{"id":6447,"date":"2022-04-14T07:42:47","date_gmt":"2022-04-14T15:42:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onlineteachingreview.com\/?p=6447"},"modified":"2023-09-25T16:42:30","modified_gmt":"2023-09-25T15:42:30","slug":"fluentbe-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onlineteachingreview.com\/fluentbe-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Honest Fluentbe Review &#8211; Read Before Applying! (2022)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block has-medium-font-size\" id=\"rank-math-toc\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li ><a href=\"#fluentbe-review-summary\">Fluentbe Review Summary<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#fluentbe-pros-and-cons\">Fluentbe Pros and Cons<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#is-fluentbe-legit\">Is Fluentbe Legit?<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#fluentbe-online-teaching\">Fluentbe Online Teaching<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#how-much-does-fluentbe-pay\">How Much Does Fluentbe Pay?<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#fluentbe-hours\">Fluentbe Hours<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#fluentbe-requirements\">Fluentbe Requirements<\/a><ul><li ><a href=\"#fluentbe-technical-requirements\">Fluentbe Technical Requirements<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li ><a href=\"#fluentbe-application-process-to-become-a-teacher\">Fluentbe Application Process to Become a Teacher<\/a><ul><li ><a href=\"#fluentbe-interview\">Fluentbe Interview<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#fluentbe-demo-lesson\">Fluentbe Demo Lesson<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li ><a href=\"#working-for-fluentbe-reviews\">Working for Fluentbe Reviews<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#conclusion-is-fluentbe-worth-it\">Conclusion &#8211; Is Fluentbe Worth It?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fluentbe-review-summary\">Fluentbe Review Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Fluentbe is a Polish ESL company paying $8.50-$13\/hour to teach children or adults 1v1 or 1v4 via Zoom. No qualifications are required, Non-Native English Speakers can apply, bonuses are available and bookings are stable, though you need 1 year&#8217;s experience, and must teach 2+ courses with classes lasting 25-90 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes has-medium-font-size\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Pay (per hour):<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$8.50-$13<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Native \/ Non-Native Speakers accepted?<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Both<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Degree \/ diploma required?<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">TEFL \/ TESOL \/ CELTA required?<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Adult \/ child students?<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Both<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Class size:<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1-4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Minimum hours (per week):<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1-3*<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">*you must commit to teaching 2 courses, the hours vary depending on the course<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fluentbe-pros-and-cons\">Fluentbe Pros and Cons<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Pros:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">No qualifications are required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Bonus and referral system offered<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Full pay for last-minute student cancellations\/no-shows<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Long-term bookings with the same students<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Choice of teaching children, teenagers, or adults<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Access to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.off2class.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Off2Class<\/a> materials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Helpful staff<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Cons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Low base pay <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Lack of transparency over why individual teachers are offered different rates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Can take weeks to schedule an interview <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Some long classes of 60 or 90 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Must be available for specific time slots\/days to teach group courses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Not many reviews for Fluentbe from existing teachers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"is-fluentbe-legit\">Is Fluentbe Legit?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentbe.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fluentbe<\/a> is an online ESL school which is based in Warsaw, Poland. Since its founding in 2015, over 2,000 teachers from around 35 countries have delivered over 300,000 English lessons for the company, and its legitimacy is reinforced by a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uk.trustpilot.com\/review\/www.fluentbe.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fluentbe Trustpilot<\/a> <\/strong>score of 4.8 out of 5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fluentbe-online-teaching\">Fluentbe Online Teaching<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Fluentbe teaching<\/strong> takes place online via <a href=\"https:\/\/zoom.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zoom<\/a>, either one-on-one or in groups of up to 4 students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">While most <strong>Fluentbe ESL<\/strong> classes are one-on-one with Polish adult professionals who already speak an intermediate level of English, the company also teaches children (from 7 years), teenagers and younger adults, with students also coming from the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Spain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">You have the option as to which age groups you wish to teach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">As a Fluentbe tutor, you will have access to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.off2class.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Off2Class<\/a> materials and be given teaching resources and lesson plans, though reports of their quality are mixed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-much-does-fluentbe-pay\">How Much Does Fluentbe Pay?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Fluentbe teacher pay<\/strong> is not openly advertised by the company. They tell <a href=\"https:\/\/intercom.help\/fluentbe\/en\/articles\/2872584-what-rates-and-contracts-do-we-offer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">candidates<\/a> that it will be discussed &#8216;individually during the interview&#8217; and will be &#8216;not lower than <strong>$8.50<\/strong>&#8216;. They vaguely list the &#8216;contract type&#8217;, &#8216;lesson type&#8217; and &#8216;etc.'(?) as factors behind this, without sharing specific details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The maximum <strong>Fluentbe pay rate<\/strong> which we have seen reported is US<strong>$13 an hour<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">If there are any student no-shows or last-minute cancelations (with less than 25 hours&#8217; notice), you will receive the full amount for that class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Fluentbe offers a <a href=\"https:\/\/intercom.help\/fluentbe\/en\/articles\/5876735-bonuses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bonus<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/intercom.help\/fluentbe\/en\/articles\/5056367-referral-bonus-for-teachers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">referral<\/a> system:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">If an individual student stays with you for 10 lessons, each time you will receive a bonus of 50% of your base rate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">When your referred teacher starts teaching, you receive a gift of PLN 250 (or an equivalent amount in USD\/GBP\/EUR)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">When your referred teacher conducts 100 hours, you receive another PLN 250 (or an equivalent amount in USD\/GBP\/EUR)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Fluentbe payment<\/strong> is issued on the <strong>10th of each month<\/strong>. This happens automatically once you have earned 100 euros (or the equivalent amount in PLN, USD or GBP). However, if you earn less than this, you may still request payment by emailing <a href=\"mailto:invoicing@fluentbe.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">invoicing@fluentbe.com<\/a> prior to that date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">You can receive your <strong>Fluentbe salary<\/strong> in in either USD, GBP, EUR or PLN via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PayPal<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.payoneer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Payoneer<\/a>, or bank transfer (charges apply to all international transfers).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fluentbe-hours\">Fluentbe Hours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Fluentbe peak hours<\/strong> are between <strong>3-9.30pm<\/strong> (Central European Time).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Fluentbe English lessons last between 25 and 90 minutes, depending on the student(s)&#8217; age, class numbers, and course type:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Group courses<\/strong>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>adults<\/strong> 21+ years: <strong>90 mins<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Individual courses<\/strong>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>children<\/strong> 7-8 years: <strong>25 mins<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>children<\/strong> 9-14 years: <strong>40 mins<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>teenagers<\/strong> 15-20 years: <strong>60 mins<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>adults 21+ years: <strong>60 mins<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Business courses<\/strong> &#8211; <strong>60 <\/strong>or <strong>90 mins<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Fluentbe teachers must commit to teaching at least 2 courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Group courses consist of 30 lessons total, providing a fixed schedule for 15-16 weeks. These take place in fixed time slots twice a week:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Mondays and Wednesdays, either 6-7.30pm or 8-9.30pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Tuesdays and Thursdays, either 6-7.30pm or 8-9.30pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Individual courses usually last 1 semester, with most students booking at least twice a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fluentbe-requirements\">Fluentbe Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">English teachers who are&nbsp;Native Speakers of English,&nbsp;Polish, Czech, Slovak, or Spanish<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">At least 1 year of experience teaching English to foreigners (online teaching experience is a plus)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Happy, talkative, engaging and open<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Passionate about something (discussed during the interview)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fluentbe-technical-requirements\">Fluentbe Technical Requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">PC or laptop with Windows 7 or higher \/ Mac OS X 10.9 or higher<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">A stable internet connection of at least 2 Mbps (preferably 10Mbps): test your internet speed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.speedtest.net\/pl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">A headset with an external microphone, preferably with a USB connection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">An in-built or external webcam with at least 720p resolution<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fluentbe-application-process-to-become-a-teacher\">Fluentbe Application Process to Become a Teacher<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">To <strong>teach for Fluentbe<\/strong>, apply online through the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.workable.com\/fluentbe\/?lng=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fluentbe jobs<\/a> <\/strong>page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">When you click on the listed position, e.g. &#8216;English Teacher (online)&#8217;, you will be presented with the job description and the <strong>Fluentbe teacher <a href=\"https:\/\/apply.workable.com\/fluentbe\/j\/1D839EE80C\/apply\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">application<\/a><\/strong> form; you may autofill this by importing your resume from your computer, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dropbox<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/intl\/en-GB\/drive\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Drive<\/a>, or by submitting the following details:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">First name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Last name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Email address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Phone number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Address (optional)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Photo (optional)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Resume<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Link to your <strong>Fluentbe video introduction<\/strong> (see examples via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=fluentbe+introduction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this link<\/a>, or simply write &#8216;none&#8217;)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">What teaching qualifications have you obtained?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Can you speak Polish? <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Can you speak Czech or Slovak? <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Can you speak Spanish? <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">What&#8217;s your mother tongue?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">What&#8217;s your current location?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Please test your internet speed (upload) here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.speedtest.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.speedtest.net<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">This video takes you through the <strong>Fluentbe application process<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"FLUENTBE 101: Online ESL Company Hiring Now (Phase 1)\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3jEfA4X8UV0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Be aware that the <strong>Fluentbe hiring<\/strong> process can take time, as even when they respond to your initial application within days, it may then take several weeks before you can find an available date to book your interview for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fluentbe-interview\">Fluentbe Interview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The Fluentbe interview lasts around 45 minutes and includes up to two 5-minute demo lessons. First, your interviewer will share some information about the company and its students, ask you about your experience, teaching methodology, and something you are passionate about, before providing the opportunity to ask your own questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Here are some <strong>Fluentbe interview questions<\/strong> that have previously been asked:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">What is your experience?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Why did you choose to work with us?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Why do you want to teach online?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Why do you want to teach adults?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">How can you manage a rude student?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fluentbe-demo-lesson\">Fluentbe Demo Lesson<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">For the <strong>Fluentbe demo <\/strong>you will be teaching 2 real students at intermediate (B1) level, using <a href=\"https:\/\/zoom.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zoom<\/a>. In addition to the interviewer, another Fluentbe staff member may join to monitor you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">While candidates have been told they have 5-10 minutes for their demo, several report having been cut off strictly at the 5-minute mark, so plan to finish within by then.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">You are expected to prepare\/use your own materials for a choice of topics. Here are the instructions that Fluentbe has given some candidates:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><span style=\"color: initial;\">Use activities you have already done with your students, e.g. a warm-up introduction, practice, revision, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">You will be able to display your resources on the screen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Don&#8217;t use a video in your demo lesson &#8211; it will consume precious time!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Choose one from the topics below:\n<ul>\n<li>Articles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Life balance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phrasal verbs\/expressions with &#8216;put&#8217;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">While several interviewees confirmed they were offered this choice of topics, some also mentioned other options, e.g. &#8216;prepositions of time&#8217;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Fluentbe advises that you &#8216;<em>prepare a practical activity &#8211; don&#8217;t give a lecture or talk about the theory\/rules<\/em>&#8216;, and <em>avoid <\/em>using TPR when teaching adults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">After teaching your demo class, you will be asked follow-up questions about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Your teaching objective<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Your choice of activities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Interaction with and between students<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Corrections and feedback<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">At the end of the interview you will be asked for your expected hourly rate. If you request more than $13 you are unlikely to get hired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">You should receive an outcome within a week of the interview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">To recap, here is Fluentbe&#8217;s video overview for prospective candidates:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Fluentbe: Information for candidates.\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fnNMiB8zSlQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"working-for-fluentbe-reviews\">Working for Fluentbe Reviews<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassdoor.co.uk\/Reviews\/Fluentbe-Reviews-E4429112.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fluentbe Glassdoor<\/a><\/strong> pages gives a score of 4.5 out of 5, with 100% willing to recommend them, though this is averaged from just 6 reviews (at the time of writing). Here is a summary of comments from these <strong>Fluentbe teacher reviews<\/strong> (the only difference of opinion relates to the quality of teaching materials):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Advantages:\n<ul>\n<li>&#8216;Pretty good&#8217; lesson plans are provided<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.off2class.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Off2Class<\/a> materials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Schedule is easy to set<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Company matches students<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Payment on time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Respectful, supportive, responsive and helpful management\/staff<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lots of classes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Disadvantages:\n<ul>\n<li>Quality of the materials could be better<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Relatively low pay<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Platform sometimes crashes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">It is difficult to find many other <strong>reviews on Fluentbe<\/strong>, though a couple of teachers talk positively about the company in this <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/OnlineESLTeaching\/comments\/mu2b43\/does_anyone_work_for_fluentbe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fluentbe Reddit<\/a><\/strong> thread:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"951\" height=\"729\" src=\"https:\/\/onlineteachingreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-12.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6631\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onlineteachingreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-12.png 951w, https:\/\/onlineteachingreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-12-300x230.png 300w, https:\/\/onlineteachingreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-12-768x589.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 951px) 100vw, 951px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion-is-fluentbe-worth-it\">Conclusion &#8211; Is Fluentbe Worth It?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Whether Fluentbe is worth it boils simply down to how much you can afford to live on, as the relatively low rate of pay is the only <em>major <\/em>downside to this company. While the class lengths and fixed schedule won&#8217;t suit everyone, reports are generally positive otherwise regarding the company&#8217;s long-term bookings, administrative support, prompt payments and bonuses. 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