How Much Do Esl Teachers Make

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]

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences How to Become a Self-Confident TEFL Teacher Self-confidence is not an easy trait to gain, especially when we talk about teachers. Self-confidence is obvious and easy to observe from all people, whether students or other teachers. When the teacher has a lack or weakness in self-confidence, their students or their coworkers will see that during the explanation, when she/he talks in front of the students and answering some questions in the class. Table of Contents Creative Teacher = Confident Teacher Prepared Teacher = Confident Teacher Self-DevelopingTeacher = Confident Teacher Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Walaa S. Please note...  [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 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]

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Role of Parents in ESL Education I'm writing this essay from the perspective of young learners (4-10years of age) and the role their parents play on their English learning journey. Table of Contents Generally, which Ingredients are necessary for strong ESL progress? Parents' role in encouraging participation', 'motivation' and 'self-study' Participation Motivation Self-study/homework. Pulling parents in and making them part of the learning experience How do we make parents part of the journey? Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: I have been an ESL teacher for nearly 10 years and I've been teaching my private students in my private classroom for about 8 years. It has been an incredible...  [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]

How much time off will I get when teaching English abroad? When teaching English abroad, the vacation time varies depending on the region. In Asian nations, teachers commonly receive 2-4 weeks of often paid vacation, in addition to 10-15 national holidays annually. Similarly, in the Persian Gulf countries of the Middle East, this pattern is observed. Meanwhile, in Europe and Latin America, teachers can expect between 4-12 weeks of vacation, complemented by national and religious holidays. Also read: How will I make friends while teaching English abroad? Table of Contents How much time off do ESL teachers get? Europe Latin America Asia Middle East and Islamic Nations How much time off do ESL teachers get? When considering a career as an ESL teacher abroad, it should be noted that...  [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]

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Tue, 30 Apr 2019 Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences From Student to Teacher - My Language Journey It was the last day of Japanese class and my teacher's last day of teaching at our school. We were all standing up getting ready to bow him one last time. It was dead quiet but I could still hear sniffles around me and felt the sadness of the moment. I never thought I would care so much about a teacher leaving. To this day, the words and wisdom my Japanese teacher taught me still ring in my head. Flash forward to a few years ago, I went to Japan for the first time, after a hiatus of not studying Japanese, but amazingly I still had all the skills my teacher had taught me in high school. How did this person have such an impact on me? The answer I have come to realize is that because he truly...  [Read more]

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas All You Need to Know About Teaching Beginners Teaching English to beginners is a challenge for new and experienced ESL teachers. Although with proper planning, materials, getting the students engaged and motivated in the lessons can make teaching English to beginners fun and rewarding especially when your students start to get the hang of it. It's a great feeling to see them move from having absolutely no knowledge of English to be able to speak basic English. A few things to think about. Talking a lot is just going to waste your time and leave you frustrated. Two keep your lessons fun with as much talk time as possible for the students, allowing them to practice what they are learning in a fun environment. Always praise your...  [Read more]

Wed, 27 Mar 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Why Having Foreign Language Experience Makes You a Better Teacher When one begins to study a new language, they can often find themselves to be a bit overwhelmed. Language acquisition is not an easy task, and it comes with many challenges and difficulties attached. Although, as ESL teachers, we are trained to look out for common errors and given the best teaching ideas and methodologies to use in the classroom, it can sometimes feel as though something is missing. Teachers who have studied a foreign language and have had experience using the language possess that missing piece, and their foreign language experience makes them better teachers. Table of Contents "Teachers were once in their students' shoes." "Having foreign language...  [Read more]

Wed, 25 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Principles of Motivation in the ESL Classroom Motivation provides learners with an aim and direction to follow. According to Gardner motivation is the combination of attempt and desire to obtain the aim of learning the language and favorable attitudes toward learning the language. If students are motivated they will be excited about learning and willing to work hard. Motivation, both intrinsic and extrinsic, is a key factor in the success of students in all stages of their education, and teachers can play an important role in providing and encouraging that motivation in their students. Table of Contents The following are the different ways to motivate the students in an EFL classroom Motivation in teaching by using real objects,...  [Read more]

Thu, 30 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Ways to Teach Vocabulary Effectively Vocabulary, as one of the three main elements (The other two are pronunciation and grammar) of a language, is essential in language acquisition. Teaching vocabulary is always being a great concern for any English language course. Quite a lot of teachers are really focused on how to make a vocabulary lesson more interesting and memorable for students. New vocabulary has to be introduced in such a way as to capture the students' attention and place the words in a practical way. Table of Contents How to teach vocabulary interesting and memorable How to enlarge students' vocabulary Practice makes perfect Are you ready to teach English to ESL students all over the world? Related Articles: Listen to...  [Read more]

Thu, 20 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Why Building Confidence in Students is Important and What Techniques ESL/EFL Teachers Can Use Confidence is a feeling of self-assurance from believing in one's own abilities or qualities. It is indispensable if we want to succeed in doing anything, and learning English is no exception. Confidence enhances performance, making learning less stressful and remembering what is learned a lot easier. It gives English learners the courage to explore and discover the language with or without teachers. Confident learners are not afraid of making mistakes or challenging themselves. All these lead to success eventually, not only for the learners but also for the teachers. Therefore, ESL/EFL teachers (teachers) need to build confidence in...  [Read more]

Teaching English Online FAQ Teaching English online is becoming more popular every year due to the convenience of working from home and the flexibility you often have with setting your own work hours. However, it can sometimes be hard to navigate your way towards the right job as there are so many online platforms and there are new ones popping up all the time. A quick browse through our FAQs below should help answer your questions about teaching English online and steer you towards the right path to suit your preferences. Do I need a TEFL certificate to teach English online?    Although it is possible to teach English online without any formal qualifications, it is definitely recommended that you complete a TEFL course before you get started as many online teaching...  [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]

Fri, 25 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching Bigger Groups vs. Individual ESL Learners One of the main differences between teaching groups and individual students is the lesson plan. Table of Contents Teaching One-to-One From a Learner's Perspective What do Teachers Think Lesson Plan for Group Teaching Students Abilities Students Peculiarities Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Several factors need to be considered when planning a lesson for a single student: The aforementioned factors should be taken into account even when teaching groups but in one-to-one lessons they are crucial. Considering that the whole lesson is dedicated to one individual, material covered should be graded to his/her exact level to achieve the best...  [Read more]

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Strategies of Teaching ESL Groups Effectively There are different types of classes. We will be teaching and adults and children. Let's take a more detailed look into each group. ESL teachers are often working with beginners; however, some people could have been exposed to English previously. We can refer to these students as 'false beginners.' This subgroup could include adults who have learned the language before and may have forgotten it without consistent use. Adults beginners may tend to be more motivated than young beginner learners because adults make the decision to study English by themselves. Children may be told to learn and externally motivated by parents or family members. We should keep in mind that a beginner without...  [Read more]

Our ITTT TEFL and TESOL Alumni Stories Secrets of Teaching Grammar to Young Students Anna Domiczek Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Are you teaching English to younger students? Then this blog post is for you! Here are the secrets of teaching English grammar to young students. How Much Money Can You REALLY Earn When Teaching English? Federico Riva Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences In this live session, TEFL expert Linda shares insight on how much money you can REALLY make when teaching English abroad and online. You don't want to miss it! Five Fun and Adaptable Games for ESL Classes Shirin Sophy Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Here are five fun and adaptable games for ESL classes that work in every classroom with any type of student. The...  [Read more]

The Most Popular TEFL Destinations For Teachers ITTT Course Graduate: My Personal Experience Teaching in Turkey Najwa Sabih Destinations Alumni Experiences Are you interested in teaching English in Turkey? Read this blog post written by an ITTT course graduate about her experience teaching English in Turkey. Teaching English in Thailand - An EFL Teacher Shares Her Story Shirin Sophy Destinations Alumni Experiences Are you interested in teaching English in Thailand? ITTT TEFL course graduate Shirin moved to Thailand to teach English and shares her experience in this blog post article. Top Tips for English Teachers for Dealing with Contentions between their Co-workers Hadassah Roberts Destinations TEFL Information We are all human. Let’s face it. Arguments,...  [Read more]

Wed, 08 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences How to Effectively Teach a Large Classroom Handling a large classroom is a task that many teachers must face eventually, so it is important to be able to know how to effectively instruct a class that is a size above average. A teacher must work on his/her performance and work on how to make lessons constructive with a big crowd in mind. Without these two objectives done successfully, the teacher risks being misunderstood and the students won't be learning adequately. Table of Contents Body Language Teaching Techniques Establishing Rapport Are you ready to teach English to ESL students? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Cris K. Body Language A teacher's ability to...  [Read more]

Wed, 06 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Why Establishing Rapport is Important for You and Your Students Ever have someone try to establish rapport with you? When we think about it carefully, the answer is affirmative. You need to build rapport with people to make friends. To do business with establishing rapport, as well as sales. Establishing rapport makes things much easier than you don't. Imagine meeting someone for the first time and you are not interested in him. What is your next move？Obviously you will end the conversation with him? Let us focus on the importance of building rapport in class. Table of Contents Teaching success Building rapport early Pros and Cons Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was...  [Read more]

Sun, 23 Dec 2018 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas How To Write The Perfect ESL Lesson Plan Lesson planning is a significant element of everyday life as a teacher in English as a foreign language. A lesson plan acts as a step-by-step guide providing the structure for your lesson. However, too much planning can make lessons rather rigid and stop the teacher being flexible to the needs of the students. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Why should you plan your lesson? The following should be included in a lesson plan: Keep to your plan but stay flexible Watch the ITTT lesson plan video guide Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! This post was written by our ITTT graduate...  [Read more]

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 Federico Riva TEFL Information Teaching Ideas 10 Crucial Teaching Skills Every Online Teacher Should Have With the advent of online teaching making such a large part of the ESL market, we need to be aware of some teaching skills for that area. Table of Contents Watch the video about this topic Pronunciation Grammar Knowledge Teaching Methodology Classroom Management Online Teaching Skills Monitoring Student Motivation Leson Design Social Media Management Business Development Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Watch the video about this topic Pronunciation The first skill to consider which is absolutely important for ESL teachers, both native and non-native is...  [Read more]

How much can I earn teaching English in China? The job market for ESL teachers in China is simply huge and there is no sign that it is going to slow down anytime soon. With a rapidly growing economy and upwards of 300 million students studying English, China offers countless opportunities for foreign teachers to earn a good salary and to save a considerable amount into the bargain. Throughout the country there are a large variety of jobs available with a wide range of salaries, however, first time teachers can reasonably expect to earn between 6000 RMB and 12000 RMB per month which equates to around $1000 to $2000 US dollars. What other benefits can I expect when teaching English in China? On top of the basic salary, it is also common for teachers to receive free housing or a housing...  [Read more]

Fri, 06 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Challenges for Myanmar Students in ESL Learning The world is becoming a global village and as English is an official language for many of the countries, it is a need for people to learn English to be able to make communications and networking. While learning English, it is important to get a good teacher using good teaching methods. However, it is not an easy task to teach or learn English in a country in which people mainly use their mother language which is not English. In Myanmar, likewise, there are many obstacles for students to improve their English language skills even though English was taught since their kindergarten. Table of Contents Education System The Lack of Resources The Lack of Practice Do you want to teach...  [Read more]

The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers Factors to Consider While Designing the Activate Phase Shirin Sophy TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas The following features that are briefly discussed in this article can directly affect the quality of the lesson and facilitate generating a more desired outcome. Teaching Preschool ESL: Songs Anna Domiczek Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Songs and music are such an important part of an ESL preschool curriculum. Not only are they fun, but they are also very powerful tools to help young students learn English in a fun and entertaining way. Top Tips for your ESA Activate Phase Shirin Sophy Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas The activation phase is naturally divided into some steps to facilitate the activation...  [Read more]

Thu, 14 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Rapport as a Skill: How to Get Along With ESL Learners Teaching-and-learning is always interactive and intercommunicate. When sitting in a classroom, a student has been part of relationship-building, with teachers as well as with other students. How to establish rapport is therefore important. In this essay, I will focus on how teachers to establish rapport with students step by step in a classroom against the backdrop of my understanding and teaching experiences. Table of Contents Get Acquainted Work on Building Relationships Use of Resources After Class Communication Feedback Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Ruixia B. Please note...  [Read more]