Teaching is no longer something that’s only done within four classroom walls. Technology now gives teachers the chance to tutor students internationally, allowing them to earn extra money outside of their regular workday. Online teaching help solve two issues; the first is that it makes up for the lack of native-English speaking teachers in countries like China, and the second is that it helps underpaid teachers make enough money to make ends meet.
International online teaching is giving teachers an extra source of income
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