Have you ever pondered why a student didn't schedule another session with you?

This isn't a straightforward question to address, so we conducted a survey with 100 students to uncover their reasons.

  1. My educator didn't grasp my requirements. I intended to learn business English, but the learning materials were only for general English.

Advice: Refer to the article "Managing Student Expectations."

  1. My community tutor's sessions turned into random chats. The chosen topic overshadowed correcting my speaking errors, and I sensed limited improvement.

Advice: View the webinar recording "Best Practices in Teaching Conversation Practice."

  1. My educator didn't prepare for the lesson.

Advice: Explore the article "Useful Teaching Tools and Resources for Better Lesson Preparation."

  1. My teachers talked extensively without listening to me. I had little chance to practice due to their continuous talking.

Advice: Learn about increasing student talk time and enhancing listening skills.

  1. Internet connectivity issues arose, and my teacher didn't address them effectively.

Advice: Always test internet connection beforehand and establish a backup communication tool. If a lesson can't proceed, be professional, apologize, and offer solutions.

  1. My teacher's tardiness persisted, impacting the lesson quality. Frequent rescheduling and last-minute cancellations occurred.

Advice: Apologize for lateness, manage availability, and promptly notify students of changes.

  1. My teacher employed a structured lesson plan but neglected customization. The experience felt like a traditional classroom.

Advice: Tailor lessons to students' needs for a more student-centered approach.

  1. As a beginner, my teacher spoke rapidly and used long sentences.

Advice: Adjust pace, clarity, and sentence length when instructing beginners.

  1. My teacher didn't clarify language usage for instruction (English for German or German for German).

Advice: Determine students' language level and establish communication expectations.

  1. Noise from my teacher's baby disrupted lessons.

Advice: Maintain a quiet teaching environment.

  1. The learning material provided was too advanced for me.

Advice: Select materials aligned with students' skill levels.

  1. My teacher increased prices.

Advice: Communicate price changes, offer notice, and consider discounts for loyal students.

  1. Scheduling challenges arose due to limited availability.

Advice: Reserve slots for loyal students using Lesson Invitations.

  1. My teacher took a month-long break, prompting me to seek another tutor.

Advice: Assign homework before breaks and maintain contact with students.

  1. Lessons felt repetitive, leading to boredom.

Advice: Introduce variety in arrangement, material, and methodology.

  1. I lost motivation due to difficulty.

Advice: Discover ways to inspire and motivate students to continue learning.

  1. My teacher persistently promoted lesson purchases.

Advice: Focus on explaining how lessons contribute to learning goals.

  1. A teacher's dedication waned after booking a package.

Advice: Uphold professionalism and consistency to maintain a positive reputation.

  1. My teacher smoked during lessons, disrupting focus.

Advice: Avoid smoking, eating, or drinking during lessons for an optimal learning environment.

  1. My teacher focused on my preferences during the first lesson, but no teaching occurred.

Advice: Review strategies for building a solid foundation from the first lesson.

  1. A teacher's comment about a language feature upset me.

Advice: Adhere to respectful conduct and avoid stereotypes.

  1. Nervousness hindered my ability to speak during lessons.

Advice: Manage student nervousness using appropriate techniques.

  1. Building rapport with the teacher proved challenging.

Advice: Follow successful strategies to establish rapport with students.

  1. My questions remained unanswered in messages.

Advice: Respond promptly to student messages.

  1. Intrusive inquiries about my personal life made me uncomfortable.

Advice: Respect cultural sensitivities when discussing personal matters.

  1. My teacher introduced sensitive topics like religion and politics.

Advice: Avoid discussing religion and politics in lessons.

  1. My teacher ended a lesson when I was late.

Advice: Be available for the entire scheduled lesson duration.

  1. My teacher enforced a personal cancellation policy.

Advice: Adhere to Rubilan's standardized policies for consistency.

  1. A lesson was recorded without my consent.

Advice: Seek student consent before recording lessons.

  1. Ineffective teaching methods made my child dislike the teacher.

Advice: Familiarize yourself with best practices for teaching kids.

Remember to review these insights to enhance your teaching approach!

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