As an online teacher, you need a modern, reliable computer as well as a fast, stable Internet connection. Next up on the list of your high-priority equipment is a quality headset. Don’t stress, though — you don’t need to fork out $200 for a headset for teaching online. Yes, you can own a decent headset …
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As an online teacher, your computer is your office and your classroom at the same time. Without a reliable and performant device, you won‘t be able to work effectively and deliver great lessons. But which computer for online teaching should you buy? Laptop or desktop computer? How much should you invest and what technical accessories …
So, you’ve decided that you want the freedom to teach online, from anywhere, great! But what supplies exactly do you need to get started? How much do you need to invest? There is so much equipment and different brands to sift through, what a potential headache! Luckily, we’ve put together the essential list of what …
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Green screening was one of the movie industry’s best kept secrets for years. With current technology, anyone can easily set up a green screen and take advantage of the benefits of using them in the online classroom. There are so many ways you can use a green screen to take your lessons to the next level. In …
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Repeat after me: “You can’t use props too much in the classroom.“ Do you agree? Props – or visual teaching aids – make the learning process fun and effective for the students as well as the teacher. That’s why successful ESL teachers build their stock of props over time and use them in every lesson. …
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Teaching English online from home sounds great: Making money without leaving your home, deciding on your schedule, meeting new people and engaging them in conversations… too good to be true? On the other hand, I’ve almost never heard of a teacher who became rich, and many complain about being stressed or even burnt-out. So, if …
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A common theme among ESL teachers is having a strong preference for teaching specific ESL age groups. This is really no different from licensed teachers who specialize in teaching subjects to specific student age groups or student levels. Much of this may be attributed to one’s personality type and the comfort level one feels with …
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Almost needless to say: Internet speed and reliability are vital for online teaching. As an online teacher, you’ll likely lose the fee for any lesson during which your Internet was the reason to cancel or substitute the lesson. You may be penalized monetarily. Your popularity and ratings may take a hit. You may see lessons …
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Conducting successful online English lessons and engaging young students can be challenging. Which factors make or break an online ESL lesson? Many teaching strategies you’ve learned won’t work outside a physical classroom when you teach English online to kids. Online language lessons aren’t just about cracking open a textbook and lecturing for 25 minutes. It’s …
Online teaching is taking over and the number of teachers and students who opt for a virtual classroom is growing faster than ever before. Regardless of whether you’re a part-time online teacher or look forward to a professional career as an online tutor, you must have high-quality audio equipment. The right microphone will definitely improve …
So you’ve decided to teach English online to Chinese students – by the way, it’s a great idea: the demand is sky-high! But you don’t want to start on your own, and you are not sure which company is right for you. With tons of English teaching companies, it can be hard to figure out …
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Do you want to teach English online – to pad your income or work full-time, from home or location-independently while traveling? Usually, teaching through an online teaching company is the easiest way to start a career in the industry. But you can also build an independent teaching business or advertise on platforms where you are …
Teaching for VIPKID lets you work from home with minimal effort. You can make up to $24.40 an hour, create your own schedule, and work from your home — or a hostel. Sounds great, right? But how do you get started? We’re about to break down exactly what it takes to teach for VIPKID: we’ll …
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If you’ve been researching ways to earn money from home, you’ve probably already heard of VIPKID. This online teaching platform is a great way to make money from anywhere in the world, whether you’re doing it as a side hustle or a full-time job. Not everyone who tries to teach through VIPKID earns as much as they’d …
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Every online ESL teacher wants to increase their bookings – but only some teachers have what it takes to consistently fill all their slots. If you want to be a top-tier ESL teacher, there are a few things you definitely have to do to max out your bookings and provide consistently good classes. Intrigued? Here …
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