In this video I’m talking through the question that loads of us have been asking since the new China ESL regulations really started to bite: should I still teach Chinese students online? I don’t come at this with a neat, confident answer because I’m still dithering myself. But I wanted to share my thought process honestly, because I think it’s easy to panic-apply to anything that moves, or swing the other way and make a big decision too fast. I walk through the different elements that could affect teachers going forward, and why I’m so hesitant to just carry on as normal. Some teachers are looking at schools (both online and offline), and others are going independent, and I completely get both reactions. My main takeaway is that this isn’t about doom-mongering—it’s about stopping, considering the possible outcomes, and making a decision that fits your risk tolerance, your lifestyle, and your longer-term plan for earning remotely. If you’re trying to figure out your next step in online ESL right now, I hope this helps you think it through a bit more calmly.