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2022, The Year Of Teaching English Online

According to the latest research, 52% of teachers surveyed become TEFL qualified post-COVID. The major drive to become TEFL qualified was the desire to upskill along with the use of free time. The survey also disclosed that 82% of TEFL teachers are planning to teach English online.

So, is there still a demand for online English teachers?

The answer is yes, there undeniably is!

Certainly, there are end number of things that are changing but one thing is not changing – the desire to learn English as a foreign language and for skilled ESL/EFL teachers! Also, another thing that you need to keep in mind is teaching English online is currently an extremely competitive market.

Undeniable Reasons To Become An Online English Teacher In 2022

Let’s look at some of the lucrative reasons that you might want to consider becoming an online English teacher ----
 

  • Profitable supplement your full-time income
  • Travel the world as a digital nomad with TEFL
  • Flexible work that can be done from anywhere
  • Gain valued ESL teaching experience
  • Getting started is easy
  • You can work even while travelling
  • You can create your own schedule
  • Class sizes are small
  • Ditch the 9-5 job
  • Be your own boss
  • More cost-effective
  • Technology expertise
  • Develop new instructional techniques

And many more…

Requirements To Teach English Online

Let’s find out what you need to teach English online in 2022 ---
 

  1. A bachelor’s degree
  2. Fluent English-speaking proficiency
  3. Minimum a 120-hour TEFL qualification
  4. Invest in the right gear - a decent PC/Mac/laptop, a high-quality webcam and headset, a comfortable workspace (you’ll probably be sitting most of the time), and a super quiet room
  5. You need to have enough RAM to run certain software programs

Along with these, you’ll need to go the extra mile to make your CV/Resume stand out against the scores of other individuals applying for an online teaching English position.
 

Tips to Prepare yourself to Teach English Online

5 ESL Companies to Teach English Online in 2022

If you’ve been trying to find an online English teaching job, consider these five companies to teach English online ---
 

  • Preply

The company delivers 27 languages and here, tutors set up their own profile, they can advertise their skills/services to attract more apprentices. Tutors have the complete freedom to set their own rates and hours. On average, English tutors charge $15-$25 USD per hour.
 

  • Open English

It is one of the largest online English companies for adult ESL students. The company is offering online English classes to learners based in Latin America. Starting pay is around $17USD per hour.
 

  • Beyond English (BE)

BE is a Chile-based company with a vision to deliver cultural exchange breaks for individuals to teach or learn English and Spanish.  Starting pay is around $17 USD per hour. Pick your own schedule.
 

  • Voxy

Their ESL students are basically adult professionals. The company has been featured on CNN, The New York Times and Forbes too. Salary is around $15 USD an hour + 5 minutes’ prep time per class (total: $17.50 USD an hour).
 

  • Fluentbe

Fluentbe is based in Poland and is also one of the biggest online English-learning companies Europe. Students are mainly adult learners & they use dedicated learning materials and offers very small classes. Salary is around $10-12 USD per hour (can be negotiable).
 

  • Live Lingua

Live Lingua teaches 11 languages to students from all over the world. Salary is around $10-15 USD per hour. You will teach young as well as adult learners in one-to-one classes and/or groups with a maximum of 3 students.

The Bottom Line

As you’re already signing up for teaching English online, we suggest 280 hours of advanced diploma in TESOL/TEFL program is something that you can think about. Because of the internet, the world’s become a tiny place now with lots of opportunities.

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