How much do English teachers make?

Bill Turley (Moderator) (Trustee board) (☼Travelguide writer) says on Mar 17, 2009, 18:43:

Rikito says on Mar 18, 2009, 04:26:

way too much to charge and out of line. I am thinking half of that. I think $50 would be seen as a rip off. No offencse to you and your comment is well taken, but do you have any other knowledge to back that up? Thanks

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vicshere says on Mar 18, 2009, 05:18:

the next problem is getting the money from your students ...good luck....i have heard every story in the book....my dog ate my money this before i came to class...yea right...the next thing you know the student never comes back

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Rikito says on Mar 18, 2009, 06:00:

ujay, who are you to judge me? Who the fuck are you to decide my intelligence? You are nothing...absolutely NADA. From what I have read of your posts you are without question a complete moron in every respect. I thought the amount was too high that's all and I was looking for other opinions. I didn’t reject it; I just wanted some source documentation so I don't rip people off. But then again there are clowns like you.

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Philly says on Mar 18, 2009, 06:38:

Rikito, I am sorry, ujay has a very good point. You should not have asked if you think you know. You had it coming. I have a student who I charge 25.000 pesos a hour for 15 hours a week, 50.000 a hour for 5 adults is not to much to ask. My studentś daughter had classes over the Christmas break with me,he was very pleased with the results,so he decided to take classes. His daughter picked me up and brought me back home. I thought it was very nice of her, but I felt like it was a huge inconvenience, so when her father decided he wanted lessons for a year or so,I asked him to pay for my down payment on a brand new moto, and he did. My point is, 50.000 pesos a hour is nothing for people who are really serious about taking lessons.

just my 2 cents

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kenblanquito says on Mar 18, 2009, 06:38:

If you are going to listen to another opinion, I would also say that 50 mil per 2 hour class for a qualified teacher is quite fair.
That would also include something towards preparation time and materials provided.
If you feel that is too much, then by all means reduce it for those who are not well off.
You may find that reducing the amount will initially provide you with more students but in terms of maintaining them, doing that may not necessarily gain you more respect and enthusiasm. I used to do some low cost or free classes for adults just to help them out and I found their attendances dropped and in the end I packed that in because I never knew if they were going to turn up. I have provided free classes to the children of friends of my wife and I for a year now and that is different; good attendance and highly enjoyable.

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mranderson says on Mar 18, 2009, 07:12:

Bill turly is in no way out of line. 50k pesos for a 2 hour class with 5 adults is actually pretty cheap. That´s only 5k pesos an hour per adult.

I would probably charge more depending on how far I have to travel and materials involved.

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ujay says on Mar 18, 2009, 07:45:

I decided your intelligence on your silly response to Mr bill ,who is a man far more intelligent than even my self ,of whom I ask advice of from time to time ,so when the man takes the time to answer ,you don't tell him he is way off ,

By saying that ,you already knew your own answer to your question.
As for ripping people off what would you care ,
You could even charge 100 an hour ,if people would like to pay it ,its ripping no one off is it .

But from your reply looks like your English is not that great ,
My reply would be ,you have only 5 people ,so why not give these 5 people a few hours of your time ,for free,be an ambassador,but with your intelligence I don't think you should charge more than 500 pesos a day.

Do you know sorry is an English word ,I think its time you used it .

http://www.jukelightning.com

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ujay says on Mar 18, 2009, 07:57:

rik,
just for you,

http://www.jukelightning.com

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Bill Turley (Moderator) (Trustee board) (☼Travelguide writer) says on Mar 18, 2009, 09:09:

jameselliot (☼Travelguide writer) says on Mar 18, 2009, 09:39:

Ken says on Mar 18, 2009, 13:51:

´$600 -$1000 US a month. Like I said, less than minimum wage in North America. Not worth the time and effort. Better to do volunteer work

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Philly says on Mar 18, 2009, 14:32:

Ken, for 2 hours a day, that is good money in Colombia. We are not talking about the United States. I make more money in 3 hours then most Colombians make in 50 hours.

just my 2 cents

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vicshere says on Mar 18, 2009, 14:44:

so Phill your making 50,000 an hour hot dam ...your doing good....or are you making 2 cents...????

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Rikito says on Mar 18, 2009, 16:08:

Bill, please understand that I am not berating you. I appreciate what you had to say...it helped me identify some boundaries. Bill, unlike you, I am not a certified English Teacher. I do have a PhD but not in English. My last teaching was at the graduate level at the University of Colorado in Boulder, Colorado. Also, I live in Armenia and I know that the people who are interested in me teaching are low paid workers. They work in a Bank and get paid squat. In fact most people in Armenia are paid poorly.

I was thinking of teaching a curriculum of 4 one hour to 1/1/2 hour segments with each segment being between 20 and 40 hours. I thought that a fee of $25-$35COP/hour would be fair. Since you have experienced I would be very thankful for your comments and/or suggestions.

I liked what Philly and kenblanquito had to say and would like to hear more. For example, I had never thought of the prep time outside of class.

I can’t comment on what ujay said…I have him on ignore…it’s better for me that way and for the many others who also ignore him.

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Philly says on Mar 18, 2009, 16:52:

Yes Vic, things are good for me right now. I now have transportation and some pesos in my pocket. God is really looking out for me. I thank him everyday.

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vicshere says on Mar 18, 2009, 16:58:

hahahahahaha very funny Phill

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Philly says on Mar 18, 2009, 17:06:

http://es.tinypic.com/view.php?pic=s2qg5h&s=5

No Vic, I am serious. Things are good, and I thank him everyday.

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Papi de Alejo says on Mar 18, 2009, 17:16:

Nice ride Philly. Keep on keeping on. Did you get my PM?

Live simply... Love generously... Care deeply... Speak kindly...

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Philly says on Mar 18, 2009, 17:53:

Yes, If you are talking about the English Institute. It is not really an Institute, he only has students, no building, nothing. He wants to sell students. I believe I can build what he built. If he did it, I am sure I can do it too.

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ujay says on Mar 18, 2009, 18:03:

I can’t comment on what ujay said…I have him on ignore.....ja ja ja
if you had ...you would not know i said any thing ,i see your from the usa ,well how can you teach english ....1st you your self have to speak it .............redneck comes to mind............

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vicshere says on Mar 18, 2009, 18:11:

hahahahaha fubby ujay

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mranderson says on Mar 18, 2009, 19:06:

I´m a little confused....Bill said that you should charge 50k per class and each class should be 2 hours. So....isn´t that 25k per hour? Exactly what you thought? But you said he was way out of line.

For a guy with a phd, I sometimes have trouble understanding your rational. But maybe that´s because I don´t have a phd.

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curramberochris says on Mar 18, 2009, 20:09:

Anything under 50,000 pesos an hour is a big rejection from me. Not worth my time and the hassle involved if they are not serious. I ask for money up front too, otherwise you won't receive bugger all.

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vicshere says on Mar 18, 2009, 20:11:

MR A spot on buddy hahahahhahaha
For a guy with a phd, I sometimes have trouble understanding your rational. But maybe that´s because I don´t have a phd.
dont fell bad i also dont understand him

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ujay says on Mar 18, 2009, 20:32:

phd what is that ,i got a pbh membership,
even i understand him .....

He's not stupid; he's possessed by a retarded ghost.

http://www.jukelightning.com

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Robert Jorge says on Mar 18, 2009, 23:09:

Easy Ujay - I'm a Yank too. And "redneck" is one of my three languages.

"You can not take the barrio out of the girl you really can't." Oneforamillion

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ujay says on Mar 19, 2009, 00:09:

hi rob ,
i think doug says im a redneck ,we will sort out the ships wheel soon ,the boat is being moved up to jacksonville.only 500 bucks to take her out here 2600 in ponce inlet.

http://www.jukelightning.com

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Robert Jorge says on Mar 19, 2009, 01:04:

Let me know when .... I'll get that wheel to you when you need it. I also have your walking cane / swords whenever you want them.

"You can not take the barrio out of the girl you really can't." Oneforamillion

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Rikito says on Mar 19, 2009, 04:31:

If it is too difficult to understand go somewhere else or make constructive criticism instead of sophmoric cheap shots. Or is PBH the height of you literacy? I am asking for some help that's all.

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ujay says on Mar 19, 2009, 04:59:

rob,who is he taking about cant be me if he has me on ignore,so who is he on about now ,
i said i would help him ,....out the door....

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Ken says on Mar 19, 2009, 15:31:

Philly

Unless your 18 years old, Still not worth the effort. Better to get a contract some where else for 2-3 months and have a good time doing nothing here.

Unless you wanna do it for the cultural experience.

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