Mike's Home ESL

Hey everyone! Hope you’re enjoying the holidays and getting some well-deserved rest.
I’ve just made a special collaboration between Mike’s Home ESL and my travel channel, TerraCotta Vlog, to share a little glimpse of my life outside the classroom.

This time, Feifei and I explored the narrow streets of Shuanglang, Yunnan, aboard a surprisingly fast little three-wheeler, all filmed in 360°, so it feels like you’re riding along with us!

Come and discover a different side of Mike during the holidays. 😄

6 days ago | [YT] | 1

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Teaching reading is more than assigning a text.
Explore practical before, during, and after reading strategies in my new YouTube Free Course for Grades 7–9. Watch Here: www.youtube.com/playlist?list...

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 1

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Live From China! New Year Celebration! Best wishes to all!

5 months ago | [YT] | 3

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💙 A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU! 💙
We passed 700,000 subscribers this morning and I’m truly grateful to every teacher and supporter in this community.
I went LIVE earlier today with a special announcement designed to be practical and helpful for teachers, especially around the ESL Teacher Pro app.
If you missed it, you can watch the replay here 👇
🔗 Link: youtube.com/live/vcgkMpFgDTI?feature=share

6 months ago | [YT] | 37

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The new video is live Here> https://youtu.be/5mhdrBIzW2E
If ESL teaching has felt heavier lately, this one is for you.
Not more tools. Not quick fixes.
Just an honest look at what still works in real classrooms in 2026.

Watch when you have a quiet moment.
Let me know what part resonated with you most.

6 months ago | [YT] | 50

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Mike's Home ESL was bron in Xi'an. Living here since 25 Years! Welcome to watch and support ‪@terracottavlog2648‬ my other channel where I'll be livestreaming from the streets soon! Thank you all!

6 months ago | [YT] | 3

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📌 New video is live here: https://youtu.be/_qAfbLC5q6k
If ESL teaching feels harder in 2026, you’re not imagining it.
More tools.
More expectations.
More pressure to do everything “right”.

In this video, I talk about why teaching feels heavier today and, more importantly, what actually helps in real classrooms.

No hype.
No “one more app”.
Just clarity.

👉 Watch it and tell me in the comments: what’s been the hardest part of teaching for you lately?

6 months ago | [YT] | 57

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Happy New Year.
The end of last year reminded me that life doesn’t always follow plans. I needed to slow down and focus on what mattered most.
I’m still here, quietly building something for teachers. Not launching yet. Just making sure it’s done right and truly useful in real classrooms.
Wishing you a calm and meaningful start to the year.

7 months ago | [YT] | 75

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Thinking of teaching in China in 2026?
The new video drops this Saturday at 9pm Beijing Time. Link: https://youtu.be/SHa9dQRKOHg
I explain everything foreign teachers must know before making the move in 2026.
Salaries, expectations, lifestyle, and what is really happening inside schools.
All based on my 24 years of experience teaching in China.

If you want the honest truth before you decide, don’t miss it.

The video is already available for members of Mike’s Home ESL Family.
If you want early access and want to support the channel, you can join anytime.

👉 Become a member and watch it now: youtube.com/channel/UCB3eI3ENiFXGuchginHZP_Q/join

8 months ago | [YT] | 32

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This is where I live! Experience Xi’an like never before.
Watch the city shift from daytime calm to a glowing, electric night in this cinematic 4K time-lapse.
A visual journey through the heart of Xi’an, its rhythm, lights, and living energy.
Welcome to Terracotta Vlog, where the city transforms before your eyes.

8 months ago | [YT] | 0