How to Talk to Someone Who Doesn’t Speak English

One of the most common questions I get asked is, "do you speak Chinese?" The reason people ask this is because they wonder how I can talk to someone who doesn't speak English when I don't speak their language. This is a really good question! Being from America, the stereotypical way I thought about talking …

Summer is Over

Summer was an incredibly busy time for me as a teacher! Nearly every hour I booked was scheduled with students by the company. Most of my classes were with children and this was a big surprise for me. I had not taught children before. I discovered I really enjoy it. For some reason, the children …

130 Hours Later…

I have been teaching English online for more than 130 hours. That's not a lot compared to some people but it is a lot for me. Now I can begin to draw some conclusions on the early days of my foray into working from home and making money online. Earning real money online is possible! …

How much money did I make at iTutor this month?

One of my biggest questions about teaching English online was whether I could actually earn enough money. I was not sure any online job could pay well enough to meet my family's budget needs. Bonuses as part of my pay structure made me nervous. Worry about income was my most important concern about teaching online. …