How teaching English online to international learners works

Conversational English lessons on platforms such as Cambly and Preply, paid in dollars.

Who it suits: Native-level English speakers with a laptop, webcam and stable connection; no degree needed on some platforms.
Who pays: Adult learners in Asia, Latin America and the Middle East.
What they get: Speaking practice with a fluent speaker.
Is there demand?: Cambly publishes a rate of US$0.17 per active minute (≈US$10.20/hour) and lists South Africa among eligible native-English countries. Pnet lists remote ESL roles at US$6–18/hour.
Real examples: Cambly

Preply

E-native (SA)

A good sign: effective rate above your minimum.

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