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1-2 weeks

Online tutoring and conversation practice

If you speak a language natively or know a school subject well, learners will pay for your time.

If you speak a language natively, or know a school or university subject well, platforms connect you with learners who pay by the lesson. Preply and italki are two established examples.

Make the offer specific. "Conversation practice for job interviews" sells better than "English lessons". Add a clear photo, a short introduction video and the level you teach.

Run trial lessons at a lower price to collect the first reviews, then raise the rate once your calendar starts to fill. Platforms keep a commission, so read the fee terms before you compare hourly rates.

Regular students matter more than one-off students. Offer a package of four lessons instead of just one.

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