What You Should Know BEFORE Becoming an Online English Teacher | 10 Things I WISH I Knew

What You Should Know BEFORE Becoming an Online English Teacher | 10 Things I WISH I Knew Teaching English online is one of the greatest gigs...but there are definitely things I wish I knew before becoming an ESL teacher! So, today I’m sharing how you can avoid common online teacher struggles and on

Intermediate - 12 min - Writing, Languages & Teaching - Danie Jay

The full course: Learn Teach & Tutor Online free

What you'll need

• Webcam 1080p: Look sharp in every lesson.
• Headset with microphone: Students hear you clearly.
• Small whiteboard: Teach visually on camera.
• LED ring light: Bright face, any time of day.

Books

1. Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemov - View on Amazon
2. Make It Stick by Peter C. Brown - View on Amazon
3. The $100 Startup by Chris Guillebeau - View on Amazon

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