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"Don't trust The TEFL Organization!"

ITO review, submitted by Annette. Don’t trust The TEFL Organization! I was drawn in by the cheap course price and the promises of international travel. They seemed legit enough to me because they claim to be accredited. This is a fraudulent lie. The accreditation body that supposedly accredits this shady TEFL outfit is none other than the shady TEFL company itself. It’s just a gold badge they…

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Just Travel Now: You Can Always Make Money But You Can’t Always Make Memories

Have you ever asked yourself, "How will I survive on the road?" or "How will I manage traveling long term?" Learn how to stretch your dollars (and your time off) with these 10 easy, creative ways to make money while traveling.

Before you start traveling, you will have probably spent quite a bit of time preparing for your adventures by saving up some money.

But have you ever considered earning money while you travel?

By making some extra cash, you'll have fewer budget-related worries, be able to do all the things you want to do and perhaps even stay away for longer than you had originally planned.

Below is a list of ten creative ways (both online and otherwise) to make money while you explore the world.

How to make money while traveling:

1. Freelancing online

Fancy adopting a 'digital nomad' lifestyle? It's easier than you think thanks to freelancing platforms such as Upwork and Fiverr where you can apply for all kinds of jobs offered by clients all over the world.

The only thing you need to begin with is a demonstrable skill in a sought-after area.

Winning projects can be tough, especially at the start when you don't have a proven track record, but once you have had a few jobs and there is positive feedback on your profile, you'll hopefully be able to find a steady stream of work.

Some of the most lucrative fields in freelancing are web design and development, internet research, data entry, graphic design, content writing, and translation and editing.

If you want to travel the world full-time as a digital nomad, consider doing a work exchange with Worldpackers. Choose from thousands of volunteering opportunities around the world and work a few hours a week in exchange for accommodation and other benefits. This is a great way to  travel on a budget while building a sustainable freelance business and learning how to get work done on the go as a digital nomad!

2. Language tuition

If you're fluent in English, teaching English as a foreign language is a great way to earn some money while traveling — the demand for English tuition is huge all across the globe!

If you're a native speaker, you're especially lucky because individuals and schools do tend to prefer to employ teachers whose mother tongue is English. It may be a good idea to take a course, such as TEFL, to increase your chances of finding work.

Speak a different language? There's work for you too! Do you speak perfect French? Locate the Alliance Française in the country where you are and see if they can help.

Great at German? Try asking the local Goethe Institute if they know of any opportunities.

Universities and libraries can also be good places to visit to ask about language tuition jobs. Otherwise, you can register your services on websites like tandem.net or verbling.com and start teaching online.

3. Teach other people your skills

Of course, people don't only want to learn languages.

Do you have a special skill that you think you could help someone learn?

Then why not ask around and/or advertise your services in the local area (on notice boards in supermarkets, on social media or in the newspaper) and teach your talent?

Perhaps you play a musical instrument very well or are a photo editing pro; whatever it is, there is probably someone out there looking to learn how to do what you already do so well.

Not only is this a great way to make money, it's also a way to meet new people, become more connected to the local community, and make friends while traveling.

4. Make things to sell

If you're creative and know how to, for example, make jewelry (especially profitable if you are working with materials — such as shells and stones — that you find rather than buy), draw portraits or paint, it might be a good idea to take some of your handicraft supplies with you on your travels and sell your creations.

You could sell your wares at a local market, in independent stores or even at your accommodation to fellow travelers looking for unique souvenirs.

5. Offer your services at hostels

Hostels are a great place to make a bit of extra cash because they (and the people staying in them) tend to be quite laid back and open to new ideas.

Selling things you've made is just one of the many ways you could make some money while staying in a hostel.

You could also offer to organize events, teach yoga, cook meals or even give massages.

Again, use the talents you have to your advantage and make some money while getting to know new people and enhancing other people's travel experiences as well as your own!

6. Sell your photos

If you have impressive photography skills, you may want to consider becoming a freelance photographer and selling your photos on websites like Shutterstock, 500px and Etsy (where you can actually sell anything you've made yourself).

These sites do take a cut of what you make and you'd have to be selling a lot of images to make decent sums of money, but it can still be a quick and easy way to make a bit of extra cash.

Every little bit helps, right?

7. Street performances

Singing, playing an instrument, dancing, juggling... how you choose to entertain passers-by is up to you.

Whatever your skill, performing on the street can bring in some serious cash if you are in the right place, at the right time.

However, before you begin, check the laws of the city/country you are in to make sure you won't be breaking any!

In most cases, you can't just start performing on the street and asking the public for money without some kind of permission beforehand. Once you know you are legit though, you can get started.

8. Seasonal work

If you're planning to travel long term and stay in an area for at least a month or more, you might be able to find seasonal work.

Fruit picking, working at summer camps for young people, being a ski instructor during winter or a dive instructor in warm destinations, selling goods at Christmas markets... these are just some of your options, depending on location and time of year.

The added bonus of some seasonal jobs is that your accommodation and at least one meal may also be taken care of, meaning you can save even more money.

9. Dog sitting and walking

Sometimes people compare having a dog to having a child.

These pets, like babies, are completely reliant on their owners to take care of them. But people these days are so busy and finding the time to take one's dog out for a walk three times a day can be quite a chore.

That's where dog sitters and walkers come in.

Love dogs and looking for an easy way to make money during your trip?

Have a look online to see what the possibilities are at your current location.

10. Surveys and market research

While you won't be bringing in the big bucks, you can earn a bit of pocket money by completing surveys online and testing new products (with the added bonus of being able to keep all of those samples).

You should be careful as not all websites are legit and may never pay you, but some reputable companies include Swagbucks, Toluna and Opinion Outpost.

Doing this kind of work requires minimal time and effort, meaning you can focus on what you really want to be doing — enjoying your travels!

Hopefully, you can now see that the lack of a big budget doesn't have to be an obstacle to exploring the world and you now have a lot of inspiration regarding how to make some money while you travel.

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How to Make Money Teaching English Online in the UK

https://120profit.com/?p=1269&utm_source=SocialAutoPoster&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=Tumblr Fact about me: when I’m not blogging about making money, I’m a languages geek. I’ve been studying foreign languages at school, uni and in my spare time (just for fun!) as long as I can remember. Following my passion for language learning, I’ve been lucky enough to get the chance to live and study in several different foreign countries, including Japan and Russia. And while I was abroad, I worked as an English teacher. So the idea of making money from home by teaching English online is one that really appeals to me! Teaching English to foreign students can be a really fun and rewarding job. You get to interact with cute kiddies, share your own language and culture, and you might even inspire someone to travel or live abroad themselves some day. And if you don’t even have to leave the house to do this job? Perfect! In this post we’ll look at what it takes to become an online English teacher. I’ll also share several companies currently recruiting for online English teachers in the UK. (I’m focusing on the UK because several of the big-name companies out there only recruit from the US, and I wanted to write a post to help out my fellow Brits. But most of the companies in this post recruit globally, so if you’re based elsewhere, it’s still worth taking a look!) Please note that this post contains affiliate links. That means that if you sign up with some of the companies mentioned below, I may receive a commission. There is no cost to you. How does teaching English online work? Most online English teacher positions will be through a third-party company that organizes scheduling and payment. Some companies will provide lesson plans and materials, whereas others will leave it up to you. Online English lessons are usually one-on-one. That means you have the potential to form a great relationship with your students. It also means that discipline is less of a problem than in real-life classroom situations! Most students will want to book in with the same teacher each week for continuity. But there are some jobs where you just log in and take whatever lesson is available. Both you and your student will need a webcam and headset/microphone so you can communicate and interact with each other through the computer. There are jobs available teaching students of all ages, from kids as young as 6 up to adults. All age groups have their advantages and disadvantages! Personally, I’ve found it can be easier to work with adult students, because they’ve chosen to study English for themselves so they’re typically more motivated. But then, the little kids are SO CUTE, and the lessons involve fun things like games and songs! And they don’t ask such tough grammar questions 😉 it’s really up to you who you prefer to teach. Advantages of teaching English online Teaching English online makes a great work-from-home job for many reasons! Since you can do it from home, it makes a great job for stay-at-home parents, carers, or anyone who has to be around the house a lot or can’t travel to an outside job. It’s a very flexible job. You can usually choose your own hours (within reason – obviously you have to be online at the times your students are online). You can choose how many or how few lessons to take each week. Companies such as Education First like to book lessons in blocks of four to eight weeks. This means you can plan ahead for future weeks, but you can also plan to work more or fewer lessons depending on how busy you are. It makes a great way for teachers to make extra money in the school holidays. And finally, teaching English is incredibly rewarding! You have the opportunity to make a real impact on a young person’s life and maybe even help them to get a job or inspire them to travel or work abroad in future. Requirements for teaching English online The requirements for teaching English online depend on the company you want to work for. Generally speaking, these are the essential requirements: Fluency in English! Fast internet connection with webcam and headset A quiet place to work Great communication skills, intercultural awareness Then, depending on the company, some online language schools may require additional qualifications, including some or all of the following. You should check with individual companies before applying: Bachelor’s degree TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certificate or equivalent qualification Some companies require citizenship of a particular country (e.g. the UK, US or Canada), and/or a particular accent Teach English online to Chinese students with EF (Education First) One of the best known companies for teaching English is EF (Education First). EF have been around since 1965. They have ‘real life’ language schools all over the world, and they also run an online language school! Their reputation and experience make them a great first choice if you’re considering becoming an online English teacher. With EF, you’d be teaching one-on-one classes of 25 minutes each. You would need to be available for peak lesson hours in China, which are weekday mornings in the UK (10:00am GMT to 12:30pm GMT weekdays). There are also lesson slots on weekend mornings (9:00am GMT to 1:00pm GMT). One of the best things about teaching with EF is that they have prepared lesson materials for you to use. When I was an English teacher, I found that I spent way more time preparing the lessons and creating worksheets than actually teaching. So having high quality prepared materials would be a godsend! You do need a TEFL qualification to teach English with EF (although you can still apply if you don’t have it yet but will by the time you start work). If you don’t have this, scroll down this page to see your other options! Here are the full requirements to teach English with EF: Ability to connect with kids! Native English speaker with a Bachelor’s degree in any field 40 Hour TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certification (or higher): submit now or provide whenobtained at beginning of contract term Experience in early childhood development, teaching, coaching or mentoring is preferred, but not required. Lifeexperiences count Excellent cultural awareness, communication and motivational skills Commitment to delivering a high level of student engagement satisfaction Access to a headset, personal computer, and wired Ethernet connection Willing to complete an online Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, reimbursed after the successfulcompletion of probation They have headquarters in the UK for easy communication and payment. Here’s one EF English teacher talking about her experience: (note, she teaches adults rather than kids, but you can still get a good idea of how the company works) Does teaching English online pay well? By now you’re probably wondering how much online English tutors make. Well, as with all jobs, it varies! EF payment starts at £9.35 per hour with opportunities to earn up to £11.48 per hour. In addition, they offer perfomance-based bonuses, holiday pay and even pension contributions! From what I’ve seen, £9-£10 per hour seems to be the average for online English teachers. But most companies don’t offer holiday pay or pensions. (EF is an exception because it’s such a large company and as I understand it, you would be paid through the UK office). Another site I recommend is iTalki. iTalki is slightly different from EF because it doesn’t employ you directly. It’s more like a platform where freelance tutors can find students. On iTalki you can set your own rates. It’s up to you how much you charge, but obviously you want to price yourself competitively based on your experience and qualifications. Many qualified TEFL teachers on iTalki charge £14-20 per hour, while unqualified ‘community tutors’ charge around £8-£10. With most online English teaching jobs, you’re unlikely to get enough work from one company to make a full time wage. It makes a perfect side hustle for a student, stay-at-home parent or a teacher during the holidays. But if you need to earn a full time income you will probably need to sign up with multiple companies, or combine it with another way to make money online. Is teaching English online legitimate? You might be wondering if teaching English is a legitimate way to make money online. Good for you for questioning – there are a lot of scams out there in the world of making money online, and it pays to do your research. Teaching English online is definitely a legit work from home job. Companies such as EF have been around for years and have employed hundreds of people. You can also read reviews from former employees on sites such as Glassdoor. However, if you get a job offer from a less well-known company, I’d advise you to do your due diligence. Research them on Glassdoor and on TEFL forums before signing up. How to teach English online without a degree or qualification If you don’t have a TEFL qualification, or even a degree, then your options are more limited. But it’s still possible to teach English online without qualifications! In this case, you will have better luck finding work providing English conversation practice, rather than teaching full lessons. iTalki is one platform where you can find work as a self-employed English teacher or tutor. On iTalki you have complete freedom to set your own rates and hours, although it’s worth spending some time to research what other people are charging to make sure you’re competitive. iTalki has two different levels of teacher: ‘Professional Teacher‘ (who hold a qualification) and ‘Community Tutor‘. Anyone can apply to be a Community Tutor. Get paid to chat in English Community Tutors on iTalki mostly offer informal tutoring and/or conversation practice. Students might also ask you to help them with their homework, suggest native reading/listening materials, or answer general questions about your language or culture. In effect, you can get paid to have conversations in English! This is a great way to get started to teach English online with no experience. The rates are lower, but all you have to do is keep a conversation going in English for an hour. iTalki students are usually older and very motivated because they’re paying for the lessons themselves, so this can be an interesting and fairly easy side hustle. I love the idea of getting paid to chat in English to students from all over the world. iTalki doesn’t offer any kind of materials or curriculum, so it’s up to you to decide on the lesson topics with your students. One other cool thing about iTalki is that they have an ‘instant tutoring’ function where you can log on in your free time and work with any students who are available right now! This could improve your chances of getting more paid work when you don’t have anything scheduled. Best online English teaching jobs As I mentioned above, I think the best online English teaching job in the UK right now is EF. This is because they offer training, prepared lesson materials, competitive pay, bonuses and even holiday pay and pensions! They are one of the biggest names in language teaching worldwide so you know they are legit, and you can’t go wrong. Click here to read more about jobs with EF. However, if EF isn’t for you, here are some other places you can apply to teach English online: iTalki (set your own rates and schedule. No qualification needed.) DaDa (teach students in China from anywhere in the world. As far as I can tell, no specific qualifications or experience needed.) GoGo Kid (requires Bachelor’s degree) TEFL UK (must hold a TEFL or TESOL certificate, or be willing to complete one within 3 months of starting) Baron’s English (requires TEFL qualification and native British English) Lingoda (requires teaching experience) Voxy (requires teaching experience) There are also Facebook groups such as Online English Teachers which have regular job listings. Facebook groups are also a great place to get feedback if you get an offer from a school that you haven’t heard of before. Please note, this list is for your reference but I don’t have experience with all these companies so please do your own research before signing up! Have you taught English online before? Which companies have you worked for? I’d love it if you could share you experiences in the comments to help other readers! Pin this for later Related 120profit.com - https://120profit.com/?p=1269&utm_source=SocialAutoPoster&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=Tumblr

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"I have no regrets choosing ITTO"

“I have no regrets choosing ITTO”

ITTO review, submitted by Robyn.

The course looked a little intimidating at first, having absolutely no past experience in teaching at all, but as soon as I started I realized that the course had been designed for people like myself, with no previous teaching experience. That’s not to say this course was easy. It wasn’t. but the way the lessons are structured makes it relatively easy to…

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"One of the things with the Bridge course which stood out for me was how organized everything was"

“One of the things with the Bridge course which stood out for me was how organized everything was”

Bridge TEFL review, submitted by Thomas.

I was pretty satisfied with this distance learning teach English course despite initially having concerns about taking it online as opposed to taking it in-class. I guess it’s optimal to take any education study onsite but you won’t miss out on so much if you do take it online. One of the things with the Bridge course which stood out for me was how…

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"My online tutor was very helpful"

“My online tutor was very helpful”

Let���s TEFL review, written by Rich.

I’m more than happy to recommend Let’s TEFL as a very well-organized TESOL program to get certified in teaching English abroad. My online tutor was very helpful. Actually, they were awesome! 🙂 Always available to provide help whenever needed, and always quick with their responses. And I really couldn’t see how I could have successfully completed the course…

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"A very convenient method of doing the TEFL certification"

“A very convenient method of doing the TEFL certification”

Is ITTO TEFL legit ITTO review, submitted by Beverly.

Is ITTO TEFL Legit? A very convenient method of doing the TEFL certification.

For me the highlight of this course was the convenience of taking it online and not needing to travel anywhere to complete it. Everything is done online, both studying and marking, and when you finish ITTO TEFL email you your TEFL certificate. I really can’t…