Online ESL Teaching Blog

This blog publishes field-tested writing for working online English teachers — not motivational content, not SEO filler. Each article is written by someone who has taught the material online, edited by a working teacher, and updated when industry conditions change. We aim for fewer, deeper pieces than the typical ESL blog.

Browse the latest articles below, or jump directly into a topic cluster:

Topic clusters

If you're looking for everything on a specific topic, these clusters group related articles. Each list is ordered roughly from "start here" to "advanced."

Business, pricing & running yourself as a teacher

• How to set your online teaching rates
• Business English: building a profitable niche
• Preventing teacher burnout
• Business guides hub (pricing, contracts, tax)

Teaching strategies & methodology

• Making grammar fun: interactive approaches
• Creating lesson plans for beginners
• Teaching pronunciation online
• Transitioning from classroom to online
• Lesson plan templates and frameworks

Working with specific student types

• Teaching young learners online (ages 5–12)
• Teaching kids vs adults: which suits you?
• Teaching absolute beginners
• Building long-term student relationships
• 15 conversation activities that get students talking
• Keeping students engaged in virtual classrooms

Platforms, certifications & jobs

• Top 7 platforms for teaching English online
• Best TEFL courses in 2026
• Can you teach English online without a degree?
• Full platform comparison hub
• Certification comparison

Tools, tech & setup

• 10 essential tools for online English teachers
• Handling technical issues while teaching
• Complete classroom setup guide
• Technology guides hub