Teach English Online and Earn Money from Home during lockdown

As the world is coming to terms with a global pandemic, we are required to spend more and more time in our homes. The effect of so many schools being forced to close around the globe has led to an increased demand for TEFL teachers to teach english online. This is creating a unique opportunity for fluent English speakers to earn money from home during the pandemic through TEFL. In fact, many companies that match up teachers with students simply do not have enough teachers to cope with current demand.

Can I Teach English Online?

In short, you absolutely can! You have the ability to teach English online from home provided that you have a stable internet connection. Beyond that, not too many additional tools are needed, bar the following;

• A pair of headphones
• A microphone
• A webcam
• A method to receive payments like a PayPal account

Skype is the most common means of class delivery when teaching english online, this enables you to be able to teach all over the world.

How Can I Get TEFL Certified Online?

Without doubt the most efficient and convenient way to become fully TEFL certified is through our 168-Hour Online Level 5 TEFL Course. 

One of the biggest benefits of our Online Course is that you have the ability to complete the course as fast or as slow as you like, with 6-months access to the online campus. With this flexibility you can tailor your learning to your own personal learning style, schedule and also your eagerness to start teaching! The average student completes the course within 4-6 weeks. So, you’ll have plenty of time to get TEFL qualified!

You can access your online TEFL course from anywhere in the world but its remote nature does not mean that you will be alone. Our amazing tutors are always on hand to guide you with whatever queries that you may have along the way. What’s more, The TEFL Academy will support you in your search for an Online TEFL job after you finish!

Our course is regulated by Ofqual (UK government department) and awarded by Qualifi, a UK government recognised awarding body. After successful completion of our TEFL course, you’ll be presented with an internationally recognised Level 5 TEFL Certificate (168 hours), which is the only qualification you need. Once you are finished you are ready to teach!

What Are My Online Teaching Options?

Although the current global situation has accelerated the demand from Online TEFL teachers, it is by no means a recent phenomenon. Teaching English online has been increasing in popularity every year for quite some time now! People are earning money, while making a positive difference in the world, from the comfort of their own homes – what’s not to love?

Of course, like anything online, looking into online teaching can be a bit overwhelming and it can be difficult to separate the good from the scam, so here are some of the most reputable and best online teaching options out there that teachers certified from The TEFL Academy have used;

English First (EF)

You might be familiar with EF as an international language school chain but they also have an online school. Teachers from the UK can teach Chinese children in 25-minute lessons. Pay is $13 – $16 an hour, but you have access to lesson materials and 24/7 technical support. Plus, if you’d like to teach online but still experience living abroad, you can teach online at EF in Shanghai.

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