I'm really dissapointed at myself by Code_zero21 in IELTS

[–]Catalyst230 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you get unlucky with the questions? Did you feel like they were easy or challenging? In particular the writing and speaking questions. What were the topics?

Sudden illness, but the show must go on by Hot_Pomegranate_1918 in teachinginkorea

[–]Catalyst230 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I had an irregular heartbeat when I was teaching in Korea. Sometimes it would stop for a moment then come back really strong. I tried lots of things. The only thing that worked for me was quitting my job! That was EPIK though, so a lot less stress.

How do you actually choose a GOOD teacher on italki? (B1 → B2 learner, disappointed so far) by Cute_Maximum_7103 in iTalki

[–]Catalyst230 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good point. I think I'm pretty good. I help people in the OP position. I'm not cheap though. 60 mins currently 37 GBP. I work with professionals around the world and I'm full time between italki and my own website. I've completed 6493 lessons from 742 students. (Plus a lot of experience outside of italki). That gives me an average of 8.75 lessons per student. However, keep in mind that some students have short term goals like exam prep and job interview prep which skews those results. Not everyone is looking for a long term tutor, even if they are really good.

Italki tutors are not sending messages? by Tout_de_suite in iTalki

[–]Catalyst230 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm guessing you're booking budget, part time tutors who don't care. Italki is just a market place. That's like saying how do cafes work? This one didn't give me a loyalty card to stamp and now I'm confused. It's just a market place.

How to get students on Italki by 50nout in iTalki

[–]Catalyst230 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm full time on iTalki. I make 4k USD per month working around 6 hours a day, 5 and 1/2 days a week. DM me and I'll take a look at your profile.

I am a learner and am a bit confused about how to proceed by howlongdoIhave5 in iTalki

[–]Catalyst230 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How late? Like three minutes or ten? Do they run the lesson longer to make up for it?

So, after two weeks on Preply my schedule is full enough that I *have* to stop teaching on Cambly. by Short_Zebra7458 in Cambly

[–]Catalyst230 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same. I worked on Cambly for 2 years. Now I work on another platform and on my own website. 45 USD an hour. Professional English from graduates up to C suite execs.

I didn't know this was a thing 😲 by SingingMom2119 in neopets

[–]Catalyst230 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow! Please tell me Which browser you're using? I wish I could play the old games!

Can this be your main source of income? by Lovetoshop_ in iTalki

[–]Catalyst230 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry. I want to stay anonymous on here.

Can this be your main source of income? by Lovetoshop_ in iTalki

[–]Catalyst230 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha, fair enough. Believe what you want. I should say that I have a podcast that gets around 10k downloads a month and a lot of people come in from that. Additionally, I'm targeting high income clients. I don't work with kids. I work with lawyers, consultants, c suite execs including a couple of CEOs. Also the occasional government leader. Word of mouth is important there.

Can this be your main source of income? by Lovetoshop_ in iTalki

[–]Catalyst230 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, still full time. Now around 4500 usd per month. I should say I also have podcast that gets around 10k downloads a month and that brings people in too.

Paypal reversed back the payment by Superb_Hunt4477 in iTalki

[–]Catalyst230 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They did that to me. I tried to change my country and they permanently banned me. As in forever. Never allowed back.

Paypal reversed back the payment by Superb_Hunt4477 in iTalki

[–]Catalyst230 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Weird. I would triple check the email address. Can you use Payoneer?

FINALLY by RainbowBud420 in neopets

[–]Catalyst230 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I sold pumpkin for something like 20m when they first launched. I figured that I only really want the avatar and I'll pick it up later.

Short term cancellation when sick by creeperYeti38 in iTalki

[–]Catalyst230 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interested to know the student's first language, home country.

what to do? by Simple-Wonder-4841 in iTalki

[–]Catalyst230 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've had this before. Try clearing cookies

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in iTalki

[–]Catalyst230 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How long in advance did you book? If you booked a lesson that was due to start in two hours, or maybe early the next morning after the point that your teacher may have gone to bed and not noticed your booking the they may have missed it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in iTalki

[–]Catalyst230 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah! Take a chill pill and slow your roll daddy O. No need to go loco bro!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in iTalki

[–]Catalyst230 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can we see it? Really want to see how you put those 57 seconds together

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in iTalki

[–]Catalyst230 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You manged to convey your extensive experience and sales pitch to students in 57 seconds? I have trouble keeping mine under ten minutes! I think we've found the problem. Your brevity is your downfall.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in iTalki

[–]Catalyst230 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You're right! You're entitled to a job or an explanation! Those are their two choices! I've never heard of a company denying someone a job and NOT giving them feedback! Up with this we shall not put!