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Frequently Asked Questions by Teachers

  1. How will I hear from new learners?
  2. How do I begin offering language lessons?
  3. How do I change my profile?
  4. I understand learners can create feedback about me, how does this work?
  5. What if the learner changes their mind and no longer requires lessons?
  6. Do I need a CRB check to be a language teacher?
  7. ?Do I need a languages degree to be a language teacher?
  8. Do you employ teachers?
  9. I'm an international student, can I register as a teacher?
  1. How will I hear from new learners?

    We will e-mail you when a new learner requests to hear from you and invite you to log in to your member area and respond to the request as soon as possible. Please note that teachers who do not respond to learners (neither accept or decline) will have their profiles suspended so other language teachers can benefit from the opportunities and learners are not 'left hanging'.

  2. How do I begin offering language lessons?

    First, you need to register on our website so that potential new learners can browse your advertising profile. New learners contact you requesting language lessons, which you can accept or decline. If you accept to teach someone and the learner is happy with your offer we will send you their contact details so you can call and arrange a first lesson. We would recommend acting on this quickly.

  3. How do I change my profile?

    Once you have registered you can log in at anytime to alter your profile or fees through your members area.

  4. I understand learners can create feedback about me, how does this work?

    After one month we invite learners to create a brief comment about their language teacher. This is because the teaching industry works on referrals: the more good feedback you receive as a language teacher, the more enquiries you are likely to attract. Of course, as a teacher you can also reply to any feedback.

  5. What if the client changes their mind and no longer requires lessons?

    Most learners put a lot of thought into choosing their teacher so are unlikely to cancel before lessons commence. The usual reason for changing their mind is that the teacher has left a long period of time between receiving the learner's contact details and initiating lessons. Please ask your learner to contact us if this occurs.

  6. Do I need a CRB check to be a language teacher?

    No, because many of our language learners are adult professionals rather than under 18s. In the case that you do accept a lesson request from a parent/guardian on behalf of a student who is under 18, it would be useful to bring references along for parents to see.

  7. Do I need a languages degree to be a language teacher?

    Language tuition attracts a very broad range of learners - from small businesses looking to grasp conversation quickly, to retired second home owners and families brushing up ahead of their next vacation. As such, the requirements of these learners vary widely and we do not place limitations on teachers by qualification - rather we let the learner pick the teacher they feel is most appropriate for them.

  8. Do you employ teachers?

    No, all language teachers work on a self-employed basis.

  9. I'm an international student, can I register as a teacher?

    Whilst we don't object, we would recommend checking the terms of your visa to ensure you are allowed to work on a self-employed basis.

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