Great tips. Thank you so much! Just 1 question: When a student books a trial lesson (or any lesson) with us, do we get a chance to chat with them beforehand to know what they expect of us, the topics they would want to be taught, just so we can prepare a better lesson in advance and be more confident?
@teachercook-e25729 күн бұрын
Thanks for the kind words! Yes you do get to chat to them firstly about the lesson and their learning intentions, just make sure not to exchange any personal details or suggest speaking outside of the platform as this is against Preply's policy prior to having the first trial class.
@user-qq8jm4ir9p12 күн бұрын
Hi Alex. I'm enjoying your videos. However its 2024 and your vodeos are 3 years old. There are many changes since then on yhe platform. Coupd you make a more recent video pls for newbies like me. Btw i haven't got even 1 trial class still.😅
@teachercook-e25729 күн бұрын
Hi there, I'm glad you've been enjoying my videos. Not all of my videos are 3 years old. I made a video just two months ago talking about some common mistakes on Preply. You're welcome to check it out
@XanderBarendregt13 күн бұрын
I can only sign up for learning but I want to teach can some one help me out
@odionehijie474816 күн бұрын
Thank you so much
@Noah-yz7yx29 күн бұрын
After watching an older video of yours, I'm glad to know that you ended up increasing your prices Also, you're the first person that I've seen on KZbin giving a real life example of how asking for a review can end up badly. Kudos for that I use PowerPoints during my classes and I send them to my students after each lesson. In all of these pp, there's a slide in the end with "Did you like this lesson? Your rating helps me a lot :) " + link to the website Here where I live is too late, but tomorrow I'm gonna check preply, to see if I can also start there, since I wanna start giving more classes. Thanks for the tips
@Noah-yz7yx29 күн бұрын
Honestly I don't think that letting students negotiate prices is a good advice. People don't do that with language schools, so they shouldn't do that with tutors either. If someone asks you that, my advice is to say "For the amount of work that I put into preparing the classes, I can't keep charging the current amount. What we can do instead is to adjust the duration of the classes so we can keep working together".
@kimwong5576Ай бұрын
You talked about settings, the only 'Setting' I have is the one next to the 'Community' button but there is nothing about booking 2hr before the lesson start, where are these settings?
@teachercook-e25729 күн бұрын
Click onto 'Calendar', then on the left hand side press 'set up availability' and you'll be able to find the settings there that I talked about in the video. Hope this helps.
@CellEll-tw1cgАй бұрын
I'm really thankful for you Alex for doing this video! I have my first trial lesson with my first student on Preppy tomorrow, and I was a bit confused and anxious before watching this video. But not anymore after watching such an amazing video
@teachercook-e25729 күн бұрын
Hi there, Glad to hear the video helped put your mind at ease before your first class. Hope the class went well and you're continuing to enjoy teaching on Preply.
@LisaIntroductionАй бұрын
Do you get paid for a trial lesson?
@salomemaswanganyi5674Ай бұрын
Thank you 😊
@fekilesepono5127Ай бұрын
Hi, wont you write the name of the app you're suggesting for for withdrawals please?
@babackd.6485Ай бұрын
This was awesome man. I'm starting out on Preply and didn't know what to do. Thanks a a lot
@awocyrilАй бұрын
He's right,I am also a tutor, you can check Awo Cyril Awo and see what it would be like learning English with me
@chidimmamiracle9059Ай бұрын
Wow thanks so much for these points...I appreciate. I'm a new teacher on preply,, its hard getting students.. but i believe i would get soon
@nojiminnolife13Ай бұрын
have u got any yet? i am kind of interested in teaching too
@teachercook-e2572Ай бұрын
You're welcome, all the best on your teaching journey!
@saradear9442Ай бұрын
Thank You so much
@pctechguysingh1776Ай бұрын
Thank you for great video. Kindly explain how to link preply to Facebook n Instagram.
@MachakaChaka-im9rjАй бұрын
Student sent me a private message, before I even realized my account was deactivated 😭😭 I don't even know where, how he got my numbers. How do I go about that? I tried appealing but couldn't get hep😢
@awocyrilАй бұрын
Sorry about that, your contact is not obligatory,so you must not put it
@debbiegrimett80532 күн бұрын
I am just starting out and just got a msge from the student to contact them on WhatsApp.. Is that allowed?
@ethelburga284Ай бұрын
I missed a second lesson with a student. Not a trial though but I think my profile is hidden. How long will it be hidden please. How can I avoid being hidden?
@DeathlyManeАй бұрын
Hey mate, had my first set of lessons today, did 5 and had 1 book in further lessons, would you say this is a good starting point?
@behrouzamanipour261Ай бұрын
Be aware of Preply tricks on teachers. Firstly they don't pay you for trial lessons while they charge students fully. Secondly, they close your account whenever they wish with no notice and taking all your money from your Preply wallet. This happened to me. There is no trace of my account on Preply now as they completely deleted it with no explanation and they even do not reply my emails.
@sabooracheema31722 ай бұрын
Hey... great help.. Im a science (chemistry) teacher ..and I'm very beginner So could u please help me out by answering some questions 1.can u tell me about how to conduct classes on preply Also what method should we adapt when a new student approach us ...we have to share material with students Also can u please tell me .if we can conduct classes on zoom? Or is it necessary to turn your video on during online leasson
@wajihaaltaf24292 ай бұрын
These are the best advices. Thank you
@jeneralboogie18432 ай бұрын
Thank you for the info. this is really helpful and honest advice, am just one week into preply, no students yet, contemplating reducing my rate(currently at 10 usd), considering that am African any advice for me.
@teachercook-e25722 ай бұрын
Patience is key. A lot of people go weeks without finding any students. But once you start getting some and the reviews add up, it should get easier.
@umeehabiba54542 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for such an informative video for us. I want to ask, is it necessary to conduct a 50 minute trial lesson or can be short or longer than that?
@teachercook-e25722 ай бұрын
Thanks for the kind words. I believe some students can now choose to book 25 minute lessons as well as 50 minute lessons. I also, on occasion, get students who are still able to book 60 minute trial lessons.
@rethabilemathealira-molapo57852 ай бұрын
Can you please provide the to the payment platform, I have never heard of it 🙏
@teachercook-e25722 ай бұрын
It's called Wise
@pedropacheco50222 ай бұрын
Hey Mate! How can I book a lesson with you?
@linatentoni80922 ай бұрын
Thank u so much!!!
@teejude242 ай бұрын
Not so easy to get students bro. Preply is cool anyway
@teachercook-e25722 ай бұрын
Yeah sometimes it can be tough. I do like Preply, especially since it's been my income for the past 5 years!
@teejude242 ай бұрын
@@teachercook-e2572 wow! Great man. I get inspired from your vlogs!
@DissidentNomad2 ай бұрын
Lots of good information for new teachers starting out. Keep up the good work.
@teachercook-e25722 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot Justin!
@keanan71933 ай бұрын
Great advice brother. Really useful 👍
@ZemfiraSamedova-mo7vo4 ай бұрын
Hi. I'm new on preply and I'd like to ask couple questions. I'm going to have a trial lesson this evening, but I don't know how to conduct it. I have an extra teaching material but I don't know how to apply it on the platform. Do I have to worry about it or preply provides an extra teaching material on the trial lesson?
@teachercook-e25722 ай бұрын
Good question, you're welcome to use Preply's provided materials if you wish or your own materials. I usually use free lesson plans from 'onestopenglish' or 'linguahouse'. I feel these are often rather up to date and engaging for students of all levels. Hope this helps
@user-hz7tx1em7y4 ай бұрын
Hey I would love to ask is preply giving out teaching material or you have to have your own
@teachercook-e25722 ай бұрын
Preply provides their own materials but you're welcome to use your own too. Preply doesn't make you use their resources
@baiyejim.g50784 ай бұрын
Best video on increasing price
@shirinramezani67464 ай бұрын
I've got a question about the materials we use during the class, does Preply provides the materials? I mean where I should I choose the materials?
@stefanmihojlic56763 ай бұрын
Did you find this out yet?
@teachercook-e25722 ай бұрын
Preply provides their own materials but you're welcome to use your own too. Preply doesn't make you use their resource. If you would like to use your own materials I would recommend using 'onestopenglish' or 'linguahouse' for free lesson plans
@havenmayrose4 ай бұрын
This was sooo helpful!! THANK YOU.
@DissidentNomad4 ай бұрын
Excellent video, clear and coherent. Thanks for the information.
@sozka.4 ай бұрын
¡Muchas gracias por tu ayuda! Very insightful!👏🏼😁
@HAIRBYZAKIEYA-nm6bc5 ай бұрын
Hey there I am new to preply, does the student choose the subject or you?
@teachercook-e25722 ай бұрын
It depends on the student. If a student would like to learn about a specific subject then by all means they're welcome to suggest it.
@yummyfoods2195 ай бұрын
How to use zoom for preply
@teachercook-e25722 ай бұрын
As you would for any regular Zoom meeting. Just make sure to take one or two screenshots during the Zoom meeting as sometimes Preply ask for proof that the meeting took place outside of Preply. By teaching on the Preply site the lessons are automatically confirmed since they can see that the lesson took place.
@amafriends91526 ай бұрын
Thank you from the bottom of my heart❤
@princessngwenya21646 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for making this video, its informative and super helpful. can't wait for more content like this💯
@ATALKWITHEVA6 ай бұрын
Wow this is so far the best video I have seen on trial lessons very explicit
@catayaloves6 ай бұрын
Where do you get your grammar or reading exercises?
@teachercook-e25722 ай бұрын
Onestopenglish and linguahouse are the best websites in my opinion. Hope this helps.
@nataliaok5364Ай бұрын
does preply give materials??@@teachercook-e2572
@tonjareneehall6 ай бұрын
Hey I'm trying to follow you on Instagram but can't find anyone with your handle. Do you have a different Instagram name or profile??
@teachercook-e25722 ай бұрын
Hi there, sorry for the delayed reply. I decided to get rid of this Instagram due to some unfriendly comments. I'm sorry about that
@user-tm1rf6lv2f7 ай бұрын
thanks for the great advice, man
@teachercook-e25722 ай бұрын
You're very welcome!
@user-tm1rf6lv2f2 ай бұрын
@@teachercook-e2572 The comment I made was 4 months ago. I've been doing Preply ever since. It's been such a lovely experience!
@sriyaniperera66747 ай бұрын
Very useful instructions. Thank you so much
@tonjareneehall7 ай бұрын
Great information! Thank you so very much! I'm new on Preply, and wondered how this was done...say, I tried to find you on Instagram but not having luck. I'd love to follow you. Would you mind posting it here in the comment please. Thank you
@tonjareneehall7 ай бұрын
Love your videos so much! I'm brand new to teaching online AND Preply, though I've taught Yoga classes all over the world. Say would you mind sharing where you can get good free resources for lessons please. Thanks so much!
@teachercook-e25722 ай бұрын
Hi there, thank you for the kind words. I use onestopenglish and linguahouse for free lesson plans that cater for all levels.