The online teaching industry is booming, now more than ever! We’ve compiled a range of articles and posts to help you get started in the eLearning industry - from popular platforms, software and resources to use, to how much you can expect to earn.
So, you’ve made it: you’re a certified TEFL teacher, having completed a course (preferably with The TEFL Org…). You have access to job boards, maybe you have a contact or two somewhere that you could ask about finding work in a school. What if, though, you want to go it alone? Every year, thousands of […]
What you’ve heard is true: there’s a significant buzz about teaching English. While we’ve seen the online learning industry grow each year, the coronavirus pandemic resulted in off-the-scale demand. Online education has become a necessity for students and teachers across the globe, and a new influx of teachers was needed to meet vast educational needs. […]
It’s a genuinely fascinating and exciting time to be digitally nomadic right now. If you have the wherewithal to become self-employed, and the sense of adventure to work around the world, the timing couldn’t be better. We’re in the aftermath of a pandemic, and the world is truly opening up again. Travel restrictions owing to […]
It wouldn’t be unfair to say that, with the advent of the internet, it’s become increasingly common for people in part-time or full-time work to have a “side hustle”. What does that mean exactly? Essentially, a side hustle is another source of income in addition to your regular job. At the same time, the world […]
There’s a lot of misinformation out there about teaching English online. Here at The TEFL Org, we’re not in the business of making false promises – we want our students to have all the facts because we know that preparation is the key to teaching success. The online teaching market is full of great opportunities […]
The digital nomad lifestyle can certainly be alluring. Imagine the freedom to work from almost anywhere in the world, travelling to new destinations whenever you fancy a change of scenery, and along the way meeting like-minded people in search of adventures. Since teaching English online is something that can be done from anywhere, it’s no […]
When you’re first starting out as an online English teacher it’s normal to feel a little lost. While online teaching companies will supply you with everything you need to teach – from the tech to the actual lessons – if you’re going freelance it’s a different story. Some teachers will choose to only teach via […]
If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s learn to pivot. Recent changes in China have resulted in a big shake up of the online English teaching market. New legislation prohibits online teachers based outside of China from tutoring Chinese students, supposedly in a bid to reduce the amount of hours children spend studying outside of […]
A TEFL qualification is your ticket to new cultures, countries, and all kinds of exciting experiences. Most people hoping to teach English abroad are looking for a new adventure, but is it also possible to save money on a teacher’s salary and enjoy a new country and way of life? You absolutely can! Wherever you […]
If you’ve scored an interview with an online teaching company then it’s likely you’ll be asked to prepare a demo lesson or intro video. If you’re new to teaching then this can understandably be a daunting prospect! But don’t stress, we’re going to go over some great tips to help you ace it. The demo […]