The Reality Behind the Facade - French Tutor LanguageBird Employee Review

1.0
Oct 5, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Thankfully, you work from home as this is the only pro I can think so.

Cons

The interview process may seem promising, but let's talk reality. Once you're onboarded, get ready for hours of training without pay until you've clocked 24 hours of teaching. Oh, and those mandatory meetings? They're "optional" but unpaid. Management might compare them to virtual drop-ins at a colleague's office, but unlike the office, you won't see a dime for your time. And speaking of time, your student meetings better stretch to 60 minutes each, which is a challenge when you're booked back-to-back. Plus, parents hold all the cards here, and not all students are top-tier. As for compensation, it's on the lower side, especially considering the minimal prep time pay and the disparity in teacher pay rates. Some are barely scraping $20/hour, sans benefits, as independent contractors. Ironically, you might earn more waiting tables without a degree. In short, appearances can be deceiving. Don't be fooled by the initial charm – this job might leave you questioning your decision.

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5.0
May 14, 2026
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Pros

Great company, good people, excellent students.

Cons

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1.0
Oct 12, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

To be certain, there are some fabulous things about this company such as a nice community of teachers and the fact that the company is accredited. However, the pros are overshadowed by confusing onboarding and lack of any career advancement.

Cons

Instructors are paid only for their time in the virtual classroom. Though this fact seems like a reasonable thing given the contract nature and hourly pay of the position. However, it is the ridiculous amount of paperwork and busy work that a teacher must do outside of their class time which makes this job's paltry salary (mostly $19-21 USD) dwindle to even less in terms of time/compensation. Finally, the management leaves much to be desired. It is not so much the management itself as it is the constant turnover and lack of communication so that a teacher has little clue about their performance or that instructors don't really feel connected despite efforts. It is a shame. They abuse their 'good' teachers and play favorites for assignments of students.

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