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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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