Martin Sketchley

YouTube video by ELT Experiences How To Teach an Advanced English Learner Online

How To Teach an Advanced English Learner Online

My latest video where I share how I go about teaching an advanced English learner online. Enjoy the video and, yes, my cat makes an appearance. 🐱

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Story Cubes: Creative Writing Tasks Boost creativity in your classroom with three ready-to-use Rory’s Story Cubes templates. Perfect for ESL/EFL teachers, these printable writing activities include a guided story frame, a collaborative class story, and an open creative writing template. Editable Word documents for instant use in lessons.

Story Cubes: Creative Writing Tasks

Boost creativity in your classroom with three ready-to-use Rory’s Story Cubes templates. Perfect for ESL/EFL teachers, these printable writing activities include a guided story frame, a collaborative class story, and an open creative writing template. Editable…

25-Minute Trial Lesson PowerPoint for Online English Teachers This ready-to-use 25-minute trial lesson PowerPoint is designed for online English teachers who want to make a great first impression with potential students.

25-Minute Trial Lesson PowerPoint for Online English Teachers

This ready-to-use 25-minute trial lesson PowerPoint is designed for online English teachers who want to make a great first impression with potential students.

Five Ways to Incorporate Newspapers in the Classroom

Recently, I was thinking about ways to use newspaper articles in the language classroom and it reminded me of suggestions that I came across during the period of my MA studies many years ago. With the growing reliance on digital articles and…

Newspaper Headlines (B1+)

This is a one off lesson for Intermediate students or above that will introduce learners to newspaper headlines. This lesson includes the worksheet for students as well as the teacher notes. The Newspaper Headlines activity is to give students the confidence to tackle…

If you wish to deliver a successful 25 minute online trial lesson, it is crucial that you prepare effectively. Read on further to see how I structure my own trial lessons now.

YouTube video by ELT Experiences How to Use Newspapers in Online and Offline Classes | Free Lesson Plan for Channel Members

If you have ever wanted to incorporate newspapers into your English lessons but unsure how, I share five lesson activities which you can incorporate into your online of offline classes immediately.

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YouTube video by ELT Experiences 25-Minute Trial Lesson Template for Online English Teachers (Free Slides for Channel Members)

25-Minute Trial Lesson Template for Online English Teachers (Free Slides for Channel Members)

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Complete Guide to Creating an Online Teacher Introduction Video

For anyone who is wanting to teach English online, whether you are going to be teaching independently or for a platform, you will be required to create an introduction video. It can sometimes be a little overwhelming if you are unsure…

Which one is which? 😃

Teaching English can be a thoroughly rewarding experience, which is why I have been involved in this profession for quite a while now. As I approach my 20th anniversary teaching English, it seems fitting to share 20 English teaching websites.

Many teachers deliver online lessons and it is important to have the right tech and this guide looks at the ultimate online teaching set-up with the right tech.

What do you think are essential teacher books that all teachers need? In this post, I share ten publications for English language teachers.

I'm happy to see that More Than a Gap Year Adventure has been reviewed in another publication. You can find the review written by Christopher Miller (plus a short interview with
@eltexperiences.bsky.social
) in the latest issue of 'The English Connection'.

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Are you British or American English?

YouTube video by ELT Experiences Is Teaching on Preply Worth It in 2025? | Honest Tutor Review + Step-by-Step Guide

Is Teaching on Preply Worth It in 2025? | Honest Tutor Review + Step-by-Step Guide

I’ve a new video out now where I consider whether Preply is ideal as a platform after four years of teaching on it.

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I was returning home yesterday afternoon and was greeted to much waving and bowing. It’s the local elections here in Daejeon, and perhaps Korea. Quite unique and unlike anything I’ve seen in the U.K.

YouTube video by ELT Experiences Six Day Trip to Japan with Family

Six Day Trip to Japan with Family

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I had a wonderful time in Japan with my parents a month or so ago. I’ll be sharing a video of my travels soon but a word of caution … it’s a long video. Potentially my longest video that I’ve edited so far for YouTube.

In two months, KOTESOL will be holding their largest event of the year - the International Conference. Make sure you save the date and see you there if you can make it!

Last night, I went out for a Japanese style meal with my good wife. It was flaming delicious.

In Seoul today to meet up with some peeps and edit a video. Great fun.

That’s amazing. I’ll have to find this and share with my students. Funnily enough we looked at Wales and the different places to visit as well as the patron saint. 😃

This afternoon, I got my students to work on a weekly project to plan a trip to the U.K., and each afternoon we look at a particular country of the U.K.. I’m looking forward to seeing their pamphlet next week.

YouTube video by ELT Experiences How Much YouTube Paid Me In 2024 / Click To Find Out

I started my YouTube channel back in 2012 when I wanted to document one of my experimental teaching practices for my MA. Fast forward to 2025, and I still make videos.

However, after many years, I became monetised, but how much do I get paid?

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At the beginning of 2024, one my aims was for my YouTube Channel to get to 20,000 subscribers by the end of the year. It was tough but doable and I eventually achieved it with a few days to spare.

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I grew up Danny Boyle's "28 Days Later" and loved it. I can't wait for his latest instalment of "28 Years Later" and watching the trailer, I wonder if Cillian Murphy is the person hanging upside down as it has the protagonist's name (Jim(my)) from "28 Days Later".

YouTube video by ELT Experiences The Definitive Guide to Teaching English Online in 2025

In just over 30 minutes, I have a new video looking at what to consider if you are interested in teaching English online in 2025. If you have any questions, feel free to ask.

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