Do Teachers Make Good Money

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching One-to-one or Group: Alumni Piece of Advice Teaching is something very important. It is a wonderful and interesting job and teachers play a vital role in students' lives. There are different kinds of teaching. Specifically, there are one-on-one lessons and group lessons. Each category has some advantages and disadvantages. Table of Contents Pros and Cons of Teaching Individual Classes Money Issues Advantages and Disadvantages of Teaching Groups Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Argyro K. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Pros and Cons of Teaching Individual Classes...  [Read more]

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Important Personal Qualities for English Teachers I came to China about a year ago now, I left America with just the items in my backpack and enough money to eat for a few days. Coming to China was the biggest change I have had in my life (for the better) and it has opened my eyes to many opportunities I could potentially pursue. I came here alone to meet my best friend and his uncle, who runs an English school with foreign teachers. Table of Contents Important Decision Teacher's Motivation Approach to Teaching Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate mitchell c. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or...  [Read more]

Is TEFL a good career choice? Anyone who has considered teaching English abroad has probably had a reaction from a friend or family member along the lines of “that sounds like fun, but what will you do when you get back?” In some quarters, teaching English as a foreign language has the reputation of not being a ‘real job’, just something that people do to pay off student loans or simply for fun and adventure before settling down into a normal job and lifestyle. There are many people who do choose teaching abroad for these reasons, but there are also plenty who have made a successful and lucrative career out of TEFL. Can I really make a long-term career out of TEFL? YES, you absolutely can have a long-term career as an EFL teacher. For the majority of people who head overseas to...  [Read more]

What is a typical TEFL salary when teaching online or abroad? Teaching English abroad or online provides the opportunity to earn competitive wages. Teachers in high-demand countries can expect monthly salaries ranging from $2,000 to $3,000, or even more, depending on qualifications, teaching experience, and location. Online TEFL teaching has also surged in popularity, offering flexible income options. While online salaries can be lower than in-person teaching abroad, they are complemented by the convenience of working from home and the elimination of commuting costs. Table of Contents How much money can I make teaching English in Asia? How much money can I make teaching English in the Middle East? How much money can I make teaching English in Europe? What salary can I expect if I teach...  [Read more]

How do online English teachers make money? Online English teachers can make money via multiple income avenues, including affiliating with established ESL platforms, freelancing on various online marketplaces, or taking the entrepreneurial route by launching their own ESL business. The earning potential, generally between $15 and $30 per hour, is influenced by factors like qualifications, experience, and the chosen platform. Table of Contents Can you make a living by teaching English online? What can I expect to earn working for an online ESL platform? How much money can I make teaching on the open market? How can I launch my own online ESL business? Can you work as a full-time online English teacher? Can you make a living by teaching English online? Absolutely, teaching English online...  [Read more]

TEFL & TESOL Salary FAQ Although for many people money is not the main driving force behind teaching English abroad, it is still an important part of the TEFL journey as your salary will often dictate what you can afford to do during your adventures and how much you can potentially save at the end of the month. In our FAQs below we look at the average salaries in all the most popular teaching destinations, as well as any typical perks and bonuses you can expect in different locations. How much can I earn teaching English abroad?    Regions such as the Middle East and Asia offer the potential to earn salaries as high as $5,000 USD per month. Other areas such as Europe and Latin America have less in the way of high paying jobs but are still popular due to the culture...  [Read more]

Can you make a living teaching English online? Absolutely, although your income from teaching English online is influenced by factors like qualifications, prior teaching experience, and the chosen teaching platform. Typically, online English educators earn between $15 and $30 per hour. Many teachers opt to work via agencies, which may deduct a portion for student referrals and resources. However, you should still achieve a comfortable living when teaching English online. Table of Contents Can you teach English online full-time? Can you make good money teaching English online? How much can I earn working for an online ESL company? How much can I earn teaching on an open marketplace? How do I start my own online ESL business? Can you teach English online full-time? Yes, online English...  [Read more]

What is a typical TEFL salary when teaching online or abroad? For many English speakers worldwide, teaching English abroad has recently grown to be a lucrative career path. This is largely because teaching salaries are getting more and more competitive as a result of the swiftly rising demand for the English language in many countries around the world. Additionally, online teaching opportunities have been booming, and many teachers have moved their workplace entirely to the virtual classroom. How much money can I make teaching English in Asia? Due to a combination of high salaries, low cost of living, and a wide range of fascinating cultures to discover, Asia has long been one of the most popular regions for teachers. Traditional hotspots like South Korea and Taiwan are still well-liked...  [Read more]

How can I make extra cash when teaching English abroad? In an ideal world all TEFL qualified teachers would have a full-time job that paid an excellent salary. However, in real life this is not always possible and there are times when you might need to top up your earnings. You could find you are only given classes to teach in the mornings or only three or four days a week, particularly at the start of your teaching career when you have little experience. At times like these that little bit extra from a casual source can make a big difference to your overall quality of life. So what are the best ways to make extra cash while teaching English abroad? Teaching private lessons Taking on one or more private students in your spare time is one of the most common ways for TEFL qualified teachers...  [Read more]

Can you make a living teaching English abroad? Teaching English abroad has become a popular and lucrative job for many English speakers around the world in recent years. This is mainly due to the increase in demand for the English language in many countries, which has resulted in increasing competition for teaching salaries. Consider these factors when considering potential TEFL salaries: When looking for a teaching job abroad it is always a good idea to compare the salary on offer with the local cost of living, which can vary greatly from one country to the next. A monthly salary of US $1,000 would allow you to live a very comfortable lifestyle in Costa Rica, whereas the same salary in a city like Paris would most likely not be enough to provide all of the comforts you desire. Other...  [Read more]

Can you make a living teaching English online? The amount of money you can make teaching English online is determined by a number of factors, including your qualifications, previous experience, and the organization for which you work. A typical hourly rate for online English teachers can range between $15 and $30. If you choose to work through an agency, as most online teachers do, they will most likely take a cut of your pay as a fee for providing you with students and materials. Can you teach English online full-time? Online English teaching is what you make it. Most online English companies allow you to work as much or as little as you want, so your online English teaching gig can range from part-time side hustle to a full-time career. Online English teacher salaries vary depending on...  [Read more]

How can I make extra cash when teaching English abroad? While teaching English abroad can be rewarding, there may be instances when educators wish to supplement their income. One widely embraced strategy is offering private English lessons as there is a substantial market for one-on-one tutoring in most countries. Often, individual students or parents are willing to pay significant amounts, sometimes ranging from $20 to $40 per hour, for these personalized sessions. Leveraging such side gigs can significantly bolster earnings and enhance the overall teaching experience abroad. Table of Contents Teaching private lessons Teaching online Blogging Developing materials Writing and proofreading Au pairing Virtual assistant Examining Teaching private lessons Taking on one or more private...  [Read more]

Sat, 03 Aug 2019 Jon ITTT Destinations 6 Facts about Teaching English in China Teaching English in China is as popular as ever and is one of the best places to put your TEFL certificate to use. In 2014, 7.26 million students graduated with Bachelor's and Master's degrees and the numbers were expected to rise in 2015. There are over 30,000 organizations or companies offering private English classes, with the Chinese market having nearly doubled in size in the last five years and is now worth around $3.1 billion. Table of Contents Money in China is good for English teachers Head away from the famous cities to save money China is increasingly diverse in its metropolitan areas There is an excellent transport network The country is ideally situated for exploring the wider region Chinese...  [Read more]

Can TEFL be a career? Anyone who is thinking about teaching English abroad has most likely received a response along the lines of "Oh, how fun, but what will you do when you get back?" Some people believe that teaching English as a foreign language is not a "real job" but rather something that people do to pay off student debt or simply for fun before settling down into a "normal" job and lifestyle. Many people decide to teach English abroad for these reasons, but there are also many who have made a successful and lucrative career out of it. Is it possible to make a long-term career out of teaching English as a foreign language? Yes, you can pursue a long-term career as an EFL teacher. For the vast majority of people who travel abroad to teach English, it all begins with a simple desire...  [Read more]

Sun, 02 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Cross-Cultural Communication in the Classroom A monkey was at a high and safe tree branch watching the beautiful and agitated river flowing below him. The monkey spotted a fish swimming against the current and seemed obvious to the monkey that the fish was struggling and in need of assistance, so the monkey decided to act. The kind and brave monkey risks himself to finally reach out and snatch the fish from the threatening waters, placing the fish in a safe and dry place. The monkey immediately got back to his tree branch and full of joy observed the fish jumping up and down of excitement, but soon settled into a peaceful rest. The monkey couldn't be happier, he had helped another creature! Table of Contents Lack of Understanding...  [Read more]

Tue, 21 Aug 2018 Mark Crocker TEFL Information What’s Stopping You from Teaching English Abroad? Do you dream of traveling the world and meeting new and interesting people? Are you exciting by the thought of exploring faraway destinations and fascinating cultures? Would you like to help children or adults achieve their own dreams while living and working abroad? If you have answered YES to the above questions, what are you waiting for? Table of Contents Money Career Bachelor's Degree Friends and Family You Listen to this blog post Are you ready to start teaching English abroad? Related Articles: In reality, many people put off their dreams or dismiss them altogether due to a variety of understandable reasons. Luckily, most things that hold people back can be easily overcome. Here...  [Read more]

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 Kevin Cullen Budget and Salary The TEFL Budget Planner: How much money do I need to teach English abroad? How much money do I need? Determine your costs to get TEFL certified and your running costs until you get your first teaching paycheck. Table of Contents Estimating your Total Expenses A Three Month Plan Your TELF Budget Planner Spreadsheet Just Add Airfare How to Get Started Another Consideration in Your TEFL Course Investment Are you ready to teach abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post Estimating your Total Expenses The TEFL Budget Planner is a tool to estimate your total costs to become TEFL certified and then begin working as a teacher. Its spread out over three months as that's a conservative plan to complete your one-month in-class TEFL...  [Read more]

Tue, 25 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to Effectively Manage a Classroom Classroom management means putting up all ways related to classroom organization to establish a great and effective learning environment effectively. Classroom management creates a set of expectations used in an organized classroom environment, it includes routines, rules, and consequences. It also paves a way for the teacher to engage students in learning. It is very important to effectively manage a classroom as it prepares and gets students to be engaged in learning as well as boasts learners' confidence. Table of Contents Creating strong teacher-student relations: Parent's consultation: Clear expectations and routines: Clear set rules: Consistency: Preparation: Role model: Do you want to...  [Read more]

Teaching Abroad: How to Save Money & Pay off Loans 02/24/2023 hi welcome Linda here back this week with another live session for ITT the tefl and tesol training um yeah thank you so much for joining and for being here today uh if you're seeing this for the first time thank you so much for tuning in I'm going to introduce myself in a little bit and I'm also going to share a 30 off discount opportunity today um that you can use to uh get 30 off any of itt's tefl or tesol courses today so we have a wide variety of different courses um you can take a look at our website tefl course.net and you'll see all of the different courses that we offer if you are not new here and you have seen me before and you have joined this live stream before thank you so much um I really appreciate all the...  [Read more]

How do online English teachers make money? How much money you can earn teaching English online depends on a variety of factors, including your qualifications, prior experience, and the platform you work for. Online English teachers are paid on an hourly basis, typically ranging between $15 and $30. If you decide to work through an online platform, as most online teachers do, a fee for connecting you with students and providing materials is also deducted in the form of a commission. Can you make a living by teaching English online? There are different ways to earn a living as an online English teacher. Some teachers work for an online ESL company, some offer their lessons on an open marketplace, and others even start their own online ESL business. Depending on your qualifications and the...  [Read more]

Thu, 08 Aug 2019 Jon ITTT TEFL Information Important Information about IELTS and TOEFL A couple of acronyms that you are likely to come across as a TEFL teacher are IELTS and TOEFL. IELTS stands for International English Language Testing System and is a United Kingdom and Commonwealth based test of English language skills. Whereas TOEFL stands for Test of English as a Foreign Language and is a United States based English language skills test. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Why people need a TOEFL or IELTS test What do the different tests contain? IELTS and TOEFL preparation is a good way to make extra money Where to find resources for teachers and students Are you ready to start teaching English aborad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: Why people need a...  [Read more]

What Can You Do With a TEFL certificate Many people dream of starting a new life in another country and earning a TEFL certificate is a great way to make that dream a reality. One of the obstacles to moving abroad is finding work that you are able to do to support yourself comfortably overseas. Unless you already work for a company that has offices in your desired location it can seem difficult to find a way to earn money abroad. However, as a qualified English teacher your skills will be in demand in almost all countries around the world and you are highly likely to find work in your dream destination. A TEFL certificate also enables you to earn money while travelling. Rather than spending just a short while in a handful of countries before your savings run out and you have to head...  [Read more]

How much can I earn teaching English in Oman? Although countries such as the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar often hog the limelight when it comes to teaching English in the Middle East, Oman is another that you should certainly consider. With thousands of kilometers of pristine coastline, a wide expanse of desert and mountain ranges to explore, and a more laid-back atmosphere than many of its neighbors, there is much to recommend about Oman. The people are warm and friendly and there are plenty of well paid jobs waiting to be filled. What are TEFL salaries in Oman? If you are a fully qualified teacher working in a local school you can expect to earn around $2,000 to $3,000 USD per month, tax-free. TEFL qualified teachers generally start on around $1,000 to $2,000 per month depending on the...  [Read more]

Tue, 02 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Teachers and Their Roles and Responsibilities in an ESL Setting From my own experiences of living and working in Vietnam, I have gained a great passion for loving my job as an ESL teacher. That passion and love have helped me to better myself in teaching-learning and most importantly gaining the knowledge and experience to understand my vital and very significant role as a teacher. In this short essay, I will discuss the impact and importance of owning and presenting a professional role as a teacher. Table of Contents The first and foremost responsibility of a teacher is teaching. Next, I will convey the quality that in my opinion make a great teacher as well as being important to have. When is a good teacher with these stated...  [Read more]

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Most Important Benefits Of Obtaining a TEFL Certificate I've been traveling basically all my life, and that makes me a person that always will want to travel and will always want to be in different situations, cultures and of course countries. Table of Contents International Experience Challenging Yourself Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Silvia P. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. International Experience I finally decided to learn how to teach English in not English speaking countries. Why? Because, the need is huge, many countries are developing very fast because...  [Read more]

What are the most common TEFL scams? If you have already researched teaching English abroad you will probably have come across a few stories of people who have had a bad experience due to one form of scam or another. The truth is that the TEFL world is just as open to unscrupulous people looking to make a fast buck as any other sector. However, the vast majority of teachers have no problems and by being aware of the most common scams you should be able to avoid any unpleasant outcomes. So what are the most common TEFL scams to look out for? Table of Contents The job sounds too good to be true Skimming off the top The vanishing job Technical difficulties Use reputable sources Google search Facebook Speak to a current teacher Double-check your contract The job sounds too good to be true...  [Read more]

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences 6 Reasons Why to Complete a TEFL Course Over the years I have pondered whether or not to try and teach English as a career. Watching countless online videos and reading travel blogs of 'wandering teachers' and articles on sites such as ' Dave's ESL Café, I sort of got mixed emotions about ESL teachers. That is of course until I took the chance and became one myself. Table of Contents Personal Experience Demo Class Why complete a TEFL course? 1. Travel around the world 2. Teaching skills 3. Methodology 4. Working with equipment 5. Proper lesson planning 6. Working with different groups Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Leon G....  [Read more]

Different types of teaching jobs Many people dream of starting a new life in another country and earning a TEFL certificate is a great way to make that dream a reality. One of the obstacles to moving abroad is finding work that you are able to do to support yourself comfortably overseas. Unless you already work for a company that has offices in your desired location it can seem difficult to find a way to earn money abroad. However, as a qualified English teacher your skills will be in demand in almost all countries around the world and you are highly likely to find work in your dream destination. A TEFL certificate also enables you to earn money while travelling. Rather than spending just a short while in a handful of countries before your savings run out and you have to head home,...  [Read more]

What are the most common TEFL scams? If you have already researched teaching English abroad you will probably have come across a few stories of people who have had a bad experience due to one form of scam or another. The truth is that the TEFL world is just as open to unscrupulous people looking to make a fast buck as any other sector. However, the vast majority of teachers have no problems and by being aware of the most common scams you should be able to avoid any unpleasant outcomes. So what are the most common TEFL scams to look out for? The job sounds too good to be true When looking for potential job options you might come across adverts offering jobs that come with a great salary and other perks such as free accommodation, paid flights, and a range of cash bonuses. However, on...  [Read more]

Study Abroad vs. Teaching Abroad - What's Better? 02/28/2022 hello good morning or good evening good afternoon good good whatever wherever you are hi my name is linda i'm from itt um welcome to another live session this week i'm super excited to be here today um and to talk about this interesting topic and before we jump in as always a short intro um please don't forget to like and subscribe if you are interested in interested in teaching english abroad online all things tefl and t-saul i highly recommend liking and subscribing um we are live on youtube and on facebook at the same time so if you haven't liked our page if you haven't subscribed to our youtube channel yet now is the perfect opportunity you're already here you have nothing to lose and we share a lot of interesting and...  [Read more]