To celebrate my second anniversary on WordPress and almost two years of venturing into an EFL solo teaching world, I thought it was only appropriate to write down some of my observations and warn other English teachers about working for themselves. What better way to celebrate my 2nd anniversary on this platform than writing a… Continue reading 8 reasons why you should NOT become a freelance EFL teacher
Category: Teaching Experience
The Sorrows of an EFL Teacher
Once you decide to go on your own, it's best to get all the paperwork done and start looking for new opportunities. Many online academies will offer you a B2B contract, so you can invoice them at the end of each month for your hard work. However, once you start scrolling through job offers, you… Continue reading The Sorrows of an EFL Teacher
One year on Preply🎊
Exactly one year ago, I sat through my very first lesson on Preply. I was unsure if this adventure would end sooner than it started, but 12 months later, here I am, still talking about it. Sit down, relax and read the story about the time I was questioning my solo venture when suddenly an… Continue reading One year on Preply🎊
These are a few of my favourite things (2022)
Happy New Year everyone! Welcome to my first post of 2023! Wrapping up and reflecting on the past year is a thing, so I can't stay behind. I'd like to kick off this year by looking at some of the people and things that made my life easier and pushed me forward. I wouldn't be… Continue reading These are a few of my favourite things (2022)
Do online platforms promote ‘lazy’ teaching?
Nowadays, with the online teaching platforms springing up like mushrooms, anyone who speaks English can become an EFL teacher. Even though having a teaching certificate can give you leverage over other unqualified teachers, it doesn't mean that you can't be successful with it. For many, teaching online is a side hustle and an easy way… Continue reading Do online platforms promote ‘lazy’ teaching?
Preply – So…when does it get good?
I have been a Preply tutor for almost five months, and as I've said before, it was an instant success. As with anything in life, some people may have an experience completely different from mine. The other day I was asked if the platform gets any better. Here is a post tackling this question. I… Continue reading Preply – So…when does it get good?
Group lessons on Preply
Preply is an online teaching platform that I've been using for the last three months. It's mostly known for its 1:1 lessons, but recently I received a notification saying that I'd be an ideal candidate for their group lessons. After some thinking, I decided to give it a go and see if this option is… Continue reading Group lessons on Preply
One month on Preply
On 24th February 2022, I had my very first Preply class. Now, a little over a month later, I've gathered some Preply experience and statistics that I'd like to share with you and think about my next steps on the platform. Let me walk you through my humble beginnings and a successful month on Preply.… Continue reading One month on Preply
My very first trial lesson on Preply
So it finally happened! After months of debating and postponing the recording of the video for Preply, I made it. I sat down, recorded the video and after only one day of waiting, my application was approved. I assumed that just like with any other teaching platform I've used before, I will wait a week… Continue reading My very first trial lesson on Preply
5 ways of keeping private students
Since I started working with private students, I've realized this is my jam. Honestly, I can't help but think about my students a lot. I'm always coming up with new lesson ideas and planning classes to make sure they get the most out of it. But when those prepaid classes wrap up, I start to… Continue reading 5 ways of keeping private students