Launch Your Online ESL Teaching Career with Confidence
Get the free roadmap that shows you exactly what an ESL teacher is and how to become one too! Plus gain free access to the Online ESL Career Quiz GPT to help you see whether teaching online is for you.
Pick Your Path

New to Teaching ESL Online
Considering a career change or interested in earning extra income online? Have you heard of ESL or teaching online but aren’t sure what it is or where to begin?

Already An Online Teacher
Already teaching online but feeling burnt out finding resources, lesson planning, or trading time for money? Want extra support or an additional income stream?
“I’d been looking into teaching online for a while when I came across Catherine’s website…I spoke to Catherine …and she gave me invaluable advice about all the options I had available, which companies I could work for and what were the pros and cons of each. Catherine was super patient and answered all my questions and concerns, and on top of that she is really friendly and so easy to relate to!”
How I Can Help You

Free Online Teacher Roadmap
Learn all about what an ESL teacher is, industry requirements, current jobs available, and whether it’s the right career choice for you.
Land Your First Online ESL Job Course
Understand the ins and outs of what it takes to teach ESL online, job requirements, and how to gain your first online ESL teaching position.


Mini ESL Teacher Toolkit
Access a library of free guides, tools, and resources to help you start and build a successful online teaching career
“I just wanted to say thanks again for the info you shared with me. I had my mock class tonight and passed! I really learned a lot from your website!”
Extra Support

Start Teaching ESL Online
Learn how to become an online ESL teacher and where’s hiring.

Teaching Tips
Improve your teaching skills, classroom management, and more.

Tools and Tech
Explore different digital tools and technology that will level up your classroom.

Lesson Resources
Save time with pre-made resources and curriculums made by teachers for teachers.

Additional Income Ideas
Diversify your income with transferrable skills.
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Start Teaching ESL Online
Teaching Tips
Tools and Tech
Lesson Resources
Additional Income Ideas
Learn how to become an online ESL teacher and where’s hiring.
Improve your teaching skills, classroom management, and more.
Explore different digital tools and technology that will level up your classroom.
Save time with pre-made resources and curriculums made by teachers for teachers.
Diversify your income with transferrable skills.

Join the Facebook Community for Online ESL Teachers
The Online ESL Teacher Lounge is a safe space for anyone looking to launch or gain support as an online ESL teacher. Join a friendly community of like-minded teachers, all wanting to start and thrive with their online teaching career. Ask questions, learn about different tools and resources, and share teaching tips along the way.
“This was brilliant thank you so so much! Your tips were very helpful and I never thought about writing my resume like that.”

Hi, I’m Catherine
Founder of theOET
I help teachers just like you start and succeed with their online ESL teaching career.
With over 10 years of experience educating children, 5000+ online ESL classes taught, and turning freelance, building my own private business and curriculum, now it’s my turn to help you launch your career.
I’m here to guide you through every step of your career with top tips, pre-made resources, and training. Making it an easier and smoother process from your first job application to confident teacher.
I look forward to helping you kickstart your online ESL teaching career and can’t wait to see you succeed!



