Breaking news in the online ESL world: LiveXP is shutting down
operations at the end of February 2025. For teachers who have built
strong relationships with their students, this presents a unique
opportunity to transition into independent teaching while maintaining
their existing student base.
Why This Is Your Moment to Go Independent
The platform’s closure doesn’t mean the end of your teaching
relationships. In fact, LiveXP is actively encouraging teachers to
maintain their student relationships, recognizing the importance of
educational continuity. This support from LiveXP means you can:
• Maintain continuity for your students
• Set your own rates and schedule
• Build direct relationships without platform fees
• Create a sustainable independent teaching business
How to Transition Your LiveXP Students
With LiveXP’s support, take these professional steps:
1. Contact Your Regular Students
• Use your remaining LiveXP classes to inform students about the closure
• Share your professional contact details (email, WhatsApp, or WeChat)
• Explain how they can continue learning with you directly
• Emphasize the benefits of maintaining their learning journey with a
teacher who already knows their needs
2. Prepare Your Independent Teaching Setup
• Create a simple booking system
• Set up secure payment methods
• Develop a clear pricing structure
• Organize your teaching materials
3. Professional Communication Template
When reaching out to students, maintain professionalism:
“Dear [Student Name],
As you may know, LiveXP is closing soon. I’ve enjoyed being your
teacher and would love to continue helping you improve your English.
With LiveXP’s encouragement, I’m transitioning to independent teaching
and can offer:
– Familiar teaching style you already enjoy
– Flexible scheduling
– Personalized lesson plans
– Direct communication
Would you like to continue our lessons? I can share more details about
how we can make this transition smooth for you.”
Important Considerations
• Take advantage of LiveXP’s support for teacher-student transitions
• Keep communication professional and transparent
• Have your independent teaching structure ready
• Consider offering a transition discount to encourage students to switch
Setting Up Your Independent Teaching Business
To successfully transition your students:
• Create a professional email address
• Set up a simple website or teaching profile
• Establish clear payment terms
• Develop a curriculum structure
• Consider using teaching platforms like Zoom or Google Meet
Moving Forward with Confidence
With LiveXP actively supporting this transition:
• Feel confident in reaching out to your students
• Focus on maintaining educational continuity
• Build your independent teaching brand
• Embrace this opportunity for professional growth
Next Steps
1. Compile your student contact list
2. Prepare your teaching infrastructure
3. Create your transition message
4. Set up your independent teaching schedule
The closure of LiveXP, while a significant change, represents a
supported transition to independent teaching. With the platform’s
encouragement, you can confidently maintain your student relationships
and build your independent teaching career.
Have you already started preparing for the transition? Share your
experience in the comments below, and let’s support each other in this
new chapter of online teaching.
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