Teaching English Online To Adults Only
So, you want to teach English online but let’s just say it: not everyone wants to sing phonics songs at 6am or pretend to be a superhero on Zoom. My husband is amazing at teaching young children, me? Not so much. I have 0 interest in singalongs and teaching the basics and one thing about the TEFL journey is that you want it to work for you, you need to learn and understand your style and the type of students you want to work with.
Maybe you:
- Feel more comfortable chatting with grown‑ups than doing big, bouncy kid energy on camera
- Have work or life experience (nursing, IT, customer service, law, finance) you’d love to bring into lessons
- Want lessons that feel like real conversations, not songs with puppets
Teaching adults online can be calmer, more structured, and often more aligned with your own lived experience. Adults are usually learning for a reason; jobs, migration, travel, promotions – so they’re more motivated, more consistent, and often more respectful of your time.
In this blog, we’ll pull together legit companies that focus on teaching English online to adults. You’ll find for each:
- Who you teach (and what kind of adults)
- Typical pay
- Entry requirements
- What to actually expect day‑to‑day
So you can stop guessing, stay in a lane that suits you, and start building an income that fits your personality.
Disclaimer: While we strive to provide accurate information, we cannot guarantee the validity of every listing or the working conditions of each company. We recommend researching individual employers and contacting them directly for the most up-to-date information.
Benefits of teaching adults only
Before we get to the companies, here’s a quick reality check on why adults‑only may be a good fit for you:
- Motivated learners: Adults are often studying for work, migration, or travel. They usually want to be there and will tell you their goals clearly.
- Deeper conversations: You can bring in real‑world topics; politics, parenting, mental load, work stress, identity – instead of being stuck at “blue, red, cat, dog”.
- Leverage your background: If you’ve ever worked in an office, run a business, studied at uni, or just lived through life, you can turn that into Business English, interview prep, or real‑life conversation classes. Adult only classes often work best when you have a have a targeted niche, eg. my husband talks about his background in IT in his profile and he’s found that he’s attracted a lot of tech professionals wanting to boost their career this way.
- More predictable: No screaming, no parents listening off‑camera, no kids bouncing off the walls after too much sugar. Adults can still be challenging but it’s a different kind of challenge.
TEFL companies that teach adults online
Below is a list of companies and platforms that focus on adults or have an adult‑only option. Always check directly with each company before applying as the mentioned pay and requirements can shift.
1. Twenix
- Who you teach: Adult professionals usually in Spain and Italy, 1:1 conversation classes.
- Pay: Around 13–15 EUR per hour for UK‑based teachers (roughly 14–16 USD), paid per completed 26‑minute session.
- Requirements:
- Native or near‑native English
- No degree or TEFL strictly required (very low barrier)
- Comfortable talking about everyday and workplace topics
- What to expect:
- 26‑minute structured conversation lessons based on Twenix materials.
- No heavy prep – you log in, follow the lesson plan, and chat.
- Great “first step” adult‑only job if you don’t want to teach kids at all.
How to apply: Click Here
2. Open English
- Who you teach: Adults across Latin America (they also have a kids’ division, but the core brand is adult learners).
- Pay: Roughly 10–15 USD per hour depending on role and performance.
- Requirements:
- Native speaker with a North American accent
- University degree required
- TEFL not mandatory but strongly preferred
- What to expect:
- 1:1 and small‑group online classes, mostly general and business English.
- Flexible scheduling but they prefer at least 10 hours a week.
- Great if you’re in Latin America or similar time zones and want stable adult work.
How to apply: Click Here – Online form, Resume, audio sample, speed test, brief grammar test, you’ll be asked to enter your availability
3. Learnlight
- Who you teach: Adult professionals worldwide, often in corporate settings.
- Pay: Around 6–12 EUR per hour, depending on role and location.
- Requirements:
- TEFL/TESOL/CELTA and some teaching experience
- A degree is required for Business English and specialist courses
- Advanced level in the language you teach
- What to expect:
- Highly structured lessons, lots of business and workplace English.
- You’ll work with adults who need English for meetings, presentations and travel.
- Ideal if you’ve got office or corporate experience you’d like to leverage.
How To Apply: Click here
4. English Everywhere
- Who you teach: Japanese adults; 1:1 and small group classes via Skype, with a focus on Business English and exam prep.
- Pay: 800–900 JPY per 30‑minute class, roughly 14–16 USD per hour once you’re past the starter rate.
- Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree, and higher qualifications for some group classes
- ESL certificate and some experience preferred
- What to expect:
- Early morning or evening blocks (Japan time).
- Adults who need English for work, travel, and tests.
- A good fit if you like focused, goal‑oriented students.
5. English Hunt
- Who you teach: Adult learners in Latin America.
- Pay: Around 16 USD per hour; you must be a US citizen with a US bank account.
- Requirements:
- US citizenship
- 4 years’ teaching experience OR a substitute teaching certificate
- Windows laptop/desktop (no Mac/tablets)
- What to expect:
- Adults working on conversational and practical English.
- Shifts are usually afternoon/evening Korea time, which lands as very early mornings in the Americas.
- Good option if you’re American, want adults only, and can handle odd hours.
How To Apply: Click here
6. English Key
- Who you teach: Adult learners in Latin America.
- Pay: Not publicly listed; described as hourly pay with minimum weekly hours.
- Requirements:
- Native English speaker; bilingual (English/Spanish) an advantage
- Teaching experience not required, but helpful
- What to expect:
- Corporate and general English for adults.
- Minimum commitment of about 10 hours per week, afternoons and evenings US time.
- Great if you’d like to use or build your Spanish as well as your teaching skills.
How To Apply: Click here
7. English Everywhere / Everywhere English EU
- Who you teach: Japanese adults, 1:1 and group classes.
- Pay: Around 14–16 USD per hour once fully onboarded.
- Requirements:
- Degree and ESL qualification for many roles
- Some teaching experience preferred
- What to expect:
- Adult classes focused on conversation, business, and exam preparation.
- Early‑morning or evening classes in Japan time – good if you’re in Europe.
8. Accent Advisor
- Who you teach: Adult expats who already speak English but want to reduce their accent.
- Pay: 16–25 USD per hour, with guaranteed 1 USD raises every 500 teaching hours until 25 USD.
- Requirements:
- North American accent
- At least 2 years’ ESL teaching experience
- TEFL/TESOL/CELTA or a related degree
- What to expect:
- Adults only, focused on pronunciation and confidence.
- Very teacher‑friendly: paid for no‑shows and last‑minute cancellations, fixed weekly schedule, no penalties for time off.
- Ideal if you love coaching, feedback, and “fine‑tuning” rather than basic grammar.
How to apply: Click Here
9. International Language Coaching (ILC)
- Who you teach: Japanese adults in 1‑year coaching programmes.
- Pay: About 1,000–1,100 JPY per 25‑minute private lesson (roughly 12–14 USD per 50‑minute class).
- Requirements:
- Native or native‑fluent English (UK, Canada, US, Australia, etc.)
- Bachelor’s degree
- Solid internet and home office
- What to expect:
- Fixed students and fixed schedule for the full programme.
- Adults committed to a long‑term coaching relationship.
- You get paid even if the student doesn’t show – huge win for stability.
How To Apply: Email coach.support@ilc-canada.com with cover letter, resume that includes nationality, country of citizenship and country of residence, address, color photo of applicant. Copy of work permission and or visa if not living in country of citizenship – a Tourist Visa is not acceptable. We do not interview applicants who are travelling/working (digital nomad/tourist/etc) unless documentation that explicitly allows work is provided. Inform them which Japan Standard Time shifts you are interested in by starting the application with ‘Early bird’ for morning shifts or ‘Night owl’ for evening shifts. Presently, there is a higher need for Early Bird shifts. Applications that do not include the above information cannot be processed. During the interview, an internet speed test will be conducted so the applicant must attend the interview in the location where the lessons will be conducted. They do not conduct interviews if the applicant is traveling.
10. DMA1on1
- Who you teach: Mostly Taiwanese adults (with some kids), 1:1 via their platform.
- Pay: Around 8–9 USD per hour.
- Requirements:
- Native English speaker
- Other requirements not clearly specified, but TEFL/experience is a plus
- What to expect:
- Set schedules between 6am and 11pm local time.
- Adults who need general and conversational English.
- A more entry‑level adult option where you can build hours.
How To Apply: Click here – If you want to apply, send an email to: recruit@dma1on1.com.
11. Voxy
- Who you teach: Adult learners, heavily focused on Business English.
- Pay: Up to around 18 USD per hour.
- Requirements:
- TEFL/TESOL certification required
- Around 3 years of teaching experience
- No degree required, and non‑natives can apply
- What to expect:
- Corporate and professional English with real‑world materials.
- Adults who are serious about career progression and need English for work.
- Great if you’re into business topics and like structured, goal‑driven lessons.
How To Apply: Send CV & Cover Letter and answer the following questions.
- Why do you love teaching ESL?
- How do you feel that you would be a good fit for Voxy’s task-based, contextual learning methodology?
- What do you like about task-based teaching?
12. Lingo Live
- Who you teach: Adults in the tech industry, focusing on language and communication coaching.
- Pay: Roughly 14–18 USD per hour.
- Requirements:
- Degree or at least 5 years relevant experience
- Coaching mindset and strong communication skills
- What to expect:
- Adults only, often mid‑career professionals in tech.
- You’re more of a communication coach than a traditional teacher.
- Great fit if you enjoy mentoring and soft skills, not just grammar.
13. English Tutor Online
- Who you teach: Adults and some teens, 1:1 and group classes.
- Pay: Around 16 USD per hour.
- Requirements:
- Native English speaker (US citizens preferred)
- Degree and at least 1 year teaching experience
- What to expect:
- Adult‑leaning classes on conversation, general English, and sometimes business.
- Set peak‑time availability (mornings, afternoons, evenings US time).
How To Apply: Click here – Online Application Form
14. English Ninjas / Open English (adults arm)
- Who you teach: Mostly adult learners (originally heavily Turkish, now merged with Open English broader adult base).
- Pay: Around 10 USD per hour.
- Requirements:
- Degree and ESL certificate preferred
- Native speakers only
- What to expect:
- Drop‑in conversation style plus scheduled sessions.
- Adults wanting casual and professional practice.
15. Spoken English Practice
- Who you teach: Adults worldwide for relaxed conversation classes.
- Pay: Around 10 USD per hour.
- Requirements:
- Native speakers only
- TEFL not required but experience preferred
- What to expect:
- Students are encouraged to talk 80% of the time – pure conversation.
- Great if you want adults only and minimal lesson prep.
16. Lingo For Me
- Who you teach: Mostly adults from Latin America, 1:1 conversation and general English.
- Pay: Around 10 USD per hour plus bonuses (up to 13 USD).
- Requirements:
- Native English speaker
- No degree required, some experience preferred
- What to expect:
- Adults only (plus some older teens), often learning for work and travel.
- Very Latin‑America focused – great if you’re in similar time zones.
17. LinguaPlex
- Who you teach: Adults who need help with presentations, CVs, business documents and spoken English.
- Pay: About 18.20 USD per 50‑minute class; also 0.02 USD per word for editing.
- Requirements:
- Native speakers only
- Comfortable proofreading and editing business documents
- What to expect:
- High‑value adult lessons and document editing.
- Perfect if you love detail, writing, and business communication.
How To Apply: Click Here
RareJob
Company location: Philippines
Teaching who: Mostly Japanese students, often adult learners, with flexible scheduling
Salary: Around $3–$5 USD per hour for Filipino teachers
Native Speaker required: They primarily hire Filipino teachers
Qualifications/Experience Required: Not strictly detailed; they are known among Filipino online ESL teachers and have a good reputation
Equipment Required: Computer, headset and reliable internet
Materials provided: They provide an online platform and materials for lessons
Hours: Flexible schedule; teachers can choose their available times
How To Apply: RareJob
Bizmates
Company location: Philippines
Teaching who: Japanese business professionals learning business English
Salary: About $3–$4.60 USD per hour (around 140–220 PHP), with potential to earn up to about $1200 per month depending on hours
Native Speaker required: Non‑native speakers are welcome; requirements are not very strict
Qualifications/Experience Required: Not strictly detailed; they appear to be open to a range of backgrounds
Equipment Required: Standard online teaching setup (PC, headset, webcam, stable internet)
Materials provided: They provide business‑focused English materials for their lessons
Hours: Flexible scheduling geared toward Japanese business hours
How To Apply: Bizmates
Acadsoc
Company location: Philippines (serving mostly Chinese students)
Teaching who: Mainly Chinese students from kindergarten through Grade 12; many teachers are from the Philippines
Salary: Filipino teachers reportedly start at around $2 USD per hour; some comments suggest native speakers may receive $8–$12 USD per hour including bonuses
Native Speaker required: They hire both Filipino and native English‑speaking teachers
Qualifications/Experience Required: Prefer teachers with a BA and a TESL/CELTA or similar certificate
Equipment Required: Computer, headset and stable internet
Materials provided: They provide curriculum and an online platform; there is a base rate plus bonuses
Hours: Schedules are oriented to Chinese peak times; details vary by contract
How To Apply: Acadsoc
Lingua Airlines
Company location: Russia
Teaching who: Russian students studying business English, conversational English and exam preparation
Salary: Between about $10 and $20 USD per class, depending on experience and class type
Native Speaker required: They want native English speakers with an ESL certificate
Qualifications/Experience Required: ESL certificate and availability for at least 15 hours per week
Equipment Required: Standard online teaching setup
Materials provided: They provide business, conversational and exam‑prep course structures
Hours: Minimum of about 15 hours per week
How To Apply: Lingua Airlines
Myngle
Company location: Netherlands
Teaching who: Mostly European and Japanese students, primarily business professionals; 1:1 and group classes
Salary: €15 for 1:1 classes and €20 for group classes, with each class lasting 45 minutes
Native Speaker required: Not specified
Qualifications/Experience Required: Not clearly specified; business English teaching experience would be useful
Equipment Required: Standard online teaching setup, including a computer, stable internet, webcam and headset
Materials provided: Mainly business English content; they also teach other languages
Hours: Not specified
How To Apply: Myngle
Interlingua
Company location: Bosnia
Teaching who: ESP and Business English students, mainly adults in the ex‑Yugoslavia region, with expansion to the EU, Asia and the Middle East; 1:1 and small groups of up to 4 students
Salary: $12 for a 60‑minute class and $18 for a 90‑minute class for students in Serbia, Croatia and Bosnia; $15 per 60‑minute class for students from the EU, Asia and the Middle East
Native Speaker required: Yes, for English teaching roles
Qualifications/Experience Required: University degree, TEFL/CELTA certificate and at least 2 years of teaching experience
Equipment Required: PC or laptop, webcam, headset and stable internet for Skype teaching
Materials provided: Not specified
Hours: Not specified; classes are conducted exclusively online through their virtual office
How To Apply: Interlingua or send your CV, diploma, certificates, 2–3 references and a short self‑presentation video in mp4 format to edin@interlingua.edu.ba
Uptick
Company location: Israel
Teaching who: Adult business professionals taking 1:1 business English coaching via Zoom
Salary: They pay for teaching hours, meetings and referrals, but the exact hourly rate is not specified publicly
Native Speaker required: Not clearly stated
Qualifications/Experience Required: Teaching or coaching experience preferred; there are not many strict requirements listed on their website
Equipment Required: PC or laptop, webcam, headset and reliable internet for Zoom sessions
Materials provided: Not specified
Hours: Not specified
How To Apply: Uptick
Engliphone
Company location: South Korea
Teaching who: Korean adults learning business English through phone or video classes
Salary: Guaranteed minimum $13.50 USD per hour for your shift, even if there is a no‑show; up to $19 per hour for phone classes and $20 per hour for video classes
Native Speaker required: Yes, North American English teachers only
Qualifications/Experience Required: At least 1 year of experience; a TEFL certificate and bachelor’s degree are not required
Equipment Required: Reliable phone or computer, stable internet connection and headset/webcam for video classes
Materials provided: Not specified
Hours: Two fixed shifts, 6am–11am and 6pm–12am Korean time
How To Apply: Engliphone or email engliphone@naver.com
Hallo
Company location: USA (Provo, Utah)
Teaching who: Mostly 18–30‑year‑old English learners from countries including Indonesia, India, Turkey, Egypt and Brazil; 1:1 and group classes
Salary: Group classes pay about $30/hour for 4 students, $22.25/hour for 3 students and $15/hour for 2 students, with 30 minutes of prep required before each group class; Hallo also states teachers generally start at $0.17 per minute ($10.20/hour) and can go up to $0.20 per minute ($12/hour) for certain lesson types
Native Speaker required: For basic teacher roles, teachers must speak English with native or bilingual fluency
Qualifications/Experience Required: Basic level teachers need at least 1 year of experience; advanced Hallo Courses teachers must be legally eligible to work in Canada or the USA, have 2 years of teaching experience and either a bachelor’s degree related to English or a TEFL certificate
Equipment Required: Smartphone for the app, plus a standard online teaching setup
Materials provided: Some class structures and platform tools are provided
Hours: Not specified; some lessons are on-demand and others are scheduled
How To Apply: Hallo
Speexx
Company location: Germany
Teaching who: Adult business professionals learning business English and other languages, including Spanish, German, French and Italian
Salary: €6 per 1:1 virtual session, based on a 25‑minute unit plus 5 minutes of admin time; paid cancellation policies and paid training are also mentioned
Native Speaker required: Not strictly specified
Qualifications/Experience Required: TESL/TESOL/CELTA certificate and another language at B2 level
Equipment Required: PC or laptop, webcam, microphone/headset and stable internet
Materials provided: Free access to Speexx language learning solutions and support from a global network of coaches
Hours: Fully remote with autonomy over your schedule
How To Apply: Speexx
Enline
Company location: Russia (Moscow)
Teaching who: Mostly adults, plus some teenagers aged 14–50, studying English and German; business, conversational, travel, intensive, TOEFL and IELTS preparation classes are offered
Salary: $13 USD for a 60‑minute class and $10 USD for a 45‑minute class
Native Speaker required: Not required
Qualifications/Experience Required: 5 years of teaching experience and a TESL/TEFL/CELTA certificate
Equipment Required: PC or laptop, headset and stable internet for Skype lessons
Materials provided: Not clearly specified
Hours: Flexible scheduling, but teachers should expect to work 10–20 hours per week between 6am and 7pm, with peak time from 3pm to 7pm
How To Apply: Enline
Bespoke Language Tuition (BLT)
Company location: UK (Bournemouth and Poole)
Teaching who: Students learning English, Spanish, German and French, as well as exam preparation
Salary: Unknown
Native Speaker required: Not specified
Qualifications/Experience Required: Not specified
Equipment Required: Not specified
Materials provided: Not specified
Hours: Not specified
How To Apply: Bespoke Language Tuition (BLT)
Fluentify
Company location: Italy and UK
Teaching who: Adult business professionals learning business English
Salary: Up to €11 per 30‑minute class
Native Speaker required: Not explicitly stated
Qualifications/Experience Required: TEFL certificate, 2 years of teaching experience and online teaching experience
Equipment Required: PC or laptop, webcam, microphone and reliable internet
Materials provided: Some materials are provided, but teachers can also use their own
Hours: Not specified
How To Apply: Fluentify
Learnship
Company location: Germany
Teaching who: Adults in 1:1 and group classes, mainly for business English, though other languages are also offered
Salary: Around €17 per hour
Native Speaker required: Not specified
Qualifications/Experience Required: Not detailed publicly
Equipment Required: PC or laptop, webcam, headset and stable internet
Materials provided: Business-focused materials and curricula are provided
Hours: Not specified
How To Apply: Learnship
Inglesissimo
Company location: Spain
Teaching who: Business clients, individual learners and travelers; they also offer French, Italian, Spanish, German and Chinese lessons
Salary: Reported between about $8 and $14 USD per hour
Native Speaker required: Not clearly specified
Qualifications/Experience Required: Not clearly specified; they highlight certified English teachers for their live-streaming model
Equipment Required: Standard online teaching setup (computer, internet, webcam, headset)
Materials provided: They operate structured online programs and live-stream classes, suggesting materials and curricula are provided
Hours: Not specified
How To Apply: Inglesissimo
1to1Progress
Company location: France
Teaching who: Mostly adult business English students in France, plus learners from other countries; they also teach multiple other languages including German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese and Dutch
Salary: Reported ranges around $13–$20 USD per hour depending on experience and qualifications
Native Speaker required: They look for native-speaking teachers for their language training
Qualifications/Experience Required: TESL/CELTA or similar teaching certificate, at least 1 year of distance language training for adults, experience in the business world and mastery of professional vocabulary
Equipment Required: Computer, headset and stable internet to teach by telephone, Skype and video conference (Adobe, Webex)
Materials provided: Teachers must complete language audits at the beginning and end of training and detailed lesson reports; business‑oriented materials and platform tools are provided
Hours: Flexible; sessions are in 30‑minute or 1‑hour blocks, with demand focused on adult professionals
How To Apply: 1to1Progress
Ginseng English
Company location: USA (Boston)
Teaching who: Adult learners in online group classes, for both general English and business English; they also prepare students for TOEFL, IELTS and other academic needs
Salary: Not publicly specified; at times they have paused accepting new applications
Native Speaker required: Non‑native speakers are welcome; they focus on hiring the best candidates
Qualifications/Experience Required: A master’s degree is looked on favorably; strong ESL/TEFL background and experience with group teaching are valued
Equipment Required: Standard online teaching setup (computer, headset, webcam, reliable internet)
Materials provided: They provide interactive, research‑informed materials for highly engaging online group classes
Hours: Group classes are offered at a variety of times; individual classes can be scheduled 24/7 depending on student demand
How To Apply: Ginseng English (or their main site Ginseng English)
Topica Native
Company location: Vietnam
Teaching who: University students and professionals in Southeast Asia who want to learn conversational English; classes are in groups and last 45 minutes
Salary: At least $8.50 USD per hour and up to around $16 USD per hour
Native Speaker required: They also hire non‑native teachers
Qualifications/Experience Required: Not strictly detailed; teachers must commit to a one‑year contract
Equipment Required: Standard online teaching setup for live online classes
Materials provided: All curriculum and teaching materials are supplied by the company
Hours: Classes are scheduled across Asian time zones; teachers commit to a regular schedule over the one‑year contract
How To Apply: Topica Native
English-Mania
Company location: USA and Philippines
Teaching who: Students learning English online via Skype; levels and ages are not clearly specified
Salary: Not clearly stated; they reportedly charge students around $10 for a 45‑minute class
Native Speaker required: Not specified
Qualifications/Experience Required: Not specified
Equipment Required: Computer, headset and stable internet to teach classes via Skype
Materials provided: Not clearly specified
Hours: Not specified
How To Apply: English-Mania
Tutor Supply
Company location: UK
Teaching who: Primarily Chinese students; classes can include multiple students, with higher pay for extra students
Salary: About £20–£30 per hour, plus a £5 bonus for each extra student in a class
Native Speaker required: They require a British background check and prefer qualified teachers
Qualifications/Experience Required: You must have a British background check (aDBS) and they pay more if you have Qualified Teacher Status
Equipment Required: Standard online teaching setup
Materials provided: Not clearly specified
Hours: Not specified; schedule depends on Chinese time zones
How To Apply: Tutor Supply
EnglishDom
Company location: Russia (serving Russian students)
Teaching who: Russian students in 1:1 classes of 50 minutes; they offer a variety of ESL lessons
Salary: Reported around $10 USD per hour according to at least one commenter
Native Speaker required: They want native speakers or bilingual teachers who are fluent in both Russian and English
Qualifications/Experience Required: Not clearly specified, but bilingual ability is valued
Equipment Required: Computer, headset and stable internet
Materials provided: They provide an online system and lesson structure
Hours: Not specified
How To Apply: EnglishDom or email hr@englishdom.com
Here are some other platforms to consider:
Company location: Spain Teaching who: Adult professionals, classes are 1:1 and small groups Salary: Between $10 to $20 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications Native Speaker required: Yes Qualifications/Experience Required: achelor’s degree. TEFL/TESOL/CELTA or other similar teaching certificates. Minimum of 1 year teaching experience (new teachers will also be given equal consideration for entry-level positions) Equipment Required: PC/Laptop, webcam, headphone and microphone? Materials provided: Provided by company Hours: They have part-time and full-time hours. Peak hours needed are 08:00 – 11:30 (Madrid time) Monday to Friday; 17:00 – 23:00 (Madrid time) Monday to Friday; Weekends (Saturdays and/or Sundays)
How To Apply: Send your CV to recruitment@americanlanguage.es. Fore more information: Click here
Company location: US Teaching who: Adults Salary: From $7 per hour Native Speaker required: Yes in the language you want to teach Qualifications/Experience Required: Minimum bachelor’s degree and/or business-related work experience Equipment Required: Unknown Materials provided: Unknown Hours: Available in evenings as well as the day
How To Apply: Click here or Email application and resume to teaching@berlitz.co.uk
Company location: Vietnam Teaching who: Up to 6 Vietnamese adults Salary: $9.4 ~ $20 (Before 20% TAX) Payment via international bank transfer (every 15th of the month) Native Speaker required: Unknown Qualifications/Experience Required: Bachelors degree. TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certificate. Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) to groups of students. Equipment Required: PC/Laptop webcam, and headphones with a microphone. Ping < 20ms; Upload > 20Mbps; Download > 30Mbps Materials provided: Yes, provided by company Hours: Lessons are 45 minutes. Availability 8:00 – 23:45 every day (GMT+7), peak hours: 8:00 – 10:45 am and 8:00 – 10:45 pm
How To Apply: Click here
Company location: UK Teaching who: students of all levels from a range of different professional backgrounds, mainly Russians, all 1 to 1s Salary: Unknown Native Speaker required: Yes, British only Qualifications/Experience Required: Unknown Equipment Required: Unknown Materials provided: provided by the company Hours: Classes are 45 or 90 minutes
How To Apply: Click here
Company location: Unknown Teaching who: Adults from Japan & S. Korea Salary: You set your rate, minimum is $8 per 25 minute session. They take 20% commission on earnings. Paid monthly on the 10th via Paypal. Requires teachers to offer their first three lessons as free classes. Native Speaker required: Mostly Yes from UK, US, Canada, Australia, Ireland & South Africa. Non-natives will be considered if they have a strong grasp of the English language. Qualifications/Experience Required: Teaching experience is preffered but not required Equipment Required: PC/Laptop, strong internet Materials provided: Provided by company Hours: 24 hour availability.
How To Apply: Click here
Company location: Russia Teaching who: Mostly business professionals 1:1 Salary: Non-natives earn $5 per hour for a 50-minute lesson. Native speakers earn $10 per hour. Paid every 2 weeks Native Speaker required: Non-Natives are accepted but some services are limited to Native speakers only Qualifications/Experience Required: 120 Hour TEFL Certificate Equipment Required: PC/Laptop, webcam and goof internet connection Materials provided: Unknown Hours: Minimum they’d prefer is 15 hours per week
How To Apply: Click here
Space Language Academy
Company location: Myanmar Teaching who: Upper-Intermediate and Advanced level adults in large groups Salary: $15 per hour paid at the end of the month Native Speaker required: Yes: UK, US & Canada citizens only? Qualifications/Experience Required: CELTA certified. At least one year experience with teaching ESL classes. Experience with teaching classes on Zoom Equipment Required: PC/Laptop, Strong internet connection Materials provided: Provided by company? Hours: Teach between 6:00 and 10:30 PM Myanmar time (Monday through Thursday).
How To Apply: Send updated CVs and qualifications to hrmanagerthespace@gmail.com
Company location: Canada Teaching who: Adult women Salary: Competitive? Native Speaker required: Native-level proficiency in English or fluency equivalent to C2 level. Proficient or fluent in a second language (B1 or higher). Qualifications/Experience Required: Living overseas & teaching experience is a plus. TESOL certification. Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience with adults/professionals. Experience teaching English online/ Based within one of the U.S. Time Zones or within GMT -4 to GMT -7 Equipment Required: PC/Laptop. Headphones. Fast & Reliable Internet. Materials provided: Unkown Hours: 9-12 hours per week
How To Apply: Click here
Company location: Japan Teaching who: age 5-12 Salary: $14-$25 per hour, paid bi-weekly or monthly depending on the contract Native Speaker required: English proficiency Qualifications/Experience Required: None required Equipment Required: Laptop or PC with a webcam, Headset with a microphone, Stable Internet connection and speed, Quiet environment and plain background Materials provided: Yes, provided by company Hours: No minimum hours
How To Apply: Click here
Company location: Poland Teaching who: Mainly adults. 1:1 or max. groups of 4 Salary: $10/£8 per hour, rising to $12.50/£10.20 depending on experience and time served with the company. Group classes can garner a higher hourly rate. Native Speaker required: If you’re a native speaker of English, Polish, Czech, Slovak, Spanish, Portuguese or Hungarian, then you’re eligible Qualifications/Experience Required: Bachelors degree. Minimum 120 hour TEFL Certificate. One year of teaching experience Equipment Required: PC/Laptop, webcam, headphone and microphone. Minimum 1mbps internet speed Materials provided: Provided by company Hours: Peak hours are between 4pm and 10pm, Central European Time.
How To Apply: Click here
Company location: US Teaching who: Latin American students. Small group sessions via their platform, focusing on student production and interaction, at times also providing feedback on writing samples. Salary: around $10 an hour Native Speaker required: Yes: US citizens only Qualifications/Experience Required: Bachelors degree, TEFL certificate Equipment Required: Microphone, you will be required to provide an audio sample Materials provided: Yes, provided by the company Hours: 24/7 availability, ust be able to commit to at least 10 hours each week, full-time hours are available, peak time hours are 7-9pm Beijing time.
How To Apply: Click here – Online form, Resume, audio sample, speed test, brief grammar test, you’ll be asked to enter your availability.
Company location: US Teaching who: You can teach English, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic, Korean, Chinese, Japanese to students via Skype Salary: $18 per 55 minute lesson, paid fortnightly via PayPal Native Speaker required: Yes , US, Canada, UK, Australia Qualifications/Experience Required: Bachelors degree in Education of TEFL certificate and 2 years experience Equipment Required: access to a good computer with both a microphone and a camera, along with a reliable internet connection, upload 5mbps Materials provided: Unknown Hours: Unknown
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Company location: UK Teaching who: Business men/women, college students who are taking English tests, children and general people who live in South Korea, Japan and China. Each lesson is 25 or 50 minutes long and students can choose their preferred teacher, 1 to 1 via skype Salary: Payment is bank transfer or PayPal, 1st day of month Native Speaker required: Yes, English as first language Qualifications/Experience Required: At least 21 years old, Bacherlor’s Degree, TEFL Certificate, Online teaching experience is an advantage Equipment Required: Must have a high-speed internet connection and a computer with a web camera and a headset Materials provided: Unknown Hours: You do not have to commit to regular lessons. You provide your availability and students then select a mutually suitable lesson time.
How To Apply: Click here – Online form
FAQs about TEFL and teaching adults online
1. Do I need a TEFL if I only want to teach adults?
A lot of adult‑focused companies do expect a TEFL or similar, especially for business and corporate roles. Even where it isn’t mandatory, it helps you:
- Plan structured lessons for busy professionals
- Explain grammar clearly without guessing
- Stand out from the “I just speak English” crowd
If you’re serious about using TEFL to fund or support a life abroad, a solid 120‑hour TEFL is a baseline.
2. Is teaching adults easier than teaching children?
It’s different, not automatically easier. Adults:
- Bring motivation and life experience
- Ask better questions – but also harder ones
- May have deep‑rooted confidence issues about language learning
You’ll need to be good at coaching, listening, and gently challenging them – but you won’t need to sing songs or spend 30 minutes on colours of the rainbow.
3. Can I earn more teaching adults than teaching kids?
Sometimes, yes – especially with business English, exam prep, and corporate contracts. Adult‑focused companies like Accent Advisor, Learnlight, Voxy, and Lingo Live often pay mid‑to‑high rates precisely because their students have work‑related goals and budgets.
Marketplaces also let you charge more once you specialise in adult niches like “English for IT professionals” or “English for interviews”.
4. What if I’ve only ever worked in “normal” jobs – does that still help?
Absolutely.
Adult students care deeply about:
- Job interviews
- Office emails and presentations
- Meetings, negotiations and small talk at work
If you’ve worked in an office, done customer service, managed teams, or just navigated real‑world work politics, that’s gold. The key is learning how to translate it into “teacher language” on your CV and profile (e.g. “I help adults with presentation skills and workplace English”).
5. How do I choose between all these adult‑only options?
Start by asking:
- Do I want low‑prep conversation (Twenix, Spoken English Practice, Lingo For Me)?
- Do I want structured corporate teaching (Learnlight, Voxy, Lingo Live)?
- Do I want maximum freedom and my own brand (Preply, italki, Languatalk)?
Then pick:
- One “easy entry” adult option
- One more selective, better‑paying adult company to work towards
- One marketplace profile where you clearly state “adults only”
If you’re looking to go full-time you’ll may need to multiple platforms. The above mix keeps income coming in now while you build towards better pay and more control.
