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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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Your Next Student Is One Awkward Message Away
By: Allison Winzurk Published on: 26/01/2025Want more students without the marketing headache? Tap into your network! Learn how to get referrals, connect with recruiter moms, and turn casual contacts into paying clients—all while being the awesome teacher you already are.
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