Teaching English as a DaDaABC teacher is a trending career option for those looking for flexibility in a part-time job with great pay.

Because of the growing demand for English teachers in China and the desire for many people to work remotely and travel, companies like DaDaABC offer premium pay for qualified teachers.

In this article, I’ll discuss the opportunities with DaDaABC, what you need to qualify to become a DaDaABC teacher, and how it compares to becoming a VIPKid teacher.

What is DaDaABC?

DadaABC is an online English education platform for children ages 4 to 16 years old living in China.

It’s known as the first mainland China company to cooperate with the American TESOL Institute, which is the institute most widely known for training and qualifying English teachers.

Dada, as they’re also known as, has also raised the equivalent of $100 million USD in a C-round financing from Tiger Global Fund and TAL Education Group.

So there’s some serious money flowing into this market of learning English online as the Chinese are discovering it’s actually a really great way to teach their children English.

Can I Teach English Online with DadaABC?

Teaching English is not for everyone, but if you fit their criteria, it can be quite fun with decent pay.

Here are the requirements as specified by DaDaABC:

• Have a Bachelors degree or equivalent
• Speak with a clear accent for Chinese children to understand
• Have a stable and strong internet connection for video calls
• Enjoys working with children
• TESOL/TEFL/Other teaching experience preferred

Now, these are the qualifications of their ideal candidate…

Are there any exceptions to these requirements?

Yes.

One of the biggest barriers to entry is the requirement of having a Bachelor’s degree.

We’ve promoted the job of becoming a VIPKid teacher and have heard from many applicants that even though they were outstanding in their interviews, the fact that they didn’t have a Bachelor’s was an instant disqualification. 🤦

DaDaABC is a little different in that they will accept applicants without degrees ONLY IF you have the other requirements taken care of.

If you can prove to them that you’re capable of speaking in a clear, easy to understand voice, are energetic, prepared, and great with kids, they’ll give you a chance.

I’ll give you some tips on getting hired later in this article.

How Much does a DaDaABC Teacher Get Paid?

A DadaABC teacher receives anywhere from $15 up to $25 USD.

The pay depends on how well you do during their TPR training and demo class results. It’s also based on how many of the requirements you meet.

If you pass their training and demo classes with flying colors, have a Bachelor’s degree, a TESOL/TEFL certificate, AND previous teaching experience, you can be sure to get paid in the $20 to $25 range.

If you pass their training but are without degrees or certificates, you’ll be working in the lower pay range until you’ve worked a few months.

You’ll also get an instant $15 (100RMB) upon hiring to pay for your props and teaching tools.

How Does DadaABC Pay Their Teachers?

DadaABC pay teachers with PayPal, WeChat, Alipay, domestic (China) bank transfer, overseas (US) transfer, or even cash if you’re in Shanghai.

They pay in RMB, the Chinese currency, but it would convert to USD if you do a bank transfer or PayPal payment.

Although there are some important things to note about receiving payment. Some methods have transaction fees.

• Getting Cash in Shanghai: no transaction fee of course
• Bank transfer to US bank: $7 using Worldpay
• PayPal: 4.4% +$0.3 USD/ per transaction.
• Alipay: no transaction fee;
• WeChat: no transaction fee;

In China, they’re not allowed to send RMB outside of China, so they first must convert RMB into USD, so you’ll also have to pay an exchange fee.

Another important thing to note, if you want to get paid in another currency besides USD, you’ll have to pay another conversion rate fee since they will always first exchange RMB to USD, then after to whatever currency you’d like.

Some online banks to consider for receiving payments are Payoneer (which allows you to receive and withdraw in multiple currencies), or an Ally Interest Checking for just USD.

How Does Teaching English Online with DaDaABC Work?

I’ve found an increasing number of digital nomads teaching English online with DaDaABC as well as other schools.

It’s because all you need is a laptop, a solid wifi connection, some props, and an outgoing attitude to teach.

Here’s a rundown of what you’ll need to teach and how it all works.

What equipment will I need?

This is the bare minimum of what you’ll need to teach classes.

• A computer with a webcam (HD webcam preferred)
• A headset with microphone
• Stable Internet connection
• Google Chrome browser or DaDa’s Class software.

Once you start teaching, you’ll need a few more things.

We highly recommend you get the following items at a Target or Walmart near you to keep things super cheap. Here’s what you’ll need:

• Stuffed animals to keep kids entertained
• Small whiteboard to teach visually
• A reward system to give the kids something to work towards. Although the DadaABC platform has their own built-in reward system, so it’s not as important.

How many hours am I required to work?

You must work a minimum of 2 hours a day and 2 days a week. You can also choose to work full time if you’re able to work their schedule. See below.

You will need to sign a contract with DaDaABC for at least 1 year. They are looking for serious teachers, so make sure you’re willing to teach for at least 4 hours a week all year.

What are the class hours with DaDaABC

All classes are scheduled in Shanghai time since that’s where all your students are from :

• Monday to Friday: (Shanghai time)
  • 6:00pm – 9:10pm
• Saturday and Sunday: (Shanghai time)
  • 10:00am – 12:06pm
  • 2:00pm-4:06pm
  • 6:00pm-9:10pm

Here are the hours in Eastern standard time.

• Monday to Thursday:
  • 6am – 9am
• Friday:
  • 6am – 9am
  • 10pm – 12am Saturday
•  Saturday:
  • 2am – 4am
  • 6am – 9am
  • 10pm – 12am
• Sunday
  • 2am – 4am
  • 6am – 9am

How many students will I have to teach?

Each class will have one student at a time. Unless there’s an occasion where you’ll find yourself teaching twins in which case you’ll have two students to teach at the same time.

These students will always be assigned to you as long as you can keep the schedule going. This is great because it lets you get familiar with the kids and develop a rapport with them.

How Does a DaDaABC Teacher Compare to a VIPKid Teacher?

VIPkid is probably one of the more well known online English teaching schools, although now with DaDaABC coming to take some market share, teachers have options. Here are some differences I’ve found:

Differences in pay

The biggest difference here is that Dada guarantees you’ll get paid for your time, whereas VIPKid will only pay you if you’re getting bookings.

This is one of the bigger issues with VIPKid as their ranking system favors the few teachers who have been there the longest, while new teachers struggle to get any bookings at all, which means no pay.

DaDaABC will pay their teachers half of what they have been scheduled for.

In other words, if you tell DaDaABC that you’re available to work 20 hours a week, yet receive no bookings, they will still pay you for 10 hours of your time. That’s because, during that time, you will have to be available which they feel deserves payment whether you’re working or not.

Differences in teaching style

With VIPKid, every day you teach, you’re placed with a different student.

Even if you absolutely love the child you’re teaching one day, there is no guarantee you’ll teach them again which many teachers have complained about.

DaDaABC on the other hand actually assigns all their teachers to one student. That means every day you teach, you’ll be teaching your own student, one on one. This can make planning and review much easier.

How Can I Apply to Become a DadaABC Teacher

If you meet the requirements mentioned above, you’ll need to submit an application online.

Make sure you have the following information handy:

• An updated resume highlighting any experience relating to English teaching
• A profile picture
• Copies of any English teaching certificates you might have
• Copies of any degrees you have

Fill out the DadaABC teach application here.

How Can I Be Sure They’ll Hire Me?

I’ve met with dozens of online English teachers, and these are the tips they’ve given to guarantee you’ll get hired. Some obvious, and some not so obvious.

Understand and use TPR training

TPR stands for: total physical response. Its a way of teaching children something new that involves physical movement to better memorize new ideas.

When doing your mock class, you’ll be expected to use your hands a lot and repeat yourself a lot.

Watch this video to better understand what TPR is and how you can use it.

Speak slowly, but clearly

DadaABC is in business to not only teach children English but to make sure they have an enjoyable experience. This means that the child should be able to at least understand what the teacher is saying.

Be patient and speak slowly. There will be times when a child won’t understand you, but it’s important to repeat yourself often in a clear tone.

Be enthusiastic

They will expect you to have an upbeat attitude while teaching, so you’ll need to show them upfront during your interview.

Always be smiling, speak loudly, and ready with questions for the interviewer.

Think long-term

This is the key to getting hired in my opinion. Even if you don’t have a college degree, they will be much more likely to hire you if you’re willing to stick with them for the long run.

Let them know about your plans to get certifications.

Tell them about your plans for buying teaching materials.

Show them your calendar of events and how you’ll block off days to work.

If you make it clear to them that you’ll be with them for at least a year, they will do whatever it takes to help you develop your skills and to build you up as a great English teacher.

Make an introduction video

This is above and beyond what is required, but on their application page, they have an area to upload a video.

Create a video where you introduce yourself, where you’re from, and how you heard about DadaABC.

You don’t need to be fancy. Just a camera phone will do. Speak clearly, slowly, and smile often.

Conclusion

Becoming a DaDaABC teacher can provide you with a great side income to whatever it is you’re doing now. It can also be a great full-time gig if you’re looking to do some traveling or living abroad.

Sign up to see if you qualify at DaDaABC here!

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to leave a comment below

Did you know that Amazon pays you to bring people to their website?

Starting an Amazon affiliate website can be a great way to get started in the online business space.

It takes time, a little bit of money, and patience, but eventually it can lead to making more than enough money to quit your job as it did for my friend.

Tung Tran is a 23-year-old Vietnamese man living in Hanoi, Vietnam, who tried to make money with affiliate marketing while still in high school.

After a few years of grinding online, he was able to earn enough cash to live on his own and drop out of college. He’s since become a successful online businessman teaching others how to do exactly what he did.

I loved his story so much that I wanted to share it with the IncomeTips audience because I know we have a lot of young hustlers and striving entrepreneurs looking to build a sustainable business in the online space.

Watch our complete interview where I ask him specific questions on exactly how to do an Amazon Affiliate Niche Website. I’ve summarized everything below this video.

What is an Amazon Affiliate Niche Website

Amazon has a special program that pays you a commission for referring buyers to their website.

Anyone can join at https://affiliate-program.amazon.com/

Amazon just rolled out a new structure that pays commissions based on categories. The fee Amazon pays out ranges from 1% up to 10%

The idea is to create a website that focuses on a very niche keyword. Within that website you will include links back to Amazon using your affiliate link. If you do well in choosing a low competition, highly searched keyword, and do the work of creating great content with enough backlinks, your page will rank high on Google.

If you do well in choosing a low competition, highly searched keyword, do the work of creating great content with enough backlinks to your website, you’ll rank high in Google and will earn commissions from Amazon.

3 Steps to Starting an Amazon Affiliate Niche Website

Tung Tran shared his 3 steps to starting a successful Amazon Affiliate Niche website with me. I’ve listed them below.

Step 1: Have the right mindset

It’s not a get rich quick scheme nor is it easy to do.

Building a successful niche site take 8 to 12 months at least in Tung’s experience.

Knowing that before you start is key to succeeding. If you expect to make money right away or to pay yourself before the 8 to 12 months, you’ll sabotage your success and you won’t be making $100k a year like Tung does.

Expect that you won’t have any results for the first few months and expect to spend at least an hour or two a day on your niche website.

Don’t start what you can’t finish. If you go in knowing this, you’ll have a much greater chance of success.

Step 2: Do your research to find the best keywords

Doing the market research should take up most of your time for the first few weeks if not the first few months.

This is by far the most important part of the process because the goal is to rank high in Google so you don’t have to spend much on advertising.

Tools to use for keyword research:

• Google Search
  • Just search Google and see what pops up.
• Google Keyword Planner
  • Here’s a very thorough article on how to use Google Keyword Planner to pick the best keywords
  • Pick low competition keywords
  • The more searches per month, the better
• SEMRush.com
  • Here’s a great article on using SEMRush for market research

Step 3: Get backlinks

This is the backbone of any successful website.

You’ll need to have authority in your niche to rank high in Google.

This is what takes the most time to do which is why you won’t see exciting results for 6 to 8 months.

When I asked Tung about getting backlinks, he shared two ways of doing this.

Doing it “grey hat” or doing it “white hat.”

The grey hat way is to create your own private blog network. Since that is a bit riskier and can lead you to get shut down by Google, I will recommend you focus on the white hat method.

The white hat way is to network and connect with other authorities in your niche and getting them to link back to your website from theirs.

But don’t just message people out of nowhere asking to do you a favor.

Try to befriend them and offer them something useful.

Go to networking events, join Facebook groups (like I did to meet Tung) and ask your current network for hookups.

Once you’ve developed a relationship with them, ask for a link back to your website either on an existing post of their or by writing a guest post specifically for their website.

Tung’s 3 Steps to getting backlinks with Content

1. Create a good piece of content

Google what is already out there and see what kind of articles are ranking at the top of the first page. Then do your best to make yours better than the best.

2. Network and befriend someone with a similar website who has more authority.

You can use Alexa.com to find out how they rank

3. Ask them for a link either to your article or to your website

Do this only after you’ve given something to them or have befriended them. It’s not nice to ask for things without giving first.

What Type of Content Can you Write?

There are two types of content you can write.

1. Commercial Content
2. Informational Content

Commercial content is what Tung focuses on most by reviewing products sold on Amazon. He’ll either create a single product review, or a product roundup which will compare a few different products in the niche.

Informational content is simply an article that writes about the general facts without working to convince anyone to buy.

Tips on Making a Good Website

Tung uses Thrive Themes (as do I) to make nice looking landing pages to share content. It’s super simple and all the pages Thrive Themes provides are tested and optimized for conversions, not just on how pretty they look.

How Much Money Do I Need to Start an Amazon Affiliate Niche Website?

I asked Tung this question after our interview and this is what he said.

It depends on whether you’ll be writing the content or not.

If you plan to do everything yourself, to begin with, expect to spend about $500 to $1000 for tools, plugins, and themes in order to create the website.

But you won’t need any money for content if you’ll be the one writing everything.

If you’d like to outsource everything (except the market research), expect to spend about $2k to $5k to hire content writers.

Where can I find content writers?

Tung often hires writers to do all the writing for him. Here are some resources where you can find writers:

Upwork

TextBroker.com

Jobs.problogger.net

Wordagents.com

Conclusion

Tung has found quite a bit of success with Amazon Affiliate Niche Websites (that’s a mouthful to say)

I think I’m going to try my hand at it as well because I’ve met quite a few digital nomads doing the same thing.

Do you think this is right for you?

If so, I’m including a little bonus download with 122 Different Niche Ideas you can start with.

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