10Jan 2024 by ESL Expat
How to Make Money Online as an English Teacher

How to Make Money Online as an English Teacher

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In the digital age, the opportunities for English teachers to make money online have multiplied, offering a flexible and rewarding avenue for educators worldwide. This article explores various strategies and platforms that empower English teachers to thrive in the online teaching landscape, integrating high-volume search words to address key aspects of this dynamic and rapidly growing field.   [caption id="attachment_30748" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Teach English Online and Make Money from Home | Image Source: Pexels[/caption]   Online Teaching Platforms Embrace the vast array of online teaching platforms that connect educators with students globally. Platforms such as VIPKid, iTalki, and Cambly provide avenues for English teachers to conduct virtual lessons, catering to diverse learners and schedules. These platforms often welcome teachers of all backgrounds, fostering inclusivity and diversity. Freelance Tutoring Venture into…
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28Aug 2021 by ESL Expat 1 Comment
Send in the Clowns: The State of the Online Teaching Market in 2021

Send in the Clowns: The State of the Online Teaching Market in 2021

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[caption id="attachment_29654" align="aligncenter" width="900"] Source: Pxhere[/caption] ⋯ By Dr. Rob Burton ⋯ I’m 67 and have a lifetime of teaching and experience behind me.  For nearly fifty years of my life, I have travelled, worked various jobs, been educated to PhD level and had a career teaching and researching in British universities. In the last decade alone, I have moved to China, taught iGCSE for six of those years in a good Chinese High School, taught IELTS both online and face-to-face, and for the past two years, I have been teaching English at a respected university in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province.  I have written three IELTS books, one published in China, plus three novels. I also write for the local newspaper and expat magazine. On an ad hoc basis I proofread…
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08Aug 2021 by ESL Expat 1 Comment
Teaching in China During the Time of the Virus

Teaching in China During the Time of the Virus

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⋯ By Dr. Rob Burton ⋯ A close encounter of the nasty sort 19th January 2020, and I had just finished three days teaching and judging in the heats of a national speaking competition, the winners of which would travel to Beijing for the final. There had been 300 students competing, many of whom were staying with their families in the same hotel as us on the campus of Zhejiang University. During the Friday and the Saturday, I and a number of colleagues had given classes to packed rooms of over 80+ students giving them insights and help for their public speaking. The speaking test was on the Sunday. It was during Sunday that the news of the virus in Wuhan had become more concerning, but worse than that was…
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01Oct 2020 by ESL Expat No Comments
The Pros and Cons of Teaching ESL Online

The Pros and Cons of Teaching ESL Online

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⋯ By Caitriona Maria ⋯ Being an online teacher is not for the faint-hearted. Sure the idea is very grand or dreamy; you get to stay home or travel and work anywhere. You can also set a flexible schedule. You don’t even need to be highly qualified to sign up for an online teaching company. What’s the catch, you ask? While it sounds dandy, teaching English online has its dark side. For instance, you may have to wake up in the very early hours of the morning to have class. You may also be tied to a fixed schedule for several months, that offers meager pay and doesn’t allow much time off. There are also several other problems, such as no students to fill your regular teaching hours or poor…
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