If you’re like me, you might have been affected by the fall of many online ESL companies in China in 2021. You may have been an online ESL teacher teaching Chinese students but after the Chinese ESL crackdown, you lost your job. Alternatively, you might be a brand new online ESL teacher wanting to get […] The post Lingostar: Teach ESL Online in 2024 appeared first on Online Teacher Dude ..read more

Classin is an online classroom option for online teachers to teach students virtually around the world. Recently they announced that on February 27th, 2023, they will be changing their free plan. Classin’s new pricing structure will mean that the free account will only allow a teacher to teach 20 hours in total (not per student) […] The post Classin New Pricing for Online Teachers appeared first on Online Teacher Dude ..read more

Traveling can be one of the most exciting and enriching experiences that life has to offer. However, it may also come at a high cost to the wallet, especially in recent times when the price of everything seems to be going up on a daily basis. Therefore, it is prudent for every traveler to keep […] The post How to Teach English Online While Traveling in Thailand appeared first on Online Teacher Dude ..read more

Many online ESL teachers are interested in online ESL curricula and finding the right fit for you is important as you get started with teaching your students independently. Recently, I interviewed the folks over at ESL Pals to find out more about their online ESL curriculum for online teachers! Before we jump into the interview, […] The post ESL Pals Interview: Adult & Children’s Online ESL Curriculum appeared first on Online Teacher Dude ..read more

If you’re a teacher, creating a fun reward system for your online classes can be a valuable asset for you and your students. Students tend to perform better and become more participative in their lessons if they know a reward is waiting for them.  Whether you’re teaching online or in person, creating a reward system […] The post 8 Fun Reward Systems for Online Teachers appeared first on Online Teacher Dude ..read more

If you are an independent teacher wondering how to accept WeChat payment via Stripe for Chinese parents, this article is for you. And in case you missed it, I have also released a detailed video guide on how to accept payments via Stripe and WeChat Pay: How to get paid by Chinese parents Chinese parents […] The post How to Accept WeChat Payments via Stripe (from Chinese Parents) appeared first on Online Teacher Dude ..read more

Whether you are a teacher who was forced to teach your students online because of the pandemic or if it is your job as an online teacher, you have no doubt considered the following statements when it comes to online teaching: Am I using the right platform? Am I providing the right materials or resources? […] The post How to Make Online Teaching Interactive for Students appeared first on Online Teacher Dude ..read more

While the advantages of using Zoom are easy-to-join rooms, reliable connectivity and user-friendly features, there is no denying that there are better Zoom alternatives for teaching online in China. If you are an online teacher looking for platforms to teach your students in a virtual setting, the first answer that usually comes to mind is […] The post 6 Zoom Alternatives for Teaching Online in China appeared first on Online Teacher Dude ..read more

If you’re looking for online ESL curriculum for kids then look no further. In the last few months, many online English teaching companies had to shut down their business, leaving thousands of teachers jobless and directionless. Although VIPKid is launching their global platform, there will be no more foreign-based teachers teaching Chinese students in mainland […] The post 6 Online ESL Curriculum Options for Teaching Chinese Students appeared first on Online Teacher Dude ..read more

The online ESL teaching world has been turned upside down in the last few months with the recent announcements of the double reduction policy out of China. In response, many companies have shut down but VIPKid has announced its global platform moving forward. The VIPKid global platform generates more questions than answers but we will […] The post VIPKid Global Platform Announced! (+ all new VIPKid Teacher Network) appeared first on Online Teacher Dude ..read more