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Aug 21, 2018 10:15:00 AM

What is ESL? - The ESL Terms You Need to Know

By MK Argo

When educators approach the topic of English as a Second Language, there are many terms for teachers, administrators, and principles to remember. Many of the terms in this educational realm are consistently misused because of how subtle the differences can be. Though the differences are subtle, they can be vitally important when developing an ESL program or understanding learners, assessments, and professional titles. This is a comprehensive, alphabetized list describing many of the most important and common ESL terms and their definitions to ensure your program is utilizing the correct language in training, marketing, planning, and hiring.

Aug 19, 2018 3:35:00 PM

Language School Advertising Tips: How to Market Your ESL School

By Elizaveta Shkurina

Times have changed for the education industry. When it comes to how to advertise a school and utilizing marketing tactics to achieve their goals, schools are now on par with businesses of other industries. And it's no surprise. The market itself has pushed toward this change — as parents now have a wider range of choice when it comes to selecting a school for their child.

Aug 8, 2018 12:00:00 PM

8 Tested Strategies for Effective Change Management

By Bridget Manley

What’s the likelihood that a major change in your school will yield the long-term results you want?

Aug 6, 2018 12:00:00 PM

Successful ESL Program Models

By Elizaveta Shkurina

The past two decades have brought the second largest wave of immigration to the United States. Unfortunately, the states are struggling to keep up. Based on recent data by NPR, researchers found that no matter where they go to school, most ESL students are struggling due to having little or no access to quality instruction.

Jul 27, 2018 10:30:00 AM

How to Start an Online English Teaching Business in 5 Steps

By MK Argo

Wondering how to start your own online English teaching business? As with any brick and mortar company, online business planning can be incredibly challenging and time consuming. In particular, the online ESL market is growing daily, and it can be hard to keep track of the latest trends and programs in the ESL business world. These reasons, and many more, make creating an online ESL teaching business daunting. To help you navigate the challenging world of business, here are five easy steps you can take to create your dream teaching company.

Jul 25, 2018 8:00:00 AM

5 Common Classroom Challenges You Should Never Ignore

By Bridget Manley

The greatest threats to your ESL school's viability may be harder to spot than you think. That's because they're hiding in plain sight. Swelling class sizes, unmet student needs, disengaged management and out-of-pocket teacher spending are signs that your school could be in trouble. Like rainwater on rock, they gradually erode your foundations.

Jul 20, 2018 4:07:00 PM

Signs Your ESL School Needs a Technology Makeover

By Elizaveta Shkurina

Is your ESL school caught in a technological time warp? The likely answer is yes.

Jul 19, 2018 11:33:00 AM

Tips For Teaching English Language Learners: What Principals Can Do to Create a Supportive Environment

By Elizaveta Shkurina

Rising immigration trends are creating an influx of students learning English as a second language in US schools. However, statistics show that students in ESL programs often underperform when compared to their peers. This shows a problem in the education system that needs to be immediately addressed. In two decades, ESL students are projected to comprise more than one‐third of the student population in US public schools. Thus, the importance of improving their education will not diminish any time soon.

Jul 18, 2018 1:30:00 PM

Top 10 Countries with Highest Teach English Abroad Salaries

By Elizaveta Shkurina

Selecting the right country may be one of the most important aspects of preparing to teach English abroad. For some of us, the rich cultural reward and a sense of adventure may be enough to make that choice. For others, financial considerations are of a higher priority, and make the decision more difficult. So, what are the best places to teach English abroad? The answer really depends on your personal needs and qualifications. Benefits of Teaching English Abroad

Jul 17, 2018 3:45:00 PM

Coaching and Mentoring Skills For Successful Professional Teacher Development

By Bridget Manley

Do you make one-on-one professional development a priority for educators of all experience levels and abilities? If you don't, you should. Research shows that coaching and mentoring programs can produce gains in teacher retention, student performance and productivity.