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Teach English Online

Teach English to students worldwide via video

Teach English Online pays $12-$40 per hour. With 10 hours per week, you can earn $520-$1,732 per month.

What is Teach English Online?

There is massive demand for English teachers from students in Asia, South America, and Europe. If you are a native or fluent English speaker, you can teach conversational English, business English, or exam prep online.

Teach English Online Earnings Breakdown

Hours/WeekWeekly (Low)Weekly (High)Monthly (Low)Monthly (High)
5 hours$60$200$260$866
10 hours$120$400$520$1,732
15 hours$180$600$779$2,598
20 hours$240$800$1,039$3,464
30 hours$360$1,200$1,559$5,196

Skills Needed

English fluencyPatienceBasic teaching ability

Tips for Getting Started

  1. 1

    A TEFL certificate is not required but increases your rate significantly

  2. 2

    Business English and exam prep (IELTS, TOEFL) pay the most

  3. 3

    Early morning and late evening slots match Asian time zones