Do you speak English? If your answer is yes, you can rely on at least one online job! Open a new world of work-at-home opportunities for teaching people to speak English. The demand for ESL teachers is very strong, especially in Eastern and Asian countries. They are ready to pay money for 30-60 minute online lessons with native English-speaking people.

The advent of e-learning has made online teaching an attractive career option. Working online, you are free from shouting in the classroom as well as traveling long distances to reach the workplace. You will have an opportunity to work from the comfort of your home and set your own hours and rates. 

The Internet has changed the world of language learning. The spread of online education has increased the demand for online teachers not only for online schools and colleges, but also for online tutors. People consider online lessons as a cheaper and more convenient alternative to traditional classes at English schools. 

Online education is very popular among people who want to learn English. Emails are no longer the only common means of communication. People all over the world are using webcams, headsets, and software such as Skype to communicate with native English-speaking people. Why not help them learn English and earn money? 

An ESL teacher job involves a number of different subjects. You need to give lessons and guidance in English grammar, writing and vocabulary. However, simple conversation practice is still the choice of the vast majority of students. They want to talk about everything with a native English speaking person.  

You can teach anyone anywhere in the world using your computer screen, headphones and microphone. So be ready to spend some money for the right equipment and books. Keep in mind that your students can be from Korea and India, Russia and Poland, Syria and Japan. It means that they live in different time zones and you may need to work early in the morning or late at night.  

Being a teacher means to love your job and be patient while pupils are learning English. Internet users are generally not looking for people with diplomas or ESL degrees. They want to find friends. You need to be polite and control yourself. For example, don’t shout at people just because they have another point of view on politics. You know, people in China or in Russia can disagree with you about the role of the USA in the world. 

Teaching English online can help you earn you good money. An average hourly fee is $15-$25 per hour (typically, 30 and 60 minute lessons available). However, as with any other e-business, you need to promote your services. The more students you have the more money you make. 

Basically, there are two ways to find students. First of all, you can work as a freelance teacher for online schools. It is a good idea to research online teaching companies to find out where you can work. For example, consider website such as Verbaplanet.com, Englishflow.net, AmericanTESOL.com, TeacherJames.com, Teach-English-Online.com, etc. Some online schools will require certain passes or qualifications to join.

Another way is to build your own site like Tim and Vicky did - Onlinenglishteacher.com. You can tell about yourself or record a short video. Keep in mind that your own website will require a lot of time and efforts. Besides interesting content, you need to think about the design, interface and search engine optimization. However, your own website can provide you with work and income for many years.

So if you want to teach English online, it’s time to start! People who have built their own sites often tell that it can take several weeks to find the first client. But then your students will recommend you to their friends and relatives. Every month your site and your services will become more and more popular.