40 Hour Learn to Teach ESL Online

Includes everything you need to begin making money online as an English teacher from anywhere in the world!

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Get certified to teach ESL online!

Teaching Nomad is proud to present our Teaching ESL Online Program. This course will prepare you for teaching in an online environment, and we can help you find an online teaching job afterwards.

Teaching ESL online is a great way to earn some extra money on the side, and it also gives you more experience to add to your resumé! However, jumping into an online teaching job without preparation can be detrimental. Learning the basics of how to teach online and more specifically how to teach ESL online will benefit you more than you can imagine. Plus, many online teaching companies require their teachers to have some kind of certification before they can begin teaching.

How does the course work?

You'll go through each chapter and take a quiz at the end to ensure your understanding of the material. At the very end of the course, you'll take a final exam, and if you pass, you'll be awarded an online ESL teaching certification!

About the course:

This course goes over the fundamentals of teaching ESL online. Our self-guided course allows you to study at home, at your own pace, to complete your certification in anywhere from 2 weeks to 6 months.


Got questions?

Give us a call at +1 720-531-6136 to speak with a course adviser!

Just starting out as an ESL teacher?

We suggest to enroll in our full 120 Hour TEFL course which includes this 40 Online teaching course for free!

120 Hour Self-paced TEFL Certification

120 Hour Self-Paced TEFL Course
Enjoy hours of video content to learn what it takes to be successful in an ESL classroom
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Receiving your certificate:

Certificate of completion will be issued as soon as you finish the course.

If you need a hard copy shipped to you, we can provide that for $25 USD.

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Teaching Nomad
Teaching Nomad

Our experienced team worked closely with seasoned ESL teachers and employers to create a unique TEFL certification program.

The online course follows the same syllabus as our popular classroom based course but allows you to complete the certification at your own pace, from anywhere in the world.

Finish the course and have the knowledge, confidence and certification you need to nail the interview and secure your great job abroad.


Course Curriculum


  Chapter 1 - Introduction to Teaching Online
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  Chapter 2 - Making a Lesson Plan for an Online Class
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  Chapter 3 - Teaching Skills for Online Classes
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Frequently Asked Questions


How long will it take me to finish this course?
It depends on the individual's ability to learn things online. Most people are able to finish the course within a month. If you're in a rush you may be able to finish it as fast as 1-2 weeks!
How long will it take to receive my certification?

Upon successful completion of the course, your TEFL certificate will be available immediately right here in your profile If you require a hard copy that can be arrange as well. Each certificate contains your unique student ID number which employers can use to confirm authenticity.

What is the difference between TEFL, TESL and TESOL?
TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language. The term TEFL is mostly used when English is being taught in a country where it isn't the native language(e.g. teaching English to Chinese people in China). TESL is similar to TEFL and stands for Teaching English as a Second Language. This is where English is being taught to non-native speakers of English in a country where it is the native language (e.g. teaching non-native emigrants in the UK/USA). Finally, TESOL stands for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and encompasses both TESL & TEFL. The principles behind TEFL/TESOL are the same, and the training programs are special courses designed for teachers who want to teach English to non-native speakers of English.
I don't have any teaching experience or a degree, can I still take the course?
Of course, our online course does not require you to have any experience or a degree. However, many online teaching jobs may require that you hold a Bachelor's degree.
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