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 certain […]
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 […]
10 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 […]
Quiz: Should I teach English online?
If you’re wondering if you should teach English online, we’re here to help you decide. Enter this nifty quiz that helps you figure out if teaching English online is a good job for you based on your personality, work style, experience and more. Wait, why teach English online in the first place? Well, how about […]
13 ESL Classroom Tips You Must Know Before You Teach
Are you a new teacher gearing up for your first ESL classroom? I’ve been in your shoes before – I taught abroad in the UAE for six years and have been teaching English language learners (ELLs). Teaching English in the classroom to students who have a limited English language understanding can feel like a daunting […]