10 entertaining homework ideas for online English Language Learners
Did hearing the words, “do your homework,” when you were a child excite you? For most of us, the word homework doesn’t conjure up exciting or fun memories. Homework was likely one of the last things you wanted to do as a student! However, what if you could make homework fun for students? What if […]
7 Non-Chinese ESL companies hiring online English teachers
In August, the Chinese government announced sweeping changes to its education policy, barring online tutoring platforms from employing foreign teachers outside China for most subjects, including English. The new laws, which passed with little warning, have devastated leading ESL providers in China, many of which had built successful international learning platforms as an alternative to […]
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 […]
5 reasons why you should get TEFL certified with Teach Away to teach English online
It’s no secret that TEFL teachers are in demand. English is the language of business, and as our world becomes increasingly interconnected, effective communication is more crucial than ever. The ability to speak English at an advanced level is valuable because it allows companies to easily communicate and trade with one another. Plus, it helps […]
5 steps to overcoming teacher nerves for your first day teaching English online
Your first-day teaching English online has arrived. You’re feeling so excited that you finally secured an online teaching job but those first-day teaching nerves are creeping up on you. You might be stuck in your mind asking yourself questions like: How will my students react to me? What will I do if my students don’t […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]