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Speaking activities can successfully take place online with some planning and by taking advantage of the functions in an online classroom, with the obvious being the breakout rooms.  These can be used for pair work or groupwork for completion of a speaking task.  There are other features on platforms such as Zoom which can optimize […]

There are so many options available to students who want to improve their English online. There are lessons available via Skype, Zoom, phone, and many other customized platforms. So how do you know which school is right for you? And how do you know if the school is reliable and has good practices? This guide

Studying English online will be very different from studying in a classroom. You should prepare yourself and make good study habits so that you maximize your online learning experience. Your teacher is there to help you, and there are many resources available to use outside of your lessons. 1. Find a quiet space, and focus

Last week we looked at classroom management in online classrooms and in particular, establishing a routine, keeping learners engaged, building a sense of community, and praising students but I think all of these things are dependent on one thing and that’s building a good rapport with your students. What does this mean exactly? Rapport means

How can we ensure our online lessons have as few issues to manage as possible whilst creating a supportive learning environment?  Here are a few tips I have found the most useful: Establish a routine Although it may seem boring and predictable to you, try to develop a routine in the online classroom.   Students feel

Even though online teaching has been around for a while, I think it has only recently appeared on most teachers’ / students’ radars due to the current climate.  Teachers and students up until five months ago would have been studying and working in a brick and mortar school but now they find themselves having to