Palfish is a free mobile app that is available for both iOS and Android devices. The goal of the app is to help non-native speakers improve their English while giving native English speakers a chance to earn some extra cash on the side. Most students are Chinese and already have a basic understanding of English. Palfish doesn’t require a degree or certification to apply, so it’s a great option for college students or people looking for additional income. In this article, we will discuss the ins and outs of PalFish and how to get started earning cash!
1.Registration:
a) You can apply to be a teacher on Palfish either though the app or online at this link here. All you need to do is type in your phone number, and you will receive a message with a link to register and download the application.
b) Before you can start recruiting students and teaching English you need to be verified and screened to see if you are a good candidate. If English is your first language and your profile is throughout and complete you should be accepted.
2. Set up your profile
Your profile is the most important part of setting up Palfish. When completing your profile, you need to keep in mind the audience that you are marketing your teaching to as well as providing quality information. There are four steps when completing your profile.
a) #Introduction- remember your account needs to be verified before you can start giving lessons. You should not include anything that is inappropriate or controversial. Include things like what makes you a great teacher and why students should choose to learn from you. Below is my personal introduction. Keep in mind that your audience may not understand English very well so keep your vocabulary basic.
b) Avatar- it is highly recommended that you use a photo of yourself in your profile picture. Your photo should be clear and of quality. Keep in mind Chinese people are typically traditional when it comes to education so your profile picture should be friendly but not too informal.
c) Set your rate- the average rate for is 1.5 RMB per minute ($13.80 per hour), but it is recommended that you start lower in order to attract students and accumulate positive reviews and followers. Eventually, you can earn up to $45 per hour.
d) Invite your friends - Tell your friends how much money you can make and how easy Palfish is to use. For each teacher that you refer and that become verified you earn 20 RMB. Use this Link to get 20RMB.
3. Start teaching and earning!
Palfish makes it easy to start teaching English to students right off the bat. Once you are available to teach, press the start tutoring button to let students know that you are online. You can create lessons that students are able to purchase if you want to teach about a specific topic. If your profile is of quality, you will get students calling right off the bat but there are things that you can do to increase your followers. The best way is to create live streams. Chinese students love learning about American culture. Create free live streams when starting out talking about your life and experiences to gain followers and traffic. Moments are another great way to gain followers. Post photos, videos and voice podcasts to let students know what you’re up too.
Final thoughts:
Palfish is a great way to earn a side income without any prior experience or certifications. You can create your own schedule and only work when you want to. It’s also a great way to learn about the Chinese people and their culture. If you gain positive reviews and speak clearly and precisely, its not unheard of for teachers to earn 20-30 dollars an hour. Download Palfish now!!