How to Get Started Teaching ESL Online // My Low Cost DIY Freelance Teaching Setup

[@ESLTeacher365]

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[@nelaciamaroni8624]

Hello great tips.... I used to TEACH in Cambridge ....and now I want to become a Freelance English Teacher online. THX for sharing 👍🤗

[@TheHangarRat]

Excellent! Thank you so much, most helpful for an old dude like me!

[@ryanahmadzod5991]

Thank you for your hard work, helped me a lot 🙏🙏

[@danielvillarreal6610]

Greetings from Taipei, Taiwan! I just found out what a box light is! I didn't know the term before I watched this video.

[@servantrose]

Great! this gives me some concrete info on how to start. Yet, I am so concerned about some students not paying, saying I owe them a class because they missed or some other difficulty around money and me not knowing how to handle it. I don't need any legal troubles.

[@ESLTeacher365]

I always create a contract for my students to sign before we start with my policies clearly explained and have them pay before the lessons either in packs or by month. That solves a lot of problems on my end!

[@marcelokana8322]

I just watched your video now. It has greatly encouraged me. I do need one on one coaching with you if you don't mind

[@ESLTeacher365]

I would love to help you get started! The link to book 1:1 coaching is in the video description.

[@dolbyderringer2225]

Hey Kristin, your content is very encouraging! How, if you haven’t made a video already, do you setup your own secure wifi (ie router or vpn if using some one else’s wifi)etc. when teaching online whilst traveling? Please enlighten us on some gadgets and their brands that you use, plus other costs like data subscriptions to connect to the internet in order to teach online and feel safe (from hackers) about doing so while in unfamiliar environs. Some of us just arent that tech savvy haha!

[@ESLTeacher365]

Who is Kristin? I’m Jamie 🙂 Just get a VPN and you’ll be fine.

[@subhamkumar2697]

Hi, as always I enjoyed a lot. I have few questions in mind. 1) What do you think the basic requirements for the PC or Laptop ? (processor, RAM and OS) 2) If I am not willing to change address, will it be fine to start with my dekstop also? 3) Which English proficiency test is recommended from your end ? Is there any free certification available? Thanks in advance.

[@ESLTeacher365]

Hi! If you are working as a freelance teacher you are completely in control! You can use whatever equipment works for you (desktop, laptop, etc). If you are wanting to teach English I do recommend investing in a quality TEFL certificate to give you the skills and confidence you’ll need. If you are working for yourself you only need to get your English level certified if you choose to.

[@kath5018]

Of course you can work on a desktop

[@yolandabodine7679]

thank you - very helpful!

[@mccoy4984]

Very informative video, Jamie! I wonder how much trial and error you had to go through in order to present such a polished guide to freelance teaching?

[@ESLTeacher365]

Starting your own business (including freelance teaching!) means a lot of trial and error - but a lot of learning and growth as well. I hope I can help others fast track their own journeys!

[@PedroPereira-s9n]

Thanks a lot! Thanks a lot! How can I receive from students in Brasil? Do you have a tip? You are very helpful! Have a beautiful day!

[@ESLTeacher365]

If you are in the same country as your students, you can use bank transfer. Not sure which online options like PayPal etc are popular there.

[@webmosby1]

Hi! I appreciate your videos! I am a longtime platform ESL teacher going independent. Question: Do you use and/or recommend scheduling software for yourself and or parents to use? Also, how do you manage prepaid classes? For example, if they purchase 10 classes, do you keep a notebook on how many classes are left? I am just trying to figure out what works best! Thanks for your time!

[@ESLTeacher365]

Fantastic question, Jim! If you want a simple tool when starting out, I recommend Calendly for scheduling. It integrates with Zoom, online calendars and even payment gateways. There are free and paid options. For tracking how many classes students have used, I recommend setting up a spreadsheet (I use Google docs). If you choose to go with an all-in-one option like LearnCube, students purchase “credits” which are exchanged for classes and then purchased again when they are used up. If you want to check out LearnCube, I do have a video on it.

[@webmosby1]

@@ESLTeacher365 Thank you for your insight! I appreciate it. 😊

[@ileanamurillorealestatebie4726]

@@ESLTeacher365 Hello, thank you for this great video! I have a few questions. Do you think Calendly's free version would be good enough to get started? And do you know if Google calendar premium offers the same features as Calendly's free version?

[@ESLTeacher365]

@@ileanamurillorealestatebie4726 I have never used the free version. The paid version isn't very expensive and is totally worth it in my opinion!

[@ileanamurillorealestatebie4726]

Thank you!

[@arehoneb]

This was very helpful thank you

[@ESLTeacher365]

You’re very welcome ☺️

[@souma8517]

Thank you so much for this, it's very helpful

[@ESLTeacher365]

You’re welcome! What is your teaching niche?

[@tahiti1]

Thanks for making this video. Very helpful 👍🙂🇬🇧

[@ESLTeacher365]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@dinakhater605]

Great video thank you very much 🌹🌹

[@Abderrazak541]

Many thanks

[@jeanniebennett3708]

I have purchased many items on your list. Should I get a larger laptop. My current laptop is only about 10in

[@ESLTeacher365]

Hi Jeannie, it's really up to you! If you plan on teaching classes with several students, you can always get a second monitor - this way you don't have to purchase a new computer. This can be handy for looking at your notes on one screen and your students on the other.

[@agneshouessou9765]

❤Thank you.

[@AaronOlafson]

Hello, I know the niche market I'd target, which is Hospitality English. I have an educational and career background in this market. I was wondering if it's wise to visit various hotels in the city (in China) with a business card with my social media contact infor and arrange a free demo class for them. A friend of mine told me that's the best way to gain students/clients for in person classes. Do you think that is a sound plan?

[@ESLTeacher365]

What visa will you be on in China? As long as you have sorted this out first, it sounds like a good start. I recommend doing research and seeing what exact problems you can help hotel staff with and offering a free or discounted workshop solving some of these issues that you can pitch to management.

[@craigbritz1684]

Why do you use headset and microphone? Doesn't your computer have a built-in webcam?

[@ESLTeacher365]

A lot of companies require you to have a headset and microphone for quality purposes. An external webcam is higher quality than the built in webcam.

[@matiurrahman317]

Hello, I am from Bangladesh. I am an English lecturer of a non-government college in Bangladesh. How can I get opportunity to teach English online?

[@ESLTeacher365]

This video shows you exactly how to get started. Otherwise you can apply for ESL companies although they are very saturated at the moment.

[@matiurrahman317]

@@ESLTeacher365 Which company should I apply for? Can I get the ESL course?

[@ESLTeacher365]

@@matiurrahman317 It will depend on your qualifications and nationality. You can send me an email (listed in the description) if you have specific questions.

[@bahoraeschborn5320]

I thank you for this information and help with my like. If I could put 10 likes I would do so. You are great

[@ericellert4006]

How to get clients.

[@ESLTeacher365]

Getting clients can be tricky, but if you are clear on your niche it's easier. In this video I share strategies such as social media & word of mouth.

[@eric57016]

I can't find any students.

[@ESLTeacher365]

Check out my video Masterclass on how to use social media to find students.

[@sindidlali6342]

only one tip on finding students? really word of mouth does not count if you have never taught online

[@ESLTeacher365]

Set up your social media as well.