Teach Languages Online with Lindsay Does Languages

This episode, I'm sharing some ideas for using one simple resource: images. Your action point is to find at least 5 images for each of the activities in this episode. When you’re done, share your results in the Teach Languages Online Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/teachlanguagesonline/ This episode, my recommendation for you is to work with me 1:1 with a Teacher Coaching Package. Find out...

This episode, Ashley + I are talking about the Flipped Classroom - as recommended by you!   Your action point is to do some more research into the Flipped Classroom and see if it works for you. When you've got it, share in the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/teachlanguagesonline/ This week, my recommendation is The Online Language Teacher Planner. Find out more at www.lindsayd...

This episode, I'm answering a question from Jess: "How do I start creating content to promote my online teaching? It seems so different to what I'm used to!" Your action point for this episode is to create a list of possible blog post topics. When you’re done, share in the Teach Languages Online Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/teachlanguagesonline/ This episode my recommendation to you is...

This episode, I want to focus on how you start working with a new student, the initial “onboarding” to use the fancy word. Your action point is to decide which option you’re going to focus on and share it with the Facebook Group. If you're not part of the community already, you can join Teach Languages Online on Facebook here: www.facebook.com/groups/teachlanguagesonline/ This week, my recommendat...

This episode, I'm sharing an activity that you can adapt for all levels and topics once you have a basic template made. Your action point is to make your Dice Game template. When you’re done, share your results in the Teach Languages Online Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/teachlanguagesonline/ This episode, my recommendation for you is 100 Creative Ideas for Online Language Teachers, my eb...

Happy new year! This episode, Ashley + I are sharing some advice to help you take care of yourself when teaching online. Because if you're tired, stressed, overworked...your lessons will be not so good.  Your action point is to decide what changes you will make to look after yourself better in 2019. When you've got it, share in the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/teachlanguage...

This episode, I'm answering a question from Ian: How do I build courses on Teachable? Your action point for this episode is to sign up to Teachable and have a look around. You can sign up for free and take a look inside AND even create and start selling your courses for free too at lindsaydoeslanguages.com/teachable When you’re done, share in the Teach Languages Online Facebook Group: www.facebook...

This episode, I'm sharing the differences between Facebook Groups and Pages and which is best for your online teaching business.  Your action point is to decide which option you’re going to focus on and share how it goes in the Teach Languages Online Facebook Group. If you're not part of the community already, you can join Teach Languages Online on Facebook here: www.facebook.com/groups/teach...

This episode, I'm sharing a range of activities you can try to use music and lyrics in your online language lessons.  Your action point is to try one of these techniques with your students. When you’re done, share your results in the Teach Languages Online Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/teachlanguagesonline/   Here's the link to the blog post where you can get the list of Englis...

This episode, I'm learning about Kolb's Experiential Learning Cycle with my teacher husband Ashley.  Your action point is to assess your own learning style and see if you can see Kolb in action. This week, my recommendation is the Online Language Teacher Planner, my digital and print-ready planner to get your online language teaching in order and make you more productive. Find out more at www...

This episode, I'm answering a question from Instagram: I'd like to know more about what online language teachers can do to diversify their income.  Your action point for this episode is to plan for what will be your ways of expanding your online teaching beyond 1:1. When you’re done, share in the Teach Languages Online Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/teachlanguagesonline/ &nbs...

This episode, I'm sharing some tips on naming and branding your online language teaching business.  Your action point is to create your brand guide and share how it goes in the Teach Languages Online Facebook Group. If you're not part of the community already, you can join Teach Languages Online on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/teachlanguagesonline/  This week, my recomm...

This episode, I'm sharing an activity you can use in your online lessons to help students realise how much they know through reading.  Your action point is to have a go at traffic light reading yourself and share your results in the Teach Languages Online Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/teachlanguagesonline/   This episode, my recommendation for you is 100 Creative Ideas...

This episode, I'm learning about VARK with my teacher husband Ashley.  Your action point is to take the VARK Questionnaire and see what it brings up for you: https://vark-learn.com/the-vark-questionnaire/   This week, my recommendation is the Online Language Teacher Planner, my digital and print-ready planner to get your online language teaching in order and make you more productive. Fin...

Welcome back to Teach Languages Online!  This episode, I'm answering a question from Instagram: Any tips on how to create self-study activities for pronunciation?  Your action point is to consider how you would encourage your students to learn and practise pronunciation on their own.  This week, my recommendation is Forvo.com . This is a great website you can share with your student...

Welcome back to Teach Languages Online!  This episode, I'm comparing 3 major platforms you could use to teach languages online: Skype, Zoom and Google Hangouts.  Your action point is to do your own research on top of what you've heard this episode and decide where you'll teach online. This week, my recommendation is the Online Teaching Marketing Masterclass, the online course from me to...

Welcome back to Teach Languages Online!  This episode, I'm sharing an activity you can use in your online lessons to teach vocabulary in a fun way through identifying mistakes.  Your action point is to create a template for the 'How Much Will You Risk?' activity.  This episode, my recommendation for you is 100 Creative Ideas for Online Language Teachers, my ebook for you with over 1...

Welcome to the very first episode of Teach Languages Online!  This episode, I'm learning about Bloom's Taxonomy with my teacher husband Ashley.  Your action point is to create an activity for your students for each level of Bloom's theory. Here's the pyramid image to help you do that: https://www.learning-theories.com/blooms-taxonomy-bloom.html   This week, my recommendation is the...