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emmvxnce · 4 years

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i didn’t know i was a p h o e n i x TILL I LEARNED HOW TO S P E A K

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"Without losing a piece of me, how do i get to heaven? Without changing a piece of me, how do I get to heaven? So if I’m losing a piece of me, maybe I don’t want heaven.” — Troye Sivan, Heaven

“She had a strange feeling in the pit of her stomach, like when you’re swimming and you want to put your feet down on something solid, but the water’s deeper than you think and there’s nothing there.” — Julia Gregson

“The worst thing in the world next to anarchy, is government.” — Henry Ward Beecher

“I’ve left my fingerprints somewhere. And that’s good enough. And I am my own person. And that’s good enough. And… I stand my ground. And that’s good enough.” — Morrissey

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NAME: Emmeline Glenys Vance NICKNAMES: Emme, Em, Vance AGE: Twenty Two BIRTHDAY: 10 September 1957 GENDER: Cis Female PRONOUNS: She/Her SEXUALITY: Homosexual ETHNICITY: English, Welsh, Chinese

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MOTHER: Jìngyi ‘Jenny’ Vance, née Ling (44) FATHER: Raymond Thomas Vance (46) SIBLINGS: Charles Vance (23), Margaret Vance (20)

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FACE CLAIM: Chloe Bennet BUILD: Naturally slim, of average height. Several years of training have lent an athletic edge to her body. Solid bone structure, thin but not waiflike. HAIR: Shoulder length, thick, and wavy. Typically pulled back off her face in some way or other. Often twisted up with her wand which backfires when she is forced to pull her wand and her hair comes falling around her face. HAIR COLOR: Dark brown. EYE COLOR: Typically brown, nearly black when she’s upset or angry but lighter when the sun is bright or her mood is up. SKIN COLOR: Beige with warm undertones. DOMINANT HAND: Right. ANOMALIES: Broken nails from years spent biting or picking at them. A scar on her hairline on the right side of her forehead from where she fell when she was eight and cracked her head on the coffee table in the living room. Various minor scars from several years with the Order. SCENT: Honey and lilac from her shampoo, a touch of something floral if she’s decided to put on perfume which is rare and reserved for the most special of occasions. ACCENT: RP but with traces of welsh from years listening and speaking with her dad who is from Cardiff. ALLERGIES: Pollen and blueberries. DISORDERS: Mild anxiety triggered in the last several years by the worsening war FASHION: Leans to muggle fashion, typical late 70′s clothing. Bell bottoms, high waisted jeans, crop tops, the occasional leather jacket, over sized men’s shirts paired with leggings. She prefers pants to skirts as often as possible. NERVOUS TICS: Biting and picking at her nails, toying with any jewelry she may be wearing, usually a necklace, twirling hair at the base of her neck or from her ponytail. In general her hands are usually fidgeting in someway, she has a hard time keeping them still. QUIRKS: She doesn’t like silence and sometimes will hum to herself if there is no other sound just to fill the empty air, she almost always sits with her legs pulled up either under or in front of her.

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RESIDES: Plainview Point BORN: Cardiff, where her parents lived in the earliest years of their marriage before moving to a village just outside London. RAISED: Shere, a village in Surrey, about an hour southwest of London. PETS: Persimmon aka Persy, a ginger cat she met in an alley near St. Mungo’s who took a liking to her after she shared her turkey sandwich one day and followed her home.

CAREER: Healer, specializing in spell inflicted damage and working on the fourth floor of St. Mungo’s. EXPERIENCE: Member of the Potions club in her fifth through seventh years at Hogwarts. OWLS and NEWTS in Charms, Potions, Herbology, and Defense Against the Dark Arts. Entered the Healer training program upon graduation from Hogwarts, rotating through each floor and specialization at St. Mungo’s before choosing to specialize in spell-inflicted damage. EMPLOYER: St. Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries

POLITICAL AFFILIATION: Order of the Phoenix BELIEFS: Equality, in all shapes and forms. Being a muggleborn, a woman, the daughter of an immigrant, and a lesbian have given her a unique viewpoint into so many of the ways that society is stacked against certain people. She does not have a strong religious or spirtual practice or belief but adds it to the list of things she believes people should be allowed to choose and practice without judgment or intercession. MISDEMEANORS: Breaking curfew, pilfering from the potion supply closet in school and a little bit from the hospital when it’s not something she can get at the apothecary FELONIES: None on the record, only in service of the Order DRUGS: Marijuana, both inhaled and ingested. Girlfriend makes a hell of a pot brownie. SMOKES: Marijuana, yes. Cigarettes, no. ALCOHOL: Beer mostly, the occasional whiskey when someone else is in charge of choosing it. Never wine or cocktails. Too sweet for her taste. DIET: Mostly simple meals, usually with a bit of a Chinese foundation. Rice as a staple, a lot of stir fry because it’s simply and quick and can be made in large quantities to last her for many days or to feed a multitude of people.

LANGUAGES: English, Welsh, Mandarin

PHOBIAS: Fire, losing those she loves and being left alone. HOBBIES: Brewing potions, listening and collecting muggle music TRAITS: { + }: compassionate, self-assured, determined, hard working, pragmatic { - }: blunt, ineloquent, inflexible, stubborn, temperamental

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LOCATION: Her flat. She’s turned it into a haven with couches you can sink into, nooks where she can curl up, candles and warm smells, even a fireplace she and Persy like to lie in front of until they fall asleep on the poufs she has as extra seating. SPORTS TEAM: Chelsea Football Club, Holyhead Harpies (football first and then quidditch) GAME: Rummy, card games in general MUSIC: Muggle rock and punk - Queen, David Bowie, Blondie, The Clash MOVIES: Star Wars, The Godfather (just the first one), Superman, The Exorcist FOOD: Chinese food but actual Chinese food like her mother makes, not what you can get in the shops. Not that that’s bad - it’s just not her favorite. BEVERAGE: Chocolate Milk. Yes she knows she is a child. COLOR: Deep gold.

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ALUMNI HOUSE: Hufflepuff WAND (length, flexibility, wood, & core): 9 ¼ inches, ash, phoenix feather core, slightly springy. The saying goes that ash wands are stubborn but it isn’t the arrogant or crass type of stubborn that attracts this wood. It is drawn to a person whose beliefs are held strongly in their mind and deeply in their heart. Combined with a core of phoenix feather and it’s slightly springy nature, Emmeline’s wand is particularly loyal and becomes finnicky in the hands of anyone other than it’s owner. AMORTENTIA: Fresh baked pastries, cinnamon, twilight air in the summer PATRONUS: Brown Bear - social creatures who find strength in sharing resources and who are known for their protective instincts. Bears are also closely associated with healing in some cultures. BOGGART: Darkness. The kind of darkness that envelops your senses. Instead of becoming stronger, it dulls each sense so you cannot see but you also cannot hear or feel or smell. You are isolated, alone, helpless. Seconds become eternities as you seek any anchor to hold on to to pull yourself back to the world.

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MORAL ALIGNMENT: Neutral Good MBTI: ENFJ-A (Extroverted, Intuitive, Feeling, Judging, Assertive) MBTI ROLE: The Protaganist ENNEAGRAM: Type 2 ENNEAGRAM ROLE: The Helper TEMPERAMENT: Sanguine WESTERN ZODIAC: Virgo

Virgos are always paying attention to the smallest details and their deep sense of humanity makes them one of the most careful signs of the zodiac. This will lead to a strong character, but one that prefers conservative, well-organized things and a lot of practicality in their everyday life. These individuals have an organized life, and even when they let go to chaos, their goals and dreams still have strictly defined borders in their mind. Their need to serve others makes them feel good as caregivers, on a clear mission to help.

CHINESE ZODIAC: Rooster

Roosters are smart, charming, witty, honest, blunt, capable, talented, brave, and self-reliant. They are known for their ability to do astounding things with extremely limited resources. Their way is always right (in their mind, at least), and they love to debate their stance. Roosters are extremely sociable and bask in attention and praise.

PRIMAL SIGN: Corgi

Loyal, observant, and analytical, those born under the Primal Zodiac sign of the Corgi are devoted friends and family members who take on the role of caretaker with great passion. Few others are as eager to jump in and help a friend in need, and Corgis take great pride in this. More so than other signs, members of this sign like to fill a very specific role in the lives of other people, thus getting the majority of their own personal fulfillment through their service to others.

TAROT CARD: Justice

The Justice Tarot card has to do with moral sensitivity and that which gives rise to empathy, compassion, and a sense of fairness. Since the time of Solomon, this image has represented a standard for the humane and fair-minded treatment of other beings. This card reminds us to be careful to attend to important details. It's a mistake to overlook or minimize anything where this card is concerned.

SONGS: coming soon, i suck at this

IDEOLOGIES: Doesn’t believe in wallowing or living in the past. Mistakes get made and bad things happen and the only way to get past it all is to pick yourself up and keep on walking.

Tea over coffee. Fight her about it. Get yourself some black tea if you need the caffeine.

There is exactly nothing that can’t be made better by a dance party around the flat with the music so loud that you can’t hear your own thoughts anymore.

There is no excuse for inequality. People are people and the only way to get through this life is to care about the people inhabiting the world around you. Most common thought - “I don’t know how to explain to you that you should care about other people.”

#she's a burden on society | aesthetic #dulcetask #this took me a solid six hours #blessings on you if you read the whole thing

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nyhne · 7 years

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11 new things

Well, you probably know the drill by now. Tagged by @lordsardine thanks! C:

1) Do you have something (like a pillow or a stuffed animal) you can’t sleep without? Nothing that I can’t sleep without, but I’ve had this handmade blue whale that I got from a friend (she’d made it for a school project lol) in high school. Since I’ve had him he travels pretty much everywhere I go (for extended periods of time), but he mostly just chills in my bed. Right now I also have a Pusheen plush that was uh my makeshift pillow this summer because literally didn’t have a pillow lol

2) What’s your greatest regret?

Damn dude okay well one of them is definitely that I didn’t learn Mandarin when I was younger (like a child/kid-younger). Part of this is on my parents for not pushing me to do it more (which of course could have come to mixed results lol) but it’s also definitely regret on myself. Although I definitely acknowledge that my angst about wishing I had learned it comes more from like...my own self-induced societal pressures? Such as feeling very self-conscious about the fact that I’m ethnically Chinese but don’t speak Chinese or have a significant connection to my “root culture.” For honestly 97% of the time, my adoption isn’t something that bothers me or even comes up in my considerations, but on matters about my Chinese heritage it’s a huge source of self-consciousness. So while I definitely think knowing Mandarin would be super useful, I also acknowledge that this regret is influenced by a lot of other factors that aren’t about actually wanting to.

3) What piece of media holds the most nostalgia for you? Hmm probably my DS or my Gameboy SP? Definitely lots and lots of memories of playing them in the car, in the airport, at home, late at night, ect. Especially with the SP, there’s a bit of a stronger muscle memory associated with it.

4) Were you ever in the superwholock fandom? Just the Sherlock fandom lol I actually was interested in getting into Supernatural, but I’m straight up lazy about watching TV, so I never bothered. I also got out of the Sherlock fandom after the second season lol

5) What was your dream job when you were a kid? I never had any super big aspirations, but when I was in middle school I did go through a phase of wanting to be a chef lol Which I’ve always been interested in cooking, but I do think that period influenced some of my love and mentalities about food and cooking today.

6) What was your first ship? Maybe Zutara? Just because that was like the first “non-canon ship” that I actually pursued fanmaterial for

7) What is something that’s happened to you that sounds made up but isn’t? There are some experiences in Europe that still sound dreamlike to me (in a fond way) even now- like sitting on top of a fortress with friends in Luxembourg or spending New Years in Vienna. But if you want an actual answer (and this is actually somewhat relevant to you because it happened at school lol) I’ve had a few odd experiences with the neighborhood/streets behind my university, which I’m somewhat convinced is a liminal space. The school is in a very wealthy area of DC and behind the dorms are a lot of multi-million dollar homes (many owned by diplomats). So in some ways it’s a very nice, safe area, but even during the day it’s always had an eerie feeling. Especially when I lived on campus, I liked walking late at night, and I’ve had a few experiences back there when I was with a friend that we’re both convinced was something not natural. I won’t elaborate here since this is already long but yeah, that’s like my only “ghost story” I’ve ever experienced in life.

8) Favorite meme? I honestly don’t even know where to start there are just SO many good ones. Maybe in terms of usage, one I like using a lot is the Emphasized Points(tm). I use that all the time lol it’s probably obnoxious

9) If you could become fluent in three other languages than what you’re already fluent in, what would they be? German, French, and then beyond my talk about Mandarin from earlier, Spanish. I don’t know if I’d ever be interested in learning Spanish “institutionally” (unlike with German and French where I really do enjoy sitting down looking at the mechanics of it) but there are so many Spanish-speakers in the US that it almost feels ignorant to not try and learn it. Especially at the restaurant, where the kitchen staff is all Hispanic (even the German chef lol she picked up Spanish at some point which is honestly so cool) I honestly feel kinda ashamed that I don’t know how to speak their language? So I’m trying to make more of an effort to pick up stuff there.

10) Favorite video game? Cop-out answer, pokemon lol specifically Ruby or Mystery Dungeon Blue. Oh wait, honestly Star Fox Adventures will always have a big special place in my heart. Damn the signs were all there when I was younger that I’m furry trash lol

11) When I was in elementary school, this kid named Sam, who I barely talked to, one day came up to me and told me that since all the stupid squirrels were being hit by cars, by processes of natural selection, a master race of smart squirrels would arise and take over the world. Thoughts? I honestly laughed so hard at this. It made me think of the guy who was my drivers ed teacher who was like I don’t feel bad if I hit birds when I’m driving because they have the whole goddamn sky and they chose to drive in front of my car five feet off the ground that’s natural selection at work

Tagging @erengelion @eunnui @gummyboots @lithugraph @niniel-kirkland @theonecalledcris @the-plague-doctors C’:

1) Do you like giving/receiving flowers? 2) Is there a particular, niche thing in your field of study (or outside of it) that you’re really interested in? The biology of male seahorses in August? American consumerism trends in the 20th century? 3) What are some of your “go-to meals”? This isn’t meant as a shaming or comparison, but when you run out of new ideas what are your favorite go-to’s? It can literally just be ramen (but which kind) 4) Name at least one animal you’re passionate about and why 5) Do you believe and forgive and forget? Both, neither? 6) What is one thing that makes your home feel complete? 7) Give me a favorite band/song and why because I need new music lol 8) What is one thing you take for granted? 9) Do you think you are becoming your parents? How do you feel about it? 10) What is one “hip trend” that you feel like you were doing before everybody else? 11) What are you supposed to be doing right now instead of this quiz?

#thanks bab like always c:#person behind the posts #okay gonna finish this article check out the assignment requirements then go to sleep maybe

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language-obsession · 7 years

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(1/2) Hello! I recently began learning Canto &--living in Canada--I have encountered a LOT of people who speak both Canto and Mandarin. Whenever I mention to someone that I'm trying to learn Canto, they ask why I don't learn Mandarin. Now when I was learning Vietnamese and French, locals and expats were SOSOSOOSOSOS!O!OO!!!! excited for me to learn their languages. Yet every Canto-speaking person I've met has discouraged me. This obviously makes me more rigorous re: studying, but I'm wondering--

(2/2) if you’ve ever heard this from any of your friends who are learning Cantonese. Also, when I spoke with someone about saying in Canto how beautiful or handsome someone is, she paused and said “No, that sounds too local.” ??? Like??? Is that not a huge success in learning a language? I’m just really curious to hear your thoughts.

;;;;;;; this was really upsetting to read as a Cantonese speaking Canadian, because this idea extends to a lot of ABC/BBC/CBCs, specifically ones who speak non-Mandarin Chinese varieties. Some Cantonese-speaking CBCs have a slight disdain for Cantonese bc:

1) It means they might not have learned Mandarin growing up and therefore must learn it now as a teenager/adult, and thus they may lag behind their Mandarin-speaking CBC peers in their Mandarin proficiency. A bunch of my friends actually feel this way. They have a distaste for both Cantonese and Mandarin bc they feel like Cantonese dragged them behind, but at the same time, they see Mandarin as something forced onto them

2) They may have struggled with their Chinese identity because people made them feel less Chinese because they couldn’t speak a standard language they were never taught (i’ve experienced this before; monolingual Mandarin speakers have asked me why I can’t speak Mandarin well, despite being a Chinese person)

3) Some of my friends have grown up with the “ching chang chong” stereotypes associated with Chinese languages (particularly with Cantonese), and all those memes on the internet about how harsh and angry Cantonese sounds, and I genuinely think that that has really affected how many CBCs view their own heritage language. It’s seen as ugly, annoying, hard on the ears, etc, and for some speakers, there is not much pride in speaking their own language. The same applies to many second-generation Vietnamese speakers as well, I’m sure.

4) I’m not from GZ or Guangdong so I can’t say this with absolute certainty, but there is some stigma associated with Cantonese, especially since kids are required to speak Mandarin at school (I’m particularly thinking of that one poster that was like “Speak Mandarin, Be a Civilized Person”). You did mention that some of your friends speak both Canto/Mando, and from my experience, most of the people who grew up bilingually in those two languages had parents who came from outside of HK, or they themselves came from somewhere in Guangdong/Guangxi, and maybe that stigma associated with Cantonese got carried on to them.

A lot of people grow up thinking that Cantonese is just a mere dialect, and that to be successful, you need to know Mandarin, which might be why you have received so much negative feedback about why you’re learning Cantonese. A lot of people don’t even see Cantonese as anything special; it’s just the language that their relatives speak in and they occasionally hear on the radio/TV, but it’s not as “impactful” or “useful” as Mandarin, so maybe they are confused about why a foreigner would want to learn such a “useless” language.

I’ve also spoken to a LOT of Cantonese people about the nature of our language and our writing system (written Cantonese - which btw, not many people know about outside of HK), and I have met very few people who take it seriously. The problem is that written Cantonese is still seen as HIGHLY informal and that Cantonese is simply a spoken language that doesn’t necessarily need to be written out. As well, speakers who write in written Cantonese are often aware of the variance in our written form, since there is no standardization, but very few people are bothered about it and don’t see a point in standardizing it, since we already have a written standard (aka Written Chinese), which as you probably already know, reflects Mandarin thought and speech very well, but not so well for Cantonese speech and thought. It’s just concerning to see this kind of apathy in Cantonese speakers. ;;; although it’s actually MUCH worse in many other Chinese varieties, since most varieties do not even have anything close to a written form (particularly with languages in the Wu and Min varieties).

Just to bring back a sense of optimism to this post though, I think the linguistic situation in HK is still quite good. Of course, there will always be Cantonese speakers who view their language negatively, but there are also many speakers who are extremely proud and enthusiastic (including myself :’D) and want to continue spreading their language to future generations and Cantonese learners.

I am so so so happy that you chose to learn Canto (im gettin the warm fuzzies just thinking about how ppl actually want to learn it), and I really hope you keep up with it. Don’t let the negativity keep you back from achieving your goals!!!! Just remember that there are many many Cantonese speakers who are proud of their language and will be VERY excited that you’re learning their language! (And if you live in a larger city like Toronto or Vancouver, you will encounter more of these speakers who view their language in a positive light.)

Btw I don’t exactly get the part about sounding “too local” lol, maybe your friend isn’t that proficient in Cantonese? I would be THRILLED if a person learning Cantonese surprised me with a native-sounding phrase, so maybe she’s just embarrassed that she didn’t know it? LMAO was it “佢好靚仔/靚女” or did you use the word 好索 😏 ?

#cantonese #heritage speaker #cbc #canadian born chinese #chinese #mandarin #sociolinguistics #idk its complicated #and mildly upsetting #but there's definitely hope #asks #REALLY good question though #sorry for all my rambling #i just have too many thoughts about this topic #asian diaspora #chinese diaspora

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charllieeldridge · 4 years

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Teach English Online: Get Paid With These Top 7 Companies

The internet is a wonderful thing. It’s opened the door for people to earn a full-time income, or side income from anywhere in the world. Teach English online, learn how to start a travel blog, or become famous on social media and be a brand ambassador for large companies. It’s all possible.

If you’re looking to teach English online, you’ve come to the right place. Here I’m going to list the best online teaching English jobs, how you can find a job with them, and how much money you can expect to earn from teaching English online.

If you’ve been on this blog before, you’ll know we’re all about helping travellers find ways to earn money online so that they can turn travel into a lifestyle. We’ve been travelling since 2008 and thanks to the internet, we’ve been able to earn more money online than we ever did in our well-paying jobs in Canada.

We want to help other travellers do the same thing!

I’m happy to share these top 7 companies to teach English online so that you too can make money from anywhere in the world.

Teaching English is a rewarding and enriching experience – both in person and online

Who Can Teach English Online?

A few notes before I list the best online teaching English jobs. Almost all of the companies will require the following:

Native English speaker, or near-native English speaker

Solid internet connection, microphone, webcam and quiet space for lessons

You have a university degree or you are currently enrolled (in some cases this isn’t obligatory)

A TEFL Certificate (in some cases this isn’t obligatory)

You’re from Canada or the United States (in some cases all first language English countries)

You are enthusiastic, passionate and positive

These are the basic requirements to teach English online, and I will list a few more specific requirements for each company below.

It makes sense that you must be able to speak English at a native level, and that you have a solid internet connection (if you don’t, why would students sign up with you?), but I really don’t think having a university degree in any subject should be a requirement to teach English online, or in-country.

But hey, those are the rules.

In most cases, no previous experience is required, but it helps if you have worked with younger children in the past and have taken a TEFL course – which will give you a proper understanding of lesson plans and how to run a class.

Plus, if you have a TEFL certificate, are a native English speaker, have a good internet connection and are enthusiastic, your odds of getting accepted for the job will be much higher. Some of the companies below don’t require a university degree or a TEFL certificate.

Not only is teaching English online a great job for digital nomads and remote workers, but it’s also an excellent gig for stay at home moms (or dads!) and retired people who don’t want to do nothing now that their careers are finished.

Update 2020: See our latest posts about the things you’ll need to know before teaching English online, and our list of 15 pros and cons of becoming an online English teacher.

Want more travel job ideas? Check out our epic list of Travel Jobs that can earn you money while you’re on the road! Or, if you’re not interested in teaching online, or, if you want to combine online teaching with being in-country, check out these teaching jobs in China.

How Much Money Can Online Teaching Jobs Earn?

While you might not become a millionaire when you teach English online, you will earn enough for a life of travel, or it could be a nice addition to your current income. This is especially true if you’re basing yourself in a country with a low cost of living.

For most teachers, this job is coupled with another form of income (such as travel blogging), or at least supplemented with free accommodation through house sitting or some other sort of exchange. While you’re teaching online, you could be taking care of a dog and living in a pool villa in the Caribbean! If you haven’t heard of house sitting & pet sitting, click here to learn how to receive free accommodation around the world while earning income from your online teaching jobs.

Teach English online from the Caribbean – while receiving free accommodation!

The pay rates differ with each teaching company, but in general, you can expect to make between $10 – $23 / hour. Some of the companies pay per minute, while others pay hourly. In some cases, you must commit to a certain amount of hours each week, while in others, you set the teaching schedule.

There’s also the opportunity to earn bonuses and referral pay. Plus, if a student cancels on you, you will receive compensation.

Some companies pay via PayPal or Payoneer, while others do a direct deposit to your bank account.

Best Companies to Teach English Online

There are lots of online teaching jobs out there, but if you want to teach English online, you need to make sure you’re going with a reputable company.

There are a couple of standouts right now, but unfortunately for those of you who aren’t from Canada, the United States, or the UK you won’t be able to work with those three companies.

Don’t worry though, there are more options below.

I’m going to start with the two most reputable and popular companies that hire North Americans to teach English online, and then move on to others. If you’re from Canada or the United States, there’s no question that becoming a VIPKID teacher is your best option because you can work remotely and the pay is higher.

If you’re from the UK, EF Education First is a great option for you (#6 on this list).

1. VIPKID – Teach English Online to Chinese Students

VIPKID is an excellent option for North Americans who want to teach English online to children in China. This company came onto the scene in 2013 and has been exploding ever since.

The platform connects Chinese students with teachers and they deal with the lesson planning, marking of tests and speaking with the parents of the children you teach. When we taught English in China, those were things we had to do on our own, which was definitely a downside!

Classes are 25-30 minutes each, with a potential earning of $22 / hour.

VIPKID payment information

Pros To Teach English Online With VIPKID:

Work remotely from anywhere in the world

VIPKID creates the lesson plans for you

VIPKID is a recognized and professional company

Set your own schedule to work as many or as little hours as you like

It’s high-paying (up to $22 / hour)

The students are adorable and well-behaved

All classes are 1-on-1

Helpful community of teachers and staff of VIPKID

You don’t need to speak Mandarin or Cantonese

Holiday and seasonal incentive (ie: paid extra for working Christmas)

$50-$60 referral bonus

Cons To Teach English Online With VIPKID:

It’s only for North American teachers

You must have a University degree (in any subject)

Only teaching children in China (as opposed to different ages, in different countries)

Time change issues if you aren’t in Asia

If your internet cuts out for more than 3 minutes, you will be charged with cancellation of a class

☞ Click here to learn more about VIPKID and to apply

Teaching with VIPKID

2. Qkids – Teach English Online to Chinese Students

This program is actually very similar to VIPKID, but there are a few differences.

Pros To Teach English Online With Qkids:

You don’t need to have a degree, BUT you must be currently enrolled in University

High-paying – up to $20 / hour

$100 referral bonus for teachers who refer other teachers

All materials and lessons are provided

Training is included

Flexible schedule

You don’t need to speak Mandarin or Cantonese

Very engaged community

Cons To Teach English Online With Qkids:

You must actually be in Canada or the United States

No holiday or seasonal pay incentive (ie: no extra pay if you work during Christmas)

It’s only for North American teachers

You’ll only teach Chinese children (rather than students from around the world, and of all ages)

Time change issues since you aren’t living in Asia

You must commit to a minimum of 6 hours per week

4 students maximum per class (could be either a pro or a con depending on what you prefer)

Both VIPKID and Qkids are great companies and they both pay their teachers well, but each has its own style. Maybe apply for both of them (or all of them in this article), so that you have a better chance at being hired, and making more money!

☞ Click here to learn more about Qkids and to apply as a teacher

Teach English Online with Qkids

3. Cambly – Tutoring Online to Worldwide Students

Cambly is a much more informal teaching setting than VIPKID and Qkids, and there are many differences. The people who you’ll be talking with already speak English at some level and for the most part, they are just wanting to practice their conversational skills.

Speak with people from all around the world to help them practice their English

This is a platform where students sign up and pay a fee, and log-in via an app to chat with tutors who are online. Teachers (tutors) can log-in at random, or you can book a shift.

Although there are students from all around the world, most of them hail from Saudi Arabia. As of recently however, there has been a boom in South Korean and Turkish students. Here are the pros & cons of online tutoring with Cambly.

Pros To Teach English Online With Cambly:

Work online from anywhere in the world

No experience necessary

No university degree or TEFL certificate required

Set your own hours

Meet people of all ages from all over the world

Can have repeat students who you really get to know

Informal setting where you just chat with students about casual topics

Lessons and materials are available with Cambly if needed

Easy sign-up

No contract needed

Safety protocols in place (ie: ban student immediately for inappropriate behavior)

Cons To Teach English Online With Cambly:

The pay isn’t very high ($0.17/minute, which is $10.20 / hour)

No guaranteed hours

It can be tedious to “chit-chat” all of the time

There’s a free trial available for new students meaning you may have to deal with a few who aren’t serious about practicing their English

There’s the potential for creepy students, especially if you are a female tutor (hit that “ban” button!)

You will need to be sensitive to the cultures of many countries, and be aware of what is acceptable to talk about / not talk about

*Note: It was suggested by a female Cambly teacher to not use your real identity when signing up as a tutor. I thought this was a great idea because you’ll avoid having dodgy men stalking your personal social media profiles. One downside of the internet!

☞ Click here to learn more about Cambly and to apply

4. Italki – Teach English Online (or any other language!)

Italki is completely different from the 3 companies and programs I listed above. With Italki, you set the pay rate that you will be charging your students.

If there’s a language that you are fluent in (English, Japanese, German, Russian, etc.), then you can apply to become a teacher of that language. You will be in charge of the lesson and the platform it is taught on (Skype, FaceTime, Google Hangouts).

The rates you should charge are based on your previous experience, your credentials, your student feedback and what others are charging to teach online. From what I can see, the professional teachers are charging around $25 / hour, while the community tutors are charging around $12 / hour. Basically, if you price yourself out of the market, you won’t have any students.

You must be a native speaker in the language you are choosing to teach.

Pros To Teach English Online With Italki:

You are in charge and set your own fee and your own schedule

You decide what you teach

Classes are 1-on-1

Teach English Online and Work from anywhere in the world

There are 2 types of profiles – professional teacher or community tutor. You must show certifications to be considered a professional

The platform deals with payments and assists with student issues

Cons To Teach English Online With Italki:

They take a 15% commission on your completed lessons

You need to come up with the lesson plans yourself

☞ Click here to learn more about Italki and to apply

5. EnglishHunt – Teach English Online (or by phone) to Korean Students

Update 2020: This company isn’t currently hiring, but they will be again in a few months. Please check back soon.

The online teaching jobs available with this company vary, but right now they are looking for native English speakers who are from the USA to teach Korean business students. You’ll be speaking by phone, but via softphone technology downloaded to your computer.

Pros To Teach English Online With EnglishHunt:

It pays $2 per 10 minutes

You will be teaching adults

The curriculum is provided

2 shifts to choose from: Mon-Fri 6am to 9am, or 6pm to midnight Korean time (you don’t need to be available for the entire shift)

You can teach English online or by phone and work from anywhere in the world

Cons To Teach English Online With EnglishHunt:

For United States residents only (but can be living abroad)

Must have an American bank account for salary deposits

Their software isn’t compatible with Apple products

You must have 48 hours of college credits or an TEFL/ESL certificate

☞ Click here to learn more about EnglishHunt

6. EF Education First – Teach ESL Online to Chinese Children (top choice for UK online English teachers)

This is a highly recognized English school with classrooms around the world. But, they also offer English teaching jobs online for both citizens of the UK and the USA. If you’re from the UK, there’s no doubt that EF Education First Online is your top choice when it comes to online ESL jobs. To read our review of EF Teach Online, click here.

Pros Of Online English Teaching Jobs With EF Education First:

You get to work from home

Create your own flexible schedule

Earn up to $19 / £12.50 an hour (UPDATE 2020: Teachers for EF can now be paid up to $20 / hour)

$30 payment for the introduction/training of EF classes (for US teachers)

Salaries are deposited to your bank account

Teach the same students each class

1 on 1 classes

Lesson materials are available for you

Work on EF’s user-friendly platform

No props or toys are needed

24/7 troubleshooting support

You don’t need to be able to speak Mandarin or Cantonese to teach English online with EF

Make a difference in a child’s life

Cons Of Online English Teaching Jobs With EF Education First:

You must be from the UK or the USA

You must be actually living in the UK or the USA

You must hold a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in any subject

You must have a 40 hour minimum TEFL certificate

The time change can be a bit difficult if you’re not a morning person, or if you prefer to not work at night

☞ Click here to learn more about EF Online and apply to become an English teacher.

Online English teaching jobs are available for UK and USA citizens

7. PalFish – Teach English Online to Chinese Students (a great choice for teachers without a University degree, and non-native speakers)

This is a relatively new company that you can teach English online with. Founded in 2015, this is another company connecting English teachers with Chinese students. But, unlike the 6 companies I listed above, you can be from the United States, Canada, the UK, New Zealand, Ireland or Australia! And actually, Palfish says that even if you’re a non-native English speaker, but you have a very neutral accent, you are welcome to apply as well.

Another bonus of teaching English online with Palfish? You don’t need a university degree. But, you do need a TEFL Certificate which you can easily get here.

You can sign up to be an “official” teacher, or as a “free talk” teacher.

Pros of Teaching English Online With PalFish

You can work from anywhere in the world

Choose your own hours

Earn upwards of $30/hour (depending on which type of teacher you choose to become)

Receive teaching bonuses

Can be a non-native English speaker

Don’t need a University degree (but you do need a TEFL Certificate)

Cons of Teaching English Online With PalFish

You must have a Payoneer account or a bank account in China

The time change is difficult for teachers

You must have a TEFL Certificate

You aren’t paid for lesson planning, checking homework and evaluating students

The app can be glitchy

Not much assistance from the company

☞ Click here to learn more and to teach English online with PalFish.

Now You Can Teach English Online

I hope that this article inspired you to teach English online, either as a full-time job, or as a side hustle. Except for VIPKID, Qkids and EF Education First who require North American and British teachers, the other two are fair game for any nationality and in some cases, you don’t even need to be native English speaking. Teaching English is a rewarding and enriching experience. Check out the companies above and get started!

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