Is online teaching the future of education?
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’s also encouraged us to seek out new opportunities. When the pandemic struck six months ago, few people working or studying in traditional, face-to-face education had time to […]
How to start teaching English to beginners: step by step
If you’ve never taught English to absolute beginners before, the idea of spending a whole lesson communicating with students who don’t understand a word you’re saying sounds a bit daunting. Any ESL teacher can tell you that teaching absolute beginners is slightly different from teaching other classes. Sure, it’s challenging, but it can also be […]
Are you ready to teach online?
Looking for your next great teaching opportunity? As online education continues to grow, with no sign of letting up, more and more teachers are looking into teaching online.
Is teaching English online worth it? 5 things you need to know
Teaching English online can be a fantastic way to make an income from home. Plus, there are plenty of other benefits! For starters, you can set your schedule and enjoy a healthy work-life balance and work from anywhere in the world. But, you may be asking yourself, is teaching English online worth it? Yes, of […]
How many hours of TEFL do I need to teach abroad or online?
A quick search online will show that there are online TEFL courses to suit every schedule and every budget. But how many hours of TEFL training do you actually need to qualify for jobs? Well, the answer depends on whether you’re teaching abroad (and which country you choose) or online. For teaching jobs abroad you’ll […]
How to make English teaching interesting online: 5 little-known tips
Learning another language online is no walk in the park. Imagine how daunting it can be for students in the classroom, let alone online. Chances are they might be nervous, frustrated or intimidated without the same real-world interaction. That’s why being engaging and infusing a little creativity into your online lesson is essential in helping them learn […]
What you need to know about getting paid to teach English online in 2020
Teaching English online can be a great way to make some extra cash. Aside from the awesome commute (from your bedroom to your living room) and the pay, working as an online teacher gives you the freedom to choose your own schedule. Your earning potential is truly in your own hands. But while the freedom that […]
8 ways to make lessons fun and engaging in an online classroom
LISTEN ON ANCHOR Connecting via webcam isn’t always easy and it takes creativity to keep students’ brains stimulated! In fact, teaching online requires you to use completely different skillsets compared to those used to teach in-person! With the home environment being surrounded by potential distractions, keeping students engaged, motivated, and interested in their lessons can […]
6 tips for teaching Chinese students online from teachers who rock at it [Q&A]
Interest in online teaching has skyrocketed over the past few weeks as a result of social isolation measures around the world. It’s no surprise that people are switching to online teaching since it allows you to work from home, it pays well and the demand is growing with more and more young learners signing up […]
Teaching in China experience: how an in-class teacher transitioned online after the pandemic
My experience teaching in China during the pandemic put me in a unique position. I’m a foreign teacher who not only experienced the rise of the pandemic first hand, but I was a part of the first wave of teachers who made the switch to online teaching. For years teachers have been encouraged to start […]