After almost four years on Preply, my life situation has led me to step away from the platform (at least for now). This wasn’t a quick decision; it’s something I’ve been thinking about for quite some time. In fact, discovering Preply, and online teaching in general, has been a life-changing experience. I wanted to write… Continue reading Leaving Preply…(for now?)
Category: Teaching Experience
Three years on Preply🎉🎊🥳
A day late, but here we are - I can’t believe it’s been three years on Preply! So much has changed, and it’s been quite the journey. This past year was shaped by my big price changes and taking a more selective approach. Curious? Check out my third annual Preply tutor earnings report on earnings,… Continue reading Three years on Preply🎉🎊🥳
Time Management: Essential Tips from a Self-Employed Online Tutor
New Year, New Me? I’m not usually one to set New Year’s resolutions, but lately I’ve been thinking it might be time to shake things up - especially when it comes to how I work and how much I take on as a self-employed online tutor. This post dives into what led me to that… Continue reading Time Management: Essential Tips from a Self-Employed Online Tutor
15 unique ways to welcome your students
Beginning a lesson is just as important as the lesson itself. As a teacher, you have the opportunity to create an engaging atmosphere and motivate students to stay focused. It's easy for students to become disinterested if you ask the same question every week, receiving the same type of answers each time. Therefore, introduce engaging… Continue reading 15 unique ways to welcome your students
More than a Gap Year Adventure – a book recommendation
I'm a bit late to the game, but I've finally completed my take on Martin Hajek's book More than a Gap Year Adventure. It's a book for all aspiring EFL teachers who may not know what they can do with their English teaching degree or certificate. The book is a collection of short essays by… Continue reading More than a Gap Year Adventure – a book recommendation
Two years on Preply 🎉🎊
Two years later, we are still here. Despite many ups and downs, a lot of complaining and praising, I am still committed to Preply, and I must say that it's going better than I could have ever hoped for. Here is an annual report of Preply earnings, working hours and types of students who agreed… Continue reading Two years on Preply 🎉🎊
These are a few of my favourite things (2023)
Happy New Year! At this point, it has become somewhat of a tradition that the first post of the year is the summary of the previous one. Let's look at some stats, appreciate the people who helped me thrive this year, and see all the ups and downs last year brought. 2024 marks my third… Continue reading These are a few of my favourite things (2023)
Studying languages + watching films = Lingopie
How many times have your students asked you how they can practise learning English on their own, especially when you had a longer break from classes? Probably quite a few – I know it has happened to me before, and I was never truly certain of my recommendation. That is, until now. If you were… Continue reading Studying languages + watching films = Lingopie
First class – the needs analysis
The classes have either already started or are about to anytime soon! This year, I have been blessed with many new private students and also a collaboration with a language academy. As I'm constantly on the search for different ways of improving myself as a tutor, I decided to have a look at one of… Continue reading First class – the needs analysis
Use of ChatGPT in lesson preparation
At this point, ChatGPT has been around for some time and people have been using it for everything and anything. I wasn't any different and used it a few times to get inspiration or to facilitate my working process. Here are some ways ChatGPT came in handy, with all its benefits and shortcomings. I first… Continue reading Use of ChatGPT in lesson preparation