There are many legitimate ways of earning extra income from home. SEO, web design and development, writing articles and blog posts and transcribing are some of the ways you can earn money from different websites. However, since English is an international language, a lot of people are trying to learn the language from different platforms. As a result, companies and developing countries are looking for online tutors to teach English. At first, Asian countries and companies used to pay thousands of dollars to native speakers to go to the countries they are needed to teach English in physical classrooms. However, advanced technology has made it very easy and affordable for English tutors to offer their services online and get paid too.
Teaching through Skype has made it easy for the tutor and the students because the tutor can work from home during according to the agreed time and he/she does not have to travel or book a hotel in a foreign country. On the other hand, the students find it easy to access their classes through a computer wherever they are. Some of the students are already working and hence attending physical classes is not possible. As a result, teaching English classes online has become one of the most lucrative online jobs to date.
If you are a native speaker, have a degree or diploma in languages (English) or you are a non-native speaker but you understand the English language, you have an opportunity of making money online by offering your services. You can be hired to teach kids at school, company employees or even teach advanced students who understand the language. Depending on the level of your skills and experience, you can choose the group of people you would like to teach and start earning. It is very important to start by researching about the services in demand, how you will get paid, whether the sites are legitimate, skills and experience required among other things before you get started. This article will help you understand more about the websites which offer English classes online. After knowing more about the sites, you can visit the sites you prefer, register and start earning as you offer your services.
1. Say ABC
This company is headquartered in Beijing and it is one of the fastest growing sites that offer online English Teaching. To join the company, you must be a native speaker, have a Bachelor’s degree in any subject or be a final year college student. After you’ve joined the company, you will be offered 3 months renewable contracts that have competitive rates. For instance, you can earn up to $21 to teach four kids for just 40 minutes. Since the kids are school going, classes are offered throughout the day. Therefore, you can manage your own schedule whenever you are available. Finally, Say ABC are very keen on the quality of services you will be offering. As a result, you will have to conduct a 30 minutes interview before being accepted as a tutor and signing the contract.
2. Gogokid
Gogokid also requires you to have a Bachelor’s degree to teach Chinese students English. The earnings range from $14 to $25 an hour and the total earnings are determined by the number of hours you’ve worked. The application process is not complicated because it involves completing an online application where you fill out your basic information. After submitting basic information, you will go through an interview and if you are successful you will sign a contract to become one of the tutors. PayPal is the primary mode of payment and you can expect to be paid on or before 15th of every month. Gogokid does not have any geographical restrictions provided you meet their basic requirements.
3. Qkids
Qkids focuses on teaching kids aged between 5 and 12 years of age English as their second language. The site hires stay at home moms, school teachers, college students and anyone who is interested in teaching English. Here are the requirements for joining Qkids:
• Must be a native speaker based in the USA or in Canada
• Must have a degree or at least you are enrolled currently to a degree program
• You must be available to teach a minimum of 12 classes i.e. 6 hours a week
If you meet all these requirements, you will be offered a paid training and then start earning between $6 and $20 per hour.
4. Tutor ABC
Tutor ABC is also known as iTutorGroup. It is based in Taiwan and focuses on offering English classes to beginners, intermediate and advanced students. You need to have a university degree to become one of the tutors. Before starting your session, iTutorGroup has its own virtual classrooms which you can log in to. Your level of expertise will determine the amount of money you will be paid and the students you will be teaching.
5. Cambly
Cambly offers a platform for you to teach English to people from all over the world. The site pays $0.17 per minute which translates to $10.20 per hour taught. The payment is made through PayPal and you have the freedom to choose your own working hours. Cambly is one of the sites where you can earn a lot of money and exposure (different cultures) because you can teach as long as you much as you like from any part of the world.
6. Italki
These are the easy steps to get started with italki:
• Visit the site and register for free
• Make a curriculum that you will use to teach
• Set your rate of teaching
• Wait for the students to contact you – this can depend on the curriculum you’ve made
• After getting clients, start teaching and earn
• You will be paid by the clients through the site after you’ve taught
Italki offers a virtual classroom capability for the student and a freelance teacher. Most teachers set their rate at $15 to teach half an hour. If your delivery is great and you are offering what clients are looking for, you can earn a good amount of money from italki.
7. Englishhunt
Englishhunt has its offices in Korea, Michigan, USA and Seoul. The site aims at teaching English to Korean and Japanese students through a virtual online class. For you to become a tutor, you need to have ESL certification or have a teaching certification in any subject to guarantee that you possess the skills and experience they are looking for. Englishhunt has different programs based on their needs at the time and they hire qualified tutors to fill these positions. This means that they provide their own curriculum for a tutor to follow. The pay is determined by the program you are teaching. For instance, you can expect to be paid $14.50 an hour for virtual classes and $2 per 10 minutes if you are offering phone tutoring program. This site usually offers part-time positions and they expect you to teach an average of 8 to 12 hours every week.
8. VIPKID
VIPKID has been featured on reliable sites such as Forbes, Wall Street Journal, Education Week and Huffington Post as one of the best sites to teach English online. You need to be a native speaker residing in the US or Canada, have a university degree and be available for at least 7.5 hours a week to teach students. The platform connects freelance teachers with Chinese students and the pay ranges between $14 and $22 per hour. According to some of the reviews posted on the site, some tutors earn more than $2,000 a month through teaching. Therefore, if you are looking for a platform to start freelance teaching or boost your monthly income, VIPKID is an ideal option. Remember, you will have to complete a 5-minute registration process before you are accepted and start earning.
9. Continuum Education services
This is a recruitment agency that connects English teachers as well as tutors with companies that need their services. Your pay might be on offer base depending on your qualifications and the services you are offering. To start teaching, you must be a native English speaker who has a TESOL/TEFL certification or you are willing to get certified in 90 days.
10. Lingoda
This platform is based in Germany and they offer their online classes through a virtual classroom or through Skype. They offer lessons 24 hours a day and they accept English tutors from all over the world. You can choose how much you would like to work as well as your own working hours. Their payment differs from one tutor to another although it is based on the level of experience and qualifications. However, you can expect to be paid $10 -$11 per hour.
It is evident that there are numerous platforms that are offering you an opportunity to teach English online. Since these sites have different minimum requirements and payment, you are required to research the platforms that suit you and then apply. Remember, you need to have a computer (a laptop or a desktop), a webcam, high-speed internet, a well-lit room and a microphone. At times, you can consider having a whiteboard for demonstrations although this can be determined by the curriculum or the topic you are teaching.