Teach Languages Online with Lindsay Does Languages

Women In Language is back for 2020!  Are you one of the hundreds who’ve already attended a Women In Language event? Or maybe 2020 will be your first time? Either way, here’s how Women In Language 2020 will help your online language teaching. Women In Language is a live online event for all who love language. From language learners to teachers. ⁠ From monolingual to multilingual. ⁠ From passio...

There's so many times you'll need to create curriculums when teaching online! In this episode, I share some examples of those instances and details on how I've managed this in the past. Sign up for the Free Live Webinar for online language teachers: https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/webinar Enroll on the Online Teaching Starter Kit: https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/otsk Be sure to subscribe...

When you start going it alone to build an independent online teaching business rather than relying on tutor marketplace sites (who inevitably take a cut from you at some point), one of the scariest things is finding new students. Here’s how to find new students when teaching languages online. Sign up for the Free Live Webinar Series for online language teachers: https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.co...

In recent years, it’s become easier than ever for students to connect with a teacher for the language they're learning online. And as tempting as it is to opt for “Lessons from $5!”, it's time we start asking ourselves if we’re really happy charging such low fees for online language lessons. Sign up for the Free Live Webinar Series for online language teachers: https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com...

This episode I speak with Irina Pravet, who is one of my favourite people in the world. She always has such a calming approach to things and it’s an absolute joy any time I get to speak with her. As we discuss a little in the interview, we first met back in 2014 at the Polyglot Conference in Novi Sad, during an abnormally warm October. As well as meeting at various events since then, and Irina spe...

Hey! Welcome back to a brief and slightly different episode of Teach Languages Online, not really an episode at all, more of an update. After what it’s fair to say was an unexpected break. When coronavirus decided to make a name for itself, something had to be put on pause to allow me to be there to best help learners and teachers navigate this weird time, and unfortunately the podcast was one of...

Emma is the inspiring person behind Pronunciation With Emma, her (almost entirely!) online language teaching business with an ever-growing social following. We talk about how she plans what to share, how she shares stuff consistently, and the darker side of teaching languages online that comes with a large following.  A reminder here! If you get any comment or message that makes you feel unco...

Can you teach languages independently online without relying on tutor marketplaces? Absolutely! Find out how in this episode. My recommendation to you this episode is to join the Online Teaching Starter Kit! Here's the link to sign up: www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/otsk Learn more about Teach Languages Online at www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/teachlanguagesonline Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram...

Can you teach languages online without a TEFL, degree, or Masters? Short answer? Yes. Long answer? Listen to find out. My recommendation to you this episode is to sign up for my free live webinar happening Friday 6th March (if you're listening in time!) Here's the link to sign up: www. lindsaydoeslanguages.com/webinar Learn more about Teach Languages Online at www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/teachlan...

Your mindset can make or break your online language teaching. Find out how to keep it solid in this episode. I say episode, think of it more as a pep talk to return to as and when you need. My recommendation this episode is the free teacher planner: https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/freeteacherplanner Learn more about Teach Languages Online at www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/teachlanguagesonline F...

What's the Theory of Multiple Intelligences and is it useful for teaching? Or is it as useful as knowing which Disney Princess you are on a Buzzfeed quiz? In this episode, I bring Ash back to discuss Howard Gardener's Theory of Multiple Intelligences, and see why it might not be the best thing for educators... To confirm, we're not denying Gardener's MI theory in this episode, more so it's relatio...

Close Your Eyes! Have you ever asked your students to close their eyes? Sounds kinda creepy, huh? Well, it can be a useful way for language learners to retain more of what they learn, so definitely worth trying with students who know and trust you!  My recommendation for you this episode is my YouTube Channel. I have lots of videos coming up for online language teachers! Subscribe here to cat...

Devy Baseley is the lovely human behind French Speak, her company teaching French in Brisbane, Australia and online. I've worked with Devy for over a year now on my teacher coaching packages and am always impressed by how she combines the offline with the online! That's why I invited her onto the podcast - to share that with you. If you've ever found yourself trapped feeling like online teaching i...

Planning content to share with your audience can seem overwhelming at first. Don't panic! I want to share some tips with you to help make the process easy and (dare I say it?) fun! My recommendation for you this episode is my free on-demand training How to Start Teaching Languages Online. Sign up here: https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/teachertraining Learn more about Teach Languages Online at...

All your students need is one simple word and you can instantly test their understanding - especially with group games.  My recommendation for you this episode is my free on-demand training How to Start Teaching Languages Online. Sign up here: https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/teachertraining Learn more about Teach Languages Online at www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/teachlanguagesonline Follo...

I'm delighted this episode to chat with Elfin Waters about how she uses Instagram to promote her online teaching and reach new students. But "promote" feels like the wrong word. What Elfin does is all about connections - real human connections. So if you've ever had Instagram overwhelm and just dismissed it as a vapid platform for the self-obsessed selfie generation, think again... Here's the link...

Answering Michael's question about how to organise your email list on this episode.  My recommendation for you this episode is my free on-demand training How to Start Teaching Languages Online. Sign up here: https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/teachertraining Learn more about Teach Languages Online at www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/teachlanguagesonline Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com...

Been enjoying Teach Languages Online and a whole host of other podcasts? Thinking of starting your own? I break down the basics you need to know in this episode. My recommendation for you this episode is my free on-demand training How to Start Teaching Languages Online. Sign up here: https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/teachertraining Learn more about Teach Languages Online at www.lindsaydoeslang...

Reading with your students online doesn't have to be boring. In this episode I'm sharing lots of ideas to get more creative with this.  My recommendation for you this episode is my free on-demand training How to Start Teaching Languages Online. Sign up here: https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/teachertraining Learn more about Teach Languages Online at www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/teachlangua...

Back to the language teaching methods! This time, I'm sharing the Action-Oriented Approach with Ashley. This is one you'll definitely want to incorporate into your lessons. My recommendation for you this episode is my free on-demand training How to Start Teaching Languages Online. Sign up here: https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/teachertraining Here's the link to the paper I mention: http://www....

Craig from the Teach Languages Online Facebook Group asked: "What strategies would you use to thin out a list of subscribers so that only active, core subscribers are left?". I'm answering that on this episode! My recommendation for you this episode is my free on-demand training How to Start Teaching Languages Online. Sign up here: https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/teachertraining Learn more ab...

Looking for a way to help more people find you without having to set up a new profile on yet another platform? Well, are you using Pinterest? Because you totally can... My recommendation for you this episode is my free on-demand training How to Start Teaching Languages Online. Sign up here: https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/teachertraining Learn more about Teach Languages Online at www.lindsayd...

In the classroom, I used to use this idea a lot to teach opposites with hexagons. The good news? It can be done online too with a little prep! Listen to this episode to find out how. My recommendation for you this episode is my free on-demand training How to Start Teaching Languages Online. Sign up here: https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/teachertraining Learn more about Teach Languages Online a...

I've shared bits of my teaching story before but never all at once. So I sat down to do just that. When you've listened, be sure to sign up below for my brand new free on-demand training... FREE On-Demand Training: How to Start Teaching Languages Online: https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/teachertraining You'll learn the 6 key steps every successful online language teacher will follow, plus you'...

The question this week comes from Emma in the Teach Languages Online Facebook Group. Emma says: "I’d like to know more about gaining credibility." This episode, my recommendation for you is the free Teaching Tools Guide, visit www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/teachingtools   Learn more about Teach Languages Online at www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/teachlanguagesonline   Follow me on Instagram:...