Developing Your Essential Tech Stack as an Independent Online English Teacher

Get an introduction to Pearson’s computer-based English language test and learn how you can help your students prepare for test day with a range of comprehensive teaching resources.

How have learners, teachers and schools adapted to online English assessments? Representatives from higher ed, language centers, and K-12 schools will discuss how they adapted to a hybrid environment after two years of normalizing online testing and placement.

If you’re looking for a flexible way to earn extra income without adding more classes to your schedule, affiliate marketing can be a powerful option. Bridge’s Affiliate Program makes it simple to get started – no large audience, advanced tech skills, or complex setup required.

In this practical, story-driven session, you’ll hear from real ESL teachers who are already using affiliate marketing to supplement their income. They’ll share what has worked for them, the strategies they’ve refined over time, and how they’ve integrated affiliate earnings naturally into their teaching businesses.

Whether you’re an independent teacher, a tutor building your brand, or simply curious about new income streams, you’ll walk away with clear, actionable steps to begin earning through the Bridge Affiliate Program.

You´ll learn:

• What affiliate marketing is and how it works in the ESL teaching space

• How the Bridge Affiliate Program operates and what you can earn

• Simple ways to start earning, even without a large following

• Real teacher success stories and practical strategies you can immediately apply

• How affiliate marketing can complement a teacherpreneur or freelance teaching business

Join us live to get inspired by members of the Bridge community and discover how affiliate marketing can open new opportunities for you – during a busy season and beyond.

Are you getting overwhelmed by all the apps and tools you need to run your independent online English teaching business? Wondering how you can bring your language school online so you can reach new students (and enhance the experience of current students)? Using an all-in-one platform can help. This session will cover the benefits of using an all-in-one platform and an overview presentation by representatives of leading platforms.

Find out how Bridge-certified teachers are making a living teaching English online and how their training, the network they built, and their field of specialization helped them along the way.

Do you have an idea for a product or service for English teachers, learners, or the broader ELT sector? Real teacherpreneurs share how they successfully transitioned from teaching English to designing and delivering EdTech tools and educational products.

Mixing hip-hop and other performing arts into your online classroom brings the human element front and center, making technology come alive for English language learners!

Whether you’re interested in becoming (or already) an independent English teacher or teaching through a tutor marketplace, using digital tools and apps will make your life easier and more enjoyable. What types of digital tools do you need? What are the preferred tools of current digital nomad teachers? We’ll discuss everything from choosing tools for scheduling classes, accepting payments and preparing lessons to websites to download pre-made lesson plans.

A1, B2, IH and AL? What does it all mean anyway? Join us for an introduction to CEFR and ACTFL, the two most commonly used benchmark scales. We’ll help you “speak” CEFR and ACTFL, learn the difference between the two, and explore how you can apply that knowledge to the classroom and assessments!

Go behind the scenes with Bridge course developers as they dive into the specific technologies and best practices in eLearning and instructional design that ensure students get the most out of their educational experience.