Why are Idioms Important for CELPIP?Idioms are an important aspect of language proficiency, therefore, having a knowledge of idioms and being able to use them appropriately is relevant to language proficiency rating on the CELPIP (and IELTS) test. If you take a look at the CELPIP descriptors chart published by CELPIP.ca (download your copy at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/teacherdionne/e/142713), you'll notice that a score of level 7 and higher indicates that the test-taker was able to use... more

Tips for creating an introductory video as a part of your online English teaching job application:Be Professional: Dress appropriately as if you're doing an in-person job interview and maintain a professional demeanor throughout the video. Lighting: Be mindful of lighting. Choose a clean and well-lit location for recording, ensuring that the background is free of too many distractions.Sound: Test your microphone to make sure the sound quality is clear. Make sure there are no distracting... more

ChatGPT, the ultimate teacher's assistant for ESL classrooms!ChatGPT revolutionizes the way that teachers facilitate language learning by bringing a powerful tool right to your fingertips. How is ChatGPT a valuable tool for English language teachers? Here are several ways that ChatGPT can help teachers:Lesson Plan Creation: ChatGPT can generate lesson plans at different English proficiency levels. Provide specific information about the proficiency level or learning objectives, when... more

Online Companies and Teaching Platforms that Do Not Require a DegreeThere are several online companies that offer opportunities to teach English without requiring a degree.Please note that it is important to pay attention to and be aware of the requirements needed for the company that you choose to apply to as requirements vary from company to company.Here is a quick list of a few online teaching platforms that accept non-degree holders:CamblyPalFishSkimaTalkLingodaOpen... more

Teach English Online as a non-native English speaker:Though it can feel like a challenge to find online English teaching positions for non-native English speakers, there are several online teaching companies that hire non-native English speakers to teach English online.Please note that it is important to pay attention to and be aware of the requirements needed for the company that you choose to apply to.Here is a quick list of a few online teaching companies that have been known to hire... more