Palfish Review: Pros + Cons | Wherever I Want

[@DigitalExpeditionist]

This was the best video about PalFish I've found. I was just approved to be a tutor a couple days ago, but I haven't had a session yet. I have never done this before- so I am kind of nervous :P I'm a very clear English speaker and I am a good socializer, so I hope that's going to be good enough. I will be googling for conversation starters for ESL interactions and things like that. I sure hope this is something that works well for me. I'm willing to be awake at odd US hours to do it.

[@ollieevans798]

Digital Expeditionist Any luck since this post? I'm awaiting approval!

[@merncat75]

How has your experience been with it so far?

[@arabellahilleshorts]

Digital Expeditionist how did you go?

[@merncat75]

I'm extremely impressed with this video! You have explained and given more detailed information than any other video I have watched about PalFish. Thank you!!

[@VictoriaLemardel]

I really find it interesting, I have read a few about it and motivates me to apply. I impressed by how you deliver the message. it is very clear and packs with so much information about it.

[@AFB-777]

Very good review.... and I love the fact that you chose to review the platform after 1 year.... that way we know you have adequate experience

[@tiffanyedmonds1082]

wow - I am so impressed - this was so helpful! I truly thank you!!!!

[@alicec4750]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kizf7377]

Can you make your own schedule and Do they except English teachers from Korea. I am from USA

[@dennisdouglas9348]

VERY GOOD INFO. IM LIVING IN CALIF AND I WANT TO KNOW WHAT COMPUTER HARDWARE I WOULD NEED? ALSO WHAT BRAND OF COMPUTER WOULD RECOMEND?

[@tyjh7134]

Very good video.

[@rnsrp2]

Hello Alice :) Do I need to know Chinese or any other language besides English in order to become a Palfish Teacher

[@constanceclemmons2864]

Very informative, thanks! Question: Would you please recommend a RMB-per-attendee for a Seminar, one that is on the higher end but not "out of sight"? And the how-to on the App for setting up a seminar? Any/all details most welcome!

[@alicec4750]

Hi Constance! Unfortunately, I haven't been very proactive in trying out seminars. All I really know is that people typically charge about 10 RMB for one. I would recommend that you try out that price first, because a seminar that is expensive that people haven't tried out yet isn't going to get many students. You should increase your price after that!

[@monsterkeith06]

hi! nice video! im from Ash

[@gretchen8472]

Hi Alice, I really liked your video. I have a question. When you say that there's a 20% Commission do you mean that the teachers are charged 20% over and above what they are paid by the students. For example if I charge 1 Yuan per minute for 60 minutes I would actually only be paid 48 Yuan for that amount of time. Am I understanding correctly?

[@alicec4750]

Yes, that's correct!

[@t_cr.6623]

Hi Alice! Great video! I did not know that I can just login and wait for students to call. Or are you suppose to apply first and once you get hired as a Palfish tutor, then you can "login and wait for students to call" if you are noticed? I understand that you have to market yourself a bit by having live video sessions and posting moments like in Facebook. So, I recently found out about the "Palfish Official Kids Course Teacher" hiring season. I do have experience with teaching online with children and I have been thinking about applying. What if I get hired for the Official Kids Course but I later decide to NOT teach as Palfish Official Kids Course teacher? My question is: "Can I switch or can I apply for being a normal Palfish tutor where I can just login and wait for student to call?" Does that make sense? I noticed that the app of Palfish Official Kids Course has special effects on it. That's why I asked because I assume that the normal Palfish tutor app does not have the special effects included while a tutor teaches. The special effects that I'm referring are digital hats, eye glasses, etc that goes on one's face when activated.

[@alicec4750]

Hi Ela, very sorry for the late reply. Basically, you do need to "apply" to be a tutor. That just means you have to fill out a teaching profile and wait for them to approve you. You can just go online to start tutoring. If you want to join the kids course, you can apply specifically for that! You don't have to only teach kids. I definitely teach adults and kids, so your schedule is up to you. The normal calls don't have the special affects, you're right. They are typically only voice calls.

[@std183]

Is there any way to teach with computer? My friend used some program he downloaded on his PC, but he does ot remember the name... My phone is baad

[@learninglandisfunandexciting]

How much do you charge the students in your class per hour?

[@alicec4750]

teresa navos it differs for official and nonofficial, or free talk classes. For official, the prices are set by PalFish and your payment depends on how much you taught the previous month. For free talk, I currently charge ¥3.6/min, but I have had a lot of experience. People charge anything from ¥1-¥5/minute, and you can charge more if you are in high demand

[@learninglandisfunandexciting]

@@alicec4750 do they accept tutors from the Philippines?

[@alicec4750]

teresa navos Filipinos can only apply for free talk. I don't know if they are looking for more free talk teachers now, but you will not be able to teach official courses

[@learninglandisfunandexciting]

@@alicec4750 how will I know if it's still available?

[@rebekahhawke8480]

How do I get verified (or how do I know if I have been verified) for the official kids teaching programme?

[@elizabethvenable8661]

you have to apply for that separately and audition

[@SMWSMW-qu3df]

Do you work in an actual school in China, as well as, teaching online with PALFISH?

[@alicec4750]

SMW2016 SMW2016 I did, yes

[@rosegarcia2371]

I thought Palfish pays with Payoneer.

[@aishiah438]

They do. I think they used to use PayPal a long time ago.

[@treg6848]

Thanks