Waiting for my train back home. Got a few hours spare.

There are some important updates that Preply shared which would be implemented from August 2026, which impacts any tutors and learners that use the platform. In this post, I share my thoughts and ideas regarding these updates.

Get Students Blogging to Develop Writing Skills With previous semesters, I had some challenges with students clearly submitting AI-generated work. At first, I wanted to put a stop to this by incorporating weekly in-class handwritten assignments, but I soon discovered that it would take a large…

How do you actually succeed as an online teacher in 2026? In this video, I share some thoughts while I head out for some Korean food. youtu.be/7cnXsopgCTs

I had a great time last weekend in Seoul for KOTESOL Connections and to meet the committee preparing the International Conference for this May.

What does diversifying your income after Preply look like? What could you actively do to develop yourself as an indepedent online teacher? In this post, I share some of my thoughts and recent reflections which answers these questions.

A Practical Guide to Charging Online Students One of the biggest struggles facing online tutors and teachers is knowing how much you should charge potential online students. Tutors will first need to establish what services they are offering online students before deciding how much their hourly…

I have taught on the Preply platform for 5 years but I have some worrying concerns about the platform. Grab a cup of tea as this is a long read where I share my personal experiences on Preply and highlight some trends that question their perceived success.

I just finished a two-week intensive English course with Korean high school students and these are my thoughts regarding the over reliance of technology in the classroom for both teachers as well as learners.

After 5 years with the Sony camera, it is time to upgrade my camera. Read on to find out more about my experience of the Sony ZV-1.

Day 4: Which Platform Should You Use for Online Teaching In today’s video I look at the different platforms that you could use to connect with your potential students. It’s rather short but enjoy! youtu.be/lII4C9prKI4

Day 1: Over the next 90 days, I will be sharing a video every single day about establishing your very own independent online teaching business, with tips and tricks. Today is the very first video where I share the steps necessary to set up your online teacher profile. Enjoy! youtu.be/SNfwr1YG8fE

In my previous post, I shared about my reflections for 2025. However, in this post, I am sharing five personal plans for 2026.

Here is the obligatory reflection of 2025, with things achieved during the year, experiences, as well as travels. It is a long read and good luck to anyone who reaches the end as it took a few days to finish. eltexperiences.com/a-review-of-...

Here is the latest video where I spent much time working on the subtitles. Enjoy. How To Teach Pronunciation with Preply Students youtu.be/GyNJOKb5Pjw

I really enjoy editing video content, as you learn something new each time. This time, I decided to focus on subtitles for my video and with each speaker which would be identifiable from the subtitle colour. #YouTube #VideoEditing #ContentCreator

Some challenges that I have encountered over the past 2 years, during the teaching of academic writing courses with international students, revolve around the misuse of AI generated work. eltexperiences.com/the-challeng...

How To Teach an Advanced English Learner Online My latest video where I share how I go about teaching an advanced English learner online. Enjoy the video and, yes, my cat makes an appearance. 🐱 youtu.be/110jDD1_pb4

Story Cubes: Creative Writing Tasks Boost creativity in your classroom with three ready-to-use Rory’s Story Cubes templates. Perfect for ESL/EFL teachers, these printable writing activities include a guided story frame, a collaborative class story, and an open creative writing template. Editable…

25-Minute Trial Lesson PowerPoint for Online English Teachers This ready-to-use 25-minute trial lesson PowerPoint is designed for online English teachers who want to make a great first impression with potential students.

Five Ways to Incorporate Newspapers in the Classroom Recently, I was thinking about ways to use newspaper articles in the language classroom and it reminded me of suggestions that I came across during the period of my MA studies many years ago. With the growing reliance on digital articles and…

Newspaper Headlines (B1+) This is a one off lesson for Intermediate students or above that will introduce learners to newspaper headlines. This lesson includes the worksheet for students as well as the teacher notes. The Newspaper Headlines activity is to give students the confidence to tackle…

If you wish to deliver a successful 25 minute online trial lesson, it is crucial that you prepare effectively. Read on further to see how I structure my own trial lessons now.

If you have ever wanted to incorporate newspapers into your English lessons but unsure how, I share five lesson activities which you can incorporate into your online of offline classes immediately. youtu.be/-9AkZIWnI-s

25-Minute Trial Lesson Template for Online English Teachers (Free Slides for Channel Members) youtu.be/U366GIQWwAo

Complete Guide to Creating an Online Teacher Introduction Video For anyone who is wanting to teach English online, whether you are going to be teaching independently or for a platform, you will be required to create an introduction video. It can sometimes be a little overwhelming if you are unsure…

Teaching English can be a thoroughly rewarding experience, which is why I have been involved in this profession for quite a while now. As I approach my 20th anniversary teaching English, it seems fitting to share 20 English teaching websites.

Many teachers deliver online lessons and it is important to have the right tech and this guide looks at the ultimate online teaching set-up with the right tech.

What do you think are essential teacher books that all teachers need? In this post, I share ten publications for English language teachers.

I'm happy to see that More Than a Gap Year Adventure has been reviewed in another publication. You can find the review written by Christopher Miller (plus a short interview with @eltexperiences.bsky.social ) in the latest issue of 'The English Connection'. koreatesol.org/content/tec-...

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Is Teaching on Preply Worth It in 2025? | Honest Tutor Review + Step-by-Step Guide I’ve a new video out now where I consider whether Preply is ideal as a platform after four years of teaching on it. youtu.be/pXH_Ivrz2Qg

I was returning home yesterday afternoon and was greeted to much waving and bowing. It’s the local elections here in Daejeon, and perhaps Korea. Quite unique and unlike anything I’ve seen in the U.K.

Six Day Trip to Japan with Family youtu.be/YD81YxMlChU

Now live on @ttradioofficial.bsky.social with @eltexperiences.bsky.social Listen in here to our discussion about video and education: www.ttradio.org/listen-live

Come and join me and @eltexperiences.bsky.social on Sunday (13:00 UK time) for a conversation about #education and #video on @ttradioofficial.bsky.social. Listen live here: www.ttradio.org/listen-live

I had a wonderful time in Japan with my parents a month or so ago. I’ll be sharing a video of my travels soon but a word of caution … it’s a long video. Potentially my longest video that I’ve edited so far for YouTube.

In two months, KOTESOL will be holding their largest event of the year - the International Conference. Make sure you save the date and see you there if you can make it!

Last night, I went out for a Japanese style meal with my good wife. It was flaming delicious.

In Seoul today to meet up with some peeps and edit a video. Great fun.

This afternoon, I got my students to work on a weekly project to plan a trip to the U.K., and each afternoon we look at a particular country of the U.K.. I’m looking forward to seeing their pamphlet next week.

I started my YouTube channel back in 2012 when I wanted to document one of my experimental teaching practices for my MA. Fast forward to 2025, and I still make videos. However, after many years, I became monetised, but how much do I get paid? youtu.be/N7tPv8ekpRI

At the beginning of 2024, one my aims was for my YouTube Channel to get to 20,000 subscribers by the end of the year. It was tough but doable and I eventually achieved it with a few days to spare. If you haven’t subscribed, then feel free to do so: www.youtube.com/eltexperiences.

I grew up Danny Boyle's "28 Days Later" and loved it. I can't wait for his latest instalment of "28 Years Later" and watching the trailer, I wonder if Cillian Murphy is the person hanging upside down as it has the protagonist's name (Jim(my)) from "28 Days Later".

In just over 30 minutes, I have a new video looking at what to consider if you are interested in teaching English online in 2025. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. youtu.be/Anu5-yMaZDc #EnglishTeaching #OnlineEnglish #OnlineEnglishTutor

I had a great weekend attending the local KOTESOL Thanksgiving Symposium. So many great speakers and attendees, and very well organised. The whole event was related to reflection. #KoreaTESOL #ELT #CPD

Choose 20 books on #education that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. Day #2 #BookSky 💙📚 #Books #BookChallenge #20daybookchallenge #edubookchallenge

The first sign of Christmas has arrived this morning in South Korea, with a light dusting of snow this morning. I certainly had to wrap up as I left home this morning as it felt incredibly cold. Now I don’t feel so displeased when hearing the festive songs being played. Bring it on Mariah Carey!

Looking for #teachers interested in being a guest on my #ttr @ttradioofficial.bsky.social show www.ttradio.org #teaching #edusky

“Look at the shiny new object!” Really, sometimes the only plausible explanation is fascination with novelty. Tie that new thing to the myth that it’s “innovative pedagogy” and buckle up—we’re off to the races!