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[Mike S.]

I know I asked this question a couple of months ago but I'm still wondering if anyone on the forums is making a living teaching ESL from the comfort of their home (or internet cafes) using their computer? I've been reading about online teaching programs such as Berlitz Virtual Classroom (on the Berlitz website), but am curious to hear from teachers who are actually doing this. If you are, I'd love to hear about the pluses and minuses of online ESL teaching as opposed to moving to a foriegn country to teach ESL. Also, do you know if this a growing thing or is it a turnoff for ESL students? Thanks in advance for your replies!

[valley_girl]

I'm looking into this as well. It seems that it would be convenient for both student and instructor. I've been increasingly using the computer and Internet for teaching in the classroom, so it is just a matter of eliminating the actual classroom for a virtual one.

My question is: would it be advantageous to teach via one of these online companies or would it be better to do so via one's own website?