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Are There Jobs for Online English Teachers?

Let’s face it, everybody and their uncle is teaching English online these days. And while teaching English online might seem like a dream job, if all the students already have teachers then it doesn’t make sense to get involved, does it? Because we were worried that the digital world might be running out of space … Continue reading “Are There Jobs for Online English Teache...[Read More]

Teaching English Online – the Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Teaching English online is all the buzz right now. Some of us are looking for new jobs, some of us have more time on our hands, and some of us are realizing the benefits of working in the digital space. Whatever the reason, there’s a big push towards teaching English online. But is it all … Continue reading “Teaching English Online – the Good, the Bad and the Ugly” T...[Read More]

Who Can I Teach Online?

The beauty of teaching is that you never know who your students might be. While most teachers enjoy this aspect of the career because it gives us variety in our job, if you’re new to teaching – and especially online teaching – you might not know exactly who you could be teaching. Being familiar with … Continue reading “Who Can I Teach Online?” The post Who Can ...[Read More]

5 Potential Problems in Online Classroom and Their Solutions

Teaching English online can sound like a dream come true. Working whenever you want, wherever you want, getting paid to have a fat chat with some cool people, maybe sing a few songs and play a few games. And while we’re not saying it isn’t any of those things, we thought we should give you … Continue reading “5 Potential Problems in Online Classroom and Their SolutionsR...[Read More]

Top Resources for Teaching English Online

When you teach English face-to-face, finding resources is quite easy. Your school will probably have a staff room with shelves of photocopiable books, coursebooks and books full of activity ideas. You will probably spend a lot of time in the staff room chatting to other teachers and exchanging ideas and worksheets. Your last resort could … Continue reading “Top Resources for Teaching ...[Read More]

How Can I Become an Online English Teacher?

If you’re just starting out in your career, have lost your job, would like to change careers, or are looking for a side hustle, teaching English online may be just what you’re looking for. In fact, if you’re reading this you’ve probably heard a thing or two about it, but you’re just not sure how … Continue reading “How Can I Become an Online English Teach...[Read More]

How to Make a Kickass Demo Video for Teaching English Online

Teaching English online can be weird. Even though the internet has been around for ages, talking to someone online is still be a bit unnatural and it can take a while to get used to it. Because you’re not in the same physical room as your students, you need to rely on facial expressions, body … Continue reading “How to Make a Kickass Demo Video for Teaching English Online”...[Read More]

7 Reasons You Should Teach English Online Right Now

It can seem like the whole world and their dog is teaching English online right now. Do they know something you don’t? Probably. In fact, they probably know seven things you don’t know! Teaching English is a good idea right now for so many reasons. 7 reasons you should teach English online right now. 1. … Continue reading “7 Reasons You Should Teach English Online Right No...[Read More]

Top Companies for South Africans to Teach English Online

South Africans, we see you. While the rest of the world prances around from country to country without even a second thought, it can seem like South Africans need a visa just to visit a website from a different country. Which is maybe why you’re looking into teaching English online. Teaching English online is a good … Continue reading “Top Companies for South Africans to Te...[Read More]

5 Tips To be a Successful Online English Teacher

Teaching English online is all the rage right now. There are literally hundreds of thousands of English language learners wanting to brush up on their English and wanting to do so from the comfort of their own homes. But the thing is, there are also hundreds of thousands of English teachers who want to teach … Continue reading “5 Tips To be a Successful Online English Teacher” T...[Read More]

English Mistakes Even Teachers Make

English is a funny language. The simple fact that pony and Bologna rhyme but rough, through and though don’t should be a giveaway but many people don’t realise just how weird it is until they teach English as a Foreign Language. In fact, while English teachers are usually focused on the English mistakes their students … Continue reading “English Mistakes Even Teachers Make...[Read More]

Teaching English Online Vs Teaching English Abroad

Teaching English is a massive industry at the moment. If you’re not involved in it yet you have probably heard about it. Maybe you’re even thinking about doing it yourself! Or maybe you’re already an English teacher in a bricks-and-mortar school and you’re wondering how teaching English online compares. Whichever situation you’re in, let’s have … Continue...[Read More]

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