Master How to Teach English Online - 20hr Course & Cert
Our accredited course gives you the skills and practical preparation for a successful career teaching English online.
How to teach English Online
20hr Teaching English Online Course
Learn how to teach English Online and start earning from home.
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Loved by TEFL schools and employers worldwide
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Get Hired with Confidence
Know exactly what to expect, from the interview process to the materials needed for your virtual classes. -
Maximize Student Participation
Learn how to drive student engagement and encourage participation in a new online setting. -
Teach Online Successfully
Discover the techniques and strategies that work best in a digital environment, saving you time and effort. -
Access a World of Jobs
Our job portal features over 2,500 online teaching jobs available monthly, connecting you to new opportunities. -
Your Teaching Toolkit
Includes a bonus Lesson Planning E-Book to get you ready for teaching from day one. -
Study on Your Schedule
This course is open to anyone and fully flexible, allowing you to study at your own pace. -
Trusted by 60,000+ Grads
Join a community of successful online and in-person teachers. We're recommended by over 93% of reviewers. -
Lifetime Access
Enjoy ongoing access to learning resources, so you can always refresh your knowledge. -
Unbeatable Value
Get this essential course for an outstanding price of only £40 for a limited time!
Hours
Modules
Quickly share your certificate
Easy certificate access via online portal - all certificates have unique QR codes
International accreditation
Officially accredited TEFL qualification
Employment opportunities
Get hired for more teaching jobs
Flexible learning
Study on laptop, tablet or mobile
Use content anytime
Lifetime access to course materials
Leading expert network
Written by experienced and highly qualified TEFL teachers
Dedicated support team
Online support
Develop your skills
Includes reflective personal development plan
I took this course as a job requirement. I studied Linguistics and TESOL in college and grad school, so I thought it would be easy. But I actually learned many new methods and teaching ideas. I'm glad I took this course.
Awards
Award-Winning TEFL UK: See Why We're the Best!
Best TEFL Online Courses Provider (2024)
Best EFL Teacher Training Provider - UK (2022)
Greater China Rising Star Awards Finalist, China Bites (2015)
Ready to Supercharge Your TEFL Lessons?
- Boost Your Teaching Toolkit: While our course includes a bonus lesson planning e-book, supercharge your prep even further!
- Covers All Levels & Learners: These plans cater to every CEFR level (A1-C2) and are designed for adult learners, teenagers, and young learners.
- Instant Classroom Confidence: Each plan is packed with objectives, activities, procedures, notes, and assessment strategies – everything you need.
- Get 100 Ready-to-Use TEFL Lesson Plans: Save countless hours with a massive collection of high-quality, comprehensive, and engaging lesson plans.
- FREE when you book this course! For more info, visit The Ultimate TEFL Lesson Plan Bundle!
UKRLP and FCDO approved
TEFL UK is a registered UK training provider (UKRLP Reg. #10036852), and every certificate we issue can be legalised, notarised, and authenticated by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) for international visa applications, including for China, where schools and immigration authorities require strict documentation.
That means wherever your TEFL career takes you - a bilingual school in Shanghai, a language academy in Madrid, or an online classroom teaching learners from their living rooms - your qualification comes with the paperwork employers and embassies actually ask for.
Looking for the next step up? Selected TEFL UK courses are Ofqual-regulated - the UK's independent qualifications standard and the gold tier for teaching credentials. See our Ofqual-regulated courses.
For more on visa recognition, accreditation, and earning potential, see our FAQ - or jump straight to our legalisation guide for a walkthrough of notarising and apostilling your certificate through the FCDO, including our partner service for China and the Middle East.
60,000 graduates. 93% recommend us.
Our graduates now teach in 60+ countries — here are five of their stories.
Is this the right course for you?
- Aspiring Online teachers, the perfect launchpad to start your career from home or anywhere in the world.
- Designed for beginners—we give you the tools to teach with confidence from day one.
- Open to everyone. No previous teaching background or degree required to get started.
Free lesson planning ebook
With every TEFL UK course we'll include a free lesson plan ebook. Ready to use lesson plan ideas when you need them!
Over 5,000 graduates placed in 60+ countries in the last 12 months.
From classrooms in Shanghai to language academies in Madrid — here's where TEFL UK graduates are teaching right now.
FAQs
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As an Online English instructor, you can expect to earn anywhere from $12 to $26 USD per hour (and occasionally more) depending on your skills and the hiring school.
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Depending on where your pupils are located, you can teach early morning hours, late evening hours, or even a full-time daytime schedule. If you wish to teach in addition to your 9-5 work, this makes teaching English Online a viable side income.
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As with classroom based teaching, it is important to prepare thoroughly, set fair expectations to your students, keep a positive, can-do attitude, always be patient with pupils, and regularly evaluate their learning. Also, keep in mind that students learn in different ways and therefore it's important to regularly reflect on your teaching materials and change them up if necessary.
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Discover your student's passions and include them into the class as much as feasible. Give students regular feedback on their progress. Make an effort to be a happy, upbeat and approachable teacher. Show your face, smile and keep any slide bulletins short. Integrate games into class and keep a strong focus on time management, ensuring the lesson remains well paced and on point.
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Instead of meeting students face-to-face, Online English teachers communicate with and teach them using email, online whiteboards and live messaging. It goes without saying that a reasonable grasp of technology is important to succeed in this field!
Expert Job Placement Support
Ready to start teaching? We connect our alumni with 1,000s of exciting global roles. Reach out now to kickstart your career with our free placement service.
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