Q1：What are the requirements to be an online Malay tutor on AmazingTalker? Can it be my part-time job?
If you have Malay teaching experience, we encourage you to apply as a tutor on AmazingTalker. Even if you have a full-time job or other obligations, you can take on lessons and earn additional income according to your schedule and availability.
Q2：Do I need to prepare my own teaching materials?
Yes. At AmazingTalker we believe that tutoring is most effective when it is customized for students' learning goals. Hence, teachers prepare their own teaching materials.
Q3：After becoming a tutor of Malay on AmazingTalker, how do I decide on prices for my lessons?
Our Malay teachers have different approaches to setting their tutoring fees. According to our data, most Malay teachers charge US$15–28 per 50 minute private lesson, and US$6–10 per 25 minute trial lesson. If you're accepted as a tutor at AmazingTalker, we will provide you with additional guidance on how to set your tutoring fees.
Q4：How do I apply for leave? And how is it granted?
Students can generally book lessons up to 24 hours in advance. If you or your student wishes to cancel a scheduled lesson, cancellations need to be made at least 12 hours in advance.
Q5：How does payment work, and how do I receive payment?
All tutors with AmazingTalker are paid on a monthly basis.
Once a lesson is successfully completed, your tutoring fees will be accrued to your income balance. Payments are made on the 2nd of every month, and you have the option of using PayPal, TransferWise or Payoneer to receive payment.
Q6：What costs apply to my tutoring earnings?
A variable fee applies to the hourly rates you set, which helps support the cost of running the platform and attracting new students. Please note that the fee decreases as you earn more. Please refer to our
income calculation guidelines for more details.
Q7：What if I have more questions?
Our
help center page linked here should have answers to most of your questions. If you can't find the answer to your question via the help center, you can contact us here using the red question mark (?) icon on the bottom right of your screen.
