An Honest Review of Teaching Via Preply | One Month Later

[@marthinusbrand8484]

I have been with Preply for about 4 months now and I decided to start with a low rate to gain students and reviews as soon as possible, now I have increased my rate three fold and I have 13 great reviews and I am still gaining students, so there is definitely growth, I can attest. Preply support has also been very good (especially, but not limited to, during my recent surgery time) and so has the e-courses and the webinars that they host. To anybody else watching this video, it is very honest and apt. I essentially agree with everything that is said here. Two thumbs up, one for Preply and one for this video. Thank you :)

[@littletinroof4202]

Hi Marthinus, I’m just starting out, what rate did you start with?

[@marthinusbrand8484]

@@littletinroof4202 I started very low at 6, but within a month I started moving it up, by end month two I had several students on 8 or 9 and a month later on 10 and 12, and now I am on 18 though I only have 2 students on that level currently :)

[@anonymous035]

Dear i wana about that how m join this app wo please guide me

[@Alyy4]

@@marthinusbrand8484 6$ ? Can I go back and edit that anytime ? Can I tutor couple of fields?

[@marthinusbrand8484]

@@Alyy4 I have completed 1000 lessons recently with 50 reviews, now I am on $15, but I am now working up to $18. You control your own rate and you can set it as you please :)

[@LucasJ-YT]

I think Preply is a good platform for new tutors. I went in having just finished my TEFL qualification and found the pre-prepared material very useful until I felt confident enough to start introducing some of my own

[@mu-maths2778]

I started tutoring maths on preply a month ago. I already have 7 regular students. It took about three weeks after approval of my profile to get my first student. And yes, I had watched this video before entering the preply world. Thanks a lot Martin!😊

[@PK-rb9bx]

Hi ! Would you like to help me💫 I 'll be very thankful to uh.

[@ahmedsleem6510]

is preply give agood income..

[@MGSartmehndi]

How long will it take to approve your account on preply ? Pls reply

[@ryankane9208]

I will add a few things after teaching on Preply for nine months. Their policies favor the students. There are many circumstances where the tutors get the shaft. Students have free reign on the site and can get away with a lot to the detriment of the tutors. The lessons and Placement Exam are awful. Most experienced tutors are using third party platforms and websites for their teaching materials. If I had not found these then I would have quit Preply a long time ago. Preply's main competitor is Cambly and they recently announced that in most countries they will no longer offer the free trials to new students because of all the various abuses that were going on, including the waste of tutors' time. Will Preply follow suit? The tutors still won't get paid but this change will reduce abuses. It seems as if Preply recognizes that the students need to be pampered and protected at the behest of the tutors. I would recommend that Preply start paying 50% of the trial revenue to the tutors who have 200+ hours.

[@ELTExperiences]

That's an interesting idea. I thought that perhaps Preply should pay 50% of the trial to the tutor if that student books classes and is considered a success. Just a thought. Again thank you for your input and I appreciate your insight.

[@amandahuginkiss4098]

@@ELTExperiences Actually I just wrote to preply to complain about that and I'm just a student. I pay for the trial anyway so it doesn't affect me, but if I like the teacher and continue with them they should get paid.

[@itssanti]

The point that concerns me the most is the free trial lesson I am considering the idea to join Preply as a spanish tutor. My question is: Is there a limit as to how many free lessons are you appointed to?

[@accenttunebyellie]

I work for Cambly and it's not true that they limit tree trial lessons in some countries. I wish that was the case, but it's not for now. Also, I'm not so sure how Cambly could be their competitor since Cambly has a fixed hourly rate and on Preply you could charge $50+ for a specific field and actually get paid. Not the case with Cambly.

[@viktoriag-p1874]

Hi, First of all I`d like to say a huge THANK YOU creating this video because I`m at the beginning of my application. I`m sure it`s going to be a big decision and your video was so helpful in a lot of way. In the past I was teaching private students face-to-face (never online) and they had a great time learning English and with my techniques they didn`t feel frustrated from their exams. I wasn`t always sure about my speaking skills level even with a teacher degree in my pocket (it didn`t mean too much comparing to my smart students` knowledge). Till 2016 I wasn`t abroad eg. UK or USA. They were too far and just a dream... But in July 2016 my dream came true and I got a job in the UK so I could improve and practice my accent :) but my elder and originally English clients could understand my jokes. It proved that my English is not too bad. Let`s laugh together. :) My motto is: "You can improve your skills and knowledge with time, no rush." Believe or not: my students whispered to me why I didn`t try to go abroad. I reckon we will see better days and please support us with new videos (avoid the trolls :D ). Many many thanks. Viktoria

[@renee5138]

Love your speed of talking too btw and your accent. You are a very kind and patient man.

[@CamdenLong]

Thank you 🙏 Very informative and concise. Clear message and to the point in a broad range of topics. I appreciate it!

[@jamesgm4235]

At a time when I am writing applications to education companies, thanks for speaking about pros and cons for Preply.

[@MrMike-iy2gf]

I appreciate you doing this video. I'm a newbie on the Preply platform and so far it is much better than the one I tried first, which was ridiculous because you would get notifications at all hours, which is understandable as you have learners from all around the world, but the challenge was that if you wanted their business you have *3 minutes* to respond to the prospective student! I found that to be annoying as heck TBH. I'm three days in and have two students who've bought packages of six sessions, with two more freebie sessions tomorrow. I figure if I can get about twenty students rotating in and out I can earn more than I do at my regular teaching job, without having to deal with a lot of the downsides of commuting and dealing with coordinators, etc. Cheers!

[@setokaiba2351]

Same I wonder if it's because our profiles are new though like a month or two will we still get so many trials and new students rolling through. I had 8 bookings yesterday at a profile score of 30 , so it tells me they have alot of students

[@dustsettles6099]

How's it going?

[@hannahannabobana]

I'm here in 2023 thinking about joining Preply and this video was VEEERRRYYYY helpful. I think I'll give it a shot. I subscribed to your channel. Great stuff!

[@ELTExperiences]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and hope you do well in 2023.

[@marier8243]

I love the opportunities and freedom that preply offers to it’s tutors. I have been using the platform for more than a year now and I don’t think I’ll switch to another platform anytime soon. Of course there are some issues (for me it’s mainly the lack of declining and blocking options). But: I never had any problems with getting students and have had some good experiences with support, which is why I’d recommend it to anyone. New tutors should be aware of the amount of competing tutors though. Try to stand out! I am teaching German, which is pretty lucrative. Being able to get students as an English tutor will be much harder.

[@ELTExperiences]

Thanks for sharing your experiences Marie. Glad you like the platform too.

[@ELTExperiences]

Have you ever worked for Preply? If so, share your experiences in the comments. 😊

[@zokheedcovers]

Just going to start tomorrow! :)

[@TheBbeanz]

I recently started. I got one student right away but now it's crickets. I have had a few messages asking but they never booked a trial lesson. I am not willing to price myself so low that I work for free. I am a very experienced teacher with years behind me. And I live in an expensive part of the world. So I have to be able to feed myself. I am hopeful though. Than you for your videos

[@THOMAS_MHDS]

The worst platform for a teacher. A disgrace and a total rip off.

[@mariamisko9985]

After I’d started learning English with preppy, my speaking skills improved

[@azjatyckieklimaty2172]

The fact that they take 100% from trial classes is ridiculous, especially that their competitor Italki takes nothing. Truly astounding.

[@nornironnomad]

Thanks for your advice on Preply, i'm considering teaching with them and your advice is helpful. You have a new subscriber 🙂

[@ELTExperiences]

Thank you ever so much for letting me know and I am pleased you found my advice helpful. Many thanks for subscribing. 😊

[@THOMAS_MHDS]

Don't bother. It's terrible.

[@tarachapman8894]

Thank you so much for the details of your experience with preppy, it was very helpful.

[@Humphreedee]

The main problem with Preply is that you CAN"T get reasonable tech support. I've been with it for almost a month, and the AI tech support is completely useless!!!

[@sir3994]

We need a video on language curriculum and course design please. thanks

[@Nicole-wv1yd]

I'm considering Preply myself. I've just finished a CELTA but I'm not a native. Still in doubt if I should teach my native language (Portuguese) or try my hand in English...I suppose the market for English is a lot bigger.

[@mariadovhalyuk3994]

Did you take CELTA training online or offline?

[@conexaolondresbrasil]

Hello What have you decided? Portuguese or English? And hoe did you make Celta? On line or Offline

[@margaretfan5]

Dear teacher Martin, it's me, Margaret here to listen to your talking. Thanks for sharing your mind with Preply. Well, I can hear the pros and cons. Actually, Preply is a nice platform for on-ling learning. Certainly, many tutor teachers to choose from. And Preply does offer some forms of self-learning or practicing. which is nice. Anyhow, we will still need to spend time on practicing it. Basically, we must get familiarized with the learning environment platform. Speaking of hour rate for Preply , I think it's its platform running overhead and expenditure ...and so on. As for tutors, I guess, that is one channel to get students. On the other hand, as teacher Martin, you may plan your classes or course on line for selling. It might be a great idea... Just a little thought to share.

[@ELTExperiences]

So pleased you enjoy my videos and thank you for subscribing. Much appreciated 😊

[@vegafit1095]

Great video. Thanks for the very useful info 😁 A video on how to build a successful profile would be much appreciated!

[@ELTExperiences]

Great idea. I’ll make a note of that for a future video. 😀

[@danielvillarreal6610]

Greetings from an American 🇺🇸 expatriate EFL and Spanish teacher in Taipei, Taiwan 🇹🇼!Great video! Your pursuit of high level students brings to mind the book Blue Ocean Strategy! It’s about avoiding the bloody red water where everyone is fighting for the same business and heading over to the blue water where there’s less competition. A quick question: do you recommend Preply for a brick-and-mortar teacher with a busy schedule? Thank you 🙏

[@ELTExperiences]

Hi there and thanks for your question. In terms of having supplementary work as well as having a busy schedule for your classes, I would suggest that it is possible but you may want to take more time off during the weekends to unwind. It isn’t easy and I’ve found it tough now having full time work and also doing a little lessons in the evenings.

[@danielvillarreal6610]

@@ELTExperiences Thanks! I’ve been adding students slowly as a freelancer as I march steadily toward my retirement. No need to add to the stress level.

[@marcelaherrera1545]

Great video! and love your English!

[@ELTExperiences]

Thank you ever so much. 😊

[@muhammadfaisal995]

You're helping a lot, thank you.

[@Tracydot3]

The info was great but the background music was extremely distracting. It was really hard for me to focus on what you were saying. I am personally not a fan of hearing background music when someone is talking, but if you really want to use it, I recommend selecting more relaxed music and putting it a lower volume so that you can be heard clearly.

[@ELTExperiences]

Thank you for your feedback. I will keep this in mind for when I create my future videos.

[@jaye5911]

I like the background music it's calm n relaxing

[@owaismazhar9990]

Man you speak good!!!

[@Philbarblues]

Great video and I agree with all your observations. A question I have which is probably fairly generic is about lesson material. I'd like to know to what extent is it permissible to use course book material incorporated into presentation slides for online teaching. Of course with due acknowledgement to the authors and publisher. I recently obtained the CELTA qualification and have joined Preply although not gone live yet. CELTA relied quite heavily on course book materials for teaching practice. Your views on this would be really appreciated. Thanks.

[@ELTExperiences]

That's a great question Phil. I would suggest using the coursebook initially as a springboard to help you plan your lessons and activities. Obviously things which you could do in class and things that students could do outside of class should help you. For example, any form of reading or writing could be prepared for out of class. Reviewing writing or conversational activities could be done within the live online class. You will learn a great deal by just jumping into the lesson and reflecting on what worked and what didn't work in the classroom. I hope this helps and thanks again for the great question.

[@marinabatista2872]

Hello! Thank you so much for all the info you've shared! The song made me feel a little tense....kkk But it's worthy watching up to the end!!! ;-)

[@ELTExperiences]

Glad the video was helpful! After some feedback from other viewers, I have removed the background music from all videos now. Not everyone's cup of tea.

[@marbznilecayan.143]

Thank you for the information regarding preply.

[@izitmoi3036]

Thank you for this video 🌻

[@ELTExperiences]

You are so welcome! Thank you for watching my videos - it is so nice to know someone takes something from my ramblings.

[@ilariaitalianteacher1137]

Very informative. Thank you very much! :)

[@tyronneframpton8163]

Typically how many students do you see until you get a second lesson with one? I'm on cambly at the moment and considering moving platforms.

[@zokheedcovers]

The background music made it look like an investigation video lol I've just got my first students after three months! I'm looking forward to having more! Thanks for the video!!!

[@javadoff495]

Agree on the background music :-)

[@Nelson_504]

3:00 I should have watched this video before applying. 😔 I'm not good at marketing myself. I'm not a native speaker, and I don't come from a widely known country. They're not even going to consider my profile. Thanks for sharing your experience though.

[@ellie-louise7305]

Hi there, thanks so much for the videos! Could you please tell me how to share my computer screen during a trial lesson? I’ve prepared a PowerPoint file to use but not sure how to share it 🤔

[@ELTExperiences]

Hello and thank you for your question. In order to share your computer screen or other application, watch this video which I created: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJq5c2SPl6qVhcU. I hope this helps. 😊

[@englishlanguage9waleb181]

Hi there, thanks for sharing this with us. A note if I may, perhaps you could reduce the background music as well as remove that picture on which a reflection of the ongoing traffic can be seen. Two things that distract from your amazing presentation. Thanks again!

[@ELTExperiences]

Thanks for the tips! I do hope that I am able to move to a new place where I have a dedicated room to film along with lighting and other equipment but it will take time. Anyhow, I am pleased you enjoyed the content. 😊

[@englishlanguage9waleb181]

@@ELTExperiences I have seen your other video related to your experience with ITutor and I could relate to many of the things you mentioned. Keep up the excellent work and thanks for your generosity!

[@kyj0310]

무슨말인지 하나도 못알아 듣겠지만... 좋은분인것 같아~^^ 행복하세요~~♡

[@capsicumco]

It was very clear to me. Heard everything

[@kyj0310]

@@capsicumco 영어를 못해서 미안해요~^^

[@ELTExperiences]

@Goo르미 감사합니다. 한국어를 잘 못 알아요.

[@capsicumco]

@@kyj0310 apologies, I thought you meant you can't hear his pronunciation or that the audio was distorted.

[@kyj0310]

@@ELTExperiences No problem~ 걱정말아요~^^

[@charlesthegreat2509]

I tried to teach Spanish, which is my native language: No students. I am trying to teach French, which is my second language but I speak it as well as my first language (17 years of experience as a tutor in language schools and as an independent tutor): No students. So I really think that those who have students should be happy. Preply looks great, but to get students has not been possible. I am still waiting for them.

[@wondersofgod6231]

Start by lowering your rate and have a great profile. Hope they come soon. Good luck.

[@YOSEPHALLEN92]

Me too. For a month on 10 dollars nobody came. Then shifted to 5 dollars: a students a day

[@tl11316]

Do you have high rate? It might be a reason.

[@localone1597]

I agree with lowering the rate. When I was looking for a Spanish tutor I initially looked at the 15 to 20 dollar range. Then noticed there were some much lower. Also, I only looked at tutors who spoke English in their videos along with the Spanish. I wanted to make sure we could understand each other.

[@isabellafetalvero2108]

Hi and thank you for this wonderful video. I'm planning on trying Preply but just want to ask their methods in teaching? Because in Cambly, they only do casual talks (for adults only) wherein they get to practice their skills. please let me know thank youuu

[@ELTExperiences]

With Preply you have the opportunity to develop more professional and recognised courses for students rather than having casual chats (although this remains a possibility). You have the flexibility to devise your own technique and materials although lesson content is available.

[@javadoff495]

Thank you for a great review!

[@ELTExperiences]

You are very welcome.

[@chijiokeokonkwo5238]

Please what is the specification of laptop I need teach math effectively on preply?

[@mehwashimran8384]

Please.guide us how to make an introduction video for profile.🙂

[@ELTExperiences]

That’s a great idea. I’ll make a note of this for a future video. 😊

[@LifeShortsGaming]

Can you do well on Preply if you only know English, but you have a BA?

[@ELTExperiences]

Of course. When I started teaching, all I had was a BA and no TESOL-related certificate. I would definitely make a start on teaching on Preply and complete their online language teaching course. It will give you all the skills needed to teach effectively.

[@LifeShortsGaming]

@@ELTExperiences Thank you for a helpful response! :)

[@CarolineDavis-d1p]

As a prospective tutor looking for a short-term position (the next four months), do you think Preply would be worth it?

[@ELTExperiences]

I think it would be worth it. Once you generate some momentum, then you will have a full schedule. The initial month may be an opportunity to develop the interest amongst potential students, but afterwards you will start having more and more regular interest. Besides, you could always return to Preply in the future and pick up where you left off.

[@CarolineDavis-d1p]

@@ELTExperiences Thanks very much!

[@saudalsaglan380]

very informative and concise , thankyou

[@vilokhoeuleria5967]

Your work place is great

[@ELTExperiences]

Thank you ever so much. 😊

[@gregsbusinessenglish7004]

Giving back 100% to the platform is ludicrous for an online teaching platform. My experience on another platform (with over 1,000 hours taught there and a 5-star rating) is that students either a) want to try different teachers, since there are so many of us, or b) they are looking to prepare for an interview, presentation, or meeting, and the amount of lessons they need are small. Of course I have long-term students, but as mentioned in your video, they are long coming. Good luck to you, but no thanks!

[@LeoListening]

Hi Martin. Thanks for sharing your experience of the platform, especially as an experienced teacher dealing only with more advanced students. I specialise in teaching listening skills so that learners can understand fast-talking native speakers and only work with upper-intermediate to advanced students (not on Preply). Earlier in my career, I would often get stuck with A2 students as if inexperienced teachers weren't allowed to teach higher levels - story for another day! Anyway, maybe I missed it in your video but it seems that you're now able to charge a "decent" rate on Preply (not sure what it looks like exactly after commission, national insurance and taxes), but did you have to have a hustle period where you charged very low rates and worked a lot of hours? It seems that it's the only way to make these platforms work for you until you have a decent profile built up and your regular students booking and re-booking. How do you feel about that? I'm in two minds about it - I get that this is the unwritten rule of the platform, but I don't really agree with having to work for less than the minimum wage. I live in France and the rate in schools is €19 - this is a salary so you pay taxes and pay into pensions etc. It's perhaps not great either, but at least it's regulated and at least there's a floor. On Preply it seems that the floor is as low as $2.

[@tavaristhompson2308]

Is it hard to get students and can you make a full-time income?

[@ELTExperiences]

I don’t think it is so hard but you just need to put in some effort and work into your profile. Make it stand out and you’ll start to gain some interest. In terms of earning a full-time income, it’s possible but I haven’t gone all in just yet.

[@hafsakhan1579]

Can we teach sciences on preply

[@bihfalonedinga1963]

Please can somepne help me my sister has tried to apply two times and was rejected. I dont know why its happing that way but any idea on how to go about it will be appreciated

[@efahlionelefah7787]

What is the peak hours to get more students

[@amrnabil1610]

After two or three months you gonna face some new disadvantages, like the unreasonable freezing of your balance suddenly that you can't withdraw your money and you have to suffer with support in a process that may take months to unblock your withdrawals. and another disadvantage is if a student reported you...suppose some argument happened and the student just reported a small report...your account will be blocked totally and even your identity from Preply without one minute from Preply to see what really happened.. you may have a rude student that can throw that bomb which is a report and all what you built goes in a second. Besides suppose in one week you got 5 new students which is great and quick progress, Preply maybe suspend your account for a week investigating of that unpredictable progress which should be rewarded but actually will be punished! The support chat is the biggest problem in Preply that they don't answer you simply and days and weeks pass while your problem isn't solved!!

[@aimee4551]

I have to say that none of these happened to me. I've been teaching and also taking lessons on Preply for more than a year now. My number of students has increased and my account wasn't blocked. The support team has always helped me and answered all my questions, confirmed lessons when a student forgot to do this, they were very nice and helpful. At least I haven't got a bad experience with them. My withdrawal was blocked once, but it didn't take long to unblock it maybe a day or two and it hasn't been blocked since then.

[@amrnabil1610]

@@aimee4551 the nice support didn't fix their problems with withdrawal since 10 days till now ...

[@camillesolange182]

I had an issue once because I sent a message including a link to a test from a public French radio. It is prohibited and I didn't know. My account was blocked, even though this site was not a competitor's site and useful to assess my student's level. Apart from that, I had many issues with a student that didn't show up and still booked some lessons which were not always paid. She made me waste a lot of time but I couldn't do anything to get rid of her as I was afraid of getting a bad review on my new profile... After a while I decided to block her. I am really fed up with Preply and teach almost exclusively on Italki.

[@THOMAS_MHDS]

Imagine you start on Preply and you get 15 students for $10 per lesson. You teach 15 hours with no pay. You maybe get 5 of those students to continue and with another lesson. 20 hours for $50 = $2.5 per hour. How is that worth it? Maybe if you do not have the qualifications to teach or live in a country where $2.5 per hour is acceptable then ok. BUT that's just the first wave as you want more students BUT there's the hook. So let's say you get a further 10 students at the low rate of $10. 10 more hours, no pay. Maybe 3 of those convert to the second lesson. 13 hours at $30. Now add the $50 from the first wave. 28 hours = $80. $2.8 per hour. OH and NOW if you're not American convert that to your currency at a mid market rate. And if you're living abroad then you have to convert again AND pay the ATM fees e.g. Someone from the UK living in Prague working on Preply. You'll be lucky to get 2 EUROS. And it doesn't matter how much experience you have. I have over 12 years experience and of course I am certified. Preply is a disgrace - unless you live somewhere where this money is good. Add to that if a student cancels, they DO NOT have to pay for your time thus wasting it. If Preply got rid of its 100% commission robbery, it would be ok. But it hasn't and it won't -it's run by greedy money grabbing ... ... ... ....

[@sohilspamms]

how can i get students?

[@ELTExperiences]

Ways to get students: 1. Make sure you have crafted your profile to best promote why students should book lessons with you 2. Create a captivating introduction video which introduces yourself, shares your experience and qualifications, has a call to action (e.g. “Book a lesson with me and see your confidence improve”) 3. Respond promptly to enquiries and questions from potential students 4. Ask current students to give your profile feedback I hope this helps.

[@GeorgiaEvangelatou]

Highly interesting video, however, the music is seriously distracting and at a higher level than expected as background music. Please avoid music backing tracks, your message is enough to keep up watching!

[@ELTExperiences]

Duly noted and thanks for the feedback.

[@GeorgiaEvangelatou]

@@ELTExperiences Ah, after binge watching your videos for a couple of hours now, I would like to take back half of my comment - sort of! Whilst I stand my ground on the fact that your message is interesting on its own to keep us watching, I have to say, when the music is pleasant jazzy comping such as in your "best websites for online teachers" video, it's more than fine! I think it's to do more with the levels in the final mix and also the type of music as well. That loopy thing was really distracting for me - also, I generally watch YT at 1.5 speed or more. I know a lot of people that do this, especially when trying to skim through videos until they hit the "sweet spot". Maybe an idea to keep in mind, play the video at 1.5 speed to check out what it sounds like with the background music. Overall, I adore your channel, and the work you are doing here, as well as the much needed information your are putting out there. Thank you for generously giving to the TEFL community and have a lovely year!

[@themasterofunlocking5668]

I've recently been accepted to Preply. I'm a native speaker with a love for the language and overall a big passion for it. However I don't have any teaching qualifications such as Tefl or Celta. Do you think that would be problematic?

[@ELTExperiences]

I would always recommend potential language teachers who are passionate about getting into language teaching to undertake an introductory course, which in your case should be a TEFL or CELTA. I have a video being released very soon looking at both possible courses (advantages and disadvantages). Nevertheless, not having a relevant qualification could hinder your possibility to teach as you will be competing with other teachers who may very well be more qualified or experienced.

[@themasterofunlocking5668]

@@ELTExperiences Thank you very much for your candidness. Would you be able to point me in the direction of some useful TEFL and Celta courses. They're appears to be an abundance of them out there at varying degrees of pricing, and some appear to be scams. Thank you.

[@selb893]

You don't need any certification on Preply, its not a must! I am fairly a new tutor and I have gained at least 8 students so far. Don't be discouraged.

[@zibrildelaine7189]

Thanks for the video

[@ELTExperiences]

You’re welcome. 😊

[@Abdullah_Obaid_Ullah]

This is ridiculous... As a teacher, I value my time and I value the content of my lessons. To start with a low price, in addition to a 3rd commission fee, this is a slap in the face. How degrading.

[@lesliecorpuz9401]

I didn't even read the pricing stuff. I set my price where I wanted. I didn't have to wait that long, but I think my qualifications helped. So it really depends. You don't have to be mad about it though.

[@rosing8189]

Hi. If I change my salary rate from $6 to $8, will the students who booked my class have to increase their payment too? Or the change I made will only affect new students?

[@ELTExperiences]

It will affect new students signing up. I’ve increased my hourly rate but kept the original rate with my first students as they helped develop my profile.

[@nibbletouch7566]

Very good vid. Thanks...

[@Alyy4]

Can you tutor couple of fields or it has to be one ?

[@preetivishwakarma971]

Please tell me how can I get students because I got so many messages from students but they didn't book even a trial so I am very disappointed even though I reduce my rate from 5 usd to 3 usd But still I don't have any students 😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@ELTExperiences]

Having a rate around $3-$5 is incredibly low and I would recommend that you increase your rate to at least $10 minimum. It is a fallacy to believe that a low rate would increase the number of students you could teach. If you want a good teacher, then you must pay a rate that is respectable - most students consider a low paid teacher is unprofessional. Increase your rate, improve your introduction video, add a suitable profile photo and you will then find students will be subscribing.

[@shelbygirard8798]

Great tips. Thank you.

[@liomihos393]

Hello all, I've been trying to join online platforms for a while in order to start an online teaching career. I have 5 years of experience but finding hard to find the right entry point into the online industry. I've tried several platforms but the market seems incredibly saturated. Is it still worth attempting to join a platform like Preply? I have a lot of my own materials and want to give it a go but just wondering so long after the pandemic if the window is closed for this direction? Would appreciate your opinions

[@sandravillecco3268]

I´ve found your video really helpful, thank you a lot! I´ve been thinking on applying for Preply as a native Spanish teacher. Is it possible to use Skype o do they tell you to use their own platform? Thank you.

[@ELTExperiences]

Hello Sandra. With Preply, teachers can use their platform but there exists support for tutors to use alternatives: Skype, Zoom, etc. I use a variation of both Preply’s platform, Zoom and Skype with different students. Good to have this flexibility I suppose.

[@banafshakiran3120]

Is it imp to do any English course to be a tutor??

[@loisgoodman956]

Great info, thanks

[@sharoncherryontop1275]

Do you have to have a University degree?

[@ELTExperiences]

You don’t have to have a University Degree but this would affect the remuneration that you earn. Most current English teachers nowadays hold a degree but also have completed a certificate qualification such as a TEFL or the more prestigious CELTA or Trinity CertTESOL. Potential students who wish to have a professional teacher will be picky and choose the most suitable, while those that wish to find a teacher no matter their qualifications or experience will choose such a teacher. Imagine you want a plumber to fix a leak in your house. Would you like someone who has not completed any form of minimum qualification or would you like someone who has achieved a related course and has some experience? Perhaps the latter. This is the same about your experience and qualification as an online English teacher. Education is an investment and it is always recommended to all to achieve their academic goals. It is never wasted. I hope this helps and good luck.

[@sharoncherryontop1275]

@@ELTExperiences Ok. Thanks alot for your Feedback.

[@praveshpkofficial1354]

Sir record video apload after 2 month's

[@ELTExperiences]

One video I have been thinking of doing soon is an update of teaching with Preply after six months: earnings, number of students, etc. What do you think?

[@praveshpkofficial1354]

Sir in this website test is necessary requirement or not

[@ELTExperiences]

A placement test would give you a quick overview of a student's overall ability in English, but I focus more on communicative ability as well as intelligibility.

[@noneofyerbiz7099]

"Preply Wial classes are unpaid" Howzabout giving a list of the platforms that are actually paying?

[@briansykes2806]

$ 15 an hour might seem a good rate if you live in South-East Asia or Africa, or if you are 18 years old living with parents. In northern Europe, USA, Canada, Australia, etc $ 15 could buy a couple of coffees and not much more.

[@hiyalanguages]

My application was turned down unfoundedly. They copied and pasted in 2 emails that I don't meet the criteria to be a tutor on the platform, which is completely untrue, given that I have the qualifications and experience to prove otherwise. I spent hours trying to create an attractive and friendly profile, waited for days for my application to be accepted and instead I receive such a vague response as to why I wasn't accepted. This has truly been the worst application process and support I've experience in my entire life. I repeat: in my entire life.

[@ELTExperiences]

Sorry to hear that you had some issue with your application. Did they provide any feedback as to why you were turned down? If you have any feedback, I can see what they have to say regarding this as I will have a meeting with them soon.

[@hiyalanguages]

@@ELTExperiences Nope! That’s so frustrating. Here’s what they said: “Unfortunately, your profile was not approved on our platform. The most common reason for this is that your profile didn’t meet Preply selection criteria. We sadly cannot provide further information for now. What is more, the demand for the subject you're teaching is currently less than the supply of tutors applications on our platform. That is why you will not receive enough students if we approve your profile.” I suggested that I could send my qualifications via email and/or provided any further information that they needed. No further help! It’s so sad to read reviews like: My tutor didn’t show up and my money wasn’t reimbursed. When I’m eager and qualified and simply ignored by the platform. I can’t say that I don’t feel sad and anxious about it. It just makes you wonder a lot, but I will keep up the good work on the platforms that actually allow me to.

[@dineroonline2]

@@hiyalanguages which ubject you teach?

[@hiyalanguages]

@@dineroonline2 English

[@dineroonline2]

@@hiyalanguages i see, so they don't need english tutors at the moment?

[@renee5138]

Love it

[@englishwithshahroz]

So helpful. thanks

[@ELTExperiences]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jelenavujanac7872]

Hello, does Preply provide lesson material? Best regards, Jelena

[@ELTExperiences]

They do provide material but there is more available elsewhere and I use other materials.

[@jelenavujanac7872]

@@ELTExperiences Thank you so much

[@PuppyEnglish2024]

One thing we are not taught is that it is not helpful to respond to the messages alerting you that someone is looking at your profile. I used to send them a greeting but I never heard back one single time. I believe it makes tutors look desperate. I only respond to actual comments and questions from interested students. I hear about a lot of new tutors reaching out to message these "interested students" but it's a waste of time.

[@ELTExperiences]

I totally understand where you are coming from. I have created a template for messages on Preply when I get a notification from a potential student has either looked at my profile or didn't complete the booking process. I tend to keep it friendly and suggest that they contact me if they have any questions or would like to learn more about my experience or courses that I have run.

[@PuppyEnglish2024]

@@ELTExperiences That's a good idea...And hey if it works for you then go for it.

[@erikj3757]

I'd switch to italki (I don't teach/work for them...yet) as tutors at PrePly aren't paid for the first lesson and aren't notified if a student has cancelled. I take lessons and taught (note taught as I quit) on Preply and it's frustrating. Some tutors are really good and a ton are who knows where from. I found a Spanish teacher and we study and pay directly and use Zoom. And their support is AWFUL. Good luck geting an answer in one attempt and in 5 days.

[@camillesolange182]

Italki is much better!! More respectful toward their teachers.

[@Wellspring604]

Does Preply hire teachers from Canada? Thanks for the video!

[@ELTExperiences]

They certainly do hire teachers from Canada and other countries for that matter. 😊

[@mkyousafzai9500]

Is it only languages teaching n learning website? Can I teach biology on it?

[@ELTExperiences]

It’s predominantly languages which are taught on this platform. However, there are some that teach other subjects: maths, the sciences, etc.

[@NezukoKamado-dn8df]

If I become tutor in Preply, can I also become a student of different language?

[@ELTExperiences]

There is nothing stopping you from learning another language on Preply while being a teacher.

[@sanaegraga9794]

i couldn't focus because of the noisy music

[@pilotactor777]

question-are you saying that each new student is a free student where you get no money?

[@ELTExperiences]

Trial (first) lessons are unpaid.

[@pilotactor777]

@@ELTExperiences fuck me. That's alot of unpaid work.....!!! Exploitation I'd say.

[@jdmikels]

Thank you for making the video! How long does it take to get paid? Have you had any issues receiving a payment? Do you think they have a good platform for students and teachers?

[@ELTExperiences]

With regards to your questions, I’ve had no issues receiving payment. Usually payment is immediate after the class and you can transfer quite quickly too! I think the Preply platform is good but not without faults. It can become quite lucrative.

[@marktbarr]

Thanks.

[@slavatko]

The biggest disadvantage is that PREPLY is not allowing to hire Russian language tutors due to political situation.

[@camillesolange182]

Those people are crazy. Believe me, if you're a teacher, it's the best thing that can happen to you. Don't work for them.

[@cjmdlkr28]

what platforms would you recommend other than Preply for earning decent money.

[@Kprof]

Maybe superprof?

[@NezukoKamado-dn8df]

Do Preply give free webinars to tutors?

[@ELTExperiences]

Yep, Preply offer a range of webinars to tutors. Something which is incredibly valuable for new Preply tutors.

[@corinalaney7920]

Anybody a tutor for punjabi??

[@sarahehlinger693]

Dear Martin, we are a little start-up language institute in the education business in Germany. We are searching for the right partner with a good e-learning platform for Business English on level A1 - C1. Also Technical English and German content would be great. To find the right partners is quite complicated as the quality is very different, the contents are most of the time limited. Could you please name a few e-learning providers that do offer such content? We would be very greatful! best regards, Sarah

[@ELTExperiences]

Hi Sarah, you could always consider approaching the British Council or Preply to see what they are able to offer. Obviously, they may be interested in courses that may benefit potential students seeking to improve their business English. Otherwise, you could always consider doing an interview with me to promote yourselves and what you are able to offer potential students. 😊

[@Kprof]

Hallo warum nicht? Mein WhatsApp ist auf Mein kanal

[@gilles8104]

It's only acceptable for English teachers but for other languages they provide absolutely nothing. I am a qualified teacher but I worked on Preply for 3 years for teaching French at a rate of 50 hours per week for 8 or 9 dollars per hour with first course at 100% commission and the others at 18% (+ 21% for Urssaf and 3% for PayPal...) I had a "Super Tutor" and "Super Popular" profile and then one day while I was trying to send documents to teach phonetics to a new student a "Brian", incompetent Arabic of their support falsely accused me of wanting to give a course outside their platform. First I could not send messages to anyone anymore then 24 hours later they maintained their false accusations against me without even answering me and closed my profile while I had given them screenshots of my negative answers to the last students who asked me for a WhatsApp as well as those showing that I had tried to simply send documents for phonetics before a first lesson was Reserved. Many lies, manipulations and false information emanating from their support. I hate this neonazi ukrainian platform and will never use it again.

[@THOMAS_MHDS]

The WORST platform for teaching is Preply. So bad, I made a video about it.

[@lipasa9215]

Preply is a rip-off, unfortunately.

[@renee5138]

Something I would like to say to Scott but I shall bite my tongue...

[@PattyR12]

What lesson planning? Preply has automated lessons already generated!!!!

[@ELTExperiences]

Preply’s lessons are awful. They do not prompt students to engage with material and follows the same predictable structure. I used their lessons once with a student and asked for their feedback about Preply lessons. They responded immediately saying, “Can we go back to your lessons please?” I would urge anyone to plan lessons for students rather than making lessons fit their students - it is a recipe for disaster.

[@anastasiagrey9000]

Lol. Preply is a big scam for tutors. I tried it and not definitely worth my time so I immediately deleted my account. Imagine 9 classes a day and only 2 of them are paid because 7 classes are trial. What a waste of energy and time. Plus you can't really change your rate cause $4 and up, students won't even book you. Yes kuripot sila. Sobra. Preply sucks. Don't try it.

[@misdirectiongrenade3197]

Taking 100% of a free trial is ridiculous.

[@hongkongiii9569]

Don't use this company! especially for kids! Everyone could be the tutor in Preply and some of them gives evil ideas to kids. Teachers told 8-9 yr old kid to read blood and flesh, to read books with violence, but they just tell you. Ok, you can cancel this tutor and transfer your credit!

[@herbalistanutricionista]

Preply is absolutely rubbish

[@scottmcnally194]

I stopped watching this at 4:15 because I couldn't bear it any longer. The speaker is very reminiscent of those long term ex-pat teachers with foreign wives that have completely cut themselves off from their home culture and have spent so much time abroad that they forget how to communicate effectively in the language they are supposed to be teaching. One of the first things we learn as EFL teachers is that we need to 'grade our language'. This doesn't mean talking to everyone like they're a low level elementary student, it means thinking about who our listeners are and adapting our speech to their level. As this video is aimed at teachers looking to use Preply to supplement other work, we can assume an audience of either native speakers of English or second-language English users at C1 or above. So the level of language used should be normal speed professional standard international English, like you would use if you were addressing a conference in the UK, but with an audience from around the world. Yes I know you can use this platform to teach Korean or Spanish ro whatever, but they'll have their own bloggers. The level used here would be appropriate for a tutorial aimed at A2 learners of English looking to use the platform to find a tutor. But for a native speaker teacher peer, it's slow, patronising, repetitive and boring. My biggest regret as a teacher was always using 'professional standard international English', normal speed or otherwise, with all of my students all the of time. I'm from just outside Glasgow, so it's natural for me to modify my speech with non-Glaswegians. What I should have done was gently phase in my normal accent, dialect and colloquial usage with the other teachers and students at B2+ onwards. This would have better prepared them for contact with English speakers from Scotland, which has a long historical relations with the place I was teaching (Gdansk). The point of native speaker teachers is to better prepare our students for English in the real world, sure we need to go easy on the lower levels, but we do a great dis-service to higher levels if we shield them from the real language.

[@ELTExperiences]

I’m sorry to hear that my speed of speaking is rather slow. I’ve always had issues with my speaking whether I’m talking to either learners or friends. It’s not easy for me.

[@scottmcnally194]

@@ELTExperiences This 'grading of language', or 'know your audience' thing isn't easy for anyone, that's why politicians and big companies spend so much money it. We poor teachers will never have their PR spend, but we're supposed to be language experts, so we shouldn't need it. I sort of flit between teaching and other work, and between home and abroad, so I've noticed that long-serving teachers become somewhat detached from the home culture. I'd say it's quite a wide-spread problem, please don't take this as a personal attack, it wasn't meant that way.

[@lauravicente1955]

I enjoyed the way you speak 🤷🏻‍♀️😊👍

[@MalcolmGrantShow]

Great video you spoke well ! Fuck a hater I understood you well ! Glad you spoke this way. ! New sub here 🤠 so far I have no students this just my first day so now I understand the mindset. Thanks alot I definitely was concerned

[@ELTExperiences]

Malcolm, thank you for your comment. I wish you luck with Preply and it is much like a lottery I find when getting students to book lessons with you. Thanks ever so much for the sub! 😊