Born and raised in Toronto, Canada, Adil Vellani is the co-founder of ESL Job Exchange. With more than 20 years of international experience in both the education and corporate sectors, Adil is devoted to sharing his knowledge and experience to help individuals and organizations connect and make a massive impact in the lives of ESL learners across the globe. Adil also lectures at the Sino-European Institute of Aviation Engineering, where he teaches aviation engineering students in an international degree program.
If you are an online ESL teacher, you spend a considerable amount of time in front of screens that emit blue light. While the evidence is still out on the benefits of wearing blue light blocking glasses, many people profess their love for them and the improvements to their sleep as a result. Find out whether you need blue light blocking glasses.
One of the most important – and least considered – pieces of equipment for your online teaching work space is your chair. Teaching online for hours sitting in an uncomfortable chair can put a strain on your back – and affect your posture. In this post, we’ll look at some ergonomic chairs for online teachers.
One of the most important aspects of an online ESL teacher’s home setup is lighting. Every online ESL teacher’s lighting needs will vary, depending on several factors. Still, there are some simple, cost-effective steps any online ESL teacher can take to brighten up their workspace, like using LED lights.
If you are planning to teach English abroad, you’ll need to first make sure you can satisfy the requirements to work legally in the country where you desire to work. In this post, we break down what you need to teach English in the most popular ESL markets.
Many online ESL teachers have made the transition to standing up while teaching to avoid the many health hazards related to sitting for extended periods. But the biggest benefit many teachers experience when standing is improved interaction with their students. Here is our pick of the best standing desks for online ESL teachers.
Many ESL teachers have made the transition from the physical classroom to the online classroom. Though a large number of ESL teachers now work with online ESL companies, opportunities exist for those with their own network of students. In this post, we look at the best virtual classrooms for teaching English online.
This is our review of the BridgeTEFL 120-hour Master TEFL/TESOL Certification, which is accredited according to U.S. Department of Education standards. As with all TEFL certifications we review, this review is based on an actual assessment of the course, performed by our team. Let’s get started with our review of the BridgeTEFL 120-hour Master TEFL/TESOL certification.
In countries like USA and Canada, freelance work has become somewhat of a norm. One of the challenges of freelance work is keeping a steady flow of work, and thus, income. Enter online ESL teaching, a way to fill the gaps in your freelance schedule and provide an extra stream of income.
Is it possible to teach English online while traveling? Of course it is! One of the draws of being an online English teacher is that it offers the possibility of living and working anywhere in the world. Find out how Jeremy W, an American who packed his bags and moved to The Philippines, teaches English online from this tropical paradise, and loves every minute of it.
Jason McCarthy discovered the online ESL industry after quitting his office job to pursue his personal goals as a writer. His discovery turned out to be one of the best decisions he made. Not only did he make make enough money to pursue his passions, teaching English online opened him up to new opportunities. Is teaching English online a good job? Jason answers all your questions.
Jason Pshyk left his corporate job in Canada to seek a new life experience abroad. So he boarded a plane to South Korea where he taught English for several years. As time went on, he realized he wanted more in a career. So when opportunity knocked, Jason made his next move and accepted a managerial role in one of China’s most prominent online English education companies. Learn about Jason’s journey from ESL teacher to manager and discover what he believes is key if you are seeking career advancement opportunities in ESL.
We met with Sabrina Moris, Marketing Assistant at The TEFL Academy, who shared with us why their accredited TEFL certification courses are an ideal choice for anyone considering teaching English.