Before the first lesson (for English tutors)

How to use the Rihisi platform to communicate with the student before the first lesson and how to prepare for an awesome first lesson

We suggest going through some technical preparations and getting the settings right.

Rihisi teaching guide - before the first lesson

Go to “My request” page and check out your students’ learning goals.
Send a message to your student thanking them for making the booking.
Encourage your student to take the Rihisi Placement test. You can send them the link in messages. The Placement test has a Speaking section that you can use to find out about their goals and their interests. This will allow you to prepare for your first lesson.
Ask your student to briefly clarify their goals. What skills are they looking to improve?

Sample Message (for B1+)

Hi Amy, thanks for booking our first lesson.

I am looking forward to working with you to improve your English skills.

Here is the link for the Placement test. It will take you about 20 minutes and will allow us to prepare a personalized Learning plan for you. There is a section on the Placement Test that covers your goals, but I would love to know what you need from me and what you are hoping to achieve.

Thanks,

Your Name

Review the results of the Placement Test following the link from “My requests”. Listen to the audios and make notes on what your student is looking to achieve.
Look at the Learning Plans available and, if possible, choose a unit that best fits with your students’ goals. Ask your student to look at the warm-up activity of the unit and prepare for the lesson.
15 min before the lesson, send a message to your student to remind them about the lesson and guide them on how to join Rihisi Classroom.

Take our course:

The tips above are a great way to get started. If you’re ready to perfect your trial lessons, make sure you take our course “Teaching great lessons with Rihisi resources”.

Taking this 25-minute course will help you:

give trial lessons your students will love
ensure trial students become regular learners
understand how to use the Rihisi resources

Just open the Academy tab of your dashboard and look for the course “Teaching great lessons with Rihisi resources."

Not sure exactly what to include in your first lesson? Take a look at our first lesson recommendations.

Want to learn more tips and tricks on teaching great lessons with Rihisi resources? Click the link or browse Tutors Academy for more helpful resources!