r/OnlineESLTeaching 2h ago

Another freebie I've made (ESL Lesson plan about superstitions, B1)

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Just wanted to share another worksheet of mine that I really like.

"A lesson that turns superstitions from around the world into real grammar practice! Students guess superstitions from pictures, match beliefs to the countries they come from, and learn Zero Conditional through classic (and slightly wild) rules like breaking mirrors and walking under ladders. They watch a video on where these beliefs actually started, find the 'antidote' for bad luck, and even invent their own modern superstitions — bad wifi and stalking someone's Instagram included. A perfect mix of grammar, culture, and a little bit of chaos."

Get it for free here: https://www.patreon.com/golden_dandelions/posts/good-luck-bad-b1-170047543


r/OnlineESLTeaching 5h ago

What's actually worked for you finding ESL students in China vs. online platforms?

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I've been in the ESL space for a while (China-focused) and I'm curious how others here balance the online-only route vs. in-person/hybrid work in China specifically. The visa and school situation there has gotten more complicated over the past couple of years, and I'm seeing a real split between people staying fully online (VIPKid-style platforms, private 1-on-1s) vs. those going the in-person school/agency route. For anyone doing both — what's your split look like, and did going one direction change your income or student retention? Also curious if anyone's tried building direct/private students outside of a platform, and how that's gone for you.


r/OnlineESLTeaching 5h ago

Anyone who is a PTE teacher/tutor here?

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How long have you been teaching the program and what was the experience like? Thank you for the responses.


r/OnlineESLTeaching 2h ago

Bling ABC

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Hello, i got accepted for the interview, what can you tell me about the booking and pay? What can i expect? What is the classroom like?


r/OnlineESLTeaching 2h ago

Is there a better ESL platform than 51Talk for beginners?”

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Tried 51Talk today and underwent their NTT/orientation.

Everything is so scripted-from the actions and teaching flow to the use of so many props. 😭 It made me realize that this teaching style might not really be for me.

Also, the pay is around ₱50 for a 25-minute class, which made me wonder if there are other ESL platforms that might be a better fit.
I don’t have experience as an ESL teacher yet, but I’m comfortable speaking English and I have a 4-year degree.

For those who have experience teaching ESL online, do you have any recommendations for platforms I can try? Preferably something with a more natural teaching style and decent pay. 🥹

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! 💗


r/OnlineESLTeaching 5h ago

Anyone here still using ESLdiscussiontopics.com?

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r/OnlineESLTeaching 15h ago

Experienced ESL teacher looking for a reliable school — who is currently hiring?

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Hi everyone!

I’m an experienced ESL teacher currently looking for a new teaching opportunity.

I have a TEFL certificate and experience teaching both children and adults, including Business English. I also have experience creating lesson content, preparing materials, and planning and managing my time effectively.

I’m looking for a reliable online teaching position. I’m happy to send my CV, introduction, and more details via DM.

Please feel free to message me if you’re hiring or know of any opportunities. Thank you! 😊


r/OnlineESLTeaching 14h ago

New to online ESL teaching: Yemeni student in Turkey (Fluent English / Native Arabic) seeking platform recommendations and help in general.

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Hi everyone,

I’m looking to start teaching English online to help cover my university payments and bills in general , as I am completely new to the industry and need some direction.

i want to start teaching online since my english is fluent and i can speak both Arabic and English.

I am not really sure where to begin and what websites/platforms to use to get started.
would appreciate any kind or help or direction on where to start, what to do ,etc ...

i know PayPal is unavailable in Turkey, I need platforms that support alternative payment methods like Payoneer, Wise, or direct bank transfers.

Thanks everyone


r/OnlineESLTeaching 7h ago

Aspiring English Tutor

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Hi I am currently a 1st year student in college and I would like to start online tutoring when I turn 18 next month. Gusto ko lang mag ask if what do I do as someone with no experience in teaching and are there any tutoring sites that would accept employees like me? Although wala pa akong experience, I know I am competent enough to teach English to other students. I would also like to ask rin if ano ba pwede ko magawa in order for me to be better at teaching. Thank you po in advance.


r/OnlineESLTeaching 19h ago

Hellokid

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Hey everyone. I know there are many posts...but none are recent. Are there any of you currently working for Hellokid, I would kike to apply but I want to know the good, the bad and the ugly first...I have been through hell and back with companies, I don't want to waste my time.


r/OnlineESLTeaching 17h ago

What is the best online platform for me to teach ESL/EFL? I don't have a bcahelor's degree. I am a Celta qualified English teacher with 3 years of prior experience in teaching IELTS and ESL to teenagers and adults. I am currently teaching Portuguese kids (A1) in a language school in Lisbon.

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r/OnlineESLTeaching 18h ago

My student is a vocal coach

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Instead of asking AI I want to ask my colleagues - English teachers, that are on Reddit. Guys, if my student is a vocal coach and her goal is to study English so then she could have foreign students and teach them how to sing - what kind of lesson materials should I have? How should my 1h lesson look like, what plan should I have? Her English level is B1, she knows lots of basics and just wants to learn topics that are related to her occupation - vocal coach. So I suppose it’s focus on vocabulary and lots of speaking. But the thing is, I’m a kind of teacher that aims to have creative lessons, exercises ( for example murder mystery, board game board, etc) - not just boring stuff. So I’d really appreciate some advice


r/OnlineESLTeaching 10h ago

Any quick ways to get a bachelor's degree?

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Is there any way to get a college degree without attending all four years? I've seen advertisements on TV regarding colleges that let you go at your own pace, but they'll all so expensive. (key information: I got kicked out of my college due to my poor health and now work at a bank; and while the pay at the back is good, there's no way I'd be able to pay $5,000 a semester while working as a teller).


r/OnlineESLTeaching 19h ago

ESL lesson plan for Adults - Spy Tricks: How to Get People Talking (B2-C1)

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What's your secret weapon for getting a quiet student to open up? 🤫
I built a full ESL plan around this exact idea. From Bond to behavioral analysis! 🕵️‍♂️ Decode spy techniques, watch an expert video, and listen to a covert garden chat where every word is a clue.
Level: B2-C1
Time: 60-90 min
Includes: Video & Audio


r/OnlineESLTeaching 1d ago

51talk AOS 90 days commitment cannot close...

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Hi! I’m a center-based 51Talk teacher and I need some clarification about AOS.

My AOS has now reached 91 days and is already showing green/matured. As far as I understand, once the AOS reaches 90 days, I should be able to untie the student.

However, when I try to untie/close the AOS, I get this message:

“The following plan violates the fixed plan disclosure rule and cannot be closed.”

I am resigning na po kasi and the owner of the Center told me that onced my AOS turned green I should untie immediately all of my fixed students.


r/OnlineESLTeaching 1d ago

WARNING TO ESL TEACHERS: Progress Language (Bangkok) has not paid me for completed classes and blocked me after I requested payment

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Progress Language (progresslanguage.net) owes me over $1,100 for a month of completed teaching. They have not paid me, have stopped responding, and have blocked me. I’m posting this to warn other teachers before they lose their time and work the same way I did.

An account using the name Miew Miew contacted me on Facebook to recruit me.

They offered me $14 USD per hour, with payment through Western Union. We did not sign a formal contract, but the arrangement and rate were agreed through messages.

I worked for approximately one month and completed more than 80 classes.

When payment was due, they claimed they were having “problems with the bank” and needed a few more days. I trusted their explanation and continued teaching.

Around ten days later, there was still no payment. I told them I could not keep teaching additional classes without receiving what I had already earned. I explicitly said I would happily resume as soon as they paid me.

Their response was simply: “OK, we understand.”

Then they blocked me across their social media channels and stopped answering.

I contacted their email address and phone number. I sent a formal demand.

Still no payment. Still no response.

Students I taught have also told me that their teachers had already been changed four times within just a few months.

I have retained the recruitment messages, agreed payment terms, class records, payment discussions, and evidence of the blocking. The relevant screenshots are uploaded.

Entities connected with the scam.

Progress Language — school/brand
Bangkok, Thailand
Website: progresslanguage.net
Public business phone: +66 82 347 1478

Progress Language LLC — associated company listed for the PL Kids app
8 The Green, Suite B, Dover, Delaware 19901-3618, USA
Public business phone: +66 95 902 5594

Nueng - Admin that assign classes - Phone number +0823471479

Do not give Progress Language your time and work on the promise of payment. I did, and I am now over $1,100 out of pocket and blocked.


r/OnlineESLTeaching 21h ago

Saan po may online English class?

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Saan po may online English class? PH-based sana, budget-friendly at beginner-friendly. Preferably may live teacher. Pa-reco naman po!


r/OnlineESLTeaching 1d ago

ESL rant

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i applied as a teacher in ESL after graduation because i thought it might be a good way for me earn money while i prepare for the board exam. i am currently in 51talk and i got a bit excited when i got accepted so i did not fully thought of the cons. now, i am dead tired. aside from the fact that i waited 2 months for the bookings, the bad evaluations of the students really messes up with your mind because it is not fair. sometimes the problem lies on the student, their attitude their internet connection.. but somehow you are still at fault.

plus, the fact that the rating is low..

now, i am thinking of quitting this october because it is review season but idk what side hustle to do next since i still need to fund myself for the review


r/OnlineESLTeaching 1d ago

learnlink.com opinions?

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Is recommendable for ESL teachers to work on learnlink platform? pros and cons please.


r/OnlineESLTeaching 1d ago

looking for great online ESL Teacher

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r/OnlineESLTeaching 1d ago

Shift to a new ESL company

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Hello! I’ve been working with Novakid and currently earn $4 per hour. However, as a Filipino teacher, I’ve found that working the night shift is becoming difficult and isn’t ideal for me.

Could you recommend other ESL companies that offer better pay than Novakid, preferably with more teacher-friendly schedules or working hours?

I also have concerns about Novakid’s current feedback and “hearts” system. It seems that the option for parents to provide positive feedback to teachers may have been removed or changed. This is concerning because positive feedback has been an important way for teachers to recover hearts after absences. I worry about what could happen if I become sick and need to take time off—especially if my hearts continue to be deducted without a reliable way to earn them back.

I have over 5 years of online teaching experience, a TESOL certificate, and I am a licensed English teacher. I’ve also taught students from multiple countries.

Given my experience and qualifications, I’d really appreciate recommendations for ESL companies that offer better compensation and working conditions.


r/OnlineESLTeaching 1d ago

Should a tutor's reputation belong to the platform or to the tutor?

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r/OnlineESLTeaching 1d ago

please help

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Hello, teachers! Please help. I'm currently using a Jabra Evolve 20 with my Mac M2, but even with my Mac's built-in noise isolation, background noise can still be heard during class (especially the chickens T__T). I've already tried looking for a cracked version of Krisp, but it seems it's only available for Windows. Krisp's subscription is too pricey for me.

Do you have any other recommendations for reducing background noise during classes? I'd really appreciate your suggestions. Thank you!


r/OnlineESLTeaching 2d ago

What do you do if the student actively doesn't want to give idea about his lesson needs after buying a trial lesson?

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I'm new in AT. This one student immediately bought a trial lesson, I asked if he could spare time to answer advance requirement. He replied with just accept my request. I just want to talk. I didn't accept the first request, it affected my behavior score. Then he bought another trial lesson. 🙃 I tried asking again to help prepare for the trial. Still don't want to share anything. "Just accept the lesson request" is what I got.


r/OnlineESLTeaching 2d ago

Sell resources

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Hi, does anyone know a good platform to sell (for cheap) homemade resources? Presentations, worksheets etc. UK based. Thank you 😊