Hi Teachers, how long did it take you to get your first student/lesson booking?
17 answers from our tutors
Best answer
I think there are so many variables that determine who clicks and engages with your profile, things like your video, how you present yourself, and where you are etc. Unfortunately like a lot of platforms online today, there is a chicken-and-egg dynamic at play, the more you teach.... well.., the more you teach! My advice is to invest in your presentation. Present your brand in the best possible way that you can, and then be patient it will happen.
I have not received any lesson booking yet.
I think it was about a week.
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- JennyCertified ESL Teacher who helps her student in Conversational English.
I am here for 1 month and I've got 100 plus clients 😊
- Jocelyne LemusEnglish and Spanish Tutor
I literally just signed up so I'm excited to see what the turn out will be.
- SavannahNative American English
First day 5 lessons
Couple days now but I believe in myself and I have confidence that I will have my first student or book esson.
4 months
two weeks.
I really believe that when it is your time you will start teaching, just believe it and keep your confidence levels up, practice everyday. You will succeed
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I think beginners of any language translate every word or sentence in their minds. This translation method takes long time to learn any language. They should focus on rather core skills of language; ie. reading, writing, speaking and listening.
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Not so genius, but this has worked with my Asian and Latino students: Substitute all "Th-" in words with a "D-", as it is an easier starting point e.g. instead of "The", ask them to say De(almost like a form of pidgin english: de boi VS the boy). Its a matter of throat to tongue, where sounds with "T" and "D" are easier to begin with and then you will gradually progress to the "Th-" sounds as the find confindence and comfort. You could always tell them to pretend they are blowing out candles on a birthday cake; and for the "Th" sound their tongue should gently touch their teeth, like in words like "Thin" or "This". Have them practice the not so elated soft "Th" sound-- its like their tongue is having a short siesta on their teeth! Such a mental jounery and lots of creativity will get you through a lot of pronounciation hurdles.
