Although most online English teaching companies want native speaking English teachers from the traditional English-speaking countries, including the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and sometimes South Africa, there’s also a huge market for non-native English speakers as well.

There are plenty of companies that will hire non-native English teachers, especially those with C2-level proficiency. Indian teachers, for example, are in high demand among business English teaching companies in Europe, as many European companies work with Indian companies.

Certification is a crucial requirement for most online teaching companies. A TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language), or TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) certificate is required by most online companies. Global Language Training offers 120, 150 and 240-hour TEFL/TESOL certifications as well as a 40 hour Teaching Online Specialist Certificate.

Experience is also important for many online teaching companies. Some companies want teachers with a one or two years of online teaching experience, while others want teachers who have taught children or business English. The requirements vary depending on the company, but companies with higher requirements usually pay more.

All good companies provide some sort of training to their teachers. The training focuses on how to use the company’s online platform and their teaching methods. European companies often have their own teaching methods stressing student talking time and positive reinforcement.

To teach online, you will need a fast internet connection, a good quality headset (microphone and headphones), and a good webcam. You can check your internet speed here speedtest.

The last step before starting your online teaching job is preparing a proper resume/CV and preparing for the interview process, which often requires a mock class depending on the company you are applying with.

Global Language Training can help you meet all the requirements mentioned above and find a job through its Jobs Department. For further information, contact us or visit www.globaltefl.uk.com.