Hi, Tim! It has been a long time. I never thought I would be even thinking about online teaching again, but I got an email from Lingostar and it sparked my interest. I have been retired from teaching in a brick and mortar school and was pursuing another direction. When I saw you, and you gave them a thumbs up, I think I am going to do it! Pam Speckman
Hi Pam! I think VIPTeacher might pay around the same if not a little better if you want to get back into things - do you have an active contract with VIPKid still? All the best!
I saw something online about Lingostar and I have been wanting to teach online for awhile. I had a choice between subbing locally or coming online. With subbing I would not be able to go to the same place daily and that is a bummer. I think being able to meet individuals would be so much better. You mention a passport. Heck, I never had one of those. I have been parked in the states for all my life. I suppose that could take a state issues identification or drivers license. What do you think? Nice to see you that had a video on Lingostar. Take care!
Hi Tim, My husband applied to Lingostar through your link about a week and a half ago. He filled out all of the paperwork, uploaded his degree and TEFL certificate. And he was invited to do a demo teaching video which he did. After that he received an email from them saying : “We are pleased to inform you that your demo video on Lingostar has been approved. Congratulations! You can now proceed with the next steps. Click the button below to view the details. Also, please refer to the salary structure of Lingostar shown in the image below for your reference Then he was sent an email asking him for a photo and a 1 minute introduction video to get him scheduled." - which he did. Now, 4 days later he received this email…”We regret to inform you that your application process to become a teacher on Lingostar has not been approved. The reason for this decision is that . - no reason given.
After the email that congratulated him was also another followup email with a link asking him to start to review the training with all their rates and bonuses - here's part of what it said "Congratulations! You have passed new teacher training tasks! Moreover, it is crucial to prioritize the Regular Courses. We have attached two files, "Lingostar Curriculum Design" and "Notes for Regular Classes," for your reference. Kindly read through the attached materials thoroughly as your teaching will be evaluated based on the regular classes. If our Teaching Quality Team identifies any points mentioned in the materials, appropriate follow-up actions will be taken..." with extra instructions for his teaching with them. My husband had sent them a couple of emails during this process with questions they never replied to. The entire thing appears to be AI generated - doesn't seem like there are any 'real' people there. Also worth mentioning - they asked him to keep 20 hours open a week (not 10 which is more usual). Any ideas?? Anyway, since you are a 'mover and shaker' is there any chance to could contact them as of course it's in your interest too? If you want I can email you his name. Thanks Tim - you're the best!
Hmm, that's ODD and frustrating! Can you push them with another reply asking why - it could be a glitch? Let them know he was already accepted and you would like to know the reason why after sending the intro video is it rejected...
@@onlineteacherdude1284 Thanks for your reply Tim. I have just put a message for Kevin one of the founders under their You Tube channel as they are not answering any emails. I'll let you know the outcome! Thanks.
Thank you for posting this. I just finished the application process. I haven't started yet but i will soon. I am reviewing their curriculum. It looks fun and very interactive.
For some it's pay that they need desperately. Did you just come here to show off how much you make haha. I get that its low compared to what you charge but it's sometimes all someone needs to get started.
Hi, I'm from Nigeria and I am interested in online teaching but I don't know if I will be accepted. Please, do you have any information regarding countries that are usually accepted?
Which one do you prefer? vipkid or lingostar? I'm looking for summer work and wanted to know which one is better. I've heard VIPkid is also not hiring right now?
@@onlineteacherdude1284 Hi, thanks for answering. I would like to know how I can find students, because I have purpose to create courses on teachable platform.
@@djefpetersonlabastil1491generally speaking, are you referring to applying to and getting hired onto an existing online platform such as the one discussed in this video or others like cambly, engoo and others - to then create teaching lessons and plans for your sessions? Or do you mean you want to stsrt your own platform and create your own client base from ground up on your own?
Thank you for the informative video! Just fyi, the part where it says that associate's degrees also work seems to be incorrect. I just attempted to apply and got a message back saying that they were specifically looking for bachelor's degrees or higher. Oh well. Maybe I can apply again once I have my bachelor's. Just wanted to inform the other folks here and hopefully save them some time.
They do prefer a Bachelor's. Perhaps you can email them directly and let them know you would still like to be considered and could you have a chance to apply?
always USD. I've never seen a company pay anything but USD. I said "Dollars" so it wouldn't be Phil. Persos.....14 pesos / hour haha - that would not be good!
On the signup page they ask you for a verification code before you’ve given them any information to send a code to! It appears to be impossible to sign up, or is it just me?
Yes and I've read in reddits teachingeslonline subreddit that Scots are hired straight on as native speakers just as any other UK nation ... the same thread made a comparison of how cambly and another 1 or 2 platforms were hiring South Africans as higher priority native teachers over Scots and Irish teachers
There times are open and they have students in North America as well, peak times are in China for bookings but you also have weekends. No fixed times, you can open up what suits you but peak times will be best. No companies like cancellations but they work on a point system so you have some flexibility.
Where are you from? Are you sure its Lingostar? There are a couple of other "Lingo" companies out there. They are committed to not over hiring and are in need of NES.
@@Al-wf3ut+1 Hired in early Dec and was given 1 lesson, followed by a lull - only to be given a handful through the current day. Bit strange as I've followed Tim's channel an his insight is usually spot on but this one was different in that sense
Hi, I don't work for any companies anymore :) I teach independently with my students. I do have a couple of contracts with a couple of companies though including VIPTeacher.
14 dollar an hour is not worth my time -- bills don't get paid with that. I get 18-30 an hour now. Remember as a contractor you have to pay your own taxes etc. Nope!!!!!
@@onlineteacherdude1284 while I agree to a point many of these companies exploit people who are highly educated and have a lot to offer. We have a cost living crisis here in the US (many other places too) we need to hold ourselves up high as professionals. Thank you.
This company is actually one of the worst I have ever worked for, and that's saying something. I have fought employers in court for my paycheck, and this company was still worse. They find any excuse to penalize your paycheck and always side with the parent even if the mistake was their own negligence. I was stolen from when a parent reported she didn't like how I pronounced the word "Square". Overall Lingostar is one of the shittiest companies I ever had the displeasure of working for.
@@onlineteacherdude1284 Thanks for replying! Yeah I agree with you. If someone is desperate and has no other choice they are better than nothing, but as soon as you can upskill I highly recommend leaving them.
Apply to Lingostar: onlineteacherdude.com/lingostar
Hi, Tim! It has been a long time. I never thought I would be even thinking about online teaching again, but I got an email from Lingostar and it sparked my interest. I have been retired from teaching in a brick and mortar school and was pursuing another direction. When I saw you, and you gave them a thumbs up, I think I am going to do it! Pam Speckman
Hi Pam! I think VIPTeacher might pay around the same if not a little better if you want to get back into things - do you have an active contract with VIPKid still? All the best!
lovely introduction to this company, who seem to have a really nice ethos, thank you. I subscribed!
You're welcome! Thanks for subscribing.
Exactly the video I needed for lingostar, thank you!
Glad to hear it helped you Emma.
I saw something online about Lingostar and I have been wanting to teach online for awhile. I had a choice between subbing locally or coming online. With subbing I would not be able to go to the same place daily and that is a bummer. I think being able to meet individuals would be so much better. You mention a passport. Heck, I never had one of those. I have been parked in the states for all my life. I suppose that could take a state issues identification or drivers license. What do you think? Nice to see you that had a video on Lingostar. Take care!
I think any ID would do as long as it shows where you live and your citizneship perhaps?
Hi Tim,
My husband applied to Lingostar through your link about a week and a half ago. He filled out all of the paperwork, uploaded his degree and TEFL certificate. And he was invited to do a demo teaching video which he did. After that he received an email from them saying :
“We are pleased to inform you that your demo video on Lingostar has been approved. Congratulations! You can now proceed with the next steps. Click the button below to view the details. Also, please refer to the salary structure of Lingostar shown in the image below for your reference
Then he was sent an email asking him for a photo and a 1 minute introduction video to get him scheduled." - which he did.
Now, 4 days later he received this email…”We regret to inform you that your application process to become a teacher on Lingostar has not been approved. The reason for this decision is that . - no reason given.
After the email that congratulated him was also another followup email with a link asking him to start to review the training with all their rates and bonuses - here's part of what it said "Congratulations! You have passed new teacher training tasks!
Moreover, it is crucial to prioritize the Regular Courses. We have attached two files, "Lingostar Curriculum Design" and "Notes for Regular Classes," for your reference. Kindly read through the attached materials thoroughly as your teaching will be evaluated based on the regular classes. If our Teaching Quality Team identifies any points mentioned in the materials, appropriate follow-up actions will be taken..." with extra instructions for his teaching with them. My husband had sent them a couple of emails during this process with questions they never replied to. The entire thing appears to be AI generated - doesn't seem like there are any 'real' people there. Also worth mentioning - they asked him to keep 20 hours open a week (not 10 which is more usual). Any ideas?? Anyway, since you are a 'mover and shaker' is there any chance to could contact them as of course it's in your interest too? If you want I can email you his name. Thanks Tim - you're the best!
Hmm, that's ODD and frustrating! Can you push them with another reply asking why - it could be a glitch? Let them know he was already accepted and you would like to know the reason why after sending the intro video is it rejected...
@@onlineteacherdude1284 Thanks for your reply Tim. I have just put a message for Kevin one of the founders under their You Tube channel as they are not answering any emails. I'll let you know the outcome! Thanks.
Hi Tim, Can Lingostar pay through any other way than Paypal? I am also in Thailand, but we can no longer have an active Paypal account here.
I dont know but reach out to them, I am sure there is another way.
@@onlineteacherdude1284 I did, they can do a direct bank transfer. Thanks 🙏🙏
Thank you for posting this. I just finished the application process. I haven't started yet but i will soon. I am reviewing their curriculum. It looks fun and very interactive.
Best of luck Jane!
hi have you started? how many classes do you have per week?
Everything I open up is booking. I'm doing around 26-27 per week@@folktalesofbeninlegends
The pay is so low. I’m now private teaching English in Hong Kong, and I’m paid around $66 USD per hour.
For some it's pay that they need desperately. Did you just come here to show off how much you make haha. I get that its low compared to what you charge but it's sometimes all someone needs to get started.
Hi, I'm from Nigeria and I am interested in online teaching but I don't know if I will be accepted. Please, do you have any information regarding countries that are usually accepted?
Online ESL companies generally hire native speakers from Native speaking countries.
Which one do you prefer? vipkid or lingostar? I'm looking for summer work and wanted to know which one is better.
I've heard VIPkid is also not hiring right now?
I have only taught for VIPKid, pre 2021, and never taught with Lingostar but VIPKid (now VIPTeacher) is not hiring as of now. Give Lingostar a try!
Thanks for the video. Do you know what payment methods LingoStar uses to pay their teachers?
I can't quite remember, but I think its in the video? If not, can you reach out to them once you apply?
Thanks Tim!
You're welcome Cyndi!
Are there any other companies like this or Cambly that pay 14 dollars plus for uk teachers?
You can find other companies in my video description. Naonow, Lingostar are other options.
I have applied, submitted my documents which is the last step..in how long will i hear back from them??
Hi, I have no idea of the wait time but you can email them directly to find out.
Do they accept near-natives from Egypt?
Lingostar accepts native English speakers - I go through the entire details in the video.
Hello. Just clarifying. A TEFL certification is required even with a Bachelor of Science in education and teaching experience?
Yes, that's right.
Why is South Africa 🇿🇦 never mentioned or considered?
They are all the time! Some companies don't hiring from SA, but some do. Try Cambly.
May you please confirm, If this company hires the non-native english teachers?
Most do not from my experience.
Hi there, I really like the way you're helping English teachers to make progress. I have TEFL certificate, could you me please?
What would you like help with?
@@onlineteacherdude1284 Hi, thanks for answering.
I would like to know how I can find students, because I have purpose to create courses on teachable platform.
@@djefpetersonlabastil1491generally speaking, are you referring to applying to and getting hired onto an existing online platform such as the one discussed in this video or others like cambly, engoo and others - to then create teaching lessons and plans for your sessions?
Or do you mean you want to stsrt your own platform and create your own client base from ground up on your own?
@@MoAli-wm4of I want to start my own platform and create my own client.
I have a TEFL certificate, what companies do you think I can apply for?
Thank you for the informative video! Just fyi, the part where it says that associate's degrees also work seems to be incorrect. I just attempted to apply and got a message back saying that they were specifically looking for bachelor's degrees or higher. Oh well. Maybe I can apply again once I have my bachelor's. Just wanted to inform the other folks here and hopefully save them some time.
They do prefer a Bachelor's. Perhaps you can email them directly and let them know you would still like to be considered and could you have a chance to apply?
I tried applying but the app wouldn't work on my computer. Said it had a javascript error, anyone know howe to fix this?
Oh sorry to hear - haven't heard about this issue. Can you contact them directly?
Managed to sort it, altho had to basically buy a new laptop 🤪.
thank you
You're very welcome!
What currency please? Singapore Dollars, USD, Phillipino currency?
always USD. I've never seen a company pay anything but USD. I said "Dollars" so it wouldn't be Phil. Persos.....14 pesos / hour haha - that would not be good!
On the signup page they ask you for a verification code before you’ve given them any information to send a code to! It appears to be impossible to sign up, or is it just me?
The first question on the form is your email address - so the code will go there. Look again, you will see.
how you like lingo star? better than vipkid?
I've never taught on Lingostar so can't give you much information except what is in the video.
@@onlineteacherdude1284 thanks so much! been working there for like a week. so far so good. not very but good. 51Talk is slowly going down the drain.
Hello Tim, do they hire Nigerians
In the video I cover this but no, they don't sorry.
Do they accept teachers from Scotland?
Yes and I've read in reddits teachingeslonline subreddit that Scots are hired straight on as native speakers just as any other UK nation ... the same thread made a comparison of how cambly and another 1 or 2 platforms were hiring South Africans as higher priority native teachers over Scots and Irish teachers
Thanks for answering!
I am going back to online teaching after next school year. I can not and will not do this anymore
Great- where? Company or on your own?
I have worked with Lingostar, but keep in mind that they have fixed times... They don't like cancellations.
There times are open and they have students in North America as well, peak times are in China for bookings but you also have weekends. No fixed times, you can open up what suits you but peak times will be best. No companies like cancellations but they work on a point system so you have some flexibility.
When I worked with them they were fixed... I may look back into them, because I did like the material. @@onlineteacherdude1284
THey must've changed... However, I just got an email today about a new pay rate? What is the pay rate?@@onlineteacherdude1284
have you had any payment issues @learningwithenglishteacher318
Well, they overhire!
I got hired a couple of months back and I was given 1 class only.
They seem to care zero about that.
Thank you for your honesty. It's nice to know the good and the bad of companies.
Thanks for the info. Helpful!
Where are you from? Are you sure its Lingostar? There are a couple of other "Lingo" companies out there. They are committed to not over hiring and are in need of NES.
Same. Hired in Nov. One class since then. From UK
@@Al-wf3ut+1 Hired in early Dec and was given 1 lesson, followed by a lull - only to be given a handful through the current day. Bit strange as I've followed Tim's channel an his insight is usually spot on but this one was different in that sense
Where did you find the pay chart. I looked and looked and did not find it.
Its in my video I can't remember where but maybe you can screenshot it from there.
What companies are you working for, Tim?
Hi, I don't work for any companies anymore :) I teach independently with my students. I do have a couple of contracts with a couple of companies though including VIPTeacher.
They require Bachelors and up. 😢
Yes, that's correct.
Hello, Tim!
Hi Kathy! :)
A passport is odd -- some of us don't leave the country -- I have everything else?
I am sure that valid Gov't ID is fine also.
@@onlineteacherdude1284 I was worried about that. I don't have a passport at the moment. I let it expire. Hopefully your right and our gov't ID works.
I think I started VIPkid at $20 if I remember correctly
They pay $14 now.
14 dollar an hour is not worth my time -- bills don't get paid with that. I get 18-30 an hour now. Remember as a contractor you have to pay your own taxes etc. Nope!!!!!
Glad you have something that pays you what you need. Some people just need something to get started.
@@onlineteacherdude1284 while I agree to a point many of these companies exploit people who are highly educated and have a lot to offer. We have a cost living crisis here in the US (many other places too) we need to hold ourselves up high as professionals. Thank you.
Is that the rate from your own teaching? Do you provide your own material?
@@career8297two different companies as a contractor one I supply the materials and the other they do.
Who pays you $30/hr?
This company is actually one of the worst I have ever worked for, and that's saying something. I have fought employers in court for my paycheck, and this company was still worse. They find any excuse to penalize your paycheck and always side with the parent even if the mistake was their own negligence. I was stolen from when a parent reported she didn't like how I pronounced the word "Square". Overall Lingostar is one of the shittiest companies I ever had the displeasure of working for.
thanks for sharing - I guess there are pro's and con's to all companies and some happy teachers and some not happy.
@@onlineteacherdude1284 Thanks for replying! Yeah I agree with you. If someone is desperate and has no other choice they are better than nothing, but as soon as you can upskill I highly recommend leaving them.
Oh my God. Thanks for the warning! I don't want court fights for pay. Who needs it?!