In this section we have some very practical guidance on getting started with teaching remotely. This will obviously vary quite a lot depending on the technology available to you and your learner, but will hopefully give some ideas which can be adapted to suit the mode that you use.

Guide to teaching online

A really useful guide created by Daniela, our Volunteer Learning Coordinator. This covers the realities of teaching online, as well as tips on how to make lessons engaging. It also gives ideas to help develop reading, writing, listening and speaking skills and discusses the importance of engaging all of these.

Basic instructions for people who are new to Zoom

Zoom seems to have become one of the most used platforms for online lessons. This simple guide talks you through how to get set up and perform all the basic tasks, as well as a few useful tips that can be used for teaching.

Zoom instructions for Arabic speakers

A great video if your learner is an Arabic speaker and need support to get started on Zoom.

How to set up a Zoom meeting

There are many tutorials on how to set up a Zoom meeting. We found this one particularly helpful and easy to use, clearly showing how to perform each function.