Many of our tutors have told us that they like to offer an initial meeting or 'taster' session to any new students who contact them, as a chance to meet each other and get a feel for the style of tuition that will best suit the student. There's no obligation for you to offer one, but the option to book in a 'trial' lesson gives tutors the flexibility to offer these kinds of lessons at a reduced rate if they want to.
At a trial session, you can prepare a full lesson or you can simply use it as a chance to discuss the student's learning goals and create a plan of action for future lessons - make sure to have discussed this with the student beforehand to ensure you're both on the same page and know what to expect from each other.
The cost of a trial session is up to you and varies between tutors. Some tutors offer a trial session at a fixed rate, whilst others may offer a percentage discount on their usual hourly rate. There is no requirement for you to offer a discounted first lesson, but the option is there if you would like to do so. Whether you choose to or choose not to offer a trial lesson is completely down to you.
Booking a trail lesson
To book your trial lesson, simply navigate to your lessons tab, which is located at the top of your dashboard. Once you’re on the lessons tab, click on the ‘Book a trial’ button to proceed.
This will then display your booking form:
Please note that the minimum chargeable amount for a trial lesson is £5. Alternatively, if you prefer to offer a free 15-minute video chat instead, you can find instructions on how to do so here.