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🎉🎊🥳
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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
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)
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
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
A2 trial lesson plan by ChatGPT
Since everyone's been talking about the benefits of using ChatGPT at the workplace, I thought that I would also give it a go. My biggest day-to-day struggle is coming up with new and engaging ESL lesson plans. I've been using the same A2 trial lesson plan for a year now and I've finally decided that… Continue reading A2 trial lesson plan by ChatGPT
B1 – Cinema of the Future
This is the third lesson of the Preply course - Culture Vulture. In this lesson about the future of cinema, we'll dive into a short video about the history of cinema and how technology keeps changing the way we watch movies. It’s a great chance for everyone to chat about their favourite films and their… Continue reading B1 – Cinema of the Future
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)