Thinking about a teaching job abroad? Try teaching English online first.
Originally published May 2018. Updated May 2021. Since the start of the pandemic, travel restrictions have forced us to stay put. But the good news is that borders are opening, travel restrictions are starting to ease, and the list of countries hiring teachers is growing. Are you debating whether or not to move abroad and […]
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 […]
Are ESL teachers in demand?
You might be wondering: Are ESL/TESOL teachers in demand? Yes! There are over a billion people currently learning English globally. As a result, online teaching opportunities are surfacing around the world to keep up with demand. Let’s explore the world’s most in-demand countries for online English teachers and the best online teaching companies currently hiring right now. […]
8 amazing companies that let you teach English online from home
To be honest, I LOVE to teach English online. Sure, there are some small challenges with working from home. There are the occasional feelings of loneliness and I may never wear non-stretchy pants again (OK, that part I’m good with!). But the downsides are easy to overcome. Teaching is beyond worth it! Want to know the […]
This calculator shows how much you can make teaching English online
Lately, we’ve been getting a lot of reader questions about how much money you can actually make teaching English online. Looking for your first job after graduation? Trying to make some money in between jobs? Fancy the life of a digital nomad? Are you a working teacher interested in supplementing your income? How about a […]
What you need to know about getting paid to teach English online in 2023
Teaching English online can be a great way to make some extra cash. Aside from the awesome commute (from your bedroom to your living room) and the pay, working as an online teacher gives you the freedom to choose your own schedule. Your earning potential is truly in your own hands. But while the freedom that […]
Attention online English teachers: What China’s new crackdown on regulations means for you
Online English teaching forums and Facebook groups are buzzing with the news of regulations being implemented by the Chinese Education Ministry in January 2019. There have been talks of this for a while, but the current buzz was caused by a bunch of the bigger Chinese online teaching companies sending out memos to their current […]
3 common misconceptions people have about teaching English online (as told by a real teacher)
Hello! I’m Shannon – an energetic, caring, goofy and ukulele-playing teacher. I currently live in Toronto, Canada, where I work as an online English teacher with VIPKID. I love that my commute to my classroom is approximately 30 cm, from my bed to my computer desk. From the time my alarm beeps, it takes me […]