Mike's Home ESL

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

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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.

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 0

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New video drops this Sunday at 9pm Beijing time! New Link: https://youtu.be/NbZYv9UH9AU
I’m breaking down the REAL situation of teaching English in China in 2026 — what changed, where the jobs are now, and what every foreign teacher must know before coming.
It’s already live for channel members.
If you want early access + extra resources, you can join and become a member today. Here: youtube.com/channel/UCB3eI3ENiFXGuchginHZP_Q/join

See you Sunday!

3 weeks ago (edited) | [YT] | 10

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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/FWgb0bbNDuo
A big update is coming.
Next week I’m dropping a new video about ESL Teaching in China in 2026 — what’s changing, what teachers should expect, and what you must know before planning your next steps.
At the same time, I’m releasing a new vlog from Xi’an, the city where Mike’s Home ESL was born 25 years ago. This place changed my life, and I want to show you the real beauty of where everything started.
If you’re an ESL teacher, thinking about teaching in China, or just curious about my life here…
These next two videos are for you.
Stay tuned.

1 month ago | [YT] | 9

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Something happened… 😔
After years of doing the ESL Live Stream, @TEFLLemon and I had to stop.
It wasn’t an easy choice. Link: https://youtu.be/IH9eVR7Vs2k
In this video, we finally explain why — and what’s next for us… and for you, the ESL community.
🎥 Premieres Sunday, November 9th at 9 PM (Beijing Time)
Members can already watch it early.
Sometimes, even when you love something… you have to pause to move forward.

#MikesHomeESL #TEFLLemon #ESLLiveStream #TeacherLife #ESLCommunity

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🎃Happy Halloween to Aller! Here's a short scary story for You Dear Teachers! 🎃

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🎃 FREE Halloween ESL Pack for Teachers (K–Grade 3) 👻
Make your Halloween lessons spooky, fun, and easy to teach!
This FREE pack includes everything you need to engage your students:

✅ 8 Halloween Flashcards (pumpkin, ghost, witch & more)
✅ Warm-up Song: “Creepy Creepy Night”
✅ Kahoot & Wordwall Games
✅ Worksheets + Coloring Page
✅ Printable Poster for your classroom

🎵 Bonus: The song “Creepy Creepy Night” is now on Spotify； great for warm-ups or classroom sing-alongs!

👉 Download the FREE pack here:www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/FREE-Halloween…
👉 Follow Mike’s Home ESL on Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/2eh7ekbj8G1YSHLHmLnlbb
👉 Check out the paid Halloween Bundle for more activities: www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/mikes-home-esl

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1 month ago | [YT] | 22

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🎃 FREE Halloween ESL Pack is LIVE! 👻 Link:
link.mikeshomeesl.com/freehalloweenpack
Hey teachers! Get your FREE Halloween ESL Pack (K–Grade 3) and make your next lesson spooky, fun, and 100% engaging!
This freebie includes everything you need for your Halloween class:
✅ 8 colorful flashcards (pumpkin, witch, ghost & more)
✅ 🎵 Warm-up song – “Hallo Hallo Halloween”
✅ 🎮 Kahoot & Wordwall Games for vocabulary practice
✅ ✏️ 2 printable worksheets for class or homework
✅ 🖼️ Poster for your classroom
Teacher tips & QR codes for quick access
👀 Perfect for ESL / EFL classrooms, Kindergarten to Grade 3!
Make your students laugh, learn & love English this Halloween!

2 months ago | [YT] | 15

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Hey teachers and friends,
Besides ESL content, I also started a side project called Terracotta Vlog. It’s my space to share life in Xi’an, China street views, local culture, and daily life; all filmed with my Xiaomi AI glasses. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZyZY...
If you’re curious about what life looks like here beyond the classroom, come check it out. First video premieres this Saturday at 9pm Beijing time. Let me know what you think and what I should capture next!

2 months ago | [YT] | 2

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The Mid-Autumn Festival ESL Pack 🎉 (with National Day activities) is still FREE on my brand-new TPT shop… but it won’t be live for long!
👉 Grab it while you can: www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Mid-Autumn-Nat…
👉 Don’t forget to follow me on TPT so you won’t miss the next freebies: www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/mikes-home-esl

Teachers, this one’s packed with:
-Teacher Guide & Lesson Plan
-PPT Presentation
-Kahoot + Wordwall Quizzes
-Flashcards & Worksheets
-Discussion Cards & Bonus Poster

Perfect no-prep resources for the classroom!

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