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How to Use Halloween ESL Classes to Attract New Students
By: Allison Winzurk Published on: 02/09/2025Halloween ESL classes attract new students fast—party ideas, games, escape rooms + 8 freebies. Turn seasonal fun into long-term bookings.
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Best ESL Teaching Platforms in 2025: Preply vs Italki vs Cambly (Plus VIPKid, Wyzant & More)
By: Allison Winzurk Published on: 31/08/2025Looking for the best ESL teaching platforms in 2025? Compare Preply, italki, Cambly, Wyzant, AmazingTalker & VIPKid—pay rates, traffic, and teacher tips.
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How ESL Teachers Use ChatGPT for Personalized Lessons and Writing Feedback
By: Allison Winzurk Published on: 25/08/2025Discover how online ESL teachers use ChatGPT (aka Team Chad) to create on-demand personalized lessons and boost writing skills with research-backed feedback workflows.
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Padlet for ESL Teachers: Simplify Homework & Parent Updates
By: Allison Winzurk Published on: 02/02/2025Learn how I use Padlet to manage ESL homework, streamline parent communication, and boost student engagement — even for students in China.
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