Teaching English online is a lucrative career path for many, and it’s not hard to get started! With so many online teaching platforms to choose from, there is a seemingly endless demand for teachers. In most cases, all you need is a good internet connection and a TEFL or TESOL certificate to get going. However, a recent ban on online tutoring introduced by the Chinese government in July 2021 turned the online ESL market upside down. With 300 million English learners located in China, there was a plethora of Chinese online teaching platforms employing mostly North American teachers. After the…