{"id":6710,"date":"2024-04-03T07:24:16","date_gmt":"2024-04-03T07:24:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ostado.com\/mag\/?p=6710"},"modified":"2024-04-03T07:24:16","modified_gmt":"2024-04-03T07:24:16","slug":"online-english-teaching-courses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ostado.com\/mag\/online-english-teaching-courses\/","title":{"rendered":"Online english teaching courses- Which course is best for you?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teaching English online is an excellent way for English teachers to maximize their income. Through online courses you can find students and clients from all around the world. With an <\/span><b>extensive knowledge of the English language<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>vast teaching experience<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you can attract many students and make the most out of online English tutoring. But there is one final thing you can do to be the perfect tutor. You can attain an <\/span><b>English teaching certificate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. A <\/span><b>degree in English teaching <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is what makes the clients choose you as their teacher. But what kind of degree do you need to make your tutoring resume shine? Let\u2019s read this article and find out.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>TESL certificate to teach speakers of English as a second language\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tefl.org\/courses\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>TEFL<\/b><\/a><b> degree to teach non-native (foreign) English speakers<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tesolcourse.com\/tesol-certification\/?c=a2&amp;g=8&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiA1rSsBhDHARIsANB4EJarmi6GiyPyOpNG_mtBRcFuO8TkZ3LxUbNszSmp5QIFy9UoS2xqjOEaApqcEALw_wcB\" target=\"_blank\"><b>TESOL<\/b><\/a><b> degree like TEFL but with added cultural focus<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cambridgeenglish.org\/teaching-english\/teaching-qualifications\/celta\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>CELTA<\/b><\/a><b> certificate for novice adult teachers\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cambridgeenglish.org\/teaching-english\/teaching-qualifications\/delta\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>DELTA<\/b><\/a><b> certificate for expert English teachers<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Is teaching English online the right job for you?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides the must-have qualities, such as <\/span><b>expertise<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>patience<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>creativity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>empathy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>motivational skills<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> every English teacher and tutor possesses, there are other criteria for those who aim to tutor English courses online. First and foremost, an English teacher who pursues teaching online courses should understand the strengths and limitations of such courses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you interested in knowing about the characteristics of skilled tutors? Click on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ostado.com\/mag\/8-most-important-skills-of-a-good-tutor\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>the 8 most important skills of a good tutor<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to learn more.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>The advantages of online English courses<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An online English tutor course allows tutors to enjoy a <\/span><b>flexible schedule<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and find clients within and beyond the borders of their country. Also, online courses have the added benefit of <\/span><b>incorporating technology<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> into the teaching process. You can record the sessions for future reference or monitoring purposes. Plus, digital tools such as digital whiteboards, graphs, tables, interactive exercises, etc., can make the teaching process <\/span><b>more interesting and engaging<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>The disadvantages of online English courses<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, there are some challenges in the way of teaching English online. The most important issue is a <\/span><b>stable internet connection<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on both your and your students&#8217; ends. Poor internet connection can disrupt the sessions. Another challenge in online classrooms is building rapport. Since the teacher does not meet the students in person, it is fairly difficult to create an intimate atmosphere.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, students are exposed to more <\/span><b>sources of distraction<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> when they are at home. So, you must make more effort to keep them engaged with the learning process. Finally, a virtual classroom is not as structured as a physical classroom, and you should make the students feel they are formally making progress and that these sessions are different from other fun things they do online.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, if you can see yourself tutoring an English course in front of your webcam without having difficulties getting your message across, you can consider teaching English online. You need to <\/span><b>adapt to the virtual teaching environment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to take advantage of its features and mitigate its shortcomings. The point here is that the merits of online tutoring courses outweigh the merits. If you aim to increase your productivity in language teaching, you need to learn the necessary skills to engage in virtual teaching as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>What tools do I need to teach English online<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, you need to be proficient in using <\/span><b>Virtual Learning Environments<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><b>VLEs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) like Google Classroom or other <\/span><b>online conferencing tools<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as Skype or Zoom. Second, you need an <\/span><b>online whiteboard<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to teach the course, and you should be able to control it with your mouse and keyboard. Third, you need a <\/span><b>document-sharing platform<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as <\/span><b>One Drive<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><b>Google Drive<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to store the files you need to share with your students. These services allow you to share the files via links instead of uploading the docs individually for each student. Fourth, you should use <\/span><b>a powerful messaging app<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as <\/span><b>Telegram<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, to help you keep in touch with your clients. Also, Telegram can replace document-sharing platforms thanks to its unlimited cloud storage feature.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have comprehensively talked about all the tools you need to teach English online. Click on \u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ostado.com\/mag\/what-does-a-private-tutor-need\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>What does a private tutor need? Best tools for online tutoring<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d to learn more.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Online free English courses for English tutors<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before starting to teach English, you need to master the properties of the English language. Depending on your target audience, you need to take certain courses to learn how to teach. At the onset, you can start with free English courses to familiarize yourself with the general teaching frameworks. Many online platforms provide English courses for tutors for free like <\/span><b>Coursera<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Coursera provides a plethora of courses for English tutors. These courses are run by various universities worldwide, and they can teach you the fundamentals of teaching the English language online. Arizona State University holds some of the best courses on the Coursera platform, namely, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coursera.org\/learn\/teachlanguageonline\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Teaching Language Online<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coursera.org\/learn\/lesson-design\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Lesson Design and Assessment<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coursera.org\/learn\/tesol-technology\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Technology Enriched Teaching<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The table below lists other platforms where you can participate in free English courses.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Platform<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Description<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tesol.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>TESOL International Association<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offers useful materials to keep your methods updated<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cambridgeenglish.org\/teaching-english\/resources-for-teachers\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Cambridge English Teacher<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provides you with useful resources to teach English for all levels and different purposes.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teachingenglish.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>British Council<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Includes a lot of webinars, podcasts, and blog posts to help you enhance your teaching skills.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.americantesol.com\/tesol-register.html\" target=\"_blank\"><b>American TESOL institute<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Empowers you to create a customized TESOL training path that aligns with your specific career aspirations and teaching interests.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.futurelearn.com\/subjects\/teaching-courses\/language-teaching\" target=\"_blank\"><b>FutureLearn<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Includes courses as well as articles on teaching English language<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/alison.com\/courses\/language\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Alison<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provides capsule courses (3-4 hours) on TEFL teaching English online<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edx.org\/learn\/education\/tefl-org-50-hour-english-language-teaching-methodology?index=product&amp;queryID=09ce4a56dd93fec3feb4b171d42d2d4c&amp;position=1&amp;results_level=first-level-results&amp;term=language+teaching&amp;objectID=course-356fc3d5-e738-4cb3-8c6d-0cff70afcf4b&amp;campaign=50-hour+English+Language+Teaching+Methodology&amp;source=edX&amp;product_category=course&amp;placement_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.edx.org%2Fsearch\" target=\"_blank\"><b>EdX<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contains courses on language teaching among other things.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>Online paid courses for English teachers<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to pay tuition for advanced courses on teaching the English language. For instance, you need to enroll in paid courses to obtain <\/span><b>TESOL, TESL TEFL, CELTA, DELTA, and TKT<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> certificates. These courses take <\/span><b>100 to 120 hours<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on average (three months), but depending on the institutes that hold these courses, you can participate in intensive courses and finish earlier. We should note that you need to be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma to be able to join these courses. Of course, depending on the institute, you may also be required to provide a BA degree in English.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have discussed these courses in detail in another article:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The table below summarizes the certificates and the focus of the courses on each certificate.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 619px;\" width=\"538\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Certificate<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Course Specifications<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Course Objectives<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Designed for non-native English teachers, the course covers designing lesson plans, classroom management, language skills, grammar, and vocabulary.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teaching English in non-native English-speaking countries\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The course is tailored for teachers aiming to teach English to non-native students living in an English-speaking country.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teaching English to non-native students in English-speaking countries<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is similar to TEFL but emphasizes the cultural considerations in teaching English<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teaching English in both English-speaking and non-English-speaking countries<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cambridge University directs the course and is suitable for adults with little knowledge of language teaching. It covers the fundamentals of language teaching.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acquiring practical skills to teach English to adult students<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (DELTA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another Cambridge course designed for experienced teachers aiming to expand their knowledge of language teaching. The course analyzes language theories and research methodologies.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding the theoretical underpinnings of language teaching<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><b>Which English teaching course should I take?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If teaching English is going to be your profession and earn you a living, you need a specialized educational background in order to compete with others. A subject-related degree makes finding a job as an English teacher or tutor far easier. A university degree in teaching is just fine, but you should have any of the abovementioned internationally valid certificates for international job opportunities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should decide on the certificate and the respective course by considering your <\/span><b>language teaching expertise, goals, and resources<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. By way of explanation, reaching for a <\/span><b>TEFL <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">degree is a plausible idea if you are a novice teacher in a non-English speaking country. In other words, it would be challenging and too optimistic for new teachers to take the <\/span><b>DELTA <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">course since it requires a deep understanding and extensive experience in language teaching. Moreover, you should consider your resources realistically and check whether you can invest enough time, energy, and money to pass these courses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>English teachers\u2019 testimonials about language certificates\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A review of teachers&#8217; testimonials who have participated in TESL and TEFL courses indicates that these courses allowed them to dive deep into language teaching and <\/span><b>understand the logic behind various teaching methodologies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Furthermore, the testimonials indicate that TEFL and other TESL and other similar courses helped them <\/span><b>understand the cultural aspects of language teaching<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They could understand <\/span><b>the differences between various English dialects and accents<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Additionally, since the teachers participating in such courses come from different backgrounds, they could learn a lot from each other and enjoy the colorful diversity of participants. Overall, English teachers with language certificates gain a deeper understanding of language teaching and develop their character as English instructors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Purpose-based English courses\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another approach to preparing for teaching English is by categorizing the courses based on the participants\u2019 purposes. Students take online English classes for a variety of reasons. Beginner learners are interested in taking <\/span><b>General English <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">courses to learn the basic components of the English language and improve their <\/span><b>listening<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>speaking<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>reading<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>writing skills<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>vocabulary<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>grammar<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. General English learners do not necessarily have a specific purpose for taking the course; they can simply participate for <\/span><b>personal growth<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>self-development<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teaching General English courses is the starting point in most English teachers&#8217; careers. As they gain experience and practice the teaching methods in General English courses, they get ready to teach more advanced and more specific courses. <\/span><b>The General English courses lay the foundation for both learners and teachers to participate in other purpose-driven courses<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Examples of these special courses include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><b>English for Academic Purposes (EAP)<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EAP courses are popular among students who aim to <\/span><b>pursue their education abroad<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, especially in English-speaking countries such as Canada and the United States, which are student-friendly. EAP courses help students develop <\/span><b>reading skills<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to comprehend long and complex texts as well as <\/span><b>listening skills <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to take notes of a scientific lecture. Moreover, regarding productive skills, students learn how to <\/span><b>participate in seminars<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and debates and <\/span><b>write articles<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> based on scientific research through EAP courses. EAP courses also focus on <\/span><b>critical thinking<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and familiarize the participants with the academic culture.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many non-native students in <\/span><b>the<\/b> <b>United States<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>Canada <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are looking for online tutors. If you are interested in tutoring courses in Canada and the US, read the following articles.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><a href=\"https:\/\/ostado.com\/mag\/online-english-tutoring-in-the-usa\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Online English tutoring in the USA<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ostado.com\/mag\/online-english-tutoring-jobs-in-canada\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Online English tutoring jobs in Canada<\/b><\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><b>English for Specific Purposes (ESP)\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the name suggests, ESP learners have joined English courses for a specific purpose. The purpose can be communicating and negotiating in the business domain and professional contexts. ESP courses can be designed for any subject or discipline to satisfy the language needs of various professions. Other ESP courses include: \u201c<\/span><b>English for Tourism and Hospitality , English for Medical Professionals, English for Legal professionals , English for Science and Technology , English for Oil Industry, English for Engineering, English for Aviation, English for Maritime Purposes\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><b>How to teach purpose-based English courses?<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teaching ESP courses should start with <\/span><b>needs analysis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> so that you know the student&#8217;s current language knowledge and what to focus on during the course. As ESP teachers, you should rely on <\/span><b>subject-related contexts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and use the vocabulary and terminology used in that subject. ESP courses should enable your students to communicate in the respective area effectively. It is also a good idea to teach the ESP students some <\/span><b>soft skills and raise cultural awareness<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to maximize their success in getting their message across in the specific context of the target language. Of course, like any other language course, you should <\/span><b>monitor<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> your learner&#8217;s progress and provide them with adequate and appropriate <\/span><b>feedback<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Popular places to teach TEFL<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TEFL courses are popular in non-English speaking countries, such as Japan, South Korea, China, and some countries in the Middle East, including <\/span><b>Iran<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Saudi Arabia<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>the United Arab Emirates<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Non-English-speaking European countries like <\/span><b>Spain<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Italy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>France <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are other popular places to teach TEFL courses. However, you should consider <\/span><b>regulatory, cultural, and developmental factors<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to teach TEFL. You need to see whether you can survive in the culture of the target country and whether you can make ends meet as a TEFL teacher. But thanks to online teaching platforms, you do not need to move to another country just for the sake of your job.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, the best countries to teach TEFL are the ones with lots of immigrants and students. The <\/span><b>United States<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>Canada<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are popular destinations for many international students and, as a result, these countries are also suitable for teaching TEFL courses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still unsure about joining TEFL courses? Read the article &#8220;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ostado.com\/mag\/why-tefl-certification-is-essential-tefl-benefits-and-requirements\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Why TEFL Certification is essential<\/b><\/a><b>?\u201d <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to make up your mind.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Finding online tutoring jobs with Ostado\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ostado is a leading <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ostado.com\/en\/start-teaching\" target=\"_blank\"><b>online English tutoring<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> platform where you can tutor many different courses without worrying about finding clients. As Ostado is trusted by hundreds of students from all around the world, the tutors can easily find suitable clients. The Ostado platform has created an online environment for English tutors to maximize their earnings and get the most out of their teaching skills. By using Ostado, you can enjoy:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>High income\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Regular and on-time payments\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Free advertisements\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Flexible working hours<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>International audience and clientele\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we first elaborated on the two primary modes of teaching English, i.e., teaching in physical and virtual classrooms, and then explained the pros and cons of each mode. Then, we explained the English language certificates and how each can empower your position as an English tutor. We also explained how you can approach language teaching based on your students&#8217; purposes of taking the courses. Hopefully, by reading this article, you can better decide about choosing the appropriate language certificate. 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