What is a niche market? A niche a small section of the market, targetting people with specific needs or interests. Do I need a niche for teaching English online? It’s tempting to think that it’s better not to limit your options but this often creates a vague offer rather than showing potential customers that …
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If you’re setting up your own online school, chances are you are going to need access to free online images, whether it’s for your website or to promote yourself on social media. Whilst it’s always nice to use your own images, it’s not always possible. Here are some useful sites where you can find high …
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Often, teachers fall into the roles of managers within the ELT sector which is great because they have a strong understanding of teacher and student needs. However, it can be daunting trying to navigate this new world as there is such a wide variety of areas it can cover including teaching, teacher development, recruitment, timetabling, …
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Are you thinking about going freelance but concerned about how to get students? Or have you gone freelance but struggling to find enough students? Many ELT teachers have very little marketing training and so the prospect can seem daunting. However, rest assured that you have likely done a lot of the hard work already. A …
Improving your school’s communication Got a quick message for a teacher? Want to help students access support easily? After listening to school feedback, we have developed our new chat feature! This has made communication between teachers, students and admin staff a lot simpler, ensuring help is given to those who need it. The result? Happier staff …
Here’s a list of some of the most useful organisational tools to help you manage your online teaching: Lesson planning and content creation Evernote This is a great free tool for organising your notes and lesson plans. You can access them wherever you are and you are able to share with students, teachers, colleagues etc. …
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Teaching English to young learners is very different to other types of teaching English and yet it is rarely covered in TEFL courses. Therefore, teachers who are required to teach young learners often lack the knowledge or resources to adapt their skills to this environment. This post highlights some of the key points to consider …
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Are you a Director of Studies or ELT manager looking for ways to offer professional development to your teachers? Or an EFL teacher looking to find new ways to develop your skills? There are now many TEFL podcasts specifically for ELT teachers, which are a great way to get new ideas for the classroom whilst …
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Conducting a needs analysis with your EFL class is a great way to get to know your new students. What is the purpose of a needs analysis? Needs analyses allow teachers or staff to match the curriculum with the learning needs of the students. This can help you to understand student expectations of a course …
These online class tools are excellent for changing the pace of the class, adding variety and engaging students to maximise their online learning. Padlet This simple note taking tool has so many uses within the ELT classroom. Here are some suggestions: Create a class information padlet so students know where to find all relevant information …
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