Ready to Start Teaching English Online?

Be Fluent in English

You will need to be fluent in English if you are going to stand any chance at teaching it online. You will need a near-native level of fluency, so if you are not confident in your abilities, it is time to find a way to brush up on your skills.

Get Your TEFL Qualification

You will need to secure a qualification of some kind if you are going to succeed as a teacher. There are numerous courses available, and they are all going to help your career in some way. We recommend starting with the 120-hour course. It provides a solid foundation for learning and opens up the prospect of gaining new skills later on. If you are not sure which qualification is best for you, please contact us for advice. We would be more than happy to help you choose the right course for your needs as a new teacher.

Set up Your Equipment

You will need to have the right equipment if you want to become a successful teacher. It can be very difficult to secure work if you do not have the correct tools, as an employer will take note of this. We recommend you have a strong connection and all of the tools we have previously mentioned.

It is worth noting that you will need to upgrade your tools throughout your career. As new methodologies become available in the teaching world, equipment will change with the times.

Ensure Your Software is Installed

Working online is all about securing the right kind of software that you will need for your new career. This can often be difficult. We wholeheartedly recommend that you have both Zoom and Microsoft Teams installed on your computer before you begin looking for work, as these are common ways to create an online classroom. You might be asked to install proprietary software to fulfill your job role. If so, your employer will instruct you on how to do this.

Build Your Online Presence

If you want to become a successful online teacher, you need to build up a strong presence on the web. You want your reputation to be spread as widely as possible so students come from all over the world looking for your services. This involves actively building your presence and establishing yourself as one of the best teachers available. If you don’t already have a full set of social media accounts specifically designed for your teaching career, now is the time to create them. Remember, it is important to remain professional. Your work accounts should be used for official purposes, and your private accounts should be locked down.

Set Up Your Payment Channel

If you are going to work online successfully, you will need to establish a payment platform where you can take money for your services. This is particularly important if you are working as a freelancer, but even online work through a company may require a method outside of a typical bank transfer.

We recommend PayPal. It is a globally accessible app that is easy to use and can convert money from different currencies. However, it is up to you to find a payment platform that is best for your needs, so do some research.

Find Work!

Once you have become qualified as a teacher, you will need to find work. This can be difficult for a newcomer because there are many jobs out there, and it is difficult to know where to start and which jobs you are likely to get if you apply for them. We have access to job boards and a network of connections to help our graduates get their first opportunities. As is the case with anything you do online, be wary of suspicious job offers or recruiters who contact you out of the blue. They are not always sincere and instead are trying to steal your personal information.

Start Teaching English Online

That is everything you need to know to be able to teach English as a foreign language. We will always support you in your career, so please reach out if you ever have any questions about what we can do.