TEACHING ENGLISH ONLINE

This course is designed for native or fluent English speakers interested in teaching English as a foreign language online. Whether you want to teach part-time for supplemental income or embark on a new full-time career path, this course will prepare you with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to instruct ESL/EFL students effectively via virtual classrooms. It is ideal for those looking to make extra money with flexible hours while sharing their language expertise globally.

ABOUT COURSE

Module 1 INTRODUCTION: THE BASICS OF TEACHING ENGLISH ONLINE

Provides an introduction to online TEFL, including key concepts, benefits, required skills, useful teaching methods, popular companies, income potential, qualifications, and steps to get started.

• Key concepts and benefits of teaching English online
• Useful online teaching methods and required skills
• Profiles of leading companies and average income potential
• Qualifications, steps, and challenges to begin teaching ESL/EFL online

Module 2 WEIGHING YOUR OPTIONS: ONLINE VS IN-PERSON TEACHING ABROAD

Compare and contrast teaching English online versus travelling overseas to teach in person. Analyzes the pros and cons regarding format, lifestyle, earnings, commitment level, and cultural exchange.

• How does teaching English online compare to teaching abroad regarding format, lifestyle, income, etc?
• The pros and cons of teaching English virtually vs overseas
• Key considerations in deciding between online and in-person opportunities

Module 3 GETTING HIRED: THE ONLINE TEACHER APPLICATION PROCESS

Outlines the steps to secure your first online teaching job, from researching openings to preparing your application, interviewing, delivering demo lessons, onboarding, and setting your schedule.

• Steps for researching openings, preparing applications, interviewing, demo lessons, onboarding, and schedule-setting to secure online teaching jobs
• Best practices for tailoring resumes, cover letters, videos, and other application components

Module 4 CRAFTING YOUR ONLINE PROFILE: BIO, PHOTOS, VIDEOS

Offers tips on showcasing your skills and personality in your online teacher bio, selecting ideal photos, and creating an engaging intro video to attract students globally.

• Tips for crafting appealing yet professional teacher bios highlighting your background
• Selecting ideal photos that balance approachability and credibility
• Creating an intro video that captures your personality and teaching style

Module 5 VIRTUAL CLASSROOMS AND PLATFORMS

Provides an orientation to using virtual classroom platforms and administrator dashboards for scheduling, student management, lesson resources, progress tracking, and technical issues.

• Essential features and functions of virtual classroom platforms and teacher portals
• Best practices for use, organization, communication, troubleshooting, and technical issue resolution

Module 6 TEACHING ESL/ELL ONLINE: METHODS AND STRATEGIES

Presents key competencies related to lesson planning, instructional methods, error correction, educational technology incorporation, feedback strategies and more when teaching English language learners online.

• Common challenges and motivations when learning English as a foreign language
• Needs assessment strategies, language instruction fundamentals, edtech incorporation tactics
• Specialized strategies for developing reading, writing, listening and speaking skills remotely
• Providing meaningful error correction and feedback online

Module 7 RESOURCES FOR ONLINE LESSONS: PROPS, TOOLS, ACTIVITIES

Highlights useful teaching props, online tools, and creative instructional techniques to enhance engagement and impact for virtual English students.

• Teaching props and realia to increase student engagement in online lessons
• Useful websites, apps, and platforms to integrate interactive content
• Instruction techniques tailored to remote delivery, like Total Physical Response (TPR) or jigsaw readings

Module 8 BEST PRACTICES FOR ONLINE TEACHING SUCCESS

Explores best practices for setting up your virtual classroom, building student relationships, promoting interactivity, and continuously improving as an online English teacher.

• Optimizing your virtual teaching workspace setup and equipment for clarity and engagement
• Building rapport and connections with online learners
• Promoting student participation through collaborative discussions, gamification, think-pair-share and more
• Techniques and resources for continuous teacher skill development

Module 9 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: CONTINUING EDUCATION AND ACCREDITATION

Discusses the importance of affiliating with leading TESOL/TEFL organizations and pursuing ongoing professional development to remain exceptional online educators.

• The value of joining leading TESOL/TEFL teaching organizations
• Overviews of influential worldwide English teaching associations
• Diverse continuing development options like courses, workshops, publications and communities

Module 10 BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS AND MOTIVATING ONLINE LEARNERS

This resource provides strategies and examples for sparking student motivation, sustaining engagement, embedding passion for learning, and leaving lasting positive impressions in your virtual English classroom.

• Defining inspiration and examining traits of inspired learning environments
• Actionable strategies to ignite student passion include customization, multimedia, constructive feedback and modelling.