{"id":8633,"date":"2022-02-08T13:21:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-08T20:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/?p=8633"},"modified":"2024-08-08T15:51:41","modified_gmt":"2024-08-08T21:51:41","slug":"introduction-video-teaching-online","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/introduction-video-teaching-online\/","title":{"rendered":"Why and How to Create a Self-Introduction Video for Teaching Online"},"content":{"rendered":"
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As a freelance online English tutor<\/a>, either on a teacher marketplace platform<\/a> or running your own business, you may ask yourself, “How can I catch the eye of potential online English students?” Aside from having a professional headshot or a catchy description on your profile, you can stand out from the sea of online teachers with a well-crafted introduction video for teaching English online<\/a>. This short video is a chance to present yourself to students in a personal way and show them what you have to offer as a teacher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you haven\u2019t got an intro video yet, fret not! We\u2019ll tell you more about this marketing tool and how you can create your own \u2013 even if you\u2019re not tech-savvy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a self-introduction video for teaching online?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Online ESL classes are different from classroom-based lessons<\/a>, where students may have a chance to meet the instructor in person before the course starts. Yet, when you promote online English classes, interested learners still want to see what their teacher looks like or hear how he or she speaks, and the best way to achieve this is through a video.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For that reason, on freelance ESL tutors\u2019 websites or teaching marketplace profiles<\/a>, it\u2019s very common to see a short, self-introduction video. These are one- to three-minute videos that English teachers use to market themselves as teachers by talking about their credentials and skills and giving students a glimpse of how their lessons work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To learn more ways to market yourself as an independent English tutor, check out Bridge’s Specialized Certificate: Teaching English Online as a Freelancer<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why do I need one?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re looking to attract students, an introduction video does the trick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Showcase your personality and teaching style<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s a chance to grab students’ attention by showcasing your personality. The video ideally sparks your prospective learners’ interest in your classes by explaining what you offer in a fun and enthusiastic way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are more tips for finding online students.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Convey your message quickly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, it’s quicker to spotlight your key qualifications through a video \u2013 it\u2019s a time-saver for students who may not read through a list of your online TEFL certifications<\/a>, experience, and achievements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Build a connection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Introducing yourself through video is also great for building rapport with your students<\/a>. Whether it’s because of your friendly persona or your specializations<\/a>, there are unlimited possibilities for you to connect with future learners!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips for creating a stellar teacher introduction video<\/h2>\n\n\n\n