Module 2: Lesson 3 - Contexts

Question 1

What are some of the most common contexts (locations) when teaching 1:1?

Answer 1

• Privately in your local area
• As a homestay tutor
• In a language school or academy
• In a local school or university
• Online through a tutoring platform
• Through an online school
• Privately as a freelance tutor

Question 2

Tips on how to set yourself up as a 1:1 teacher.

Answer 2

Marketing yourself: design poster, flyer, webpage. Take full advantage of social media.

Question 3

Questions to ask when considering teaching 1:1.

Answer 3

• How will you market your services to find students?
• Will you offer in-person one-to-one classes, or will you focus on teaching online?
• Do you have a suitable space where you can teach quietly and without interruption?
• Would you prefer to start out teaching English one-to-one in a physical or online school?
• Do platforms offer you the best opportunity to make a decent living?
• How will you approach different companies to offer your teaching services?
• Are you thinking about teaching children or adults?
• Is your home set up for language teaching?
• Are you prepared to go it alone and set up as a freelance teacher or even start a business?