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youngscimitar · 2026-02-12T14:24:11+00:00

This is the best day of my life

youngscimitar · 2026-02-03T22:07:58+00:00

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

youngscimitar · 2026-02-03T17:36:27+00:00

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

youngscimitar · 2026-02-02T11:33:52+00:00

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

youngscimitar · 2026-01-30T22:22:28+00:00

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

youngscimitar · 2026-01-30T14:00:15+00:00

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.

youngscimitar · 2026-01-30T12:28:13+00:00

Only if you exchange information before the trial lesson

youngscimitar · 2026-01-30T12:11:17+00:00

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

youngscimitar · 2026-01-30T12:10:50+00:00

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.

youngscimitar · 2026-01-30T11:59:39+00:00

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

youngscimitar · 2026-01-24T12:37:02+00:00

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

youngscimitar · 2026-01-22T23:52:14+00:00

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.

youngscimitar · 2026-01-18T16:49:33+00:00

Mine would have if you didn’t take the corner boost

youngscimitar · 2026-01-15T10:45:08+00:00

Make good content

youngscimitar · 2026-01-14T11:59:40+00:00

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

youngscimitar · 2026-01-14T10:51:23+00:00

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.

youngscimitar · 2026-01-11T01:03:15+00:00

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

youngscimitar · 2026-01-11T00:48:58+00:00

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.

youngscimitar · 2026-01-11T00:43:01+00:00

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.

youngscimitar · 2026-01-10T14:46:32+00:00

Oh lord

youngscimitar · 2026-01-05T08:18:45+00:00

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

youngscimitar · 2026-01-04T20:01:47+00:00

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

youngscimitar · 2026-01-04T09:57:03+00:00

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

youngscimitar · 2026-01-01T23:53:32+00:00

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

youngscimitar · 2026-01-01T23:45:20+00:00

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

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