Wednesday, August 4, 2021

5 Chat-based and Audio Classes: Online ESL Tutoring That You Must Try

One of the great ways to earn money is by working as an online teacher/tutor. If you want to escape the usual working environment and want to teach, this might be just the thing for you.

Many online tutoring companies hire tutors without a degree. Moreover, you don't have to be an expert. Regardless of your knowledge base, teaching student of all ages, including college students and adults, can help turn your skills and knowledge into extra income.

The ESL companies listed below are some of the in-demand in the tutoring industry. They provide chat-based and/or audio classes. If you believe that you have the guts to be an ESL tutor, then head up and apply to these companies.

1. Eigooo

Eigooo is an online tutoring company that is looking for online English teachers to motivate and help students improve their conversational English through text chat. This teacher position is fully remote. They are looking for positive, friendly & outgoing tutors. Here is how to apply:

👉  Take the Grammar Test (you will provide your contact details here so they can get back to you): https://goo.gl/forms/tyMoij9nxku6RfhR2

👉  Do the typing Test at http://www.typingtest.com/

Note: The typing test should be taken under the following settings and a screenshot should be sent to recruit@eigooo.com:

👉  English
👉  1 Minute
👉  Aesop’s Fable

2. CLASING elts

To be qualified for the tutoring job, you must have at least 6 months of experience in the ESL industry, a neutral accent, 3 to 5 Mbps Internet Connection, LAN connection with backup WIFI and server, knowledge in Google Drive, Mail, and Skype, good working environment, well-functioning PC/Laptop, headset with external mic and noise cancellation, good time-management, and stress-management skills.

After checking all these resources, and if you believe you all have these things, the next step is to submit your resume to recruitments@clasingelts.com. 

Once you getting a contact request means you passed the paper screening test.

3. Tella

TELLA is a premier online English education company in Korea and is looking for talented  ESL tutors. The job includes teaching English to Korean adults through chat.

 Important reminders about this tutorial job:

👉 Online tutoring with Korean students - tutoring 2 students at the same time
👉 Talk about everyday situations with tutoring materials provided
👉 Correct wrong sentences - the core service you offer
👉 Specific guidelines & official training will be given to qualified tutors
👉 Work from Monday to Friday - 8 hours/day

Their requirements are the following:

A. High English Proficiency

👌 Fluent in verbal and written English - British or American
👌 Proper use of spelling & grammar 
👌 Prior English teaching experience is highly recommended

B. Open-minded

👉 Passionate about meeting new people and getting to know them
👉 Willing to communicate and understand others

C. Gadgets for work

👍 Own a laptop and personal smartphone
👍 Typing speed - over 45 wpm (you can test at www.typingtest.com)

D. Passionate and willing to grow with TELLA

They are looking for teachers that are team players, eager to build something from the start and grow with the company.

After passing the screening, you will through interviews, tests, and demo lessons. If you are ready to take your chance, then apply.

4. Tutoring

Tutoring is an online tutoring platform that offers audio classes to Korean students, both kids, and adults.
They offer great, flexible hours for their tutors. If you are available to teach during your free time, consider applying to Tutoring.

They hire global tutors: Tutors from the Philippines and native tutors from the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Ireland.

Consider the following requirements for Tutoring:

PC:
👉 Processor: Intel i3/i5/i7 6th generation or higher
👉 Ram: 8GB or higher
👉 OS: Windows 10 - 64 bit
👉 At least 20 GB of free hard disk space
👉 Internet Requirements
👉 Fiber 10mbps and up wired LAN connection
👉 DSL/Broadband: above 10mbps and up wired LAN connection
👉 WiFi is not allowed for class

Tutor:

👍 Citizen of the Phillippines
👍 Experience teaching ESL online and/or offline
👍 In-depth knowledge of teaching best practices and educational guidelines
👍 Strong communicability and interpersonal skills
👍 Organized, energetic, committed, and having a creative approach to tasks
👍 Strong moral values and discipline
👍 Holds a Bachelor's degree
👍 Degree in teaching or in a specialized subject with a certificate in education

5. TutalkEnglish

TutalkEnglish is looking for home-based one-on-one ESL online class tutors from the Philippines. If you have some skills and experience in online tutorial jobs, then TutalkEnglish is one to consider. The following are the requirements for you to apply.

👉 At least a year of online/offline ESL teaching experience
👉 In-depth knowledge about teaching English speaking
👉 Excellent communication skills
👉 A positive and kind attitude
👉 Bachelor's degree
👉 ESL Teaching Certification
👉 Stable tutoring environment (Internet connection, quiet place, equipment, etc.)
👉 Able to work at least 10 hours/week

Your responsibilities as a tutor are as follows:

Using the materials in their platform. The tutor teaches in a one-on-one audio English-speaking class - 20 or 40 minutes per class.
Motivate and encourage the student to speak in English about 70% of the class, and correct the student for a more natural-sounding English, if there is any.

You can earn $1.5/lesson - 20 minutes - $4.5/hour. You get paid via Paypal - paid every two weeks. An extra incentive is given to passionate and active tutors.

The application process has 3 steps.

👉 Job Application

Signing up and getting comprehensively review the candidate's qualifications individually notify candidates who will pass the screening process.

👉 Equipment Test

Before conducting the mock class, they check whether the candidate's computer is suitable for the tutoring service.

👉 Mock Class

They evaluate the candidate's teaching skills through a mock class with their foreign student. The result is usually notified the next day. A successful candidate will be registered to their platform.

Lastly, once a candidate passes all of the mentioned steps, the candidate becomes a TuTalk tutor.

These online tutoring companies have different ways and company policies. They may differ from the rates, processes, and requirements. However, they share the same core values and common goals: to teach the English language to foreign students and give opportunities to those looking for a great way to earn money through part-time or full-time jobs. 

Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with these companies. All information belongs to the rightful owners. This blog is based on my research and some experiences in online tutoring.

Good luck everyone, and Happy earning!


3 comments:

  1. are they accepting not professional teachers? like person's with other profession that only want a part time job? thanks in advance.

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  2. very timely, this are the job that I am looking for right now. thanks for the important details in your article, I can prepare well before before applying.

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