Teaching English at SameSpeak
I recently learned about Same Speak. It’s a program that has been created to help people learn how to speak English, and they’re currently looking for coaches. It’s a new and interesting way to earn extra money while working at home.
Requirements
If English isn’t your first language, you’re not going to be accepted into the Same Speak coaching program. Not only do you have to speak well, but you also need to be able to explain how to converse in English. SameSpeak does require that all coaches be at least 16 years old. Your computer needs to be set up for Skype. You should also enjoy talking and working with people. (See more Online Tutoring Jobs, I’ve got a big list that I keep updated.)
What You’ll Have to Do
Working for SameSpeak isn’t difficult, but you need to be willing to devote some time. As a coach, you’re going to have to use your Skype program and talk to the students for a half hour. Since the idea of the program is to make it possible for the students to communicate, you’ll be able to use conversational English. SameSpeak provides coaches with information for each chat session. The instructions will include specific details about what specific things the student you’ll be chatting with needs to work on.
Payment
SameSpeak pays $10 for every half hour session. The company uses PayPal and so before you apply for a coaching position you will want to create an account and make sure you’ve verified it. If you have earned a minimum of $100, you can expect the money to be deposited into your account each Friday, however Same Speak has also set things up so that you can occasionally request your money even if you haven’t quite reached that $100 mark.
Cons
Personally, I love working for Same Speak. It’s an interesting way to earn some money and the pay is pretty good, however, it’s not going to be for everyone. If you don’t like chatting on Skype, or you don’t have stellar people skills, you’re probably not going to enjoy Same Speak.
The other issue with the program is that they don’t have a lot of students at the moment, so the work isn’t steady.
Final Thoughts
Right now Same Speak doesn’t have many opening for coaches, but it is a legit work at home opportunity. If it sounds like something you would be interested in, I strongly urge you to keep an eye on the website and apply as soon as they start looking for coaches again.
@Bradley
I believe they can be from anywhere
Where are the students from???
I just registered with SameSpeak today. It says that validation is on hold right now. Do you have any idea when they might be taking more coaches?
When you use Skype are you on the Video part or the phone part?
Can this be done from a cell phone or Tablet? I have the Skype all on my Tablet and cell phone.
I would definitely be interested in this type of work since english is my first language and I have very good people skills.
@Andre
You’ll need to contact SameSpeak directly Andre. I don’t do any hiring through my site :-)
i am interested in joining your team, English is my native language and i am TFEL certified. I reside in Cape Town, South Africa.