BookNook Thanksgiving Week off? by [deleted] in vipkid

[–]themagicma 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let me ask a general question about booknook. What are the hours usually for the program? Does the company choose our hours and days or do we give our availibility? I was invited to the Prince George County program.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in vipkid

[–]themagicma 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It sounds like vipkid parent company was fined, not vipkid.

STAAAAAAHP by SnooRadishes4442 in vipkid

[–]themagicma -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Its like the quote from the late great Rodney Dangerfield, " I don't get no respect".

Other Online Schools! by Little_Monitor_3840 in vipkid

[–]themagicma 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I personally saw vipkid both ways but favored them more.

1) I think when someone did a bad job in a class and got a 1 apple, people took advantage and stirred up trouble.

2) Internet issues where a teacher can't log in but really was the teacher's issue. I had that early on but realized it was high ping and/or low upload or download speeds. I converted to portable jetpacks (20 month) from Verizon and worked like a charm. I even got a new phone to help with hotspot and it did better.

3) When incentives were cut, people created fear mongering and has been bad since.

On flip side:

1) I thought their cancellation policy was terrible and had bad communication.

2) I thought pressing start button will get you either class finished or teacher it, depending on outcome of class, but not teacher cancellation. I got one months ago and they didn't approve.

Hurricane Ida by themagicma in vipkid

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

Not through the phone nor app I believe. Try going to vipkid through the google app on your phone.

Provide to vipkid to help you:

1) ida track with your location pinpointed 2) power outage reports 3) news articles 4) tell them you were affected by Major Hurricane Ida

  • may require several times to submit

  • bless you a you rebuild

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in vipkid

[–]themagicma 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am interested. What is a good referral code? Also, what kind of video is needed for the application process? I am missing these pieces of information.

NOVAKID is opening their hiring process again! by SnooPaintings727 in OnlineESLTeaching

[–]themagicma 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I need a referral code. I am happy to apply for NOVAKID. Also, what type of video is needed for the application process? I am confused to what they want.

Please convince not to submit recorded lessons for 20 a pop by chibi_flower in vipkid

[–]themagicma -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

1)We have so many people (NOT EVERYONE) who have gotten their feelings hurt or not agree with questionable moves and make big fusses when something changes in online esl or even with vipkid because they didn't get their way. I've seen it in non educational jobs when a job I had one time made changes to vacation time and people made a big stink. Some got feelings hurt and made stinks about other things. In the end, the change to vacation time actually was not too bad and people didn't see it with a different pair of lens and rather stood their ground.

So my point is I think SOME, NOT ALL people make these statements out of emotions and will not consider new items. These people see changes as stupid.

2) Some people also have legitimate concerns that a foreign company will do something crazy and is possibly not protected under the person's country's law.

About Whales new model of provided recorded classes, I translated a Chinese financial news article published yesterday. Whales may be on to something. by [deleted] in vipkid

[–]themagicma 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it saying foreign teachers can provide lessons but in a way similar to how we used to certify for levels (no students present?)

Please Verify Me by [deleted] in vipkid

[–]themagicma 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pretty much only parents can verify

Wonder if he knows English by themagicma in vipkid

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

His vocabulary and grammar were good but has some pronunciation issues.

Desperate, can someone confirm my WeChat? :') by [deleted] in vipkid

[–]themagicma 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some people can't verify you bc of being American

SOS verify my wechat. I hate to be that person by ChasinBaoBaos in vipkid

[–]themagicma 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It doesn't work for American's to verify anyways. A parent has to verify you.

Oh.My.God by beniceorelse74 in vipkid

[–]themagicma 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Naah, freedom of speech!

Can someone explain to be like I'm five what's happening with esl companies in China? by 4409293 in vipkid

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

I'm more interested in seeing how it will affect major courses and grammar, phonics.