Network to find Russian students
On numerous occasions we have heard expressions such as: “build your network of contacts”, “he got that position thanks to his network”, “go to the meeting, it will be good for your network of contacts” …
However, as a Russian teacher, how can you develop your own network?
Do you think you don’t even have where to start? Well, you are wrong.
We all have a network of contacts, even if it’s counting your little 6-year-old niece.
The network of contacts is made up of all the people who know you and whom you know.
If you live in the capital, start advertising now to give Russian courses in Madrid .
Your loved ones
Now that you have decided to teach Russian , you will have to spread it around you. First of all, your family. Who knows, maybe one of them wants to speak Russian or their cousin is interested in some notions of Russian before traveling to St. Petersburg and I need some support.
If no one in your family is considering taking Russian classes , there may be someone your relatives know who is interested.
After family, tell your friends and mention that you are actively looking for students to teach Russian grammar, Cyrillic or help prepare for a trip to Russia.
It’s like looking for a job: it becomes like a loop, but you will have a better chance of finding people willing to learn the Tólstoi language .
Social networks
Use word of mouth to find Russian learners .
In addition to posting a message on your profile indicating your new status as a Russian teacher online or in person, you can also use Facebook groups.
Stay up-to-date with community service groups in your city or other groups that specialize in home study courses or personal services.
Offer your services and respond to messages from people who want to learn Russian culture and Russian vocabulary.
Your students
If you already have experience in private classes, your former students will be the best network.
As always, the most difficult thing is to start and, in this case, find a first student who trusts you.
Save their opinion of you, talk about their progress and how they have improved their language skills in your future ads.
If the student is in college or high school, you can show benchmarks for their grades before classes and after support.
Improving a student’s grades is a great way to demonstrate your language and teaching skills