8 ways to make lessons fun and engaging in an online classroom
LISTEN ON ANCHOR Connecting via webcam isn’t always easy and it takes creativity to keep students’ brains stimulated! In fact, teaching online requires you to use completely different skillsets compared to those used to teach in-person! With the home environment being surrounded by potential distractions, keeping students engaged, motivated, and interested in their lessons can […]
6 tips for teaching Chinese students online from teachers who rock at it [Q&A]
Interest in online teaching has skyrocketed over the past few weeks as a result of social isolation measures around the world. It’s no surprise that people are switching to online teaching since it allows you to work from home, it pays well and the demand is growing with more and more young learners signing up […]
Teaching in China experience: how an in-class teacher transitioned online after the pandemic
My experience teaching in China during the pandemic put me in a unique position. I’m a foreign teacher who not only experienced the rise of the pandemic first hand, but I was a part of the first wave of teachers who made the switch to online teaching. For years teachers have been encouraged to start […]
How teachers across the USA redefined the classroom during a pandemic
This year has seen educators facing unprecedented challenges at school. The response to Coronavirus has so far closed 124,000 U.S. public and private schools and affected at least 55.1 million students. And we still don’t know how long schools may be closed. Or what the long term effects of Coronavirus will be on our students. […]
14 free resources for ESL lesson planning I couldn’t teach without
So you think you can TEFL? And it’s true, you’ve got the certificate, you’re fully qualified and all set to teach English abroad or even teach English online. You’ve got some lesson ideas under your belt. Maybe you’ve got more lesson ideas than you know what to do with, I was like you once… young, […]
Everything you need to know to get started teaching from home
The world has changed in the past few weeks and our work lives have changed too. For many professionals, this means setting up an at-home workspace and establishing a new routine. But shifting a school online is a whole other beast. How can you continue your student’s learning remotely? With little prep time, many teachers […]
How to transition to teaching English online
It’s official: online teaching is the future. Did you know that it’s set to become mainstream by 2025? And there’s no doubt that this could be a huge bonus for teachers––even those more used to traditional classrooms. With flexible hours, short or long-term contracts available, and literally hundreds of opportunities at major companies like GoGoKid, getting […]
Get paid to travel: How you can make money while you travel by teaching English online
Have you ever wondered how some people can afford to travel around the world for months or years at a time without working a 9-to-5 job? Same! So when I looked into ways to make money while traveling, I found that teaching English online is a great option. Since all you need to teach online […]
Life after teaching abroad: 5 tips for transitioning back to life at home
All great adventures must come to an end, and for most TEFL teachers this means packing up your suitcases, saying your goodbyes and heading back home. If you haven’t been in your home country for a few months or years, whether you’re thrilled to be back or longing for the place you just left, transitioning […]
How to file your U.S. taxes after teaching abroad or online
With tax season in full swing, many current and future teachers who work online or abroad are asking: “What taxes am I required to pay on my teaching income?” If you’re in that same boat, you’ve come to the right place! We’re here to answer all your tax-related questions about teaching abroad and online. Thankfully, […]