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How to Use Halloween ESL Classes to Attract New Students

How to Use Halloween ESL Classes to Attract New Students

How to Use Halloween ESL Classes to Attract New StudentsAllison Winzurk
Published on: 02/09/2025

Halloween 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)

Best ESL Teaching Platforms in 2025: Preply vs Italki vs Cambly (Plus VIPKid, Wyzant & More)

Best ESL Teaching Platforms in 2025: 
Preply vs Italki vs Cambly (Plus VIPKid, Wyzant & More)Allison Winzurk
Published on: 31/08/2025

Looking 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

How ESL Teachers Use ChatGPT for Personalized Lessons and Writing Feedback

How ESL Teachers Use ChatGPT for Personalized Lessons and Writing FeedbackAllison Winzurk
Published on: 25/08/2025

Discover 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

Padlet for ESL Teachers: Simplify Homework & Parent Updates

Padlet for ESL Teachers: Simplify Homework & Parent UpdatesAllison Winzurk
Published on: 02/02/2025

Learn 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

Your Next Student Is One Awkward Message Away



Your Next Student Is One Awkward Message AwayAllison Winzurk
Published on: 26/01/2025

Want 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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Social Media: Blessing, Curse, or Just Really Tiring?

Social Media: Blessing, Curse, or Just Really Tiring?

Social Media: Blessing, Curse, or Just Really Tiring?Allison Winzurk
Published on: 19/01/2025

Struggling to find students on social media? Not all platforms are created equal! Discover where to focus your efforts (and where to avoid the spammy black holes) so you can attract the right students without wasting time. Smart marketing = more bookings! 🚀

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