Ultimately though, it’s also important to remember that as an independent online teacher you are also your own business – and sometimes it’s worth investing in the tools that make your business stronger. For more whiteboard-focused teaching approaches (particularly if you’d like to upload files to collaborate on), check out Koala Go or DingTalk. Host meetings for up to 40 minutes for free on our Basic plan, with no limit to the number of meetings you host. There are various tiers available, but what were interested in is the free on. If you want something that is essentially a Zoom copy, then check out VooV or AnyMeeting, whereas if you teach conversation-focused classes then Skype could be a good lightweight option. Microsoft second and most recent message and meeting tool is Teams. Overall, we’d argue that Koala Go is the best option out there for most online ESL teachers, particularly if you are focusing on teaching kids – their fun platform, rewards system and interactive tools are really child-friendly! It’s also one to consider as a paid option, with their pro plan priced competitively with Zoom but with much more useful features. So which is the best free Zoom alternative?

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