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SkimaTalk

Everything you need to know to teach at SkimaTalk.

 
 

SkimaTalk Overview

  • No degree required

  • No teaching certificate required

  • Must be a native English speaker

  • Minimum = $16 USD/hour, Maximum = set your own rate

  • Teach mostly adults

 
 


About SkimaTalk

SkimaTalk is a Japanese-based teaching marketplace where teachers create a profile and students can book them through the software. Classes are conducted through Skype video chats. Classes can be conducted any time, 24/7.

Teachers can choose to teach their own material, or use SkimaTalk course content, which includes English Basics, Everyday English, Business English Basics, Business Skills & Knowledge, Writing Test Prep Topics, and Kids Courses. While there are some children students on the platform, most of the learners are adults.

SkimaTalk Class Type

  • 25 mins

  • 1 on 1

SkimaTalk Age range

  • Mostly adults

Skimatalk Requirements

  • Must be a native English speaker

    • Prefers teachers with American, British, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand, and/or Irish English accents.

  • Teaching experience not necessary

  • Teaching certificate not necessary

To retain their profile on SkimaTalk, teachers must maintain:

1) a student rating score of 4.5 or higher
(2) Lower than a 10% cancellation ratio
(3) Lower than a 5% no-show ratio

 

Skimatalk Minimum Hours

  • You can teach as many or as few sessions as you choose.

 
 

Skimatalk Pay

  • Minimum = $16 USD/hour

  • Maximum = set by the teacher

    • New teachers must initially conduct three free sessions.

    • After the three free sessions, the teacher’s rate will automatically change to $8/session (25 minutes).

    • After the rate has been automatically set, teachers will be able to set their own rate of pay.

    • Teachers are paid via PayPal once a month

  • SkimaTalk takes a 20% commission on teacher earnings
     

Skimatalk Peak Teaching Times

  • Anytime, 24/7

Skimatalk Application Process

1. Sign Up

Complete the online application form (link button below).

2. Teacher Profile

This process involves filing out your basic information, your interests, your teaching specialties, as well as uploading a professional profile photo and teaching introduction video.

3. Testing

Teachers are required to read some guidelines about teaching on the platform and write a simple test.

4. Approval

 Teachers are who are approved will receive an e-mail within 10 business days after the application.

 

Skimtalk Technical Requirements

  • A working desktop, laptop or mobile device

  • Google Chrome

  • Skype

A quality headset and a fast internet connection will help get good student ratings and return customers.

 
 

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