Complete Guide on How to Find Students to Teach Online 

Woman searching how to find students to teach English online

Are you wondering how to find students to teach online? And what happens when you can’t find them? Some online teachers are on platforms that require them to find their students. So, finding students can take work. It can also be challenging to attract the right students to take your online classes. Sometimes it is […]

The 11 best online teaching jobs that let you work from home

Looking for a job that gives you the ultimate work-life balance? Then teaching English online may be the perfect fit for you! Still not sure if you should teach English online? Take a look at the benefits of teaching English online: Freedom to work from home or anywhere with an internet connection. Flexibility to set […]

LinkedIn for teachers: 12 easy ways to boost your profile for job searches

When you’re in search of a job, you know that qualifications matter.  However, you’ve probably also heard the age-old cliche: it’s all about who you know.  It’s crucial for job seekers (including teachers!) to not only accept this but to embrace it. Enter LinkedIn: LinkedIn is the world’s largest online social platform geared toward career advancement.  […]

Do you really need a TEFL to teach English online?

So, you want to teach ESL online. But do you need a TEFL to teach English online?!  Yes, usually! Most of the highest-paying online teaching jobs require a TEFL certificate or consider it an asset.  Here’s the deal:  Some online teaching platforms don’t require it. But they usually pay much less.  If you want to […]

Teacher Talks Podcast: Getting started teaching English online

  Episode 1 Transcript Vanessa: Welcome or welcome back. I hope you and your families are all staying safe and healthy. I am your host, Vanessa, and today we are chatting with a very experienced online English teacher to help others looking to get started teaching English online. Jessie taught online for almost two years, […]

Teaching kids English online: a look behind the scenes

Meet online teacher Kathleen Primeau, a painting enthusiast, novice ukulele player and avid traveler.  Kathleen has a multitude of teaching (and life) experience. But right now, she teaches kids English online.  She holds a Bachelor of Education from Nipissing University. She has taught English abroad in the UK and Canada’s most remote areas – the […]

Why teach English online? 12 awesome reasons!

Has anyone ever asked you why you want to teach English online? If you need help answering this question, we’ve got you covered. Why teach English online? First things first, there’s an exploding demand for fluent English-speaking teachers around the world, which equals lots of online teaching opportunities! There’s probably never been a better time […]

Digital literacy skills for teachers: are you digitally literate? [Quiz]

Digital literacy skills for teachers are super important in today’s digital world.   When used effectively, digital tools and technologies are key to cultivating basic digital literacy skills and enhancing learning experiences for your students. Before you can equip your students with the technological skills they need to safely navigate technology, you also need a […]

How to teach English online full-time like a pro

Are you wondering how to teach English online full-time? Some of you began teaching online to eventually turn this opportunity into a full-time gig. Or maybe you started teaching purely as a side hustle and want more.  While some teachers are super successful and can teach English online full-time and really reel in cash, some […]

11 Platforms Where You Can Teach English Online With No Experience

Can you teach English online with no experience? Well, teaching English online is a great way to get experience (and put your TEFL certificate to good use if you have one!) Good news! Many online English teaching jobs let you teach online with no experience!  It gets better: There are tons of platforms out there […]