Savannah Potter
Freelance writer and journalist for 10 years specializing in culture writing. Savannah has degrees in Professional Writing and Business, living as a Digital Nomad with roots. Early adopter, coffee aficionado, people person.
Posts by Savannah
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Fast-Track Learning With the GSE in Business English Teaching
Language proficiency assessment is a critical element of any corporate language training program, but how can assessment results be used to fast-track English language learning? Students in corporate language learning... -
You’re Doing Great! Mastering the Art of Feedback for ESL Students
Giving feedback to ESL students is more than saying “good job” or putting a gold star on a quiz. Relevant feedback can take many forms, from written to verbal to... -
Navigating Today’s ELT Job Market: A Guide to Industry Trends and Expanding Niches
The current English Language Teaching, or ELT, market is thriving both online and in schools around the world. With the growing number of opportunities comes more competition for the best... -
Introducing the Teacherpreneur Academy: Empowering Educators to Launch an Independent Teaching Career
A new kind of entrepreneur has arrived and is changing the landscape of online English language teaching. The teacherpreneur is an independent educator, driven business owner and lifelong student. These... -
From Teaching Abroad to Teaching Online: Rise of the Digital Nomad
A new day breaks and online English teacher Andrea Beatriz Collados settles in at her desk in her home in Buenos Aires, Argentina to start a new day of teaching.... -
Into the Metaverse: How to Find ESL Students Using Facebook
Adaptation is the key to success in any industry, and teaching is no different! Online English teachers and teacherpreneurs, in particular, have to constantly review their skill sets to make... -
Get to Know Bridge Expert Series Webinar Moderator Shélynn Riel
The Bridge ELT Expert Series of live monthly webinars brings together ELT experts to share insights and perspectives on the latest English language learning techniques and technologies. Each month focuses... -
8 Top Learning Management Systems (LMS) and eLearning Platforms for English Teachers
Welcome to the age of digital learning! With the rise in online English teaching and in teachers pursuing careers as independent tutors, or teacherpreneurs, there are an array of eLearning... -
Onward and Upward! How to Scale and Expand Your ESL Business
Being an independent ESL teacher or TEFL tutor is a career with an incredible amount of opportunities. But what do you do when you’ve found your niche and your business... -
The Ultimate Guide to Teaching PTE Test Prep
The Pearson Test of English, or PTE, is a revolutionary English proficiency test legally recognized by more than 70 nations worldwide. If you’re an English teacher looking to specialize in... -
Teaching Suprasegmentals in the ESL Classroom: Stress, Rhythm, and Intonation
Suprasegmentals refer to speech features such as tone, rhythm, or loudness – basically anything that isn’t a standalone sound. They signal grammatical differences, emotions, and continuity that a native speaker... -
Set Your Students Up for Success: IELTS Teaching Materials, Resources, & Lesson Plans
Standardized testing such as the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) can be intimidating for any student. However, by creating a dynamic learning environment and leveraging effective and fun IELTS...