Issue 289 - Being an online language teacher: A profession with a present and a future

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Vocabulary: Online learning

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Being an online language teacher: A profession with a present and a future

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Being an online language teacher: A profession with a present and a future

These days, teaching languages online is a way of life for many teachers. Thousands of people all over the world learn a language online. Online teaching also provides more possibilities for teachers.

The flexibility, the contact with different cultures, and the satisfaction of seeing students progress make this type of teaching ideal for many teachers.

For Tim Nikolaou, an English as a foreign language teacher, it is clear: “I don’t just teach grammar or vocabulary; I share my language, my culture, and my way of seeing the world. And I learn a lot from my students too.” Teaching online is a perfect for Tim: “I can manage my own schedule, live wherever I want, and keep doing what I love most: teaching.”

In a world that is more and more connected, being an online language teacher is a great option. It is also a rewarding experience. It brings people together, breaks down borders, and has a lasting impact.

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Being an online language teacher: A profession with a present and a future

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Being an online language teacher: A profession with a present and a future

In recent years, teaching languages online has become much more than just a trend — it’s a way of life for many passionate educators. Online classes allow thousands of people to learn a language from anywhere in the world, while at the same time opening up a professional path full of possibilities for those who teach.

The flexibility, the contact with different cultures, and the satisfaction of seeing students progress make this teaching format the ideal choice for many teachers.

Tim Nikolaou, an English as a foreign language teacher for over five years, is clear about it: “I don’t just teach grammar or vocabulary; I share my language, my culture, and my way of seeing the world. And I learn a lot from my students too.” For him, working online has been a perfect fit: “I can manage my own schedule, live wherever I want, and keep doing what I love most: teaching.”

In an increasingly connected world, being an online language teacher isn’t just a viable option — it’s also a rewarding experience that brings people together, breaks down borders, and leaves a lasting impact.

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Being an online language teacher: A profession with a present and a future

Read the transcript and listen to the audio. Then answer the questions in the Comprehension section. 

Being an online language teacher: A profession with a present and a future

In recent years, teaching languages online has become much more than just a (1) trend — it’s established itself as a way of life for many passionate and dedicated educators. Online classes allow tens of thousands of people to learn a language from any point on the globe, while at the same time opening up a professional path replete with possibilities for those who teach.

The flexibility, the contact with different cultures, and the satisfaction of seeing students progress make this teaching format the ideal choice for many teachers.

Tim Nikolaou, an English as a foreign language teacher for over five years, is clear about it: “I don’t just teach the nuts and bolts of the language; I share my language, my culture, and my way of seeing the world. And I learn a lot from my students too. This has opened up the world for me.” For him, working online has been a perfect fit: “I can manage my own schedule, live wherever I want, and keep doing what I love most: teaching.”

In an increasingly connected world, being an online language teacher isn’t just a viable option — it’s also a (2) rewarding experience that brings people together, breaks down borders, and leaves a lasting impact.

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