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Postby Netherrealmer » 08 Dec 2018, 02:08

Being an ESL teacher or Online English teacher is one of the most profitable job online that it can replace a full time job and it also makes a great part time job since you have the control of your schedule. Many people though are very afraid to try it because of wrong assumptions. Assumptions that I will debunk today because I want people to try it instead of making excuses and

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1. You have to speak Japanese or whatever language the school students came from to be hired. This is not true. 95% of online English teachers only speaks English. Also most Japanese and Koreans actually have basic English as part of their curriculum. So even the lowest tier students knows a bit of English. You do not need to learn any new language as it is not a requirement. Also not all students you will get are from the same country. I had European and Latino students too.

2.You must have background on teaching English to be hired- There are schools who wants college diplomas and master degrees but there are schools who don't care that they will even hire highschool kids as they don't make background checks. So No, you don't any experience or background to be hired. As long as your English is very fluent, You can neutralize your accent so students can understand, You always smile and have a please personality and you have the internet connection minimum they like you will get hired. This is a school to school basis. There are schools who have high standards of requirement while there are schools that are easy to enter.


3.You must be good with children.
If you don't like children, You can do classes at night and have adults and teens as students. Also most Asian children are actually polite. So the job is not stressful at all.

4. You have to make a lesson plan. You do not need to memorize some kind of spiel and you don't need to make lesson plans. The company that hires you provides you with the materials on their website. You will just read it to your students. Yes, you are reading it and not memorizing it.

5. The Payment is not good. Well compared to PTC, Being a hired forum poster, paid to captcha and all of those beer money money making websites, This is much more easier. You can earn up to 700 dollars or more if you are from an Asian country and if you are from US or Europe you can make up to 2500 dollars. It is more of a school to school basis. The first month will be difficult but you will eventually have regulars. Students are very loyal as long as you won't cancel classes without notice. There are some downsides but that will be a whole other article.

6. You must have experience to get hired. The fact some schools hired highschool kids means they don't give a damn about experience. You just need to ace your skype job interview. This article will give you idea on how to pass a skype job interview:

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7.You need Tesol certificate to get hired- Tesol certificate is basically something you will get if you take a short esl teacher course. The high paying schools requires Tesol but there are schools that don't need it. The Tesol free schools are good enough to put you above poverty line and have a middle class lifestyle. It is not a requirement to get hired through as many schools don't require them. While you don't have tesol, You can go for less strict schools like Bibo, 51talk and 9ichat are schools that accepts a lot of people with no experience and tesol certificates.
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Re: Things people got wrong about teaching English online

Postby Angie10 » 13 Dec 2018, 13:55

Thanks so much for this informative article! I'm looking to get into remotely teaching English online, so this is useful. For now, I think I'll just stick with the least strict sites. I'm a professional English teacher but have a PGDE NOT a TESOL/EFL certificate and just don't have the time to acquire one LOL
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Re: Things people got wrong about teaching English online

Postby Netherrealmer » 16 Dec 2018, 08:54

Tesol requiring schools pays higher but Bibo pays me decently enough without this certificate since tesol is optional there.
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Re: Things people got wrong about teaching English online

Postby ptrikha21 » 16 Dec 2018, 15:56

Here in India, if you want to teach English in a reputed College or School, then you are thoroughly grinded for your skills and knowledge, and you need certain diplomas or certificates.
However, for many schools and colleges, fluency can be enough.
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Re: Things people got wrong about teaching English online

Postby Netherrealmer » 16 Dec 2018, 17:07

ptrikha21 wrote:Here in India, if you want to teach English in a reputed College or School, then you are thoroughly grinded for your skills and knowledge, and you need certain diplomas or certificates.
However, for many schools and colleges, fluency can be enough.


You are talking about real schools not ESL online schools where certificates wont matter. Indian English teachers are hired a lot in 51talk and Bibo.
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Re: Things people got wrong about teaching English online

Postby ptrikha21 » 26 Jun 2020, 09:06

fergus1234 wrote:
ptrikha21 wrote:Here in India, if you want to teach English in a reputed College or School, ....

........ a lot in 51talk and Bibo.


I think many of these would be Indians living in US and UK, and may be Canada. Yet I think Online teaching is still to get famous in India itself though this field is emerging one in the last few years, and especially during the current Covid 19 pandemic times.
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Re: Things people got wrong about teaching English online

Postby Angie10 » 26 Jun 2020, 10:29

ptrikha21 wrote:I think many of these would be Indians living in US and UK, and may be Canada. Yet I think Online teaching is still to get famous in India itself though this field is emerging one in the last few years, and especially during the current Covid 19 pandemic times.


I hate to say this but in terms of prospective students, I'd prefer to work with Indian students over Chinese. In fact, I'd take anyone over the Chinese mainly because of their preference for caucasian Americans. That makes me feel uncomfortable. Plus before we even get to ethnicity, I don't have the American accent - mine's like an affected UK English accent - a mix of my native accent and British accent, so I'd be so far down their list of preferred accents it's not even funny :lol:
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Re: Things people got wrong about teaching English online

Postby Netherrealmer » 26 Jun 2020, 12:04

ptrikha21 wrote:
fergus1234 wrote:
ptrikha21 wrote:Here in India, if you want to teach English in a reputed College or School, ....

........ a lot in 51talk and Bibo.


I think many of these would be Indians living in US and UK, and may be Canada. Yet I think Online teaching is still to get famous in India itself though this field is emerging one in the last few years, and especially during the current Covid 19 pandemic times.


Nope they are Indians from India. I dont think Indians from western countries will bother since they will get paid the same as all Asians. They dont really pay by region, they pay by race.
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Re: Things people got wrong about teaching English online

Postby sweerie_banana » 28 Jun 2020, 02:33

Angie10 wrote:Thanks so much for this informative article! I'm looking to get into remotely teaching English online, so this is useful. For now, I think I'll just stick with the least strict sites. I'm a professional English teacher but have a PGDE NOT a TESOL/EFL certificate and just don't have the time to acquire one LOL

I will also go with the least strict sites since I also don't have a certificate to practice. I had requested for this article thank you so much, Fergus. I wish there was a way you could have tagged me so that I saw it sooner. I am planning to join one of those sites. Hopefully, I will make a review soon hopefully in the article and tutorial section.

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Hi @Fergus? As I had said I would give you feedback once I tried any of the sites. I am filling out the requirements of which possessing a resume is one of them. I wanted to ask, my career isn't based on teaching, unfortunately. Do I make one that lies that I own such skills or how does one go about it? In your case what did you do?
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Re: Things people got wrong about teaching English online

Postby Netherrealmer » 13 Aug 2020, 08:42

I told them I am a former Customer service rep for an American company and I worked with the most hostile and angry customers. If I have patience to handle those people, then I can handle bratty children with flying colors because my patience is my biggest asset.
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Re: Things people got wrong about teaching English online

Postby cmoneyspinner » 13 Aug 2020, 16:25

I would be happy to do this job if I could project another image onscreen. I saw it on Star Trek I look like Kilngon but I want to look like Deanna Troi. :lol:
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Re: Things people got wrong about teaching English online

Postby Netherrealmer » 14 Aug 2020, 10:55

I use to be insecure about my looks too, I look like a bad combination of a terrorist and a pedophile and guess what kids still book me as a teacher. So They are not really judgemental by looks.
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Re: Things people got wrong about teaching English online

Postby anilmr » 14 Aug 2020, 15:00

fergus1234 wrote:I use to be insecure about my looks too, I look like a bad combination of a terrorist and a pedophile and guess what kids still book me as a teacher. So They are not really judgemental by looks.


:D :D :D I have neither seen you in person, nor your photograph, so I won't be able to comment. But now, under the pretense of combating Covid, you could present yourself wearing a mask, which would cover most of your face, so you won't have to worry about your looks.
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Re: Things people got wrong about teaching English online

Postby Netherrealmer » 14 Aug 2020, 15:36

Your profile will be on their website so the students will still know what you look like. The best way is to not give a damn about your face and appearance because many Fugly teachers are doing well. Insecure students actually choose fugly teachers because a pretty face makes them nervous.
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Postby cmoneyspinner » 30 Apr 2021, 17:49

Speaking of wearing masks, the teachers created a button that could pin on them which has a photo of what they look like so the kids can see. I thought that was very smart of them. Even though I know they also make those masks where there is a clear section so you can actually see the person's mouth. I think the photo buttons are better. :thumbup:
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Re: Things people got wrong about teaching English online

Postby Netherrealmer » 03 May 2021, 09:46

It is my 3rd year anniversary with one of my students. That person had been hiring me for three years. Actually most students I have are regulars.
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Re: Things people got wrong about teaching English online

Postby Dora Wi » 03 May 2021, 13:05

This is a really great post! I think teaching English as a foreign language is a great way to earn money and due to the pandemic you can join more and more companies online.
Do you have any specific recommendation on companies offering such opportunities?
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Postby cmoneyspinner » 10 May 2021, 05:14

Netherrealmer wrote:It is my 3rd year anniversary with one of my students. That person had been hiring me for three years. Actually most students I have are regulars.


YAY!! Super congrats!
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Re: Things people got wrong about teaching English online

Postby Netherrealmer » 11 May 2021, 06:02

Dora Wi wrote:This is a really great post! I think teaching English as a foreign language is a great way to earn money and due to the pandemic you can join more and more companies online.
Do you have any specific recommendation on companies offering such opportunities?


There are too many of them but I can recommend Bibo and Acadsoc because their standards are not that high
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Re: Things people got wrong about teaching English online

Postby kennysplash » 14 May 2021, 11:02

Believe me, you just described me right now. I have read one of your posts about teaching online but I believe it is not as easy as it seems. I have applied for a lot of jobs online which I never got any feedback from. But I think I will try this out now. That is for the eye opener.
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