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nenebateman
Joined: 19 Jun 2009
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Location: Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
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 Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 2:18 am Post subject: Privates |
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Hola todos!
I'm wondering how much other EFL teachers ask for private lessons in a city?
Taking into consideration 1 year experience, university degree and EFL certificate.
Thanks, I really appreciate it! |
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Tretyakovskii
Joined: 14 Aug 2009
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Location: Cancun, Mexico
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Interesting question, you pose. I'm getting the impression that 1,000/hour is too much, as I haven't had any takers, but I'll keep trying!
On a more serious note, I've found people are often willing to pay a decent sum for a chance to study in a small group of say, up to six: I've never found one-on-one to pay enough to really make it worth the time, once you've got some experience under your belt, and some teaching skills to offer. |
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nenebateman
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Yeah, that's what I'm finding with private lessons so far.
Good tip.
Thank you! |
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TheLongWayHome
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Location: San Luis Piojosi
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| Helps if you offer some kind of system. Native-speakerness is an advantage of course but not enough to justify the kind of money you want to make, especially as they can just look someone else up in the paper that charges $50 pesos an hour. |
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Prof.Gringo
Joined: 07 Nov 2006
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Location: Dang Cong San Viet Nam Quang Vinh Muon Nam!
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| Helps if you offer some kind of system. Native-speakerness is an advantage of course but not enough to justify the kind of money you want to make, especially as they can just look someone else up in the paper that charges $50 pesos an hour. |
Very true. Having some books and showing lesson plans makes you look like a pro. Also a small group gives you a better chance of keeping the class going (and your income!) if a student or two drops out.
Business classes tend to be more reliable because they have a contract for a fixed time with a school or teacher. But private students can (and often do!) flake out without warning.
When it's a matter of price vs. quality, price usually wins out in Mexico. |
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