How to Conduct the Perfect Trial Lesson on Preply

[@ActionFigureResource]

My trial classes with a 60-7o% conversion 1. Students talk about their background and goals etc 2. I talk about my background 3. Info about the app, classes, scheduling, cancellations etc 4. My lessons, my teaching methods, resources etc 5. 5-10 minutes demo

[@ATALKWITHEVA]

Wow this is so far the best video I have seen on trial lessons very explicit

[@tanmayshekhawat]

This is very similar to my process for trial lessons. Could you please make a video on when to increase your price for new students, and when not to? What things to consider before you do it, etc.? I started out with a very low price and I was having trial lessons every week back then, but as I increased my price, the new students are showing up less and less.

[@teachercook-e2572]

Thanks for your comment. I made a video entitled 'Preply help - increasing your rate', I'm hoping it'll answer your questions regarding how and when to change your price.

[@francescalelmi3868]

Thank you, very complete and Clear!

[@havenmayrose]

This was sooo helpful!! THANK YOU.

[@internationalclinicshmooff5586]

Your videos are truly amazing. You gave me hope and am going to really be a great Tutor. Am new on Preply, no students yet, but I know everything will work out fine in a short time.

[@leeobreisleain6492]

Thanks Alex, absolute gent! Really helpful stuff!

[@princessngwenya2164]

Thank you so much for making this video, its informative and super helpful. can't wait for more content like this💯

[@maxmakesamilion]

Thank you! This was very helpful to me.

[@sriyaniperera6674]

Very useful instructions. Thank you so much

[@babackd.6485]

This was awesome man. I'm starting out on Preply and didn't know what to do. Thanks a a lot

[@teachercook-e2572]

Glad I could help!

[@sozka.]

¡Muchas gracias por tu ayuda! Very insightful!👏🏼😁

[@Yus-b9e]

thanks for the great advice, man

[@teachercook-e2572]

You're very welcome!

[@Yus-b9e]

@@teachercook-e2572 The comment I made was 4 months ago. I've been doing Preply ever since. It's been such a lovely experience!

[@tonjareneehall]

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-e2572]

Hi there, thank you for the kind words. I use onestopenglish and linguahouse for free lesson plans that cater for all levels.

[@DaysOfSodaAndLantana]

@@teachercook-e2572Do you use any paid online curriculums or resources?

[@linatentoni8092]

Thank u so much!!!

[@batemanyorayamba729]

Hi.thanks for sharing. Where do you get your lessons from?

[@teachercook-e2572]

Hi there, you're very welcome. Definitely check out 'onestopenglish', 'linguahouse' and 'english4tutors'.

[@catayaloves]

Where do you get your grammar or reading exercises?

[@teachercook-e2572]

Onestopenglish and linguahouse are the best websites in my opinion. Hope this helps.

[@nataliaok5364]

does preply give materials??​@@teachercook-e2572

[@inanimatechunk158]

Do you make your own lessons or does preply provide premade lessons?

[@mercysanchez8376]

Preppy has free premade lessons

[@teachercook-e2572]

Preply has resources for you to use but you're also welcome to use your own resources if you wish.

[@Sarer-e-khama]

What type of internet require on preply can you guide me please

[@juliawright185]

Hey! I'm about to teach my first trial lesson to a 4 year old. First question: how do you upload exercises from onestopenglish & linguahouse & english4tutors to preply so that your student can also see the exercises? they seem to be in pdf format ? also how do you explain english to a beginner if they dont speak any english at all? feel like the exercises I'm finding on preply are too advance for someone that speaks nothing

[@teachercook-e2572]

Hey Julia, first of all you've picked out the exact same three websites that I use for my resources which is good. I've never had a problem sending PDF files through Preply to my students. Otherwise, what you can do, is share your screen during the lesson of these files and go through them with your student too. If you are unable to send PDF files you can screenshot aspects of the content, for example the reading or the exercises from Onestopenglish, and send the documents to your student that way. Hope this helps

[@juliawright185]

@@teachercook-e2572 do you have any advice about a platform which has a clear structured plan for a course of sessions - i find preply difficult to find the right thing and those other platforms a bit random with lots of different pdfs - dont really know where to start, can you advise anything?

[@1st_English_Teacher]

How was your first lesson?​@@juliawright185

[@DaysOfSodaAndLantana]

How did it go with the 4 year old?

[@missrobslyn6567]

Hi Alex, great video. What kind of reading would you have? Articles? I'm new to teaching. Could you g send me in the right direction for examples of Grammar lessons?

[@teachercook-e2572]

Hi there, definitely check out 'onestopenglish' for reading materials. They have the same reading topics but put into 'beginner', 'intermediate' and 'advanced' forms which is really useful

[@umeehabiba5454]

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-e2572]

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.

[@shirinramezani6746]

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?

[@stefanmihojlic5676]

Did you find this out yet?

[@teachercook-e2572]

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

[@sabooracheema3172]

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

[@ZemfiraSamedova-mo7vo]

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-e2572]

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

[@jimmy-mae]

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[@grammarino2023]

Student after trial with me: Yes this class is perfect we'll continue together 😊😊 Students when they leave the trial: *vanishes into nothingness*

[@XanderBarendregt]

I can only sign up for learning but I want to teach can some one help me out

[@khefachahela9265]

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[@ki5168]

Alex, sort your mic out

[@noneofyerbiz7099]

Do you teach using that mic? The guitar thing (is that from a videogame?) on the wall is distracting. Your advice is not specific enough. You should include details like "Use the same lesson each time so you don't feel too angry when you realize in the first 5 minutes that the student is just wasting your time." And "Make sure you insist the student completes the placement test, students who refuse, or who give you a test 5 minutes after you ask, are just wasting your time." And best of all "If you feel that the trial is *not* going to lead to more classes, reschedule, don't cancel. Cancelling a trial hurts your statistics."

[@parastararts]

These added tips are very helpful. Thank you for adding. I will also make note of your suggestions in the list of things I am going to use to help me as I am new to Preply.