Teaching French to foreigners

Conversation or French as a foreign language lessons by video, for adults around the world, on Preply or italki.

How to get started

Create a teacher profile on Preply (preply.com) or italki (italki.com) with a short introduction video.
Choose a clear niche: conversation for beginners, business French, DELF exam preparation.
Set a low starting price to get your first reviews, then raise it.
Offer evening or early-morning slots for students in other time zones.

On italki, the "community tutor" profile lets you teach conversation without a degree.
A French as a foreign language (FLE) qualification lets you charge more.

On Preply, the platform keeps the whole first lesson with each new student, then the commission falls as you teach more hours (33% at first).
Students sometimes cancel late: read the cancellation policy before you commit.

The simplest status is the micro-entreprise: platform income must be declared, even small amounts.

You usually need self-employed status, which can be held alongside a job.

Simplified summary: check the official websites before you start.

Indicative amount, varies with region, experience and demand. Before tax and social contributions.

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