What I actually love most about teaching English online
I just wanted to share something that’s been on my mind lately. We talk a lot about the grind of online teaching, but honestly, the absolute best part of this job is the variety of people you get to meet.
I teach so many different profiles, and it’s incredibly inspiring. For example, I have a student who is a surface treatment engineer. Because I challenge her to explain her job to a non-engineer in English, I’ve learned so much about what she does, and it’s genuinely fascinating. I have another student who wants to work in secret intelligence, a musical theater singer, a digital nomad who is constantly traveling the world, and some incredibly bright fresh graduates who are just so full of hope.etc
Because they’re all so driven and goal-oriented, it honestly inspires me to do better in my own life. Plus, seeing them naturally use a word or phrase we practiced a few lessons ago is the best feeling ever!!!
I’ve realized you have to be a "people person" and genuinely like people to enjoy this job. My heart breaks a little every time a student finishes their course and leaves. Just wanted to share some positivity today!