The Complete Guide To Teaching English Online In 2023

HOW TO MAKE MONEY WORKING FROM HOME,

OR ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD
USING YOUR LAPTOP

50,000 Students Did This And Got

a High-Paying Job Within 2-Weeks!
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 THE COMPLETE GUIDE
TO TEACHING ENGLISH ONLINE IN 2022

List Of Contents:
Chapter One: How To Get Paid 10 X Times More Than Other Teachers!

 Introduction

 Why Teach English Online? 10 Awesome Reasons!

 5 Reasons Why You Should Get TEFL Certified Now!

 Setup And Preparation

 How To Make Your Teaching Resume Stand Out & Get Hired

 How To Sell Yourself Through The Introduction Video!

 How To Nail Your Demo Class

Chapter Two: Time To Apply!

 4 Benefits Of Online English Teaching Companies

 What English Teaching Companies Are Looking For In Your Application?

 Top Companies To Teach English Within 2022

 Work For Yourself By Starting Your Own Tutoring Business

Chapter Three: Conclusion

 B O N U S : 6 B e s t P l a c e s To Te a c h E n gl i s h Ab ro a d

 Additional Resources
CHAPTER 1

How To Get Paid 10 Times More

Than Other Teachers!
COVID-19 has changed the way we live. It’s affected how we communicate, how we spend
time with our loved ones, how we work and how we travel.
It also encouraged us to seek out new opportunities.

When the pandemic struck, only a few people were working or studying online, the majority
of us were traveling to work every day.
Almost overnight, the entire world moved online, leaving many people with little choice but
to embrace new technology for the first time.

Now there are thousands of people teaching English to international students from the
comfort of their home via the internet, and you could be one of them!

Online learning is just so convenient. Both teachers and students can set their times and have
classes when and where it suits them, and no time is wasted traveling to and from classes.

Students can learn one-on-one or in a small group at a fraction of the cost of a comparative
face-to-face class. And teachers save time on preparation!

If you’re convinced and ready to kick-start your online teaching journey, this guide will give
you all the necessary knowledge to land your first teaching job in a matter of days!
 Why Teach English Online?
10 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 or native English-speaking teachers
around the world, which equals lots of online teaching opportunities!

There’s probably never been a better time than right now to teach English online.
If you fit the bill (most employers ask that you are TEFL certified and hold a bachelor’s degree
in any field), you’ll be teaching English lessons from the comfort of your home to students all
across the world!

If you’re still trying to figure out if you should teach English online check out these
benefits:

1. Earn good money - As an online English teacher, you can make really good money!
Expect to earn around $15-26 USD an hour teaching English online! Some online
teaching platforms also offer great perks and incentives for joining. You have the
opportunity of working as many or as few hours as you want. How much money you
make depends on you!

2. Enjoy complete flexibility - Get full control of your schedule. Teaching English
online is great for anyone looking for the freedom to set their own working hours and
enjoy flexibility. Part-time, full-time whatever floats your boat.

3. Work from home (or from anywhere really!) -You can teach virtually anywhere
and anytime. And you’re not necessarily tied to your home, either – anywhere quiet
with a decent internet connection will do!
4. Gain valuable ESL teaching experience - Trying to break into the ESL industry
abroad and build up your English teaching experience for your resume? Teaching
English language learners online could be the perfect jumping-off point for you.

5. Work in your pajamas - Well, from the waist down, at least! Enough said on that
particular perk of teaching English online – who doesn’t love stretchy pants?!

6. Getting started is easy - All you need to qualify for most jobs is a TEFL certificate.
No prior teaching experience needed!

7. Meet people from different cultures - How cool is it to be able to talk to people from
all over the world? You can build strong relationships with your learners and learn
more about different cultures through them.

8. Opens doors for you in the future - Teaching English opens doors and it looks
awesome on your resume! Future employers will see your experience as invaluable.

9. Be your own boss - You’ll become an independent contractor or freelancer who has
the freedom to pick and choose when to work and how much you’ll earn—the ball is
in your court.

10. Ditch the 9-5 job - Sometimes working a 9-5 job can be a soul-crushing experience.
Teaching online allows you the freedom to work on your own terms. No boss to
criticize your work or micromanage you either.
 5 Reasons Why You Should Get
TEFL Certified Now!
The ability to speak English at a fluent level is valuable skill because it allows companies to
easily communicate and trade with one another. Plus, it helps individuals find work and
progress in their careers. This means skilled English (English as a Second Language)
instructors are sought-after.

But simply being a native or fluent English speaker is not enough. As demand for qualified
TEFL instructors has increased, so have the expectations of many language learners.

For this reason, it’s a good idea to learn more about TEFL so you can decide whether you
have what it takes to effectively teach English online. If you are feeling a call to pursue online
English teaching as your full-time or part – time profession, why not explore how you can
get TEFL certified today?

There are thousands of options out there, catering for both online and in-person teaching.
But it’s a good idea to spend time researching different providers before committing.

With that in mind, here’s our take on what we believe makes TEFL Teacher Training unique
and why you should kick off your new career with us:

1. We’re an established industry leader.

2. We collaborate with renowned training institutes.

3. We can train you in TEFL, and guide you to secure the perfect job.

4. You’ll have access to thousands of high-quality online teaching jobs with our

Global job feed.

5. We offer expert guidance and support to all our teachers.

 The Setup & Preparation
Just as any job, teaching English online also requires you to have a few tools at your disposal.
The minimal requirement you need to get started is:

 Laptop
 Stable Internet connection (wired connection preferred)
 Headset for audio capture. Integrated laptop microphones work fine but you can
improve audio quality by connecting a headset or connecting a headset with a
microphone or webcam with an integrated microphone.
 Webcam for video capture (optional). Integrated webcams work fine but you can
also use a third-party version.

This list may expand due to different company or teaching platform requirements. For
example, you can expect to be asked to wear a shirt of a specific color for your classes, or
possibly include the company logo in your background!

Here is an example of what you can do.

Watch the video below to learn more about setup for your online classes
below:

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Quick tips!

 If you have a chance, we would also strongly advise you to invest in a Dry Erase
Board. This handy tool can be used with adults and children to illustrate concepts,
spell out words, reward students, or pretty much anything else!

 Some companies might also ask you to use a big headset

instead of small wireless one. You can see an example in a
picture below.
 How To Make Your Teaching Resume
Stand Out & Get Hired
As competition for online teaching jobs heats up, it is more critical now than ever to have a
great resume/CV that is designed specifically for online teaching jobs. There is little point in
submitting an ‘all-purpose’ resume or CV. Because they are unlikely to get read!

The most important thing to keep in mind while writing your resume is what companies
are looking for.

There is some variation in what companies look for depending on what they are teaching
and where they are based. The main variations will be if they want native or fluent speakers,
degrees, and specific teaching experience (example: teaching business English, Teaching
Young Learners, etc).

For the larger China-based companies they will often operate off a checklist something
like this:

 Native speaker
 Degree
 120-hour TEFL certificate
 Good Internet connection
 Experience

If you are a non-native speaker,

Make sure to include any educational certificates like TEFL/TESOL that can serve as proof of
your ability to teach English.

Quick tip!
When writing a resume for teaching English online you should make sure that this kind of
information goes to the front and center, and not buried on the last page.
 9 Important Things To Include
When Creating An Online Teaching Resume:

 Only add relevant teaching experience. Recruiters do not want to be reading about a
sales position you held 5 years ago!

 Add a photo. Asia-based schools like this. It’s common in Asian countries to include a

photo on a resume.

 Add a link to your introduction video. A 1-minute introduction video is important

when applying. We will cover more on this in the following pages.

 Make sure your TEFL and degree are clearly visible on the first page. Many employers
will contact the organization you have completed your TEFL training with to make

sure your certificate is legitimate.

 Contact information should go at the start.

 Reduce the word count. A good resume should be no more than two pages and well
laid out. A simple online teaching resume can be just one page.

 Recruiters often won’t read a wall of text

 Use clean modern formatting. Times New Roman text makes it look like you wrote it
in 5 minutes! Use Ariel, Trebuchet MS, or Verdana. Just pick one and stay with it

through the whole resume. Black text on a white background is easy to read. Dark

Grey on Light Grey is not! Bold headings and subheadings so the information can be

found easily.

 Include a link to your teaching video if you have one!

 How To Sell Yourself Through
Introduction Video
Have you ever wondered how these online companies hire people often without even really
conducting a live interview? Nowadays, when you apply to an online language company, you
may be asked to introduce yourself through a self-recorded video.

This recording, which usually runs for not more than two minutes, is a quicker way of
showcasing your qualifications, skills, and even your personality to your potential employer.

We included a video sample for you below that will help you learn how to stand out
among a multitude of teacher applications!

Take note that there are some companies who will not require an intro video from you
during the application process. However, you may still need it to upload to your teacher
profile when you begin teaching online.

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 What To Include In Your
Introduction Video

A BRIEF SELF-INTRODUCTION

This should include your name, your nationality, and where you come from. You can also
mention the languages you speak.

QUALIFICATIONS AND TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Obviously, you don’t need to say all the jobs listed in your resume. Highlight the most
important teaching or education-related experience in a couple of sentences, mentioning
where and which types of students you have taught.

YOUR EDUCATIONAL APPROACH

Provide a brief answer to the question, “Why do you love teaching English?”

Got a teaching or learning philosophy? Feel free to share it, too!

Talk about your teaching style. Give your prospective learners an idea of what your online
classes would be like. You can also say, or even show, some of the materials/resources you
will use during your classes.

A CALL TO ACTION

If this video is for an interviewer, tell them you look forward to speaking with them soon. If
it is for your online teacher profile, invite your potential students (or their parents) to book
classes with you! You can mention why they should book your lessons, or simply end with,
“I hope to see you soon in my class!”

Quick tip!

If you are just beginning your teaching career and don't have any experience to mention in
your introduction video, then focus on your story and on why and how you got into teaching!
Keep your video brief, professional and energetic!
 How To Nail Your Demo Class
First of all, what is a demo class you might ask?

Well, it’s exactly what it says on the tin. You’ll be expected to host a demonstration lesson,
it’ll be like-for-like how you’d teach online if you were to land the job. Please note that it
won’t be a class with real students, you will be acting like it is your class on the video call to
show your skills to the employer. For example, you’ll use their platform if they have one, if
not it’ll be hosted on some video conferencing software that they recommend, they’ll
provide you with any materials that you need and you’ll be expected to prepare your lesson
beforehand – just like any normal lesson.

Your online employer will always tell you the length of the lesson, the level and age of the
students, and any other important information in advance so you can be as prepared as
possible. Teaching demos can range from 5 minutes to 25 minutes.

What employer wants to see?

Your potential employer will be looking out for any number of specific criteria. From your
facial expressions and what you’re wearing, to how you’ve prepared for your lesson, your
classroom management skills, teaching techniques, and how you communicate with your
students. It’s time to put your TEFL training to good use!

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CHAPTER 2

Time To Apply!
Now when you have your setup ready, your CV written, introduction video recorded and
you know how to prepare for the demo class. It's time to go out there and get the job you
want!

There are basically two categories when it comes to how to teach English online. Which one
you choose depends on your goals, your preferences, and your level of commitment.

1. You can work with an established online tutoring companies & marketplace

2. You can work for yourself (start your own business)

In this part of the guide, we will carefully look into these options, and help you find the best
one for you!

Let's start!
 4 Benefits Of Online English
Teaching Companies
Most new online English teachers start out working with a company, and there are a lot of
benefits to this.

1. Support - If you’re new to teaching English online, working with a company usually
offers some support, such as training and tutorials, on-boarding, and even a mentor
or professional development opportunities in some cases.
2. Students provided - When you work with a company, you are not responsible for
finding students; the company has a bank of students already, and they’ll either be
assigned to you or you will select students based on your availability.
3. Materials provided – Another benefit of working with a company is that you won’t
have to come up with lesson plans and teaching materials, as these are provided for
you.
4. No marketing required - Unlike working for yourself, either via a teacher
marketplace or when running your own business, when you work with a company,
you won’t have to create a teacher profile, an intro video, or a website to attract
students, as they are provided for you.

Of course, there are downsides to working with a company, as well.

Salary limits -online teaching companies usually offer a range of pay to their tutors (based
on qualifications and experience) and also the chance to earn more through performance-
based bonuses; however, there is always an upper limit to how much you can earn per
hour.

Less freedom -When working with a company, you’ll likely have to work within certain
hours, you may have to wear a uniform, and lessons are usually pre-made and very
structured. While having structured lessons provided falls into the “pro” category for many
teachers, others prefer to have more room for creativity.
 Top Companies For Teaching English Online
FOR NATIVE ENGLISH SPEAKERS

VIPKid is easily the most popular online teaching company out there. It is set up so that
teachers instruct private, 30-minute lessons. However, upon being hired, you’ll have to
commit to a six-month contract!

VIPKID has additional requirements for teachers. You have to wear an orange shirt, have a
colorful and well-decorated background, and a headset with a microphone. The other major
criteria to consider is that VIPKID also only recruits teachers from Canada and the United
States.

VIPKid application process:

1. Create an account with VIPKid and fill out an online application form.
2. Complete a short demo lesson. Their team will review it, and if you show you have
the necessary skills, you'll hear from them!
3. Review materials on VIPKid's curriculum, teacher standards, and technology
requirements.
4. Teach a mock class with a current VIPKid teacher to prepare you for teaching.
5. Complete your profile and sign your VIPKid contract. You're ready to start teaching!
 VIPKid teachers make between $14-22 per hour

Job Requirements include:

 Bachelor’s degree or above

 TEFL/TESOL or other teaching certificates
 Native English teachers from the US or Canada preferred
 1-year teaching experience preferred

Learn more at: https://www.vipkid.com/teach/application-process

DaDa is a highly-rated Chinese online English education company. They partner with the
American TESOL Institute, Pearson, Highlights, and National Geographic Learning.

Teachers can expect to work individually with children between 4-16 years old. Classes are
held every day and teachers are able to decide their own timetables. Also, DaDa doesn't have
any limits for contract length on other words it all depends on how you want, but we will
suggest you have at least a 6-month contract cause it gives you more time to build a strong
relationship with your students.

DADA application process:

1. Personal information submission
2. Interview (with network and device check)
3. Training and testing
4. Contract offer
5. Signing of the contract
6. Probationary classes
7. Getting officially hired
 DADA teachers make between $15 – $23 per hour

Job Requirements include:

 Must be a native English speaker from Canada, US, UK, Australia, New Zealand, or
Ireland
 BA degree (in any subject)
 A teaching certificate (TESOL/TEFL)
 At least 1 year of teaching experience

Learn more at: https://www.dadaabc.com/teacher/landing

Whales English is an online teaching school based in China. It is designed for English learners
between the ages of 3 to 18. The company has a registered student population of over 16,000
and is expanding! They have an average of 2-3 students in a class, and over 10,000 different
classes with almost 800 native English-speaking teachers!

Whales English application process:

1. Sign up for an account and complete a short application form, including your personal
details, education, and teaching experience.
2. Book and attend a Mock Class Interview to showcase your unique teaching skills.
3. Conduct a background check and prove your qualifications
4. Sign your service agreement and become a Whales teacher
 Whales’ English teachers make between $18-27 per hour.

Jobs requirements include:

 A bachelor degree or higher

 Minimum 1-year experience teaching kids
 At least one teaching certificate: TESOL/TEFL
 Be from a native English-speaking country (including the United States, Canada,
United Kingdom, Australia, Ireland, and New Zealand

Quick note! Whales English asks teachers to commit to teaching for a minimum 12-month
with a certain amount of fixed peak time slots per week.

Learn more at: https://m.whalesenglish.com

EF English First is a part of the EF Language and Schools division of the parent company EF
Education First. They specialize in the provision of English language education at local
schools across China, Russia, and Indonesia as well as online! Their global pool of students,
means lessons take place throughout the day, meaning you can teach at a time that suits you.
Also, they take care of matching teachers to students based on your availability, so you can
easily maximize your earning potential!

English First application process:

1. Fill out an online form at; (https://www.ef.edu/teachonline/apply/contact)

2. Interview (via video call)
3. Contract offer
4. Signing of the contract
 English First teachers make between $11 - $18 per hour

Job requirements include:

 Must be a native English speaker from Canada, US, UK, Australia, New Zealand, or
Ireland
 BA degree (in any subject)
 A teaching certificate (TESOL/TEFL)

Quick note! English First asks teachers to commit to teaching for a minimum 6-month
contract!

Learn more at: https://www.ef.com/wwen/teachonline

SkimaTalk helps English learners find the best teachers from all over the world and offer a
platform where anyone can start one-on-one online English classes. They have high
customer satisfaction and a growing network of teachers and students.

 Expected Pay: They have a coin-based system allowing the teacher to set their rates.
Free to join and use the system but they take a 20% commission.

Job Requirements:

 Teaching experience preferred

 Must be a native English speaker
 TEFL/TESOL certificate

Learn more at https://www.skimatalk.com

italki is a global language learning community that connects students and teachers for one-
on-one online language lessons. With over 5 million students and 10,000 high-quality
teachers teaching more than 130 languages, italki helps everyone with their journey to
fluency. You can create your curriculum, set your pay rate and choose your student
demographic.

 Expected Pay: $4 - $80 /hour (set your rates)

Job Requirements:

 Native English speaker (UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Ireland)
 Professional teacher or BA in Education
 TEFL/CELTA/TESOL

Learn more at: https://www.italki.com

Outschool is a marketplace of live online classes for kids that connects learners, parents, and
teachers together. Teachers can teach a variety of subjects, including English. The Outschool
platform helps teachers market their classes to a community of parents and learners. With
Outschool you can teach any subject you like (including English).

Outshool application process;

1. Complete Outschool 101 (five-minute course)

2. Fill out your application and follow the steps to submit
3. Verify your Identity
4. Complete your Background Check
5. Complete Required Trainings (Class Content Policies and Safety and Privacy)
6. Complete your public teacher profile
7. List your first class!
 Outschool teachers make between $20 - $50 per hour

Job requirements include:

 Must be at least 18 years old

 A good command of written and spoken English
 Requires a background check
 Must be a citizen or resident of the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, or the U.K.
 Should have an area of expertise or interest
 Can include conventional areas like Arts, Coding and Tech, English, Health and
Wellness, Life Skills, Math, Music, Science and Nature, Social Studies, World
Languages.

 A computer or tablet
 A reliable and fast Internet connection (over 3Mbps upload and download speed)

Learn more at: https://outschool.com

 Top Companies For Teaching English Online
FOR NON-NATIVE ENGLISH SPEAKERS

Amazing Talker is a create-a-profile company that lets you set your own rates. No degree
is required, only TEFL certification. Some pros of working for an amazing talker include:
A choice of 104 subjects to teach (different languages and types of English).

High earning potential for very successful teachers.

Amazing Talker application process:

1. Complete your profile

2. Film an intro video
3. Submit application
4. Pass the demo class
5. Start teaching!
 Amazing Talker teachers make between $15 – $28 per hour

Job Requirements include:

 Be fluent in English
 Have experience in 1-on-1 English tutoring or related classroom experience
 Be passionate about teaching
 120-Hour TEFL certificate

Learn more at: https://en.amazingtalker.com

Bling ABC, as part of the New Oriental

Education & Technology Group (NYSE: EDU), is focusing on providing quality Online
education to small groups of Chinese kids from 3-15 years old. However, they are only
looking for candidates with consistent availability for the long term!

If you're successful with the interview and mock lesson, BlingABC will offer you a job and a
6-month contract.

BlingABC application process:

1. Submit application
2. Pass initial screening
3. Attend Interview (including a 20-min Demo class)
4. Attend Orientation with a device check
5. Participate in On-board training
6. Complete Mock class
 BlingABC teachers make between $21 - $27 per hour

Job requirements include:

 Bachelor's Degree
 120 - Hour TEFL/TESOL Certificate
 ESL teaching experience (experience teaching children is a plus)
 Only laptops or computers are accepted. Other devices such as phones and tablets are
not allowed.
 Fast & stable internet connection

Learn more at: https://t.blingabc.com/home

Landi English is a world-leading online education company. Being recognized as "the Great
Brand" award winner supports us in making education heartwarming and highlights our
mission to offer more children better opportunities to learn English.

Landi English application process:

1. Submitting your CV
2. CV screening (1 working day)
3. Interview+ Contract (1 hour)
4. Online training (1-2 working days)
5. Orientation + Profile Complete (2 hours)
6. Start teaching
 Landy English teachers make between $18 - $23 per hour

Job requirements include:

 Be a fluent speaker with a neutral accent

 A /TESOL/TEFL/CELTA or other teaching certificates
 Teachers should offer at least 12 hours for teaching per week during 6:00 PM-9:00
PM (Beijing Time), with 3 hours & 4 days each week.
 Up-to-date laptop or desktop computer (PC or Mac),
 A USB headset with mic
 Stable internet connection. The Internet speed must be, at least,
 2Mbps upload and 2Mbps download.

Learn more at: https://landienglish.recruitee.com

iTutorGroup, also known as TutorABC and VIPABC, is a Taiwan based online platform.
Classes range from individual to small groups of up to six students. They provide extremely
easy to use materials. You can teach children or adult business professionals.

 Expected Pay: $5 – $24 per hour paid monthly via bank transfer.

Job Requirements:

 Minimal weekly commitment of 10 hours

 Non-native speakers with a neutral accent

 TESOL/TEFL Certification
 Teaching experience preferred but not a must
 Passionate and patient teaching children

Learn more at: http://www.itutorgroup.com

Preply is an online marketplace where tutors can connect with students. The tutor decides
on their price based on their experience and their placement in the filtered search results.
Students can search for tutors based on the language they want to learn, tutor’s country of
origin, hourly rate, and availability .

They allow you to set your website through their platform, search for students, create a
calendar, and collect payment. In exchange they take a percentage of your pay.

 Expected Pay: $1 - $40 /hour (set your rates)

Job Requirements:

 Only TEFL certification

 Fluent or native speakers

Learn more at: https://preply.com/

Cambly is a 24-hour login-and-talk style company, which means you can log in any time you
want and start making money. Students can also login at any time and select to speak to
online tutors. Students can click on a tutor’s profile, watch an intro video, and decide if they
want to engage or not. The quality of your profile photo, video, and bio will impact how many
students are likely to reach out.

At times when teacher demand is very high, Cambly does offer a payment guarantee for
teachers that book priority hours.

This means that teachers commit to logging in for the full hour and will receive payment
regardless of whether they have a class. The guarantee is usually 15 minutes or 30 minutes,
but during high traffic time slots, teachers will likely receive consistent calls for the full hour.

 Expected Pay: Cambly pays $0.17 per minute of tutoring, which works out at
just over $10 per hour that you’re on a call.

Job Requirements:

 Fluent English speaker

 TEFL/TESOL certificate

Learn more at: https://www.cambly.com/english

PalFish is a mobile app that connects students with teachers. PalFish allows ESL students to
phone you whenever the app shows that you’re online.

During the call, you can teach them a short lesson using pre-made slides or have a
conversation. Teachers can opt to conduct one-on-one conversations or broadcast to a small
group of up to 6 students.

The beautiful thing about Palfish is its complete flexibility. You can set your rates, use it when
you want, where you want, and as much as you wish—all the company requests is a four-
hour commitment per week.

 Expected Pay: $10 - $30 /hour paid monthly through Payoneer (an alternative
to PayPal). PalFish does take a 20% cut.

Job Requirements:

 TEFL/TESOL/CELTA preferred
 Native or fluent English Speakers

Learn more at: https://www.ipalfishclass.com/#/

Profy is a one-on-one online English teaching platform based in Latin America. Most students
are adults or professionals and are looking to get from a lower intermediate level to fluency.
Students generally stick with one teacher for 3+ months and teachers don’t need to have a
teaching background or certification. Both non-natives and natives are welcome to teach on
Profy.

Profy application process:

1. Make a complete profile (students choose teachers):

2. Intro-video (30 sec - 2 min)
3. Photo
4. Basic information
5. Start teaching tomorrow!
 Profy teachers make $10 per hour, however, there is a bonus of $20 when those
new students are converted to sign up for a course with you!

Job requirements include:

 No degree or experience is needed

 Both non-natives and natives are welcome
 Professional attitude
 Reliable computer with a stable Internet connection
 Teacher classroom software is provided

Quick tip! Students choose their teachers based on their profile, so make sure you put some
effort into this. Keep in mind that these are mostly adults, so the intro video you make for a
company that teaches mostly young learners will likely not be as successful on the Profy
platform.

Learn more at: https://profy.co/soy-profesor

 Work For Yourself By
Starting Your Own Tutoring Business
If you are entrepreneurial inclined, you can take this career even further! Your second choice
is to work entirely for yourself as an independent English tutor. You can set up a website that
features you and your services as a business.

Operating as a company is a good option if you want to focus on tutoring specific industry
personnel or high-level executives that want to improve their English pronunciation.

Having your own website with a unique company name and service description will help you
reach out and connect with exclusive clients that are not likely to join an online platform.

Here are a few tools to get started:

Squarespace, to create your website and avoid the learning curve of WordPress.

Off2Class, a one-stop-shop for ESL materials with 800+ ready-to-teach lessons, placement
tests, homework assignments, and student management tools.

Calendly, a scheduler that makes it easy to manage your calendar of students.

Pros
If you go this route, the sky’s the limit both in terms of income potential and how you teach
your classes, including the structure and schedule. Start-up costs are manageable - the
quality of your Internet connection matters far more than the quality of your computer, and
there are a lot of great tools out there that can make it easy to get set up and teach classes.

Cons
You’ll need to keep in mind that starting an online ESL business isn’t very different from any
other kind of business - it takes time and energy to make it work! Are you ready to set up
your own website (or pay someone to do it for you)? Do you have the tools necessary to teach
and take payments (Skype, Zoom, and PayPal)? How are your marketing skills? These are all
considerations when becoming an independent online English teacher.
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Conclusion
As you can see there are lots of options if you’re considering how to teach online, whether as
a main job or a side gig, all you have to do is get started!

First, make sure you’re prepared and qualified! Get your Basic (120- hour) TEFL course, or
perhaps gain even more teaching skills with the TEFL Diploma (240-hour course), which
includes both T.E.Y.L Teaching Young Learners Course as well as Cambridge ESOL (TKT)
Course!

In conclusion, we at TEFL - Teacher Training would like to congratulate you for making it to
the end of this guide. Take this guide with you as you are starting this wonderful teaching
English online journey, and let it serve as your map and navigator. And if you follow it just
right, then you are bound to get the job that you always dreamed of!
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6 Best Places To Teach English Abroad

Do you want to travel the world and experience life in another country? Well, you’re in luck,
and you don’t need to have a lot of money to do it!

In fact, you can experience life in another country and make good money doing it.

Top Places To Teach English Abroad

People from all around the globe use the English language to communicate, making English
teachers in high demand, especially in developing countries.

Non-fluent English-speaking countries need English speakers to help integrate themselves

into the world economy. After all, they require their future generations to be fluent English
speakers.

If you are a fluent English speaker and have a Bachelor’s degree, then you too can travel the
world by teaching.
Let’s take a look at some of the best countries in the world to live in and work as an English
teacher:

1. Best for Arts Students: France

2. Best for Keeping in Touch: Chile

3. Best for LGBTQ+: Spain

4. Best for Saving Money: China

5. Best for Culture: South Korea

6. Best for Career Growth: United Arab Emirates

7. Best for Side Money: Anywhere

1. Best for Arts Students: France

France boasts some of the finest museums, architecture, art galleries, and culinary
experiences of any country in the world.
Art students who wish to delve into the heart of Europe would find no better place to go to
than France.
Its central location also makes it easy to visit the rest of Europe during your stay. And since
the entire European Union shares a visa program, once you have the right to teach in France,
you can travel anywhere else in Europe.

Average salary:

 From $800 to $2000 USD per month

Average cost of living:

 From $1600 to $2100 USD per month

Minimum qualifications:

 Bachelor’s degree

 CELTA certi ication or equivalent (check out our 240-Hour TEFL Diploma
certi ication course)
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2. Best for keeping in touch with friends and family: Chile

Chile is a rapidly developing and stable democracy in South America.

Because Chile is on the Western side of South America, it is just one -time zone ahead of the
United States east coast. This does shift with daylight savings time but regardless, no need
for midnight zoom calls!

Chile is one of the world’s longest countries measured from North to South. This means it
hosts a wide variety of geographical and climatic conditions. In the North there are deserts,
to the East there are the Andes mountains, and there are forests to the South. Travelers and
hikers will find a breathtaking range of environments to experience.

Average salary:

 From $500 to $800 USD per month

Average cost of living:

 $600 USD per month

Minimum qualifications:

 Bachelor’s degree
 TEFL certification
3. Best for LGBTQ+: Spain

Located in the Mediterranean, Spain offers a relaxed atmosphere and affordable living costs.
Spain’s capital, Madrid, is often called the “Gay capital of Europe,” and hosts Europe’s largest
gay pride festival, every year. Its main neighborhood, Chueca, is home to a wide variety of
LGBTQ+ bars and clubs.
On the downside, teaching salaries in Spain are somewhat lower than in many other places
in Asia or South America. The reason is that Spain already has many English teachers.
However, Spain is more affordable than most other Western European nations, as you still
get all the conveniences of a modern first-world country.

Average monthly salary:

 From $835 to $1900 USD

The Average cost of living:

 From $800 to $1200 USD per month

Minimum qualifications:

 Bachelor’s degree
 TEFL Teaching license (for private schools)
 Teaching assistants must be under age 60
4. Best for Saving Money: China

China is a rapidly developing nation with a population of over 1.4 billion! With this
development comes an increased demand for English teachers.
English teachers are typically paid well in China, although not as much as in the UAE.
However, living expenses in China are incredibly cheap, and teachers can find themselves
saving with ease.
Since the start of the global pandemic, teaching in China has become harder with their
borders closed most of the time. But, with the right credentials, you are able to go, you just
must be prepared for several weeks of quarantine.

Average salary:

 From $1200 to $3500 USD per month

Average cost of living:

 $380 to $1000 USD per month

Minimum qualifications:

 Bachelor’s degree in any field

 Fluent or Native English speaker
 TEFL certification
 Underage 60 for men and 55 for women

Perks: Housing – Flights - Health insurance

5. Best for Culture: South Korea

South Korea takes good care of its foreign teachers.

Schools typically offer free housing and healthcare. They also usually offer a flight allowance
to get there, and a severance package if you have to leave early.
Although South Korea can be expensive, teachers tend to be compensated well to fit the costs
of living.

Average salary range:

 From $1350 to $3100 USD per month

The Average cost of living:

 About $1000 USD per month

Typical perks: Housing – Healthcare – Flights - Severance package

 6. Best for Future Career Growth: United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates is famously home to Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
The country has modernized rapidly over the last several decades and has a high demand for
English teachers.

The UAE takes a different approach to hire teachers than most other nations.
They prefer to get the cream of the crop, and they pay extra for it.

English teachers in many schools in Dubai, for example, must have several years of teaching
experience. They also must possess formal teaching credentials.

Teaching in the UAE is often a good idea for experienced English teachers in the United States
who want to get out of the country. Because most US teachers already have credentials, it is
easier for them to obtain a job here.

Teachers who only have a Bachelor’s degree are at somewhat of a disadvantage. However, if
you have already spent several years teaching abroad, it will also make it easier to get a job
in the UAE.

In any case, teaching in UAE is usually mid to late-career move, since it requires significant
experience and credentials.
Average salary range:

 From $3300 to $5500 USD per month

The Average cost of living:

 From $1350 to $1900 USD per month

Minimum qualifications:

 Bachelor’s degree
 TEFL certification
 2+ years teaching experience
 Fluent speaker

Typical perks:

 Housing
 Flights
 Health insurance
7. Best for side money: Anywhere!

The whole world has taken a turn for the digital, with everyone being a video call away.
And so, you can also choose to teach English online from virtually anywhere, so long as you
have a good internet connection.

Hourly wage:

 From $10 to $25 per hour USD

Average cost of living:

 Depends on where you live!

Minimum qualifications:

 Be a fluent English speaker

Typical perks:

 Work without having to leave your house

Begin To Teach English Abroad

If you want to teach English, the world is your oyster. English teaching is one of the most
consistently in-demand jobs for foreigners around the globe. Depending on your personal
needs and preferences, you may find one place or another more suitable.

Western Europe may be more expensive, but it can also offer valuable cultural experiences.
East Asia tends to have a better reputation for allowing you to save money, as you receive
stellar perks.

And if you want to keep in touch with friends and family in Canada or the US, then a South
American nation like Chile might be your best bet. And if you just want to make some side
money, or don’t want to leave your home country, you can always try teaching online.

Allow your curiosity to take you on an adventure and start teaching English abroad.
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 Additional Resources
If you’re looking for resources for online teaching, here are 10 awesome websites:

• Discovery Ed is an online community that provides teacher-to-teacher ideas.

• Education World offers more than 1,000 high-quality, in-depth free lesson plans.

• The Library of Congress provides plenty of classroom materials and professional

development resources.

• ReadWriteThink has tons of reading and language instruction materials.

• Teacher.org provides standards-aligned cross-curricular lessons made by teachers.

• Teachers Pay Teachers allow teachers and instructors to share or sell their teaching
materials.

• Teacher Created Resources provides engaging, interactive white-board activities.

• Teacher Vision offers expertly curated teaching resources designed to help students
succeed.

• WeAreTeachers provides free resources, as well as career advice, and deals for teachers.

• National Geographic offers free lesson plans, maps, and other resources