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From the Email Bag -- Teaching Conversational English Online By Christine Durst & Michael Haaren Feb. 16, 2012 Dear Rat Race Rebellion: I used to volunteer time giving conversational English lessons at my local library to adults from foreign countries. I really enjoyed it, but now I need to find a paying job. Is that something I could do online from home, and get paid? – Ellen in Orlando, Fla. Dear Ellen: Have a look at ISUS, at http://jobs.ispeakuspeak.com. According to their site, “ESL or other teaching experience is generally expected of candidates although exceptions are made and thorough training is provided before formal ISUS certification. We are most interested in enthusiastic, motivated individuals who are passionate and committed to helping people learn.” According to the company, students are adults aged 25-55 who need to learn English for their jobs. Pay is described as “very competitive.” You might also keep an eye on Wyoming-based Eleutian Technology, at www.eleutian.com, which also employs home-based English teachers for students abroad. As of now, it appears that the company is hiring regionally rather than nationally. However, though we’re just speculating, it may ultimately expand its recruiting reach as its student base grows. Dear Rat Race Rebellion: I have a home-based personal coaching business. I’ve been sending out a newsletter to my clients and to people who stop by my website, but the database is getting big and I need a professional way to email communications. Do you have any suggestions? – Pam in Clovis, N.M. Dear Pam: Constant Contact, at www.constantcontact.com, is reliable and easy to use, and offers some low-cost options. (We use them ourselves, though this isn’t a paid endorsement.) You might also have a look at AWeber (www.aweber.com), which is also popular. Dear Rat Race Rebellion: You often tell people that Craigslist isn’t a good place to look for home-based jobs. But I’ve found several legitimate freelance writing jobs there, and never had a problem. What’s your gripe against Craigslist? – Hannah in Albany, N.Y. Dear Hannah: We are longstanding admirers of the many services Craigslist provides. However, the scammers also like it because of its anonymity options, which can make it hard to verify who is behind a job lead. This doesn’t mean, of course, that all the leads are bad, but job seekers need to be on high guard. For more, see Craigslist’s own scam warnings at www.craigslist.org/about/scams. ---- Christine Durst and Michael Haaren are leaders in the work-at-home movement and advocates of de-rat-raced living. Their latest book is Work at Home Now, a guide to finding home-based jobs. They offer additional guidance on finding home-based work at www.RatRaceRebellion.com. To read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2012 BY STAFFCENTRIX, DISTRIBUTED BY CREATORS.COM |
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