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Stuck in the Same TEFL Rut? Trinity CertPT is Your Next Step

Stuck in the Same TEFL Rut? Trinity CertPT is Your Next Step

This is a guest post written by EBC, an official provider of Trinity CertTESOL and CertPT courses. You got your TEFL certificate and landed a job, maybe abroad, maybe online, maybe both. You've taught many "What did you do last weekend?" lessons. And now? You're...

Best ESL Lesson Material Subscriptions in 2026

Best ESL Lesson Material Subscriptions in 2026

Are you an online ESL teacher looking to save time on lesson planning by investing in an affordable teaching material subscription? In this blog post, I'll compare 5 of the most popular ESL lesson material subscriptions to help you choose which one is best for you and...

How to Use Social Media to Find Students to Teach Online

How to Use Social Media to Find Students to Teach Online

The most challenging part of teaching online as a freelancer is attracting new students to fill your classes. You face high competition and you have to find ways to cut through the digital noise. I'm Jamie, and I started freelance online teaching in 2020. In this blog...

3 Best Level 5 TEFL/TESOL Certificates in 2026

3 Best Level 5 TEFL/TESOL Certificates in 2026

Want to teach English abroad in 2026 and beyond, and looking for a high-quality level 5 TEFL/TESOL course? This blog post focuses on the 3 BEST TEFL/TESOL courses for people who want to teach abroad long-term or work in competitive regions. I'm Jamie, an ESL teacher...

How to Teach ESL Online as a Non-Native Speaker

How to Teach ESL Online as a Non-Native Speaker

Are you a non-native speaker who wants to teach English online? Teaching ESL (English as a Second Language) is one of the best ways to work from home or remotely. If you want to teach ESL online as a non-native speaker, you must get your language skills certified,...

Teach Online While Abroad or Traveling

Teach Online While Abroad or Traveling

The most common way to teach online while abroad or traveling is through an ESL company, marketplace, or freelance teaching. You also need to provide your own equipment and decide how you want to teach. I've been teaching online while abroad since 2020 and in this...

Why You Should Teach Business English Course

Why You Should Teach Business English Course

Business English is one of the specialized courses that is lucrative and in high demand. Teaching Business English course offers higher pay, flexible work settings, and no degree required. The course focuses on communication in professional settings, so you’ll most...

Create an Intro/Demo Video for Online Teaching Applications

Create an Intro/Demo Video for Online Teaching Applications

If you’re applying to teach online, there’s one thing you absolutely can’t skip: creating a strong online intro video and/or demo video. They’re often the first thing schools or potential students see, and they can make or break your application.  In this blog...

How to Teach Business English Effectively

How to Teach Business English Effectively

Business English is expected to continue to grow in the next 5-10 years, so now is a great time to specialize in this teaching niche. In this blog post, I’ll share the most important basics you need to know about teaching business English that I learned through the...

CELTA vs International TEFL Academy: Which Course Is Best for You?

CELTA vs International TEFL Academy: Which Course Is Best for You?

If you're considering teaching English abroad or online, you'll need a TEFL/TESOL certificate. Two of the most popular and reputable certification options are International TEFL Academy (ITA) and the Cambridge CELTA. Both International TEFL Academy and CELTA are...

How to Use ESL Escape Room Activities in Your Classroom

How to Use ESL Escape Room Activities in Your Classroom

Escape room activities are a fantastic way to make learning more engaging, challenge students, and enhance your ESL classroom. In this guest post, Adam Riddy, the creator of ESL Escape Room, shares why he created ESL Escape Room, how the escape room activities work,...

The TEFL Academy Course Review 2025 – Is it Legit?

The TEFL Academy Course Review 2025 – Is it Legit?

With so many different TEFL courses out there, it can be difficult to choose the best one! I'm Jamie from ESL Teacher 365 and I review TEFL courses to help you select the perfect course for your teaching goals: abroad, online, or both! In this blog post, I'll share...

How I File My US Expat Taxes as an American Living Abroad

How I File My US Expat Taxes as an American Living Abroad

Living abroad as a US citizen has opened so many doors for me—new cultures, global adventures, and even more affordable healthcare. But one thing that doesn’t change no matter where in the world you go? You're obligated to file US taxes no matter where you're living...

International TEFL Academy Course Review 2025

International TEFL Academy Course Review 2025

If you want to teach English abroad or online, you’ve probably heard that you need a TEFL certificate. I completed the International TEFL Academy 11-week online TEFL course and in this post I’ll share what the course is like, the pros, cons, and who I think should...

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Jamie Gajewski English Teacher

I love helping people teach English online!

I’m Jamie Gajewski, an American educator and online teacher coach who has been teaching online and abroad since 2010.

If you have any questions about teaching English online – getting started, choosing a company or starting your own freelance teaching business – then please email me at Jamie@ESLTeacher365.com.

Welcome to the wonderful world of online teaching!

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