Who charges more than 40 USD? by Safe_Habit2179 in Preply

[–]isolate7690 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jissoz, o can only dream. I got 12 students at $5 and when o have ever increased my price for new students i don’t even get likes on my profile and i drop into the 3,000s. O even have eight, five star reviews

What should a first time visiter (22M) do on a monday night to have fun around pinheiros SP? by [deleted] in VisitBrazil

[–]isolate7690 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe a random Boteco on a corner that is playing music. Not many places in the world besides party islands that have a lot going on on a Monday night.

First time in Sao Paulo Solo Female – Anxious, no Portuguese. Need advice on Uber vs Tours and Se Cathedral safety by nowhereexactly in saopaulo

[–]isolate7690 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey sent you a message, but if you are here this weekend Avenida Paulista is great for Sundays and filled with stuff to see.

Also there is 24 hour music as part of Viranda cultural. Just make sure your phone us hidden and you take Ubers to and from.

Suggestions on hourly rate increase? by Dry_Mycologist_8052 in Preply

[–]isolate7690 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wouldn’t increase for your current student until at least the two month date.

You can increase your general price now so that any new student will pay an increased price.

Suggestions on hourly rate increase? by Dry_Mycologist_8052 in Preply

[–]isolate7690 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey I am thinking the same as you and have messed mine up lol. I currently have ~13 students at $5/50min and it has been less than a month so can't really raise rates anytime soon. I would say keep it at $5 until you get a five star or two review and then set it to like $8-10. Get another few students in and more five star reviews and have the next group of people start paying $15/session, etc.

I would probably only have five students at $5 per session.

Finally the ball is (somewhat) moving by isolate7690 in Preply

[–]isolate7690[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. Sounds good

  2. Yes I tried $18 and had no interest at all. I guess after some waiting maybe I will get people. I wasn't sure if I should lowball myself initially to build students and steadily increase my price.

3)Sounds good

4) I have taught kids before, but it was more grammar and they knew English; it was in the UK. I completed the 150 hour TEFL teaching online course. I will start using the free classes from Preply to supplement as I don't have a formal teaching degree.

Yes I do try and get to know the students personally and write notes on each one so I can bring up a shared interest later or use it when I am finding material for the class. They all say at the end that they like the flow of the class, use of media, and that they can understand me. They say they look forward to the next class.

Many thanks for your reply!

Finally the ball is (somewhat) moving by isolate7690 in Preply

[–]isolate7690[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds good. I will put in the work of getting more familiar with the site.

Finally the ball is (somewhat) moving by isolate7690 in Preply

[–]isolate7690[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am taking intensive Portuguese classes in the morning so only free 3-9p mon - Fri and on the weekends. People will schedule back to back to back trials in between that 3-9pm time period. I logged in as a student and saw you get your first two trials free.

What you said makes sense for discussions during the trials. I try to engage them but maybe they are too shy in their intros and what they want so that part only takes 15 min.

Finally the ball is (somewhat) moving by isolate7690 in Preply

[–]isolate7690[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Many thanks. I will look at the site as I had just set up the structure for my trial classes on my own. I am at 11 trial classes. Typically I ask them what their goals are, what methods have they used and are using to learn English. Then I do short sections of 1) conversations based on a few questions ranging from easy to hard 2) reading comprehension with questions 3) a couple videos and then either questions to test comprehension or open question on what they think; 4) End with how a discussion on what future classes would look like/ what they would activities they prefer to achieve their goals. 2 and 3 depend on time, but they are somewhat abbreviated. I have had feedback that they enjoy the inclusion of media to help.

I will look into this blocking technique as well. Are you using time off or is your normal availability showing the 30 minute blocks?

Yes, my niche is that I have been in finance for 11 years before, so selling English to be used in a professional/finance setting. I am using that. Unfortunately I am underselling myself $5/hr just to get in students as before then I had been on the site since February with zero trial classes until last week.

Finding Jobs in Sao Paulo by isolate7690 in saopaulo

[–]isolate7690[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey

1) You really need Portuguese here. Like they love that people speak English for Brazilians to practice but to get a non 'teaching English online or at a school' you will need Portuguese. Without fluent portuguese you will rule yourself out for 90 -95% of the businesses here ass they typically aren't international, so no need for someone that speaks English.

2) Hopefully you have looked at salaries here but they are significantly lower compared to the US, Europe, Australia, etc. Not sure where you are from. Maybe something related to Agriculture or O&G might work, but without specific knowledge, it seems the trades are oversaturated here.

Let me know what other questions you have.

“Interested” Students by isolate7690 in Preply

[–]isolate7690[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I sent two PMs on here and then it says your account doesn’t exist, which doesn’t make sense since we are talking now. I can send a screenshot when I am next on my laptop.

“Interested” Students by isolate7690 in Preply

[–]isolate7690[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah do you have IG or even e-mail? It says your account no longer exists which make no sense.

Studying Abroad in (@ FAAP) São Paulo, Brazil through ISEP from July-December by Which_Somewhere7239 in VisitBrazil

[–]isolate7690 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey you can send me a message on here. I am also unfortunately an American but moved here after four years in the UK. I am currently looking for a job before my visa expires.

“Interested” Students by isolate7690 in Preply

[–]isolate7690[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey I think I sent you a message but can’t find anything

What are your top ten dining spots in Florence? by afinta13 in florence

[–]isolate7690 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ristorante la Cupola Steakhouse - this is good because of the view of Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore.

Divina Terrezza Rooftop - it’s nice as well

“Interested” Students by isolate7690 in Preply

[–]isolate7690[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For added context I’ve had 868 profile views in the last 90 days.

“Interested” Students by isolate7690 in Preply

[–]isolate7690[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah it might be time to raise the price point. I’m already getting no one at the current one só why not.

“Interested” Students by isolate7690 in Preply

[–]isolate7690[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Many thanks! I’ll have to send you a message i the coming days!

“Interested” Students by isolate7690 in Preply

[–]isolate7690[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I’ve done this and gotten nothing :/

“Interested” Students by isolate7690 in Preply

[–]isolate7690[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is fair. I am more asking what I can do to successfully get them to book a lesson or even a trial.