5 of the best digital literacy resources for teachers [+ free lesson plan]
Bringing digital tools and technologies into the classroom has become essential in today’s digital world. As educators, we know that our pedagogical skills, knowledge and strategies need to adapt – and adapt quickly – to keep up. It takes skill to discern information on the web and help your students spot fake news. That’s where digital literacy […]
What is an ESL instructor?
Chances are you recently discovered an interest in teaching English or have heard the term crop up before and now have a burning desire to get answers. But what is an ESL teacher and wait a sec…what does ESL stand for? ESL stands for English as a second language. So naturally, an ESL teacher is […]
13 jobs that teachers can do from home to earn extra cash
If you’re a teacher looking to make extra money on the side or looking to start working remotely full-time, there are tons of jobs you can do from home! You already have so many valuable skills, from creativity to organization, to giving constructive criticism. Not to mention, you’re a natural-born leader. The great news is that […]
Can I teach English abroad (or online) if I’m a non-fluent English speaker?
Reader’s Note: we have improved this blog to reflect appropriate industry-specific terms for how we address people whose first language is not English. The terms “Native and non-native English speakers” have historically been linked to discrimination. As per the International Schools Service mandate, we are working towards eliminating this language and, more importantly, the implied bias […]
5 steps to becoming a culturally responsive teacher
What is culturally responsive teaching? It’s much more than just recognizing your students’ cultural background (although that’s a good start). Culturally responsive teaching, or cultural intelligence in education, helps create a learning environment that is engaging and accessible to a broader range of students. As a teacher in today’s multicultural classroom, fostering culturally responsive teaching […]
Is online teaching the future of education?
COVID-19 has changed the way we live. It’s affected how we communicate, how we spend time with our loved ones, how we work and how we travel. It’s also encouraged us to seek out new opportunities. When the pandemic struck six months ago, few people working or studying in traditional, face-to-face education had time to […]
How to start teaching English to beginners: step by step
If you’ve never taught English to absolute beginners before, the idea of spending a whole lesson communicating with students who don’t understand a word you’re saying sounds a bit daunting. Any ESL teacher can tell you that teaching absolute beginners is slightly different from teaching other classes. Sure, it’s challenging, but it can also be […]
Yes, you can become a teacher without a degree in education. Here’s how
Are you ready to teach online?
Looking for your next great teaching opportunity? As online education continues to grow, with no sign of letting up, more and more teachers are looking into teaching online.