How to get private students - ESL Teaching

King Of Kings · Mon 01-Oct-07, 09:01 PM

Hey Everybody,

I'm new to this site.I've been teaching in Sichuan for 2 years.This is my 3rd year in the China and the province of Sichuan.Me and my wife have recently moved to Chengdu.I was wondering if anyone knows of any places to pick up some pt students.I currently work 30 classes a week and would like to drop 10 of them for pt work.I figure why should I help out the rubbish company I work for and get underpaid for all the extra work.It seems to me that the people who I work with like to keep a lot of stuff secret.(i.e. private lessons)If anyone has any advice please contact me through this site.

Thanks,

King Of Kings

Antonio · Mon 01-Oct-07, 10:25 PM

Rather than spelling out the obvious of checking out job ads, why don't you place ads on local community announcement boards? I have done this in the past and also advertised in the local magazine / newsletter. You'd be suprised at the amount of money you can make when you start getting your own students.

Word of mouth is also very powerful. Let your Chinese friends no you are available for private lessons. Try and setup a nice room in your apartment for lessons and treat it as a business. First step would be to get privates... then move on and get groups, which is where the real money is.

It's all about marketing yourself. Don't go to recruiters or simply apply to job ads. This is where the lower lower end of the money is. Take the initiative and get your name out there. Community halls often have noticeboards where you can place your free ad.

King Of Kings · Tue 02-Oct-07, 01:05 AM

Nice 1,thanks for the expedient reply.

Mon 01-Oct-07, 09:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
King Of Kings ESL Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Occupation: Foreign Teacher Location: Posts: 2	How to get private students Hey Everybody, I'm new to this site.I've been teaching in Sichuan for 2 years.This is my 3rd year in the China and the province of Sichuan.Me and my wife have recently moved to Chengdu.I was wondering if anyone knows of any places to pick up some pt students.I currently work 30 classes a week and would like to drop 10 of them for pt work.I figure why should I help out the rubbish company I work for and get underpaid for all the extra work.It seems to me that the people who I work with like to keep a lot of stuff secret.(i.e. private lessons)If anyone has any advice please contact me through this site. Thanks, King Of Kings

Mon 01-Oct-07, 10:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
Antonio Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Occupation: ESL Teacher Location: Posts: 119	Re: How to get private students Rather than spelling out the obvious of checking out job ads, why don't you place ads on local community announcement boards? I have done this in the past and also advertised in the local magazine / newsletter. You'd be suprised at the amount of money you can make when you start getting your own students. Word of mouth is also very powerful. Let your Chinese friends no you are available for private lessons. Try and setup a nice room in your apartment for lessons and treat it as a business. First step would be to get privates... then move on and get groups, which is where the real money is. It's all about marketing yourself. Don't go to recruiters or simply apply to job ads. This is where the lower lower end of the money is. Take the initiative and get your name out there. Community halls often have noticeboards where you can place your free ad. __________________ English Teacher Guru ! Ask me a question, and I'll see if I can help.

Tue 02-Oct-07, 01:05 AM	#3 (permalink)
King Of Kings ESL Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Occupation: Foreign Teacher Location: Posts: 2	Re: How to get private students Nice 1,thanks for the expedient reply.

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