TEACH ENGLISH ONLINE WITH ITALKI - TEACHING ONLINE WITHOUT A DEGREE! - The Tao of David

[@davidostrowski679]

*I have a NEW Ebook OUT NOW!* Just in time for 2022, it's a Conversational Business English eBook for teachers and students (or coaches and learners), particularly focusing on over 40 post-pandemic topics such as remote and hybrid-working, gender equality, women in leadership, gender pronouns, and so on! The eBook is available in pdf format and has fully editable text boxes and clickable links! *AVAILABLE AT -* www.thetaoofdavid.com/the-tao-of-david-shop/p/2022-business-english-ebook You can also check out my other eBooks on the same site!

[@tanyajordening]

This is only the second of your videos that I have watched. I find them very helpful and inspiring. Thank you for the time you have put into making these, and especially thank you for your candid approach!

[@1975KyleDavid]

I greatly appreciate your up front introduction for those of us who are approaching online English teaching. I've been looking toward online teaching while I'm completing my secondary English teaching degree. This video gave me a lot of pointers I had been looking for.

[@davidostrowski679]

You're welcome! There's also some more in detail videos. I'm in the early stages of writing an e-book on the subject also!

[@davidostrowski679]

What's your experience with online teaching? Have you tried Italki? If you have any questions, ask away in the comments! AND a special bonus goes to anyone who can count how many times I say 'ya know' and 'etcetera' in this video LOL

[@teerich2011]

First World Traveller great way to increase views because of re-watching lol.

[@sylviasylvia8551]

Is this actually true? I am seeking to work online tutoring ...thank you.

[@learningfarsi8108]

Do we need to pay at the beginning if we want to register as a tutor?can we teach English on this site even though it's not our native language ?

[@Travelingjoe]

Any advice on whether to use Payoneer or Paypal? Trying to figure out which might have lower fees or is the easiest for withdrawing

[@iSugarHeart]

Dear lord, you are good ! So helpful ! I was always thinking oh my god how do conversation teaching work and you opened my eyes ! I love all sorts of articles and they definately spark thoughts so it would be amazing to just talk with someone about anything ! Thank you so much you gave me alot of confidence just now . I feel like i can definately do it !

[@davidostrowski679]

You're welcome!

[@somethingpolyglot]

Thanks for this video! I am about to start my own Italki adventure and really appreciate this overview!

[@davidostrowski679]

You're welcome! This video is really old, there are much more recent ones in my playlist!

[@dmednyte]

Thank you for sharing this! I am in the process of getting my TEFL and plan to leave London for good in 2 months time. Nervous but has to be done! Appreciate you taking the time to create this 🙏

[@davidostrowski679]

Awesome! Sounds epic! This video is really old, I've written an e-book all about teaching online, it's in the design phase. I'll advertise on here when it's done!

[@muaaza1432]

Thank you for sharing your tips from experience.

[@davidostrowski679]

Hi everyone! 3 years after this video and I am posting new ones in 2021! You can check out the latest here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXOXqXxrYqatj9E

[@wendyvoogt160]

Thank you for such a motivating video! I have been searching for online English work for months, having completed my Masters in Tesol - what a daunting process - humiliated in very staunch interview processes, almost gave up...and NOW I want to join iTalki - the way your explained iTalki in the video was vibey and inspiring! Thank you, I will DEFINITELY watch more of your videos... and hold thumbs!

[@rioraber8095]

This video is amazing! The first online English teaching video that has inspired me to believe I could get into something like this as a legit additional income stream. Thankyou very much!

[@davidostrowski679]

Awesome! You're welcome! There's more videos in the playlist which go into things in more detail!

[@rioraber8095]

@@davidostrowski679 Yeah thanks, I watched them all already haha👍🏽👍🏽😆

[@diaznuts5947]

I’m about to start my own online teaching thingy, I appreciate your effort and all of your tips, thank you so much

[@nomadicnaresh3804]

Thank you very much for letting the world know that anyone can earn online. I work for some random BPO company in my place, struggling for 10-12 hours a day and receive a lump sum, but from now after watching your vlog I had regained my conviction to work as a digital nomad. God bless you, dear.

[@davidostrowski679]

No worries man, it's tough but definitely, anyone can do it!

[@DANIfatosGRINGOs]

Thanks for the video series David! I'm on italki since over 2 years and still learning something lol. I think I even saw you commenting in the teacher forum!

[@davidostrowski679]

Ha! You're welcome! I try to avoid that forum, no one can handle a bit of feedback or any differing opinions!

[@sarahkelson8386]

You made great points about relaxing and enjoying. It is more productive and more fun for both the teacher and the student. Laugh a little,it makes everyone feel good.

[@davidostrowski679]

definitely Sarah, making it more natural is the best way to teach and learn! I'm still in Mexico and lived with a Venezuelan guy in Colombia for 3 months, just having that natural convo every day massively improved mi espanol!

[@soggynomadpress]

Thank you! Thank you! Just finished uploading my teacher video/info with italki this morning before I came across your video. It helped me in 2 ways. I am now more relaxed about those first lessons, plus I am using your video to try to convince a friend to join the adventure. She started applying at Chinese schools with kids first and is on the brink of a nervous breakdown from the interviews, despite having a lot of TEFL experience. I think this video will get her to listen to me (you) and give italki a chance. (Oh shit, she is going to see this post now. Oops. Hi M! - Sorry)

[@davidostrowski679]

Haha awesome! I gave up with the Chinese children companies, plus I'd rather have intelligent conversations instead of holding up a puppet or banana! LOL. I did another 6 part series in December which goes into some more detail!

[@crystalcat67]

Very well organized, thanks for this! Glad you're feeling better!

[@ABiscuitandTea]

Awesome video! I'm starting on italki next week with my first lesson. This has been very hepful!

[@davidostrowski679]

Awesome! Hope it goes well!

[@irmasanchezleal3278]

Thank you, David. I enjoyed your video. Can't wait to start teaching.

[@victoriashoesmith1074]

Thanks for the great video - I'm about to start working on italki and feel more confident having watched this.

[@davidostrowski679]

Hey Victoria! You're welcome, glad it was useful! I didn't feel confident in the beginning at all!! If you haven't seen them already, I did a 6 part series last month going into some points in more detail, they are in the same playlist as this video. All the best for starting with Italki!

[@gyurimirk9534]

Very great. Helpful video. Thank you!

[@leapingfroglady]

Enjoyed your video. You seemed like a very relaxed guy and people would feel comfortable with you. Thanks for your advice.

[@LINZpassionzandtravelz]

Thank you sooooo much for this great video - I found it extremely useful. I am about to take the step into online teaching after many years as a TEFL Teacher in SE Asia. I am currently reviewing various options. After watching this video I feel Italki will suit my teaching style. I really enjoy creating free flowing lessons which are tailored to individual students requirements.

[@davidostrowski679]

Lynette Packer awesome thanks lynette! I'll write a proper reply when I leave cuba! My wifi is on a time limit!

[@monikagawecka6459]

I personally found this Accredited TEFL Certification very good. Whether you want to teach English overseas or tutor online, this one course covers everything you need. www.letstefl.com/?esl=onlineteachersrecruitment

[@StarlingofAzerath]

Thank you for posting this. I want to be a community tutor but have no experience and afraid of not getting any students. I am motivated to start my profile now

[@davidostrowski679]

hey you'll be fine! I was worried about the same. The key in the beginning is a video where you're natural/yourself and engaging, and think about the right pricing. I've got a 5 video series coming very soon going into some points in more detail! Stay tuned!

[@clarax_]

Your videos are so good! Thank you!

[@davidostrowski679]

Thanks Clara! I'm going to plan in some more Italki videos when I get to Canada next month! Let me know if you have any suggestions

[@fabianpereira88]

Hi, I am glad I run into this video. I have been thinking about online teaching, but I would like to focus mainly on conversation not so much on grammar. I am a translator/interpreter so I am thinking on teaching Spanish and Engish. I am so ready to give it a try! Thanks a lot !

[@natasastankovic2708]

Great! Thanks! I've been teaching English myself and I share the same values as you. I'd like to work for ITalki, too. I'm going to make the intro video and use your reference to apply.

[@davidostrowski679]

Awesome! I'm in the process of writing in an e-book to put all my Italki videos in to written format.

[@nicabbq]

Tons of great information. Very well explained with good energy, great job!

[@nicabbq]

How many hours a week do you tipically tutor on italki?

[@davidostrowski679]

About 20-25 depending on travel plans

[@2stevemunro]

Hey David i just finished my tefl course and plan to start teaching on italki while i travel. Just wondered how you felt starting out, your first lessons, becoming a good english teacher, where you nervous etc? I'd love to see a video! FYI really enjoy your channel, your videos are a lot more real & representative of actual long term travel than most others i have seen. Keep up the good work!!

[@davidostrowski679]

Hey Steve! I was definately crapping myself in the beginning but over time things improved! I haven't done any Italki videos for a while, I think I might do some more soon!

[@2stevemunro]

Haha i'm glad i am not the only one, just a bit nerve wracking as its a new line of work for me.

[@julienguetty788]

Your video is very complete ! Thanks a lot dude :)

[@taniahuei]

After watching your video, I could get an idea of some struggles of online teaching. Now, I know how to introduce myself to my teachers. As an awkward ESL student who is introverted and with a “less than ideal” level of creativity when it comes to topics to talk about during the class, I’m particularly Ok with the textbooks if the teacher knows how to use it in his class. I’m pretty afraid of some teachers’ profiles that ask the students to bring their topics to the class😰. Thanks for the video !!!😊

[@davidostrowski679]

You're welcome Tania! I don't think teachers should ask students to bring topics to the class. What do teachers get paid for!

[@davidostrowski679]

You're welcome Tania! I don't think teachers should ask students to bring topics to the class. What do teachers get paid for!

[@Plexus0]

great video thank you, your insights are very reassuring

[@Watfordfc71]

Ill watch this tonight as it’s almost 6 am and I can’t be arsed to watch anything now lol cheers sir

[@jaceylataire2511]

Thank you so much David.. just starting!!

[@davidostrowski679]

awesome Jacey! I have a series of 5 videos coming later this week going into some points in more detail. Stay tuned!

[@markolwick2223]

Excellent information, thanks!

[@davidostrowski679]

You're welcome Mark!

[@AkaGeezer]

An amazingly helpful video, thank you so much my friend

[@danielle912]

very good video thank you its been very helpful for me

[@davidostrowski679]

You're welcome Danielle!

[@markdonovan1540]

Great info and advice

[@davidostrowski679]

Glad you found it useful man!

[@EnglishTeacherRyan]

Nice tips!

[@davidostrowski679]

you're welcome man, this video is about 100 years old, i've done some updated ones more recently

[@oliverread2532]

You are awesome for posting this.

[@davidostrowski679]

Glad to be of help! Just finished 9 lessons today. Busy day!

[@jonsgi]

Thank you som much for the video! It helped me a lot!

[@deanluyt]

Hi David, Appreciated this video, thanks. I have just got my TEFL and and just starting out. So you would just recommend starting off with iTalki even with zero English teaching experience. I have corporate business experience but I am rather nervous about just leaping in. Thanks for your efforts to make this even just a bit easier. Bless you.

[@linguaste]

Great video. I have often used italki as a student, and I agree with everything you said.

[@davidostrowski679]

Awesome, I'm considering using it to get my german back to a better level but my speaking is awful after so many years!

[@linguaste]

First World Traveller I am actually a language teacher in a comp in the UK. I would love to quit and teach on italki but I wouldn't earn even half what I do now. You're living the dream.

[@davidostrowski679]

linguaste exactly, it very much suits my lifestyle in terms of travel and cost of living, ie it's more than enough for life in Mexico when added to my other income. Plus I only teach 15-22 hrs a week so if I was in the UK I think I'd have to go full time!

[@davidostrowski679]

Check out my Teaching with Italki Playlist for more videos which go into more detail on - - Availability & Scheduling - Pricing & Packages - Trial Lessons - Lesson Material - Advanced Students - Problems Teaching Online: kzbin.info/aero/PLoj_p-4xXUCuiHhAHAiegQ7qzPUN3ZkA0

[@jarred333Boss]

Good video mate

[@makenziehaughton1707]

I am seriously considering this lifestyle and teaching English. Thank you for creating this KZbin channel! I love your videos. If I take this leap of faith I will be traveling Mexico, central, South America. So it’s nice to see your in Mexico! How much did to cost to become qualified (TEFL)?

[@davidostrowski679]

Hey Makenzie! It cost me about £180GBP, I guess about $220USD with tefl.org.uk. This particular one was normally about $300USD but they often have discounts. I haven't researched many others in the past however! It took about 5 weeks, some of that time I was also travelling in Malaysia so I'm sure it could be done quicker

[@makenziehaughton1707]

Tao of David Wow! That’s great supper affordable. The only website I’ve seen is 1300 USD for the certificate. I clearly need to do more research. 😂 Thanks again!

[@Kelly-zx5tq]

Awesome info. It helped me a lot. I think I will apply to the company as a tutor now.

[@davidostrowski679]

hey ava, that's awesome, you're welcome. Another subscriber messaged me this week saying he had applied as a professional teacher but been declined as "they currently have too many teachers"!. hopefully you'll be ok!

[@MariaPerez-dh3lh]

Good advice! (have a look at Krashen´s Hipotheses)

[@wm17959]

Nice video, thank you! I'm seriously thinking of doing this.

[@davidostrowski679]

You're welcome, I've got a whole playlist of videos on this!

[@sarahkelson8386]

You made great points about relaxing and enjoying. It makes it easier and more both teacher and student. Take out the sting and laugh a little.

[@bdaleqt]

This was extremely helpful thank you very much!

[@siobhansimpson1719]

This was so helpful, thank you!

[@davidostrowski679]

Siobhan Simpson you're welcome siobhan!

[@mydadfred]

Hi there. Cool video - super helpful! Not sure if you look at comments on old videos, but I'll give it a shot. I see the teacher's profiles have hourly rates and half-hourly rates. In your experience, are most classes hourly or 30 minutes? Thanks!!

[@davidostrowski679]

Hey! You can choose 30, 45 or 60 (it's up to you). I would say % wise it's 50% 45 mins, 40% 60 mins and 10% 30 mins, although it really varies teacher to teacher. A friend of mine has about 70% 30 mins! I've just released 2 ebooks today (preorder on amazon at the moment). I'll do a video about them this weekend

[@mydadfred]

@@davidostrowski679 Thanks for the info!!

[@happycreation3515]

Great video thanks!! 😊😊

[@davidostrowski679]

You're welcome!

[@happycreation3515]

@@davidostrowski679 a small question please. I currently work with Preply. Trial lessons are not paid at preply. Could you please confirm if its the same at italki? 😊 Also as compared to Preply, is Italki a better place to work? 😊 Thank you so much

[@davidostrowski679]

@@happycreation3515 i originally used Preply before Italki. I thought it was awful and not user friendly. With Italki, trial lessons are paid fully, regular lessons have 15% deducted for Italki

[@happycreation3515]

@@davidostrowski679 Wow that is amazing!! Do you think Italki provide the same kind of freedom that preply offers to tutors? I mean in terms of booking and cancellation of class in case of emergency... I'm been thinking about applying at italki that's why I wanted to know a few information.... Sorry for taking your time 😋

[@davidostrowski679]

@@happycreation3515 don't worry i'm happy to help! It is very flexible, however you have to be clear with students on how to action a rescheduled lesson. I talked about this in the Italki Problems video I think. If you agree beforehand but less than 24 hours before, you have to wait for the lesson time to be over then select 'reached prior agreement' before a student can do anything. Sometimes they may misunderstand and select 'teacher did not attend lesson'. When this happens your profile is made invisible until you email Italki to explain what happened. Once in Colombia I had a power cut and had to reschedule 8 lessons, I messaged them all using wifi at a nearby mall, but 3 selected teacher did not attend, basically i was one missed lesson away from being banned, so you have to be careful!

[@sharonparry5076]

Thank you - very helpful as I am starting my new exciting adventure in teaching online esl.

[@davidostrowski679]

Awesome Sharon! If you have any questions, feel free to ask! I'm hoping to do some more detailed teaching videos soon.

[@henryeverhart-martinez5879]

Enjoyable video, I’m retired and looking to teach English online. I’m in Thailand at the moment and when I go back in October i

[@cheliae8560]

Thank you. Very very informative.

[@davidostrowski679]

you're welcome shelley!

[@malice41414]

Loved your video. I have a year's worth of experience, teaching online and in being a substitute teacher and educational assistant at a public school. I'm working on my TESOL and do have a Bachelors. Like you, I would prefer teaching adults and/or older children. Italki sounds very interesting. I will have to check it out. I would love to be able to teach at a later time. I live in the US and have to drag out of bed at 2 am each morning. What are your hours? Thanks.

[@davidostrowski679]

Hey becca, normally 7am to 8pm (not continuous though), 3 days a week. I'm still in Mexico so I generally capture Taiwan, HK in the early morning, then Russia throughout the day as they return home from work and Brazil in the evenings. So it works ok! I have a 5 video series coming soon going into certain points in more detail

[@malice41414]

@@davidostrowski679 Thank you. It's good to know. I am tired of the bs of having to work for someone else. Especially when they keep changing the rules.

[@learningenglishpath8148]

Very informative and well-explained video on this topic. Thanks a lot, dude. I'm confident now that I too can succeed on the platform. 👍

[@davidostrowski679]

Awesome, glad to be of help!

[@eliem9900]

thanks a lot mate

[@davidostrowski679]

You're welcome!

[@Bible_Culture]

Very Informative video

[@davidostrowski679]

1 deepIsraelite hey thanks, you're welcome

[@BeckyInCa]

Very informative video. Thank you.

[@davidostrowski679]

BeckyInCa glad to be of help Becky!

[@DaniElle25g]

Hi David, you make some really good points and I found this so helpful! Thank you! But waddya mean, "Some people may not like you" ????

[@davidostrowski679]

To be honest I have no idea, this was a few years ago! There are far more up to date videos, my latest from yesterday is about my ebooks!

[@MelloEnglish]

Me too I totally prefer teaching adults.

[@kantnergirl08]

Do you have to use your real name on italki? I worry bout that bc of all the weirdos

[@davidostrowski679]

Hey, I don't believe so. I've never had an issue with weirdos, although I've heard about many (all young females unfortunately) who have! Some people seem to think Italki is a dating site!

[@paulcookies]

Good video, thanks

[@davidostrowski679]

you're welcome! Are you looking to start teaching with Italki?

[@gggBassman67]

I didn't hear anything about not having a degree?!?!?! What are the stipulations? Thanks Bratha!

[@davidostrowski679]

I don't have a degree. It depends on the platform, most require one but with Italki you don't, I just have a TEFL (has to be 120hr)

[@gggBassman67]

@@davidostrowski679 Thanks Brother. Miss ya already. Love your Mx. vidz......

[@toobsii6841]

Great video :)) I'm also from London and I'm a CELTA graduate.. Is the CELTA enough to begin teaching on Italki or will I need to complete the online Tefl too? TIA ;))

[@davidostrowski679]

Hey, I think you'll be fine with a CELTA, as far as I know they accept any qualification

[@Thriftingsista]

Was so excited while watching this video, went on to the website of italki and yes you do not need a degree but you do need a background of teaching :( David is there any other companies that would take you with out having a background in teaching ? Very curious thanks !! great video !

[@davidostrowski679]

Hey you don't need a teaching background with Italki. I hadn't taught a moment in my life!

[@joaoandre7488]

Hi. I have a question. I have heard that Italki has Portuguese as language to teach. I am Portuguese. What is the requirements do I need to get into this role ? In Portuguese language? I don’t have a degree.

[@dejanmarkovic3040]

Can you make a more in depth video about the teaching material? I have an extensive collection of various pdf textbooks for teaching in vivo, but this is new to me...also I'm afraid there might be some infringement issues if I keep distributing them.

[@davidostrowski679]

there'a another video in the playlist about 6 months after this about teaching material. I never use textbooks or exercises.

[@terezavanurafoodlover]

Great video!! Very helpful. I currently teach for a CZ English school but would love to try something like this. Is this app allowing non native speakers with TEFL to teach students? Thanks for answer, hun :*

[@davidostrowski679]

Yep non native can do it, you can also teach czech if you like!

[@greghughes2143]

Really like your videos. Just wondering, how do you find a quiet space to teach online if you stay at a hostel?

[@davidostrowski679]

Hey Greg thanks! Since I started with Italki last year, I pretty much stopped staying in hostels, with the exception of the odd occasion where I take a week off. I had to do it once in a hostel in Cancun when my Airbnb host went AWOL and in Phuket (hostel had huge quiet common area) but luckily it was mostly regular students and they were aware of my situation. I normally stay in countries for longer now so I normally benefit from monthly discounts on Airbnb, usually staying with a local but don't have any issues!

[@volsski9520]

Thanks for the nice topic. Just wanna clarify, since a teacher cant control students' reviews of her/him, so the teacher can opt to post the nice reviews only in his/her profile to attract possible students?

[@VloeiendVlaams]

Nice video, I am also a Digital Nomad and I am also teaching online :-)

[@davidostrowski679]

Aweoms thanks!

[@masonburke]

very informative! a few questions I have are do you get enough clients right away when starting or do you have to build up a clientele? how many hours a week do you work? do you get to choose how much or how little you work? do you ever do lessons at a cafe or public places?

[@davidostrowski679]

Hey Mason! I pretty much started getting enough clients right away (in some cases too many!). After almost a year I have about 60% regular, 20% sporadic and 20% new students each week. I do between 18-30 lessons a week but it's normally around 22. It depends really how much I'm travelling or filming videos (at the moment I only do 3 days a week Italki). Yes you can set your availability to whatever you want! So if you feel like a week off, just delete the date range (although lessons already accepted will still have to go ahead) No I've never done lessons in cafes or public places purely because of distractions and noise (I stay in Airbnbs now not hostels as I used to). However, some students do lessons in cafes, at their desk at work or even the back of their car! Hope that helps!

[@masonburke]

sounds amazing. did you choose doing this work so you could travel more?

[@davidostrowski679]

@@masonburke exactly. KZbin etc don't make enough to live on so Italki is good for a main income. Almost 2 years now!

[@masonburke]

The Tao of David your KZbin will get there one day! Were you able to start your teaching job at a random time or does it have to be at the beginning of a school semester?

[@davidostrowski679]

@@masonburke you can do it 24/7/365 days a year, there's no contract, you're not employed by them so you can do it when you want

[@hellothere9838]

this is the most helpful video i have seen too far from so many videos😀😊😊..you are so talented at speaking and explaining the way we should do the natural and real communication we have to put into conversation👌👌..i just love all your tips😍..Love this video❤❤🌹..But i didn't know that online teaching you can't use books and you have to realize all the exams by yourself i think it's kinda hard or it will take so many hours of the day for each student you have to prepare a diffrent material depending on their preferences..And what else bothers me its that when u have to teach engish to a student who doesn't know english at all and want to begin from level A1 what language can you speak with him if he don't understand english yet🤔😞😞please reply me if you can..😊😊

[@davidostrowski679]

Hey thanks! Don't worry as most students on Italki will be B1+ level, so you rarely have people that you have to start from scratch with. You can use books if you want, but for intermediate to advanced it's not necessary as they have a grasp of grammar and you can coach them while speaking. There's another load of videos I did that go into more detail. In terms of planning, it doesn't take that long, I have a huge pdf document I use with convo topics, obviously planning for some students can take longer if their needs are more specific. You can email me if you want and I'll send you the pdf doc (email is in the description of my videos)

[@gisellesuarez6893]

Hola David! Hablas español?

[@davidostrowski679]

Si pero solo un poco

[@bensontowett2974]

im a primary teacher graduate from kenya how can i start teaching chinese kids?

[@foreverblossoming4868]

Hey, do you know if its possible to plan lesson as well as teach English online with a chrome? or would i need to buy extra equiptment like a super high quality camera etc. Im planning on travelling carry on only so i need to be smart about the choice

[@davidostrowski679]

Sorry what's a chrome? I plan everything on a small hp laptop and do lessons on my phone on a tiny tripod, i have carry on only and it's fine

[@foreverblossoming4868]

Chrome means you can only browse online, and get some apps. But you cannot run any software.thanks

[@davidostrowski679]

@@foreverblossoming4868 i've never heard of it! As long as you can skype, you're fine

[@katdaddy469]

We're you able to conclude of a Chromebook will be sufficient or not?

[@gisellesuarez6893]

What are you doing in Bali?

[@davidostrowski679]

I'm not in Bali...

[@1Talleyrand1]

Hi David. I clicked on your Italki link to apply for a job, but it only asked me to register first. Once I did that, I clicked on the email they sent me, but it directed me for me to pick a teacher. I could not find a link where to apply. Please help and thanks for your help.

[@davidostrowski679]

hey, this link should work www.italki.com/teacher/application

[@1Talleyrand1]

thank you!

[@alexpocovnicu1843]

do you need a bachelor's degree to do it?

[@davidostrowski679]

No, 120hr tefl is fine

[@KayIzzle18]

@@davidostrowski679 Do they hire South Africans?

[@svenmagnusflubiproducties]

How about taxes? Do you pay taxes on this income?

[@kamonivarela]

I didn't get accepted onto Itlaki last year, any tips ? Thanks!

[@gisellesuarez6893]

I applied to VipKid since I am an Early Educator, but they rejected my application because I live in Perú. I didn't know that at the moment of application:b

[@davidostrowski679]

Yeah they only take native american english

[@malice41414]

I forgot to ask you, David. Do you have to take out your own taxes? Thanks.

[@davidostrowski679]

It's kind of irrelevant for me as I don't earn enough to pay tax in the UK (UK tax system) and I'm considered a non resident as I have spent less than 16 days in the UK in the last year (I've spent zero). I have no idea how it works in the US, I'm assuming you would have to declare your income in your tax return

[@malice41414]

@@davidostrowski679 You are so lucky. Taxes suck! I'm hispanic, speak Spanish and live in NM in the US. If you are not familiar with your fellow KZbinr, Mark Weims, He has a killer video of great taco places in Mexico City. Check it out..they might be great places for you to eat. :-) Thanks for your reply.

[@davidostrowski679]

@@malice41414 awesome, i'm in puerto vallarta now. I did a video at one of the places he did a video on!

[@malice41414]

@@davidostrowski679 Nice. Looking forward to watching those videos.

[@BCBenny]

sounds more like polishing peoples English, what's the main language your clients native tounge?

[@davidostrowski679]

Mostly Russian. It can vary, depending on their level. Many are simply wanting to maintain their level, some are doing it for a specific reasons like IELTS and some are complete beginners

[@BCBenny]

@@davidostrowski679 are you fluent with Russian?

[@davidostrowski679]

@@BCBenny no i don't know any russian. We only speak english in lessons

[@MrOzzy241]

Hi great video, can I ask, I live and work in Turkey as an english teacher , my internet here is pretty poor, could lessons be done from a mobile phone ?

[@davidostrowski679]

Hey, they can but you'd need some sort of tripod so it's a bit more professional

[@MrOzzy241]

great thanks

[@mohamedyunes4997]

Can I teach at Italki even if I am an undergraduate student? So I don't have any experience about teaching

[@davidostrowski679]

yeah i didn't have any teaching experience in the beginning either!

[@vldarden]

Your social media links don't work.

[@davidostrowski679]

Instagram is now tao.of.david since my channel name changed.l a few months ago. I deleted my facebook page a long time ago sorry. I'm in the process of updating video descriptions!

[@owens7331]

How difficult is it to be accepted as a teacher? I read that they are overwhelmed with applications.

[@davidostrowski679]

I've heard of people lately being declined recently for that exact reason, but also heard of people being accepted no problem. All the best!

[@benniaustria]

Have i to pay TAXES when I teach online?

[@davidostrowski679]

Italki takes 15% commisson. Taxes would depend on your individual situation

[@moparchargergang2050]

I would like to teach English but I don't have a degree, is there a teaching certificate I can earn to be able to teach, I would like to leave the USA for Mexico to live.

[@davidostrowski679]

Yes a 120hr TEFL, i did a whole video on it

[@monikagawecka6459]

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[@Mbeepyd]

What's it like to teach your first ever lesson? Is it scary/awkward? Taking the plunge seems nerve wracking to me as someone who doesn't have experience behind them.

[@davidostrowski679]

yeah my first one was a complete disaster, no idea what i was doing, but like with anything, practice makes perfect!

[@Mbeepyd]

Haha aww! Did they leave you a bad review? Thanks for your reply

[@davidostrowski679]

Haha it was ok as I was using preply at the time, not italki. It was mainly bad connection as I was in Malaysia at the time. Sometimes you do have crap lessons, maybe what you prepare just doesn't work, but it's also down to the student, sometimes they forget about the lesson or have other things on their mind and it's difficult to get them engaged!

[@camila-xb2dt]

Hello! I'm only 17 but I got C1 level in TOELF. Am I able to be a teacher in Italki with this score?

[@davidostrowski679]

to be honest you probably wouldn't get much uptake because most students search for native speakers or at least an advanced level. But you never know! Have you thought about teaching your native language on Italki?

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[@jarred333Boss]

Wow good video mate! #ytj333 good

[@badoodles]

I want to be a digital nomad but I'm not good in English 😂

[@davidostrowski679]

AnyThingGoes there's plenty of other ways to become a digital Nomad!

[@michaelshort2388]

I used to be terrible at English, although strangely, the more I learn foreign languages the better my English has become. lol

[@jackfordon5532]

You can teach any language at Italki, not only English!!

[@murray7584]

Mate shave that bum fluff off

[@davidostrowski679]

relevant comments on KZbin as always

[@murray7584]

The Tao of David I was bored

[@iankorman4014]

Nice video. Thank you.