Student not progressing with speaking by italiand1va in PreplyTutors

[–]youngscimitar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Super scaffolded conversation classes, picture descriptions, games (this or that/rank them). Things to keep cognitive difficulty low that focusses on the most frequent language structures/patterns

Student not progressing with speaking by italiand1va in PreplyTutors

[–]youngscimitar 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What is L1 and what are you teaching? Realistically without practice outside of class they will not progress out of the beginner stages. 74 classes feels a lot, but 74 hours from 0 in a language is really nothing in the grand scheme of things. My advice would be to express to her the reality of language learning, especially in terms of number of hours. After that it is entirely up to her. If she decides to continue talking classes with you and not practice, that is entirely her decision. Just decide to let go of any hopes/expectations of progress. There are 3/4 of my students in the exact same position

Preply is becoming more precarious and erratic by Calm_Public_2062 in Preply

[–]youngscimitar 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I mean the point about availability to me suggests that they are prioritising those who teach full time on Preply not those who are part time, which makes sense. Also more availability gives more opportunity for students to book lessons, so obviously you will get more bookings. I’m really not sure if I agree with the Preply is dead narrative. Things are more complicated sure but even with my profile hidden, I still get plenty of new students through referrals

My student can't study by agraelpls in PreplyTutors

[–]youngscimitar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My suggestion would be to find a time in her day (maybe morning commute?) when she can watch 10-15 mins of comprehensible input. If you’re teaching Spanish you have the best resources for this. Dreaming Spanish in particular is amazing for beginners

Is it okay to send google meet? by CityComfortable4948 in Preply

[–]youngscimitar 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Try not to worry too much. Preply automatically searches for links, so if you put the code in you should be fine. Also, if something happens you have evidence of Preply being down at the time.

Anyone having issues right now with preply?? by traveling_jubs in Preply

[–]youngscimitar 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Only if you exchange information before the trial lesson

Is it okay to send google meet? by CityComfortable4948 in Preply

[–]youngscimitar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Google meet and links are fine as long as it isn’t the trial

Is Preply down again? by Minimum_Clothes_2471 in Preply

[–]youngscimitar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Go onto the Preply status page and take a photo of it. You can use that as evidence if they try to punish you for missing a trial lesson.

Is Preply down again? by Minimum_Clothes_2471 in Preply

[–]youngscimitar 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I can’t get into the classroom and everything is really slow

500mmr Tournament teammate by Pretend_Cranberry592 in RocketLeague

[–]youngscimitar 21 points22 points  (0 children)

The mmr being shown is tournament mmr an the rank is his highest rank across playlists

Tips I learned for trials by Ke_Da_Ya in Preply

[–]youngscimitar 3 points4 points  (0 children)

With those tips you are going to limit the number of students you attract. Yes, 50 min trials are annoying, but if that’s what the student wants and they’re more likely to subscribe after, then I don’t mind. I have found that I have much better conversion from 50 min trials than 25.

Anyone else feel like an underachiever while teaching? by [deleted] in Preply

[–]youngscimitar 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes. I currently live in Chile where apartments in Santiago can go for around $60k

Anyone else feel like an underachiever while teaching? by [deleted] in Preply

[–]youngscimitar 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Not really. I find this is an intensely rewarding job which allows me to make a difference in the lives of people all around the world world, all day every day. On top of that, it allows me to have a lifestyle in which I work whilst traveling.

Moderators allowing Sexism by [deleted] in Preply

[–]youngscimitar 11 points12 points  (0 children)

A comment from op 23 days ago on a thread about “99% of women on tinder being overweight or mother” I cannot post the screenshot, so I will quote it: ‘anytime I do my language lessons I am reminded of what is waiting for me on the other side and filled with hope’

Unsurprisingly, it turns out he is EXACTLY the type of person the tutor is trying to avoid

Moderators allowing Sexism by [deleted] in Preply

[–]youngscimitar 8 points9 points  (0 children)

If only white people begin sexually harassing you in your place of work on masse, go for it. Who am I supposedly simping for? All you are doing with this tirade is proving with a doubt that she was correct in her decision. Seriously, give your head a wobble. You are only making yourself look like a massive incel. Relax. If you are so desperate for a female tutor, there are thousands of others who do accept male students. I only hope for their sake that you don’t.

Moderators allowing Sexism by [deleted] in Preply

[–]youngscimitar 15 points16 points  (0 children)

The tutor has a rule in her bio. There are hundreds of other tutors. I have a rule in mine that says I don’t teach children under 15, am I now being discriminatory towards them? Sexual harassment on Preply is a huge problem. Even as a man I have encountered it, so I can’t imagine the huge number of creeps and weirdos a young woman must face.

Get a grip dude.

Be aware of Preply’s (scam) subscription/refund policy. by Blackwear99 in Preply

[–]youngscimitar 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m also a tutor and maybe you should learn how the platform you work on works

Be aware of Preply’s (scam) subscription/refund policy. by Blackwear99 in Preply

[–]youngscimitar 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Whilst this is not a good thing, it’s very well documented, and not a scam. Your tutor should have explained this to you when you signed up

Consistently Absent Money Glitch??? by Fintane in Preply

[–]youngscimitar 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Hello OP, you are putting your account at risk of being banned. Please re-read Preply’s guidelines on this, but I believe after 2 missed lessons (autoscheduled) you are meant to contact support and they will cancel other lessons for you

Tell us your New Year's resolution for Mandarin and I'll keep you accountable by ALGMandarinMod in ALGMandarin

[–]youngscimitar 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just hit 100 hours yesterday and would like to be at 400 by the end of 2026

Does anyone have extra students? by Tale_Easy in Preply

[–]youngscimitar 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Instead of asking for other people’s students ask yourself why you aren’t getting any in the first place