Hallo English is an online education company with more than a million language learners from around the world. In this Hallo review, we will discuss the following:
Hallo Overview
Hallo is an educational online marketplace based in Utah. Hallo is an innovative way for ESL teachers to make money online. Hallo provides teachers with the opportunity to gain popularity on the platform and thus earn more money.
At Hallo, native and native-like teachers speak with students worldwide, with students typically between the ages of 18 to 30.
Requirements
- Native and native-like speakers of English
- Access to a computer with a microphone and webcam
- An ESL certificate, such as a TEFL, a TESOL or CELTA
- Schedule at least two live classes per week to be able to accept subscribers
- At least two 50-minute classes or private lessons per month
- At least one year of teaching experience preferred
Course Teacher Requirements
Hallo offers their own group courses. If teachers want to be course teachers, they must have:
- At least two years of teaching experience (coaching, mentoring ore tutoring experience applies)
- Eligibility to work in the US or Canada
- Bachelor’s degree in a field related to English or an ESL teaching certificate (TEFL, TESOL, CELTA)
- At least two sets of schedules recurring over a four week period
- Laptop and stable internet connection (at least 25 Mb/s )
Types of English Services Offered at Hallo
The requirements vary depending on the position you take at Hallo. Here are the different ways to earn from Hallo:
1. Live Classes
Live classes allow teachers to build a following and find students. Students pay $7 per month to sign up and watch live classes from their favorite teachers.
Students can participate in live classes and practice their speaking.
Teachers are recommended to bring up to four subscribers on camera as much as possible so they can have a conversation during the live classes. The teacher needs to have at least two live classes per week.
2. Private Lessons
Teachers can choose their own schedule for private lessons and charge their own rates (minimum $5.07 for a 25-minute lesson). Teachers can continue to increase their prices as they get more popular.
Teachers can also find students and make money through Instamatch. On Instamatch, teachers earn 0.17 USD per minute ($10.20 per hour).
3. Course Teachers
Course teachers must be certified and eligible to work in the US or Canada to be approved.
The Hallo Courses enable teachers to make up to $35 per hour with a group of up to four students in a class. Teachers are also required to create feedback and correct homework, which is also paid for.
Course teachers also need to find students who are willing to sign up to their group classes.
Pay
Currently, their highest-earning teachers are making:
- $15-$20/class through the live classes
- up to $28/hr through scheduled private lessons
- $10.20 /hr through Instamatch
- up to $35/hr though Hallo courses teaching group classes
- $7 per subscriber per month
Hallo states on their website that if you want to make a quick buck, Hallo might not be your best bet unless you are doing the Instamatch. If you grow a following, your income will increase over time. This is not possible on other ESL platforms.
Teachers need a Paypal or Stripe account to accept their earnings.
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Classes and Scheduling
- Create your own schedule that is totally flexible for you
- Hallo recommends teaching for 60-90 minutes at least three times per week to gain popularity
- Teach the Hallo curriculum or mix and match with your own curriculum for private lessons
- Teachers need to use the official curriculum for courses
- Schedule at least two live classes per week to be able to accept subscribers
Teachers need to put the work in to gain popularity at Hallo. They can open their schedule whenever they wish and teach.
Most of the students are between 18-30 who want to study abroad or get a better job. The audience is mainly from Indonesia, India, Turkey, Egypt, and Brazil.
Application Process
Hallo is currently looking for EFL professionals. If you want to be a teacher at Hallo, fill in their application on their website, and they will get back to you within 1-3 days. They will respond via email if you get the job.
For the application, you will need to:
- Firstly review all the teacher requirements and FAQs on their website
- Install the Hallo App and create a student account
- Create a one-minute intro video and submit it to the Hallo website
When you receive the acceptance email, you will then:
- Read the introductory training guide and answer a few short questions
- They will set your student status to teacher status
- Open your schedule and begin teaching right away!
Process for Course Teachers
Course teachers are required to have at least two years of experience teaching students. This is not strictly classroom teaching and can include mentoring, coaching, or other tutoring experience.
After you finish completing the previous steps of the application, you can now apply for the course teacher position. Please note that you must be eligible to work in the US or Canada.
- You will have to create a 20-minute demo lesson based on a scenario
- You will have the opportunity to look at the lesson slides in advance to prepare
Criteria for Passing the Demo
Pay close attention to the following points as this is what you will be marked on:
- How well you can explain the principle
- How you work with a student to get complete answers
- ESL teaching skills
- Time management skills
Hallo Reviews: The Pros and the Cons
Hallo wants teachers to eventually build a successful ESL career on their site. Here are some of the advantages and disadvantages of building your ESL teaching profile at Hallo.
The Pros
- Allows the teacher to be creative and innovative
- Teach what you want
- Relaxed live classes
- Gives the teachers freedom to decide how they want to earn
- Suitable for fluent English speakers
The Cons
- Takes some time to build subscribers
- Not all teachers can teach the Hallo course
- A different approach to teaching that might take some adjusting to
- Tech issues with the app in recent reviews
Taxes
As an independent contractor, you are responsible for paying your own taxes.
For US citizens, they require you to provide W-9 forms.
Recommendation
Hallo provides new opportunities that you can’t find anywhere else online. This is an innovative online space for ESL teachers who have some extra time in their schedules to fill. Teachers can log in and teach immediately via Instamatch or start a live class.
Conclusion
Hallo is an educational marketplace that allows ESL teachers to teach many types of classes. If you wish to apply to Hallo, you can do so here or click the button below.
That concludes our Hallo review. What is your experience with Hallo? Let me know in the comments section!
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Caitriona Maria is an education writer and founder of TPR Teaching, crafting inspiring pieces that promote the importance of developing new skills. For 7 years, she has been committed to providing students with the best learning opportunities possible, both domestically and abroad. Dedicated to unlocking students' potential, Caitriona has taught English in several countries and continues to explore new cultures through her travels.