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Jan 2025
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Making Classes Fun and Engaging for Youn...

ESL Talk Podcast
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A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.


Join us on the latest episode of ESL Talk as we look at the topic of making our classes fun and engaging for young learners, with our special guest Yan Weng, co-founder of the teaching platform FunClass.


Yan not only shares why engaging classes are important for young learners but also how the correct tools can help support your learner's progress. She also explains how her service FunClass can help meet the needs of your students, and your business, offering an all-in-one solution for you as an online teacher or tutor.


Best of all, ESL Talk listeners can start using FunClass for free, and get an extra discount using the promo code ESL Talk at checkout. Simply click here to get started, and don't forget to add the promo code "ESLTALK".


You can also connect with Yan here if you would like to know more about FunClass.


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Seamlessly integrated with Zoom, Funclass offers powerful student and tutor management tools, free gamified student portals, and in-class engagement features such as avatars, points, and leaderboards. Whether you're a solo tutor or a growing academy, Funclass maximizes student engagement and business efficiency for ‘all-in-one learning fun!’


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