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An all-in-one online teaching platform that transforms lessons into engaging, game-like experiences. Features include a virtual classroom with gamification elements, co-browsing capabilities, and student progress tracking. Particularly effective for young learners and ESL students, with tools to create interactive activities, quizzes, and collaborative projects. Helps maintain student engagement and motivation in online learning environments.
Crystal Clear ESL (esl-curriculum.com) aims to provide comprehensive and sequential ESL curriculum resources for online ESL teachers. The site offers over 700 fun and sequential lessons for different levels (children from 4 years old, pre-A1 to B1; phonetics from 2 years old; business English B1+). Curricula include songs, games, exercises, assessments, and integrated homework, aligned with CEFR and Cambridge standards. A free trial is also offered.
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A comprehensive online platform designed for English language learners and educators seeking to elevate their language skills. Going Up Education offers interactive learning materials, structured courses, and engaging content that adapts to different proficiency levels and learning styles. The platform emphasizes communicative language teaching approaches, providing real-world scenarios and multimedia content to enhance practical language use. Features include user-friendly interface with progress tracking, adaptive learning technology for personalized education experiences, and comprehensive resources covering all four language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
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