Resources
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Independent Tutoring Industry Overview
2020 global pandemic increases the demand for online coaching/tutoring; 2021 Chinese education policy accelerates the supply of independent teachers; 2022 offers rising opportunities to go independent to address a growing demand. Read executive summary.
Plan your slot smart
Matching your students’ calendar with your teaching calendar allows you to schedule your slots wisely. It also helps you to plan your own life better: why not take a vacation when your students also are on holiday?
Festival calendar
Traditional Chinese festivals are a good topic of conversation with your audience. So when are these festivals according to Gregorian calendar?
Profile checklist
By communicating your relevant qualifications and personality well through words, photos, and videos, you are making it much easier for parents to choose you and book your lessons.
Choose the right platform
By initially working with the right mix of platforms, you can gradually figure out which platform fits your own goal and style best. The better the platform fit, the more you will enjoy working with it and get more bookings as a result.
Build your unique position
By developing a persona for your student, his/her parents, and you as a teacher, you can gradually shape and build your position and reputation as a unique online English teacher.
12 Zodiac Animals
The Chinese zodiac is a classification scheme based on the lunar calendar in a repeating 12-year cycle. Each sign is named after an animal, and each animal has its own unique characteristics. This game teaches Chinese zodiac animals in English (for beginners).
Making Dumplings
Most Chinese families spend Chinese New Year’s Eve together preparing dumplings before eating them at midnight. Dumplings signify family reunion. This game teaches children learn cooking and kitchen-related English terms and gain ideas about cooking.
Open Red Pockets
At Chinese New Year, it’s the tradition to give a gift of a bright, beautiful red envelope (known as 紅包, hóngbāo) to your friends and family. This game show how to conduct good manners in English.