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It's completely normal to feel anxious about starting a new teaching job, especially when you're teaching a language. A good way to build confidence is by practicing with friends or family, even if they speak the same language as you. It helps you get used to delivering instructions and managing a l...

I think it is okay, all of responsible people I know go through the same.

Oh, if you're into language learning, you might want to check out aithor . They've got these AI tools that help with writing, which could be super useful for picking up new languages. It's not really about having a high IQ; tools like what aithor offers can make a big difference in learning. So, you...

No, you don't need a super high IQ to learn several languages. What matters more is your dedication, the methods you use, and how much time you're willing to invest in learning. People with all sorts of IQ levels become polyglots!

Online teaching isn't the quick cash solution some might think it is. You've made a good point about the work involved versus what you actually earn. It sounds pretty unsustainable. While on a different note, checking out BrainStation reviews could shed light on how other online education platforms ...

Thanks for shedding light on the online teaching gig. Your take on the pay and the practicalities (or lack thereof) of teaching a full syllabus through a phone really puts things into perspective. It's eye-opening to see how it's more about chatting than true teaching. Makes me rethink jumping into ...

Thanks for sharing your experience, online teaching sounds really interesting to me. I speak Korean at a rather decent level, would like to try teaching it via this service https://preply.com/en/skype/korean-tutoring-jobs , the competition among Korean tutors is rather low as for me, meanwhile the l...

I love teaching little kids, any associations with animals ..

I feel your pain, went through similar issues with my ex-boss ..

Joe wrote: ↑23 Jun 2019, 06:45 There are lots of people over 46 teaching English as a foreign language all over the world, both offline and on. Some countries make it more difficult to get employed after 50 or 60, but it's far from impossible.

absolutely agree

Thanks for sharing, I already saved this!