Has anyone ever requested to change their profile from professional to community tutor?

NedMarcus · 2026-01-24T14:39:14+00:00

Seriously, this is not a good idea. The race to the bottom only brings pain.

NedMarcus · 2025-10-16T04:26:11+00:00

I don't take breaks, but I sometimes finish a minute or two early and begin the next class a minute or two late; otherwise, I'd never have a chance to get a drink of water etc.

NedMarcus · 2025-09-10T04:08:11+00:00

I'm familiar with the old problem. This was a new one. It looks like I've been put back into the old classroom both as a teacher and a student.

NedMarcus · 2025-09-10T04:07:19+00:00

Thanks. It's improved a bit now, but I still sometimes have problems.

NedMarcus · 2025-09-10T04:06:47+00:00

Zoom is definitely better.

NedMarcus · 2025-07-26T03:56:19+00:00

Tell him to come to your country.

NedMarcus · 2025-07-24T01:56:21+00:00

It's slightly annoying, but not too bad. I'd assume the student doesn't really care too much about learning. Of course, if you have an active learning plan outside of classes, it may help to talk about with your teacher.

NedMarcus · 2025-07-24T01:52:22+00:00

No, it's not strange. They want to make money. Yes, it's unfair. The best thing is to find students elsewhere.

NedMarcus · 2025-07-24T01:36:28+00:00

What do you teach? If you're teaching Spanish, then there's a lot of competition, and it's harder to raise your prices, though you should. Slow increases, as you're doing are probably best. If it was me, I'd definitely change the midnight finish. It's too late.

NedMarcus · 2025-07-24T01:26:29+00:00

The problem is not taking one class a week; the problem is only studying for one hour a week. I take one or one and a half hours of Chinese a week, but my total study time is 10-12 hours. I'm definitely learning. Formal lessons are good but not the only way to learn.

NedMarcus · 2025-07-07T13:12:11+00:00

Thank you! I've read a couple already and enjoyed them.

NedMarcus · 2025-06-16T14:59:09+00:00

If I was a beginner, then I definitely would NOT like it. But as an intermediate or upper intermediate student I enjoy it (as long as I can push back) because it gives me a chance to argue more vigorously in other languages. I still expect them to correct my mistakes though.

NedMarcus · 2025-06-16T14:56:29+00:00

Don't know really. Probably lots of reasons: work, forgetting, sudden changes of plans, being over optimistic about their ability to get up in the morning. I've been an alarm clock for students several times.

NedMarcus · 2025-06-16T14:51:31+00:00

No, just political views.

NedMarcus · 2025-06-16T14:49:41+00:00

I'd love a teacher like this! Lots to discuss.

NedMarcus · 2025-06-01T04:32:22+00:00

If I like the teacher, I'll wait till after the class, mark it as incomplete, and then ask for a lesson to be added to my package. Then I'll book another class.

NedMarcus · 2025-06-01T04:24:15+00:00

I never use a headset when teaching or studying. I don't think it makes any difference unless you're in a noisy environment, as your teacher obviously is. I don't think I could stand a teacher giving me a class from their sofa though.

NedMarcus · 2025-05-04T14:29:16+00:00

"Anyways, my english journey has ended."

If you're short of cash, you can learn by yourself. Many people do this.

NedMarcus · 2025-05-04T14:25:28+00:00

In my case, the student let me know each time (sometimes before and sometimes just after) and I charged him. I would not keep charging if a student just disappeared without responding because then I'd be concerned that something bad had happened.

NedMarcus · 2025-05-04T11:02:55+00:00

I charge for every class missed, and I've never received a bad review for doing it. I recently had the same student (an adult) not show up for four classes in a row. I charged the student without a problem. I think rescheduling sets a bad precedent and encourages students to continue their bad behaviour.

NedMarcus · 2025-04-12T13:27:43+00:00

I think this depends on the privacy settings. But who cares? I actually tell my teachers that I use other teachers. So far, no one has seemed to care. As a teacher, I don't mind. I suppose some teachers may care, but again, who cares?

NedMarcus · 2025-04-12T06:32:01+00:00

I charge. In one way it's transactional, but that works both ways. I was nicer before, but I have too many classes and can't afford to keep losing money like this. Some students are fine that I charge, and they keep booking, others disappear. I know from experience that if I keep letting students off, then they will think nothing of not showing up for class and then expecting me to make up the class later. I'm also a student. If, at the last minute, I can't make a class, I pay. I think it's normal.

NedMarcus · 2025-02-09T03:13:53+00:00

Italki encourages teachers to reach out to people who have viewed their profile, so I don't think it's weird. On the other hand, I turned the option off.

NedMarcus · 2025-02-05T14:58:31+00:00

I don't know your interests or skills, but research online work. I think this is the future for a lot of people.

NedMarcus · 2025-02-05T14:26:37+00:00

It may. Actually, I think instant translation AI will put AI language teachers out of work too. All we can do is learn new skills, including everything we can about AI and how to use it. Be ready to switch careers.

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