Teaching English Online and Abroad
Anyone who is familiar with the online teaching world has probably heard of VIPKid. Before the summer of 2021, they were one of the biggest Chinese online ESL companies in the world. Since the Double Reduction Policy in China, that has changed. So what is happening with VIPKid now, in 2023? I still have a…
When everything happened in China (the ban on foreign online tutoring), so many people were getting on WeChat to reach out to their students and teach them independently. I was feeling overwhelmed at this time because I thought I would have to create my own curriculum, and I did not have the time or energy…
I briefly introduced you to Tim Gascoigne (Online Teacher Dude) in my previous article THE TOP 3 FACEBOOK GROUPS YOU NEED TO JOIN NOW TO BOOST YOUR INDEPENDENT TEACHING CAREER. Now I want to get into this topic with more detail. Tim has many resources to help you get started with your teaching business. Tim…
Deciding to go from a company or marketplace to an independent ESL teacher can seem daunting at first, but you are not alone and there is a wonderful community to help you on your journey. I have had many mentors to help me on my journey to become an independent teacher and I would like…
Before the Double Reduction Policy in China back in August 2021, working for an online ESL company was a popular choice. There were so many companies to choose from, and the pay was quite good. VIPKid, PalFish, GoGoKid, Magic Ears, DaDa, and Whales English were some of the big name companies in the industry. If…