Mastering Your Preply Profile in 2024

[@Sunettegermishuys]

Just a tip. Your video music is incredibly loud over your voice and when you change over to the next segment. From one Preply tutor to another. Thanks for your tips

[@ELTExperiences]

I’m still learning when it comes to video editing and I’ll make sure to reduce the music next time. Thank you for your input. 😊

[@ELTExperiences]

Starting 2024 as you mean to go on, whether it is with your online teaching or as a content creator can help! Join me with weekly videos where I share my tips and tricks with online tutoring, with our first episode looking at how best to master your profile as an online teacher.

[@lo_metzengerstein]

hi Seoul, I'm a chilean and I'm just completing my profile to teach Spanish, although I studied Pedagogy in English at the university but I don't feel that confident in English, so I prefer to teach my native language. I need to refresh some of my childhood Spanish class knowledge to teach it better, but I'm motivated. Your advice helps me improve my profile. Thanks, chao.

[@preetivishwakarma971]

What is the best price for starting??

[@ELTExperiences]

The best price for starting for someone with relatively little experience would be around $15 per hour. If you have more experience then I would urge you to consider charging no less than $20 per hour. If you end up charging much less, you are likely to attract a certain client who has little budget for their language learning goals.

[@preetivishwakarma971]

@@ELTExperiences thanku..

[@markfolarin8690]

I love you ❤❤❤❤❤

[@dannydiscovers]

Could you discuss presentation skills. Gestures, pacing, diction, volume etc. ?

[@ELTExperiences]

A wonderful idea. Thank you for your suggestion.

[@infjstardust4357]

wow! Did you take Arizona State University's TESOL? I heard some familiar things in this video, especially the different approaches to teaching a second language..

[@ELTExperiences]

I took my MA in English Language Teaching at the University of Sussex in the U.K. and we learnt a lot about language acquisition theory and teaching pedagogy.

[@ASOXO]

Great advice sir! I'm going to be following and listening to your advice very closely. I would like to move over to Preply from another platform. I am a certified TEFL/TESOL tutor from London and wish to follow your steps for success. At the moment my profile is not getting me any students :/ I joined the discord if that's ok ^_^

[@ELTExperiences]

Thanks for joining our small community. You’re the sixth member on Discord. Thank you. Feel free to introduce yourself and share your teaching setup. 😊

[@AfroditiK54]

Hello @Seoul_foreigner! Thank you for your informative videos! I am a new Greek teacher on preply and I'm loving it so far. In about 6 weeks I have 14 students and I want to teach as a full time job. My problem is that some of the students are not consistent. For example they might book a lesson every other week and that makes me nervous because I'm worried they are all gonna leave at some point and I'll not have any students at all 😅. How can I keep my students regular? Also is it normal for lessons to fluctuate? I believe it's very easy to get frustrated over the small things and I want to keep positive spirits! So any tips for beginners are welcome!

[@ELTExperiences]

Some great questions and well adding to the Discord community if you fancy joining. Available here: discord.gg/XJktZbPK. I’ll also consider adding these questions to next week’s video.

[@AfroditiK54]

@@ELTExperiences thank you !

[@melaniehulme5401]

Hi, thanks for the video, very detailed and reassuring for a new teacher.

[@ELTExperiences]

Thank you so much and I’m pleased that it was helpful. 😊

[@hummingbirdcage5098]

Thank you for the information; it's really useful. I am considering using this platform in case I don't find work where I am moving to in Europe. I am wondering if you still use the 'Exploring British Culture, Multi-level Activities About Life in the UK' book, or if it is quite dated. If I remember correctly, I've seen this book in one of your earlier videos. I am trying to see which teaching books I should definitely purchase before leaving the UK. It might be more expensive to order from an EU country.

[@ELTExperiences]

The Life in the U.K. book is dated much like anything which is published. Anyhow, it is worth investing in the Grammar/Vocabulary in Use books, Business English material such as Market Leader, IELTS coursebooks as well as any that you consider worthwhile. After 18 years, I’ve got a number of books which I shipped in the end. I couldn’t live without them.

[@hummingbirdcage5098]

Thank you for your reply, much appreciated. @@ELTExperiences

[@hafsakhan1579]

Can we teach sciences on preply?

[@ELTExperiences]

You can teach any subject on Preply. 😊

[@JohnS.-cw2nr]

Hi Martin, you mentioned in another video that you do not always use the whiteboard. May I ask whether you use Google Meet for your lessons? Thank you.

[@JohnS.-cw2nr]

Hi Martin, please could you send me another link? Sorry!@@ELTExperiences

[@ELTExperiences]

Here’s a link: discord.gg/N9FFYV7w 🔗

[@sincere5255]

I've been teaching on preply since last year. I've recently worked on profile. From video to the description. My profile score is 100% . But it's quiet. I haven't had a trail lesson in like 2 months now. No message that students have added me to their favorites.

[@ELTExperiences]

I suppose it depends what language you are teaching as well as your price. Consider offering a lower price if you are willing. However, things take time and work on your introduction video or create a website where you share your reflections. Students will come along once your profile becomes more prominent.

[@lindaakaukeabit3850]

Can I teach more than one language on Preply? I’m fluent in English and German and would like to teach both

[@ELTExperiences]

I believe that tutors are able to teach a maximum of two languages or subjects. Best of luck and you’ll be quite unique being able to teach either languages at any time. 😊