
Welcome to my course, where I will be teaching you how to become an online English tutor. I will tell you about the basic requirements, certification and essential tech tool kit needed. I will also talk about some of the major platforms that I teach and their nuances.
In this part of the course, we will discuss the language skills necessary to have to teach English, the certification and degrees could be required, and where to find accredited online English tutor certification courses that could be completed right at home.
This lecture is about the devices that you will need to run a smooth, comfortable online English lesson. I have also discussed the basic costs that could be incurred at the beginning.
Here, I have outlined the benefits and possible drawbacks of different online teaching platforms and in the sections that follow, I describe Preply and Italki in detail.
By the end of this lesson, you will know about Preply's first lesson policy, commission rates, and the flexibility that Preply allows. Also discussed; How to avoid being penalized, the general pricing structure across the site, withdrawing earnings, and when to withdraw. I also discussed the possible earnings teachers to get teaching English and other subjects on Preply.
Setting up your profile on Preply. I have discussed how long the approval process takes, the details required to open an account, and how to write a winning profile description. Learn what is required in the video description as well as how to create a good intro video.
Learn how to grow your profile and improve your statistics and profile views. Learn how to stand out to potential students in a sea of tutors.
Trial lessons, Instant lessons, package lessons, and commissions charged on regular lessons. The general pricing structure on Italki, benefits, and restrictions. The two types of tutors on Italki.
The payment options available on Italkie, how to request a payment, and when payments can be requested. The minimum amount that should be available in the Italki wallet for withdrawal to be processed and withdrawal fees using the different methods available.
Setting up your profile on Italki. The details required to open an account.
Learn how to grow your profile and improve your statistics and profile views. Offer competitive prices and how to stand out to potential students in a sea of tutors.
What lesson planning, how to plan a lesson for different ages and different durations, and why lesson planning is important in an ESL class.
Parts of a standard lesson plan and websites for free and paid lesson plans for different ages, on different topics.
Where to find materials and websites for lesson plans for kids of different ages and English levels. How to determine a student's English level. How to engage young learners using TPR (Total Physical Response). Creating an encouraging learning atmosphere for children.
How to relate to teens and create a comfortable learning environment for this age group. Where to find materials and websites with comprehensive lesson plans for teens. How to engage a student's interests while learning English.
How to teach adults in Conversational and Business English lessons. How to identify The student's English level and use materials relevant to the level and purpose of study. where to find relevant resources.
Different English exams that students may require, how to prepare students for these tests, and where to find relevant resources for the exams that studnets take.
Different platforms and their availability in different countries, their fees, and a basic summary of the major payment platforms.
Final tips for succeeding as an online English tutor.
Are you a language expert looking to share your knowledge with others? If you have the temperament of a good teacher, then online tutoring might be just the right career path for you. In this course, you will learn all the essential elements required for successful online English tutoring.
The course covers the prerequisites for being an English tutor on various platforms in 2024, such as how to set up your teacher profile and get started with online tutoring. It also provides an in-depth view of two major tutoring platforms, their differences, and the requirements for joining them.
Additionally, the course will teach you how to plan lessons for a successful English lesson, including tips and tricks for managing classes of different age groups, finding materials for teaching kids, teens, and adults, and effective teaching methods like TPR (Total Physical Response), PPP (Present, Practice, Produce), TTT (Test, Teach, Test), and TBL (Task-Based Learning).
Finally, you will learn about different payment rollout methods and how to make the best out of them. By the end of this course, you will be well-equipped to become a successful online English tutor in 2024.
Keywords: Online English tutoring, 2024 tutoring platforms, teacher profile setup, lesson planning, teaching methods, class management, TPR, PPP, TTT, TBL, payment rollout methods.