HHov Posted July 9, 2017 at 11:28 AM Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 at 11:28 AM Hello everybody! This August I will move to China for one year to study. First, half a year in Beijing for a language course, then half a year in Shanghai for an exchange. To pay for my expenses, I am considering to do some private tutoring (due to less risk of visa problems). The "problem" is that I am no native speaker. I do look very foreign with blonde hair and blue eyes (I'm from Holland), and I have a TOEFL score of 111 (though my level is probably higher by now). Therefore, I was wondering if it would be possible to find clients for private tutoring. If so, what can I expect of my salary per hour? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
889 Posted July 9, 2017 at 11:52 AM Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 at 11:52 AM But what does your English sound like? That's especially important for tutoring. Many Dutch people have extremely high English skills that nonetheless come with a particular accent. Can you pass for an American? Because that's what parents and kids want to hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HHov Posted July 9, 2017 at 12:00 PM Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 at 12:00 PM It's very hard to assess my own accent People (including native speakers) have told me that my English is very good and close to native level. But of course, it's probably not entirely without an accent. It sounds more American than British. Maybe if I practice on imitating the American accent, I will have the most succes But, supposing that I sound (a little) like an American, what would the salary be? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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