{"id":22115,"date":"2022-12-16T14:46:46","date_gmt":"2022-12-16T21:46:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/?p=22115"},"modified":"2023-10-19T03:22:10","modified_gmt":"2023-10-19T09:22:10","slug":"use-instagram-grow-your-english-teaching-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/use-instagram-grow-your-english-teaching-business\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use Instagram to Grow Your English Teaching Business"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div>\n<p>So, you\u2019ve just launched your <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/courses\/specialized\/teaching-english-online-freelancer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">online English teaching business<\/a>. You\u2019ve got a handful of contacts and some potential students, but you\u2019re wondering how you can reach out to more. Does this struggle ring true for you? If so, using the social media app Instagram may just step up your marketing game \u2013 and it\u2019s not difficult at all! Let\u2019s look at the tips and tricks for how you can use Instagram to grow your teaching business and keep students coming your way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is Instagram good for teachers?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from being a go-to app for sharing snippets of your daily lives and likes (e.g., your favorite dog memes), Instagram has also grown into a hub of tools for growing businesses. With its different features, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 1.1em; text-align: left; --ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px;; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%230693e3&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); --ub-list-item-fa-li-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-spacing: 0px; \" class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-list ub_styled_list\" id=\"ub_styled_list-fe97d997-9a6b-484b-a1a6-93ab20344d9f\"><div class=\"ub-block-list__layout\" style=\"text-align: left; column-count: 1; --ub-list-mobile-column-count: 2; \">\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23000000&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-d83b3738-c9c9-4da8-8797-49f9a2394986\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Post a variety of content<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23000000&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-f423b330-7486-4a19-a3bb-bbf1ef562eb6\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Sell products<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23000000&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-55d9231a-003e-4f9e-87e5-60d96541e72a\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Interact with your followers and potential clients<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23000000&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-e6c47638-f3d6-4aa9-9b76-e10470c5cbdc\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Advertise to your target market<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23000000&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-c5f37b1b-2383-4081-8a6e-df28d84f9a30\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Track your business\u2019 performance through metrics like follower growth and audience profile views<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23000000&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-a1efc7f3-3637-4f73-800b-bd3a55d87428\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Earn through subscription<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n\n\n<p>These have benefited big and small business owners alike, and English teachers are definitely no exception to this!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/freelance-english-teacher-carla-growing-her-business-through-social-media\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Carla Martinez, an EFL teacher from Brazil<\/a>, is one of these <em>teacherpreneurs <\/em>who have ventured into promoting her online classes through Instagram. \u201cAfter a couple of months of marketing online, all my free slots were taken because people started to listen to me and trust me. Now, more prospects look for me than I can teach,\u201d she shared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/IMG_1515.jpg\" alt=\"Online ESL teacher Carla's online profile\" class=\"wp-image-22126\" width=\"269\" height=\"497\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/carlamartinezenglish\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Online ESL teacher Carla Martinez&#8217;s Instagram page<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/bridge-grad-vera-from-russia-taking-english-teaching-to-social-media\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Online English teacher Vera Baranovskaya, from Russia<\/a>, has also attested to how powerful Instagram can be. \u201cAn acquaintance of mine initially had around 700 followers on Instagram. In a couple of weeks, it grew to around 2,000! He got a lot of students and he works hard on his Instagram. For example, he always posts something about English. So, if you pay a bit of attention to your social media, it could be very useful.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I create a teaching page on Instagram?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news about marketing yourself on Instagram is that you don\u2019t have to be tech-savvy or hire a professional to build your own English teaching page. The app itself is also user-friendly \u2013 you can even set up your own business account in a matter of minutes! Here\u2019s how you can create a page for your <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/get-started-freelance-english-teaching-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">online ESL business<\/a> on Instagram:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\">\n<li>First, make an Instagram account. You\u2019ll be asked to choose a username, which you can change later if you like. Then, complete the sign-up form.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, change your Instagram page into a business account. Your default account is a personal one, so you\u2019ll have to switch to a business account manually. In order to do so, open Settings, click Account, then tap \u201cSwitch to a free professional account.\u201d Then, you\u2019ll have to choose the category that best describes your business.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete your profile. You can add your contact details, a link to your website (if you have one) or your English profile, and a short description of your online teaching business.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, you can upload your first content! This could be a photo or video of you introducing yourself and your English classes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finally, start growing your network! You can invite your contacts or potential students, follow similar businesses or professionals, and promote your new Instagram page on <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/set-up-your-linkedin-profile-to-get-more-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">other social networks like Facebook or LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 1.1em; text-align: left; --ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px;; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 384 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23fcb900&quot; d=&quot;M256 384c9.6-31.9 29.5-59.1 49.2-86.2l0 0c5.2-7.1 10.4-14.2 15.4-21.4c19.8-28.5 31.4-63 31.4-100.3C352 78.8 273.2 0 176 0S0 78.8 0 176c0 37.3 11.6 71.9 31.4 100.3c5 7.2 10.2 14.3 15.4 21.4l0 0C66.5 324.9 86.4 352.1 96 384H256zM176 512c44.2 0 80-35.8 80-80V416H96v16c0 44.2 35.8 80 80 80zM96 176c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16s-16-7.2-16-16c0-61.9 50.1-112 112-112c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16c-44.2 0-80 35.8-80 80z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); --ub-list-item-fa-li-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-spacing: 0px; \" class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-list ub_styled_list\" id=\"ub_styled_list-3d5bd98b-d196-4d71-9882-be3a611d35ba\"><div class=\"ub-block-list__layout\" style=\"text-align: left; column-count: 1; --ub-list-mobile-column-count: 2; \">\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23000000&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-f1914149-5123-418c-98b7-4d48a028c23b\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><em><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong><\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/business.instagram.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram offers a free marketing plan<\/a> if you need detailed guidance on how you can get to a wider audience.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/IMG_1500.jpg\" alt=\"Instagram professional account settings\" class=\"wp-image-22125\" width=\"264\" height=\"383\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Setting up your Instagram business account only takes a couple of steps<\/em>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do teachers grow their audience on Instagram?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you ever get curious about how certain Instagram users have risen to become influencers or how their content gets a plethora of views? As an English teacher looking to market yourself on Instagram, you can skyrocket your reach on this social media platform too! Here are some ways you can do so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/use-social-media-get-online-english-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn about marketing yourself as a teacher on other social media platforms!<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attract potential students through useful or relatable content<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether it\u2019s about common expressions or how to use grammar tenses, English learners tend to get interested in Instagram posts that help them improve in the language. In most cases, they will like or save these posts too! And, chances are they will check out your Instagram page for more tips or information about your courses. So, the more relevant (and original) your posts are, the better!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also use humor to get potential students engaged. <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/using-drama-as-an-esl-teaching-method\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Memes or funny skits<\/a> about the realities of learning English never fail to amuse students (and teachers) and remind everyone that it\u2019s normal to make mistakes and that studying languages is not an easy feat sometimes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/courses\/specialized\/teaching-english-online-freelancer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn the business and marketing skills you need to run a successful ELT enterprise with Specialized Certification in Teaching English Online as a Freelancer.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Post consistently<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s face it, not all Instagram users use the app 24\/7, and when they do, they only have so much content to see. Therefore, although your new posts may be seen by many prospective students, they may not be visible to those who are not online at the moment or who are not yet aware that your business exists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nevertheless, you can boost the chances of your Instagram page\u2019s exposure by posting regularly. Some teachers, for instance, have a schedule for uploading photos, videos, or stories (e.g., twice a week or every other day). By uploading content consistently, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/how-to-find-online-esl-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">potentially engage more students<\/a>, make them remember your business more easily, and keep them coming back to your page for more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/IMG_1516.jpg\" alt=\"Instagram page for teaching english abroad\" class=\"wp-image-22128\" width=\"263\" height=\"495\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/idioma_zone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vera Baranovskaya&#8217;s English teaching business on Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Give prospective learners a glimpse of your English classes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the dilemmas of English students when choosing an online class is whether they can entrust their learning to a new teacher. They may wonder, for example, what your <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/esl-teaching-methods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">methodologies are and which types of ESL lessons<\/a> you give. Through Instagram, you can provide more information about your online English classes, give them an idea of how you teach, and even showcase your personality \u2013 you\u2019ll be surprised by how some students choose an English teacher because of his or her sense of humor or clear pronunciation!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Take advantage of Instagram\u2019s algorithm<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the past months, Instagram has updated its system for determining which content gets to be seen first. Nowadays, Instagram\u2019s algorithm gives preference to accounts and posts with high engagement. This means that if your content generates a lot of views, likes, comments, and direct messages, it will most likely appear on other users\u2019 feeds or stories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram has also given significant priority to video content, particularly to reels (short-form videos), meaning more people may see them even if they haven&#8217;t followed you yet. For example, if you post a reel about learning English, there is a high chance that the app will suggest your video to Instagram users who have shown interest in the topic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/natalia-from-ukraine-teaching-professionals-online-in-italy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Online English teacher Natalia, from Ukraine<\/a>, has used this feature to attract potential students. \u201cI\u2019m also using reels as a tool. As far as I know, Instagram is promoting you actively if you\u2019re using this video content,\u201d she pointed out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"342\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Natalia-Instagram-1.jpg\" alt=\"use social media to get students\" class=\"wp-image-22168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Natalia-Instagram-1.jpg 342w, https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Natalia-Instagram-1-208x304.jpg 208w, https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Natalia-Instagram-1-205x300.jpg 205w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 342px) 100vw, 342px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nataliia_minaieva\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Online English teacher Natalia uses Instagram reels to engage more learners.<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can I use Instagram to promote my courses?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From video-making tools to fun elements like stickers and polls, Instagram has plenty of features you can take advantage of to spice up your profile page and posts in various ways. Let\u2019s look at some strategies for promoting your online English business on Instagram.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Share English tips<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One way to easily grab potential students\u2019 attention on Instagram is by <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teaching-conversational-english\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sharing English tips<\/a>. You can put together an image with texts and pictures, for example, or record a video of yourself explaining a concept. With the variety of content you can create, you can give tips about many ESL-related topics! Here are some to help you get started:<\/p>\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 1.2em; text-align: left; --ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px;; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 1em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 256 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%230693e3&quot; d=&quot;M246.6 233.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-160 160c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0s-12.5-32.8 0-45.3L178.7 256 41.4 118.6c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0l160 160z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); --ub-list-item-fa-li-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-spacing: 0px; \" class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-list ub_styled_list\" id=\"ub_styled_list-b491e601-b5b9-4067-9322-8d7ad0fa5039\"><div class=\"ub-block-list__layout\" style=\"text-align: left; column-count: 1; --ub-list-mobile-column-count: 2; \">\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23000000&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-95a150c2-6478-4d12-9143-0a90ad375270\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/how-to-teach-english-grammar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Grammar structures and uses<\/a><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23000000&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-5a8d4b03-2109-4c39-8740-1bc31b47edac\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Idiomatic expressions<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23000000&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-9be3677b-a339-4258-b9eb-e207e55c0b5a\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Informal vs. formal phrases<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23000000&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-f27a7b99-f25d-4946-8fe5-a0b2c2306a53\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/esl-pronunciation-and-phonics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">English pronunciation and phonetics<\/a><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23000000&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-7af4523b-83be-4fa1-8a91-09fd4b54e356\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">False cognates<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23000000&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-5df6a13d-ad42-412e-a73c-a731eb6b6e3c\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Phrasal verbs<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/316800800_189169413631483_7845387544330399586_n.jpg\" alt=\"Example Instagram post for teaching english online\" class=\"wp-image-22129\" width=\"412\" height=\"352\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/rory-falls-from-canada-teaching-english-online-to-brazilian-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Online ESL teacher Rory, from Canada<\/a>, gives English tips on<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thelanguagemountain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> his Instagram account<\/a><\/em>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Post reels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can create 15- to 90-second reels about various themes too! Aside from giving quick English tips, you can also introduce your English courses and show fun scenarios like before-and-after scenes or how English words are pronounced in different accents. Having <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/creating-materials-efl-classroom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">creative and relevant content<\/a> is key to producing reels, so as long as your audience is entertained or inspired (or both), your videos will surely be a hit!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Beginners Guide to Instagram Reels - How to Make Reels on IG\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fvm_CeEsFnE?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>New to Instagram reels? Here&#8217;s a quick step-by-step video to get you started.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Utilize Instagram\u2019s business tools<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can make it easier for English students to reach out to you through Instagram\u2019s features for business. For instance, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 1.2em; text-align: left; --ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px;; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 1em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%237bdcb5&quot; d=&quot;M0 256a256 256 0 1 0 512 0A256 256 0 1 0 0 256zM294.6 135.1l99.9 107.1c3.5 3.8 5.5 8.7 5.5 13.8s-2 10.1-5.5 13.8L294.6 376.9c-4.2 4.5-10.1 7.1-16.3 7.1C266 384 256 374 256 361.7l0-57.7-96 0c-17.7 0-32-14.3-32-32l0-32c0-17.7 14.3-32 32-32l96 0 0-57.7c0-12.3 10-22.3 22.3-22.3c6.2 0 12.1 2.6 16.3 7.1z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); --ub-list-item-fa-li-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-spacing: 0px; \" class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-list ub_styled_list\" id=\"ub_styled_list-db85c4c8-ed15-4aa2-8138-7585c78fd30c\"><div class=\"ub-block-list__layout\" style=\"text-align: left; column-count: 1; --ub-list-mobile-column-count: 2; \">\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; 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