How ESL Teachers Can Save 5+ Hours a Week on Lesson Planning
Teacher time-saving guide • No-prep systems that actually work How ESL Teachers Can Save 5+ Hours a Week on Lesson Planning If you’re an ESL teacher, lesson planning can feel like a second job: late nights, Sunday stress, and endless searching for worksheets that kind of fit. The good news? With the right system, many […]
Christmas ESL Activities for Your Classroom (Free Lessons Included!)
🎄 Christmas ESL Activities for Your Classroom (Free Lessons Included!) Christmas is one of the most exciting times of the year for ESL teachers — but it can also be one of the busiest. Between finishing units, grading, and managing holiday energy in the classroom, most teachers don’t have time to prep creative, high-quality Christmas […]
How Public School ESL Teachers Can Save Hours Every Week with No-Prep Lessons
How Public School ESL Teachers Can Save Hours Every Week with No-Prep Lessons By Megan O’Connor, ESL Teacher in Public Schools The Prep Struggle Every ESL Teacher Knows If you’re an ESL teacher in a public school, you know the drill — you’ve just finished one class, you’re halfway through grading, and there’s still tomorrow’s […]
5 Simple Tips to Make ESL Classes Easier (and More Fun) for You and Your Students
5 Simple Tips to Make ESL Classes Easier (and More Fun) for You and Your Students By Megan O’Connor, ESL Teacher in Public Schools Teaching ESL in a public school is one of the most rewarding jobs out there—but it can also feel like you’re juggling a dozen things at once. You’re prepping lessons, adapting […]
Teaching ESL Students to Read English Through Phonics
As ESL teachers, we understand the unique challenges our students face when learning to read in English. One of the most effective methods to bridge this gap is through phonics instruction. By focusing on the relationship between sounds and their corresponding letters or letter combinations, phonics provides students with the tools they need to decode […]
Top 5 Methods for Teaching ESL Effectively
Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) is both an art and a science. Over the years, educators have developed a variety of teaching methods that cater to different learning styles, making language acquisition more engaging and effective. Whether you’re a seasoned teacher or just starting out, using the right methods can make all the […]
Why ESL Teachers Should Subscribe to a Curriculum Instead of Creating Lessons From Scratch
As an ESL teacher, you want to give your students the best possible learning experience. You spend hours finding engaging materials, designing structured lesson plans, and ensuring that each class is interactive and effective. But here’s the problem—all that extra work is unpaid. Many ESL teachers spend 20+ hours per week on lesson planning, searching […]
Unlocking Literacy: Effective Phonics Strategies for Teaching Young ESL Learners Online
Finding the Perfect ESL Curriculum: Why It Matters Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) can be incredibly fulfilling, but selecting the right curriculum is crucial for both student success and your teaching experience. The right curriculum does more than just save time—it ensures consistency, aligns with your goals, and keeps students engaged. But why […]
Why Choosing the Right ESL Curriculum is Essential (and How It Saves You Time)
Teaching young ESL learners to read through phonics is a transformative journey that lays the foundation for their future language success. Phonics instruction helps students recognize the connection between sounds and their written forms, enabling them to decode new words and enhance their reading fluency. Effective Strategies for Teaching Phonics Online Systematic Instruction: Implement a […]
Building Rapport with Your Online ESL Students: Tips from an American ESL Teacher
Building Rapport with Your Online ESL Students Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) online is both rewarding and challenging. While it’s crucial to focus on language skills, building rapport with your students is just as important. Strong connections foster trust and create a learning environment where students feel encouraged to participate and grow. Here […]