The story of how our TEFL grad pivoted into online teaching amid the pandemic on Good Morning America
Have you been wondering how to make some extra, or new, money during the ongoing global coronavirus pandemic? Well, The American Broadcasting Company (ABC)’s morning show, Good Morning America helped people across the nation find out. In a segment that aired Tuesday, January 19th, 2021, the top-rated morning show celebrated some inspiring people who have […]
Where you can actually teach abroad in 2021
If you’re wondering whether you can teach abroad in 2021, the answer is… yes but only in some countries. Quick disclaimer: we are not promoting non-essential travel. The reality is that there is a growing global teacher shortage, so we believe helping solve the teacher shortage is essential. That said, the choice and risk of […]
28 of the best paying online teaching jobs
The new year has just begun, so it’s time to round up the best paying online teaching jobs this year! Money isn’t the only motivator for teaching English online, but it certainly doesn’t hurt. Most people looking for an online English teaching job hope to supplement their income, pay off debts and save some money. […]
Complete Guide on How to Find Students to Teach 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 […]