The TRUTH About Twenix: A Spanish Company Scamming English Teachers

[@shay212]

Thank you so much for posting this!! I've been trying to research different companies and I always feel like I have a knot in my stomach, because a lot of places sound to good to be true. I know a company wants to present themselves in the best light to get customers/employees, but I also want to find information from people who have worked there to get an idea of what I'm going into. But usually I see a lot of reviews that either don't include the downsides or gloss over them, rather than go into depth. You clearly care about teaching and making a positive impact on your students, and I wish I'd had more teachers like you when I was a student. Thank you again!

[@smoothdeep]

I've worked with them for over a year and half and last Friday in the middle of doing shift all my classes were transferred to another teacher, without me requesting so. I am no longer getting any bookings and there isn't one member of staff that will respond to my emails. Literally nothing has been communicated to me about why.

[@SimonHillKeepsItTrill]

Sorry to hear that happen to you

[@KellyRodriguez-il3pu]

You better find Spanish govt of education nad complain

[@smoothdeep]

@@SimonHillKeepsItTrill I received a response four days later, my classes were transferred due to a missed class. A system that has been to help teachers resolve technical issues without missing multiple classes. Makes sense, the four days of no communion don't however.

[@smoothdeep]

​@@KellyRodriguez-il3pu I highly doubt that will do anything. Firstly Twenix is a private company (not a public education organisation). Secondly teachers are not employees, they are contract workers and their fire legally can have their contracts terminated at any point for any reason or can never receive any work after signing the contract. Is it morally right? Definitely not, but it's not illegal. The problem with ESL market (especially online) "schools" and businesses first educators second. Not the other way around.

[@MarcellaGenady]

the same thing just happened to me, but what do you do after?

[@mariadelosangelespintos1845]

Simon, THANK YOU SO MUCH for this video!! My best friend shared it with me and, because of this, I won't follow up with the application for this scam. I'm so grateful that you have told us about all the small script of this job. Nobody in the application tells you that they use such ratings!! Like you said, it's totally impossible and super stressful. I don't wanna loose my health to these exploitative people. They are spreading their offers in Argentina, because there's a lot of unemployment and any pay in dollars or euros sounds awesome here, but it's all a grose facade, as usual. "First world" exploiters making use of "third world" needs. Everything to continuously feed the disgusting systems. Thank you, Simon, for speaking out for "developing countries" citizens, too. Many blessings to you. Let's pray for all of us teachers who are exploited, to become free from this oppression. Thank you again.

[@brettH7716]

It seems to me there are too many exploitative online ESL companies out there. Like many other things, education has become a cash cow for rorters. It's also a shame to see many new tutors accept such low pay and, in many cases, actively lower their rates themselves just to get a class! I've seen some posting hourly rates as low as $2! That's a race to the bottom folks. It also makes it difficult for qualified teachers to get paid properly. Naturally, many rogue online companies will choose to book lower rate tutors, ruining the industry for everyone.

[@SimonHillKeepsItTrill]

F U Twenix

[@brettH7716]

Just to add, I wasn't implying Twenix was one of those exploitative companies. I don't know the company personally. My comment was more of a general reaction from observations of other KZbinr posts where they talk about rates of class/hourly pay and expectations around those.

[@JustmeMary2]

Thank you for the video. I was about to continue with the application process but forget it now. I am not wasting my time on that. I need a real ESL job, I want to be able to buy my kids a nice Christmas gift.

[@gerardomaureiraibacache3685]

Whoa! I'm a fellow ESL teacher watching this video who was literally seconds away from following up on the offer Twenix made by making the sample videos they ask for. I agree on the point that they lure teachers with their rates and the incentives, and it's pretty alarming to hear you mention all the fine print - I mean, only .30 and after 1500 sessions?! Jeez! The insane turnover you talk about also speaks volumes to me now, because in their "info pack" they casually mention that basically you'll never follow up with any students as they will always have a new teacher for each session and I was wondering why. Thanks for your breakdown (and rant) about this company which definitely has succeded in steering my online teaching interests to greener pastures. Cheers man and God bless!

[@SimonHillKeepsItTrill]

I’m glad you found this informative. I encourage all English teachers to do what’s best for them. But companies like this are just here to chew us up and spit us out

[@robertcame]

You're very brave telling the truth about that shit company!! I was trying to get a job there but thx to you I Will Just forget about it!! Thx so much for opening up our eyes about that shit twenix!! Unfortunately there other schools/companies which have no respect at all for teachers!!!!

[@annietiques1803]

Late stage capitalism is slowly and surely killing us all. Your passion is amazing and teachers are my favorite people for all the right reasons. Companies are soul sucking entities that exist for only one reason, to churn out a profit on the backs of replaceable workers while compensating them as little as possible.

[@SimonHillKeepsItTrill]

This is a great comment

[@jamaicadovedelapena5682]

As an English Teacher, I do love how you explain everything non-chalantly and your diction as well as your choice of words are perfect for English learners. Hats off to you!

[@SimonHillKeepsItTrill]

Thank you! 😃

[@factsforU-i2y]

I'm with you Sir Simon with your grievances. I'm Filipino and used to work as an Online English Teacher for many years. Yet, I'm currently working to a different company, a Chinese company. I also felt with your emotions Sir that even though we're giving our hundred percent and loyalty to the company but still isn't quite enough. Besides, the feeling that we're been just used, exploited, mistreated and not well-compensated by our effort. We don't deserved it definitely! Thank you for this video Sir. I felt that I'm not alone regarding this matter. Take care and God Bless us all Sir!

[@irenedejesus1319]

At first, I couldn't wrap my head around the difficulties in sending application to their website. I really wanted to give this company a shot, thank God I found this video. Thank you, Simon, you definitely saved an ESL teacher here.

[@SimonHillKeepsItTrill]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I wish you all the best. There are many English teaching opportunities out there, just keep looking. They banned this video in Spain because I spoke so much truth!

[@KR-yi7tj]

Wow...just WOW! They've lost one excellent teacher! Thank you for this detailed video. I wish you all the best!

[@Kreynon]

"Teaching isn't something you do to make money" So right. I work as a teacher mainly because I like helping people and love to leave a good impression on my students' lives. I was about to do the 2-minute mock class video. Glad I found your video. Thank you. Stay strong brother! We teachers should be paid more.

[@LexiLarks]

As a native English speaker, I’d attend your English lessons myself just to listen to you more ❤. That was a superb composition and thoroughly informative and enjoyable. I’ve been ‘selected’. Your video is just what I needed to find. You have no idea how grateful and indebted I am to you for this. Live and love long, and prosper you amazing person!

[@jessicascreenwritingservices]

Thank you for saving me the headache of moving forward with them 😅

[@SimonHillKeepsItTrill]

Happy to help!

[@yoursjorrie]

i am here looking for a sample demo lesson for their company and i wonder y i cud not find one. and this, explains a whole lot. now im moving on to preparing my application n another company

[@SimonHillKeepsItTrill]

Glad this helped you on your journey

[@7HOOVA]

Thank you so much for sharing your message. I agree 💯 with people who actually care don't get a break or recognition. They people get mad when we finally walk away to receive better.

[@SimonHillKeepsItTrill]

No problem ✅

[@AAADIL182]

Thank you, you just saved me my time !

[@SimonHillKeepsItTrill]

Glad I could help!

[@Paulg51-73]

These online companies and schools in SE Asia are full of NNES because some of them are my friends haha There was a time in China when you would be surprised to have a Filipino (for example) working in your team. Now, in a team of 10 you can expect most of them to be NNES. I don't blame the NNES they get way more money than they would back home. But they and Europeans and Africans have been driving down the hourly rates for over a decade. Now the market is saturated with people who will work for peanuts. I doubt ANY qualified (QTS) from the UK/USA etc works at these language school mills.

[@Alexislim777]

I like your explanation. Great job and God bless.

[@SimonHillKeepsItTrill]

Thanks, you too!

[@somavarga6992]

Thanks for the information. What are some other good companies to work for as a native english speaker?

[@SimonHillKeepsItTrill]

There are many out there go to learn4good

[@elviramadigan5507]

Simon, thank you!❤

[@vking1358]

At minute 6:12 I noticed that the Twenix feedback form makes a VERY BASIC MISTAKE with the verb 'lack' !

[@jellyradan3853]

Just completed the application last night😅 but watching this video right now, I rather not follow up with my application 😂

[@dellchica2373]

Me too! I just did mine and i wish i could delete it lol

[@SimonHillKeepsItTrill]

I wish both of you the best

[@nathanthompson9254]

The sad thing is I swear I watched this video some time ago and somehow forgot it. I was lured into this job and wasted my time and energy applying. What a waste! The pay that is advertised does not match what they offer you. I saw $14-16/hr which didn't sound bad. When they replied to my application they excitedly welcomed me and offered my 8€/hr to start which is 4€ for 26 minutes. What is that??

[@matildetamayo8746]

The same happened to me.

[@yveb9074]

Yep they offered me the same - I declined. I'm in Europe (not Eastern Europe - a very expensive part of Europe).

[@WeDidntExpectthis]

It's totally impossible to have everyone like you so it seems this would be a short lived platform to work on. I am wondering - what is the ratio on most other platforms that is demanded? What score do you need to maintain before they give you the boot??

[@gregmack3076]

Damn Simon 🤬 that company their loss start your own Gig

[@jeremiamachingaifa]

Hi Thank you for this I was intending to send an application through as I am looking for a new platform a well

[@SimonHillKeepsItTrill]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mary-annshoubridge590]

Sounds like many Chinese companies....has a Spanish company taken on their business model I wonder. May as well be a bot! Hey ho...the search continues.

[@SimonHillKeepsItTrill]

Yup… exporting horrible Chinese business practices to the world

[@matildetamayo8746]

Thanks a lot for the information.

[@MrHeraclito33]

My respec to you, sir. Viva el Che!!

[@leviniadarnelnaidoo7544]

Very sad n very frustrating u Wil. Always find dis satisfied people sori bout that I was suppose to. Apply in tweenix thinking twice now

[@milademjayy]

*I saw the instructions for the video upload and right away a warning light went off. And their international video the demo video kept referring to the teacher's twiekers.* LOL

[@SimonHillKeepsItTrill]

It’s all shady 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@ImanCartagena]

Can you resign anytime if you don't want to continue in their platform?

[@SimonHillKeepsItTrill]

Yeah it’s not literally slavery 😂

[@dellchica2373]

So who do you reccommend for a newbie to ESL OL??

[@SimonHillKeepsItTrill]

There are a lot out there just keep looking or start your own

[@jeffreykinghorn8612]

Simon, you are a Prince!

[@malice41414]

Thank you!

[@SimonHillKeepsItTrill]

You're welcome!

[@yoursjorrie]

thank u for this

[@SimonHillKeepsItTrill]

You're welcome 😊

[@dellchica2373]

And what's this thing about " legally regis'rd independent contractor?? Pse explain

[@SimonHillKeepsItTrill]

In the modern economy.. we’re all replaceable indie contractors to companies like twenix

[@dellchica2373]

@@SimonHillKeepsItTrill lol well they outed me even before acceptance. I failed! Can you give a newbie any tips, i just do not know where to start! I am TESOL qualified....loved the vid tho!!

[@dellchica2373]

Dammm. I just applied😢😢😢

[@SimonHillKeepsItTrill]

Hope everything worked out

[@dellchica2373]

@@SimonHillKeepsItTrill i was rejected lol

[@mohamedismael1185]

​@@dellchica2373 Bro, are you a native speaker? Cuz I applied and after I sent them the vids, they just rejected me however my accent is really good and the vids were really good.

[@nathanthompson9254]

So did I. I just submitted the two videos on the scenarios. It seemed like they were asking you to do so much in only 2 minutes. Not practical!

[@x-Nena_Mala-x]

Is there a better option?

[@SimonHillKeepsItTrill]

Anything else and anything that works for you

[@dellchica2373]

Thank you ❤❤❤

[@SimonHillKeepsItTrill]

You're welcome 😊

[@copycatkaraoke]

I found it a little off-putting that the speaker for their video speaks with an accent, one it is obvious that he didn't grow up in an English speaking country.

[@abrts]

So what? You don't have to be a native to teach English.

[@copycatkaraoke]

@@abrts Where did I say that you have to be a "native" teacher?

[@SimonHillKeepsItTrill]

Nothing wrong with accents but paying people slave wages is a sin

[@TinaAmeh-qm3nx]

​@@copycatkaraokeThen what's your point?

[@kittysensei3058]

Better not to apply twenix 😅

[@SimonHillKeepsItTrill]

Do what is best for you 🙏🏿

[@LuckyPet-rw6mj]

Love the ending! HAHHA

[@SimonHillKeepsItTrill]

😂😂 glad you did. Thanks for watching

[@leviniadarnelnaidoo7544]

Exploitation that's what it is teaching is not easy

[@KellyRodriguez-il3pu]

You should complain in Spanish Education ve't agency.

[@KellyRodriguez-il3pu]

Government's agency.*

[@SimonHillKeepsItTrill]

They banned this video in Spain 🇪🇸

[@AdminAccount-cr2tb]

the application process looks too clinical.. they ask you to submit a self made video demonstrating how you would handle 2 different students (you need to pretend the students are there with you). I've had many interviews for Englsh teaching jobs and almost all require a demo lesson with a real person.

[@SimonHillKeepsItTrill]

It’s an exploitative company. Can’t recommend it

[@7HOOVA]

💖💖💖

[@SimonHillKeepsItTrill]

♥️♥️♥️

[@sophiedifilippo7571]

Thank you !

[@SimonHillKeepsItTrill]

You're welcome!