If you’re looking for online English teaching work, either as a full time position or a side hustle, Twenix could be a good option for you. I work for the company as a content creator making the lesson plans used in class and the reading, listening and grammar activities that students have access to for self-study. I also teach on the platform a couple of times a week to get a better understanding of the experience both for teachers and students. Here are some of the things that make the platform stand out.
Overview
Twenix classes are 26-minute (Twenix = twenty-six) video or audio-only conversation classes carried out on the company’s platform. All of the students are adults based in Spain or Italy, the vast majority of whom are professionals taking classes as part of company training programmes. For the student, they simply log onto the platform and choose a time when they want to take a class, something they can do with just 2 hour’s notice. The platform then matches the student with a teacher who is available at that time. What this means is that each class the student will have a different teacher. The feedback that the teacher gives through the chat box during the class is saved on the student’s profile so that the next teacher can immediately get a feel for their strengths and weaknesses.
The student decides exactly what they want to study; they can choose from an extensive list of topics they would like to discuss, ranging from specialist subjects such as consulting and auditing, logistics or legal English, to more general topics.
Ultra-Flexible
For Twenix teachers, or tweachers, you’re not required to work a minimum number of hours a week; you can work as little or as much as you like. It’s great for combining with another job or studying as you can adapt your schedule to busy periods in your life. Another benefit is the class transfer system. Many other platforms have strict cancellations policies, however, due to Twenix’s teacher rotation system, teachers can transfer their classes to other available teachers at short notice for whatever reason. This is a feature that teachers really value due to the flexibility it offers them.
Simple & Fun
As I mentioned, all of the class materials are pre-prepared, teachers only need 2-3 minutes to read over the class content before teaching the class. What’s more, there’s no homework to mark, meaning that our focus is solely on teaching and providing feedback to the students. Also, the classes are short, 100% conversation based and with keen adult students who work in a wide range of sectors. I’ve learned loads from talking to students working in diverse fields such as renewable energy, logistics, computer game design and many more.
Hiring Policies
Twenix hires teachers from all over the world*, not just English speaking countries, like some other platforms. You don’t need to hold a degree and non-native speakers are more than welcome. The most important qualities needed are being able to think on your feet, maintain an engaging conversation and provide relevant and constructive feedback to students on their English skills.
*Please note that Twenix is not currently hiring teachers based in Spain.
If I were looking for online teaching work, Twenix would certainly be one of my top choices. So, why not give it a try?
