Here’s why now is a great time to become an online English tutor.

Michelle C. Mogol

WHAT IS AN ESL Tutor? English as a Second Language Tutor is now the most popular job online around the world. Did you know that in China alone, an estimated 8 million students are learning English online? And with the aftermath of coronavirus, more and more Chinese students are switching to online learning to stay stimulated during school shutdowns. This means the opportunities for online teaching are growing too!

It makes sense, then, that demand for online English tutors is at an all-time high.

But job availability is just one factor that has influenced thousands of English speakers to teach Chinese students online. And there are a lot of ESL Company to choose if you want to be an ESL tutor. (Engoo, Bunny English, Eigoru, Amazing Talker, Palfish, Bizmates, Rarejob, Native Camp, Italki, VIPTalk, Weblio, Spicus, Acadsoc, 51Talk, etc).

Maybe you’re keen to start working from home now that everyone is practicing social distancing. Or you need a reliable, stress-free side hustle. Or you want to get an idea of what teaching English is like before you commit to moving to a foreign country.

Whatever your reasons, teaching English online can be a rewarding and versatile career opportunity. And, the icing on the cake? Many educators find they love teaching their online lessons and having the chance to engage with so many eager students.

So, if you’re not convinced already, here are five reasons why now is a great time to become an online English tutor.

1.Seize unique opportunities

2.Find your work-life balance

3.Boost your professional skills

4.Work with great companies

5.Have fun at work!

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The author is Administrative Assistant III at Finance Department - Accounting Unit DepEd - Schools Division of Pampanga