The PalFish initial application form is relatively straightforward, asking for basic information on your name, nationality, date of birth, address, etc. as you would expect from any job application. However, there are two parts which are a little more complicated: creating your text self-introduction and recorded audio introduction. Text self-introduction Your text self introduction is […]
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The PalFish application process is designed to be both straightforward and rigorous. Every teacher is carefully assessed, including verifying your qualifications and identify. However, they are on a significant recruitment drive at the moment, so even with the many steps involved it is possible to go from the very beginning to teaching your first paid
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There are so many online ESL tutoring companies available, it can be hard to know which ones are best for you. Additionally, to improve your chances of getting hired and having a more reliable schedule, we recommend that you apply to multiple companies across different timezones and niches. We also always emphasise that there is
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Are you looking for a flexible, fun and no-prep online English tutoring opportunity you can teach from your phone? Become a kids English teacher with Palfish! Palfish is a Chinese company which launched in 2015 as an innovative online English language app. They offer two main programs: the Official Kids Course (OKC) and PalFish Freetalk.
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In this lesson, we will learn about how to manage group classes on Zoom, with advice suitable for both small and large groups. The magic mute button! One of the most important classroom management tools for group classes is the “mute” button! This prevents students talking over each other and ensures everyone can have their
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Ideal for hiding a messy living room, and also a great way to maintain consistent branding or have a fun backdrop without redecorating, Zoom virtual backgrounds are an essential for any online teacher! You can either use the backgrounds built into Zoom, download one from online, or create your own using simple tools such as
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In this lesson, we will review some popular activities and games for teaching on Zoom – covering activities suitable for a range of different subject areas and age ranges. You can download the Google slides presentation including templates for all these activities here. Matching activities You can annotate arrows into your slides or simply draw
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In this lesson, we will summarise several different approaches to screen sharing on Zoom – providing a more professional experience for your students. Avoid sharing your whole screen Although sharing your whole screen may seem like the easiest option to get started, it does not provide a very professional experience for your students. They will
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Let’s learn how to invite your students to join you in a live Zoom class and let them into the classroom in an orderly manner: Inviting students to join the class If you have already started the class, you can invite students to join by copying the link from the “invite” button. Alternatively, if you
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