How To Be A Successful Online Teacher | 2025

[@I-Will-Pray-For-You]

Girl, your energy! It inspires! I just subscribed too!

[@lindokuhlemchunu3358]

I don't know how many times I've watched this video. Thank you Yanelisa you are a true inspiration 🥰

[@YanelisaBokveld]

You’re welcome 😍🙏🏽

[@seeclearlordchill]

such a fun soul....enkosi sisi

[@United_EQuest]

Hello Yanelisa, I would just love to say thank you for all your advice and helpful tips you give in regards to Online Teaching. I am considering on starting my application process with Preply in a day or two and have received so much helpful advice from your videos on how to go forward with my online teaching career. 😁 I am currently studying, so I plan to do this on the sideline as in setting a few hours aside each day for lesson planning and to tutor students in the English language.

[@YanelisaBokveld]

Hey hey, you’re welcome. I say go for it. You’ve got nothing to loose.😁 Goodluck ✨

[@Worldofqurann]

​@@YanelisaBokveldyou are just awesome Ma'am❤❤ Kindly make a video on the initial steps and settings one needs to make after getting approved by Preply

[@leborapoo2928]

Thank for your precise advise and for just not taking yourself too seriously man,I admire that

[@RoseiMtsweni]

Thank you very much for your video. I really appreciated the way you introduced yourself.

[@terreciantimane]

Halfway through the video and I love it it’s so informative 😊

[@YanelisaBokveld]

Thank you my love 🤗❤️

[@manyika_mai4854]

Thank you for this! You are fantastic!

[@just_av2225]

Favourite English Teacher ❤🔥 Love the bloopers 😂😂

[@YanelisaBokveld]

Gotta love Tlamiezy! ❤

[@nokuthulajokazi8308]

I love you thank you for the advice 🤗🤗🤗

[@dimpho_by_grace]

Hi sis Thank you for the amazing video! Please make a video of how to reapply on preply in 2020 I got rejected so I want to try again this year!!

[@zanzibar_makinana4541]

Hi Lisa thank you sooo much for this information Nana, my Profile went live a week ago and I was at the suggested 9$ . I have not gotten any students and it is kind of demotivating. Thank you so much for these tips and yes hun I am a new Suuuuubbby!!

[@mongezikona7294]

9$ is too much for a starter, you should have started with 5, but then again it's a year later, I'm sure you've passed that stage

[@asmaiftikhar7778]

Dear can you suggest what should we do when we got bad review on your first trial?

[@barerajacqueline8207]

It's beautifully❤

[@shonibaby]

lovely

[@sibandaphilisani320]

This is what we signed up for. Dankoo

[@YanelisaBokveld]

You’re welcome 🤗

[@CristinaPanaet]

Thank you for all this tips, very helpful! ✨✨✨

[@cushielifestyle]

Love the tips

[@FredUwaifo]

interesting teaching, I want to be a master in English speaking how can I be come

[@jaftaabulele3140]

Thanks for these tips babe... Lord knows I need this extra income ❤

[@YanelisaBokveld]

Go get your coins sthandwa ❤️❤️

[@_sinokuhle]

I have been looking for teaching sites but I can’t get through and also I can’t find students on Preply

[@millae_93]

This online process has never been to my luck , since last year . I have made applications all over and still no avail 💔💔💔💔💔it’s very disappointing as I have a real passion for teaching

[@annetravel5935]

Lady. Thank you. I love your energy,.

[@keagolda]

You are very audible,make more videos on topics of your interest you are def going to grow

[@YanelisaBokveld]

Thank you gorgeous ❤️

[@mpusemampuru3380]

Great video. The tips are such an eye opener . Thank you 😊

[@YanelisaBokveld]

You’re welcome 🤗

[@MarblesNest]

I've watched all of your videos and finally I'm going to try out teaching online. Q: Where can I get a good ring light?

[@noko_setwaba]

Even le ya makuleng babes.It does the work

[@YanelisaBokveld]

Please do love ❤ On takealot they are on sale mostly and China mall sis. 😊

[@MarblesNest]

@@noko_setwaba Ke ya ko teng first thing in the morning

[@MarblesNest]

@@YanelisaBokveld Thank you 😊

[@YanelisaBokveld]

@@MarblesNest Habashwee Lala ❤❤

[@minlillie5502]

I would love to know how you gathered the teaching content for your students to work with. Like did it start with verbs or simple words? I plan to become an online teacher as well but I'm so nervous about everything especially if my content is not helping them enough or is too advanced. You're an inspiration! Would love to hear from you 💞

[@YanelisaBokveld]

Hello dear, most of my students love to chat right? Then if I notice a specific area they lack in when we talk I look at ESL websites for material to assist them. But mostly they like to just talk about random subjects. 🤗

[@minlillie5502]

@@YanelisaBokveld that's awesome, thank you for replying ! ❤️❤️

[@minlillie5502]

@@YanelisaBokveld that's awesome, thank you for replying ! ❤️❤️

[@YanelisaBokveld]

@@minlillie5502 You’re welcome 😊

[@BabsKilili]

Hi Yonelisa I have been following series for online teaching and your girl has been taking down notes... thank you for sharing with us. Quick question, how do I use my phone as a camera while I am connected to the preply classroom please? Thanks

[@MichelleLately]

Thank you for this video. May you please cover different internet connection options... other than rain😒

[@YanelisaBokveld]

I’ll try and do my research ne. Noted🤗

[@SaloshiniGovender-i6o]

I am so interested in online teaching, but I don't know where to start. Any advice, please?

[@CareHealth-m7s]

❤

[@fezilezikalala5299]

Hey Yanelisa can you do a video about which equipments you use like your camera etc.)

[@YanelisaBokveld]

For my KZbin?

[@lionofjudah4114]

How do you upload a picture of you for rhe profile. I dont have pictures on my emails. They on my phone. How do i do it

[@ZothaZ]

Notification gang

[@YanelisaBokveld]

Hello Gorgeous ❤️❤️❤️

[@lancychifamba6097]

Hi Yanelisa, thank you so much for your videos they have really been of help. I was accepted on PREPLY about a week ago, I can safely say your advice played a huge role. I have been struggling with what fee to charge, I started at $4 cause I heard someone say at $2 you can get overwhelmed. I don't have students yet, I am currently using this time to study a little bit more. Some tutors say reduce and some same increase it's a little bit confusing hey, my question is after how many trials should I increase my price? what worked for you?

[@asmaiftikhar7778]

Dear sister I taught my first trial lesson and it gone too bad due to my Internet disturbance ,,what should I do now?

[@sindid6928]

Hi Yonelisa. I've watched all your vids on teaching online and I'm so grateful for your content. Could you please elaborate on how you connect your phone your desktop. I don't understand that kahle

[@YanelisaBokveld]

I login on my phone and computer for class. I don’t switch the camera on for class on my computer but rather on my phone.❤️

[@luyandanothilekhuzwayo5805]

hello Yanelisa. thank you so much for the videos! I wanted to ask where you get your lesson materials for each class? I just started teaching online and I'm trying to gather as much material as I can.

[@YanelisaBokveld]

Hello dear, most of my students love to chat right? Then if I notice a specific area they lack in when we talk I look at ESL websites for material to assist them. But mostly they like to just talk about random subjects. 🤗

[@roseyrosinah1600]

So, Yanelisa, would it be safe to go into a classroom with a list of questions you could ask the student to stimulate the conversation? I want to start on italki but I'm stuck when it comes to lesson planning

[@lionofjudah4114]

Hi. I need encouragement to get rhis done. Was not acdepted to cambley. Which i wamted to work with them. Why do they refuse you. I will try preply now. Is it easier than cambley

[@paulinekidakwa3775]

Hello, Yanelissa I am really interested in online teaching,as a teacher of English and literature. What do I need to do,where do I start from..currently I am broke.I can get the requirements

[@bunzulu_m]

Do you use Zoom or Teams when teaching online? please provide the link for TEFEL course

[@arehoneb]

Hey Yanelisa, i am also an English teacher on preply teaching adults, what teaching materials do you use or ESL sites that you use. Thanks

[@YanelisaBokveld]

I’ll do some research for you because most of my students are conversational students 💗

[@seelanrathanum1390]

Good Day , Please assist with introduction Video for online job application . thank you

[@LucyMbang]

I will like you to teach a trial lesson

[@sharynragbir-fx1ds]

Hi how long do we have to complete the course

[@Boohle220]

How long do classes take ?

[@nomfundo_n_5281]

Hello I am also a preply teacher, started this week. I find your videos helpful. I had to cancel all my lessons because of Wi-Fi problems. Can you suggest a Wi-Fi company I can use or the wifi company you are using. Thank you🙏

[@YanelisaBokveld]

Hello love, I use fibre ne and open access wifi. ❤️ Vodacom is also usually good too🤗

[@tashina505]

Hi, I'm got 53 views on preply but only one booking. I don't know what I'm doing wrong.

[@bs7061]

Hi there! I'm so happy I found you! I am a primary school teacher and I've been wanting to move to online teaching for a while. You're videos have been so informative and helpful, thank you! Where/how do you structure your lesson curriculum/plans? Do you follow the CAPS, IEB or another curriculum? This is the part I'm struggling with the most 🙈 I read Preply has its own curriculum. Where can I find it? After I've been approved? You're help is much appreciated! You're absolutely amazing!

[@savedsouls3925]

Hey Yanelisa, how can I DM you?I need some help about the platform.🌺

[@YanelisaBokveld]

Yes 🤗

[@gcobisamanzi1027]

Hi Lisa I completed my application on Preply last week Monday and it's been 9 business days since my application and still no response. Should I consider my application unsuccessful?

[@sharonmamuremi8430]

Sak'thandi ❤🥺

[@YanelisaBokveld]

Uthandwa ndim ❤️

[@dave_h1395]

Yathandeka nyan

[@selulukhele]

Hi Yanelisa. Thank you so much for all thud info. Can I use my phone to teach?

[@YanelisaBokveld]

You’re welcome 🤗 Not really because the classroom is on your desktop 😩

[@selulukhele]

@@YanelisaBokveld Oh I see. Thank you sooo much🤗

[@thabisocecil2809]

1. Kindly assist me in terms of profile 2. Also, are you allowed to work in more than one organisation

[@ntokozondlovu6358]

Hi Yanelisa, Thank you for your videos, please help how does one get paid via Payoneer?

[@dimphombangwa2538]

Chommi Unjani? How to upload introduction video? Ndigqibele ukwenza TEFL certificate so ndicela ukubuza la $20 ngowe Certificate? I wanna make payment

[@YanelisaBokveld]

I never paid for mine. I just got a memorandum qha

[@tebatsomabotja2166]

Hey Yanelisa! How does one get paid on Preply? Would I have to make a PayPal account and how?

[@YanelisaBokveld]

Hello, you have various options like PayPal, Payoneer, Wise etc. I personally use Payoneer, it hasn’t given me any issues, when I withdraw my money during working hours I get it in 2 days latest.🤗 All you so is create and link the two.

[@ziphofokile7946]

Came here as reference from Afikile madiya

[@khethukuthulakunene1707]

Hi babes. How do you use your phone as a webcam?

[@YanelisaBokveld]

I login on my phone and computer for class. I don’t switch the camera on for class on my computer but rather on my phone.❤️

[@ziziphosangeluyenge7024]

Hi Anelisa unjani which academy i can go for certificate so it’s can be advantage for when I’m applying for teaching online

[@YanelisaBokveld]

I did a video about it dear.😊

[@quesjourney2148]

Hey Yanelisa did you finally get a response from cambly? I applied like a month ago and it's still crickets no rejection no acceptance? And what about italki?

[@YanelisaBokveld]

Hey doll, still crickets on Cambly. I forgot about it even. I got accepted on iTalki but I’m not using it.

[@tholoanankisi2733]

@Yanelisa Bokveld When did you get accepted on ITalki?

[@zinnyphenyane1908]

Hi Nana😍 I remember on one of your videos you mentioned you applied at Cambly and your application was under review for the longest time.Did they finally respond or you re-applied cause mine is also under review since November ☹️

[@YanelisaBokveld]

Hello love, they never responded. I even forgot about them.

[@prudencemathe8219]

I have been busy with my cambly online application and I have passed all the stages except for the connection test 😫😫. My internet speed seems to be slow and my video is always delayed. I don't seem to understand what the problem is.

[@YanelisaBokveld]

Try switching from wifi to data for the test🤗

[@nolita_]

Have you ever had students cancel all their hours with you for no reason?

[@mmahlahamolotja8768]

How much are you charging per hour? I have been alternating between 4$ and 5$ but I still feel like I am not making enough to keep me going.

[@YanelisaBokveld]

I am now $10 an hour 🤗

[@tamonsabina8250]

Hey mam, thank you so much for this .Can you help me go through my profile to ensure that am on track since am still new

[@ahlliyahgray2850]

Hello, I already sent an email to you for the collaboration Thank you!

[@cebodludlu4086]

Hey Yanelisa. Were you using your phone or laptop to go online with the students? And what platform were you using(Skype, zoom or Google hangouts)?

[@YanelisaBokveld]

I use both my laptop and phone. The Preply website always disappoints with audio so I use Zoom.

[@AneleAnele-u6c]

Love the tips