Conversationalist - Teacher Cambly Employee Review

2.0
Jan 10, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

It's trully a privilege to speak to English language from literally all over the world.

Cons

You can't count on speaking with students as a newbe and increase your overall rating (so students will want to talk to you) if you do not have what they call 'Priority Hours.' This means that unless you can get those priority hours, your 'new talent' personal written designation, (which takes the place of your rating) is not profiled in the way that students will ever contact you, so you can waste your time 'waiting for a call' and a few dollars to come in, I don't know what the problem is. I think newbies are possibly not getting calls because they could have recently hired too much of us. Obviously don't depend on this job too much at all. I knew it would never be a money maker' for me but I don't like spending hours waiting online for a call 'that might come in.' This is especially the case when I am a newcommer to the company.

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Pros

Cool students, fun conversations. Global connections.

Cons

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4.0
May 13, 2026
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CEO approval
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Pros

Very flexible schedule (you create your own), can easily cancel classes without too much of a penalty (make every student that you like a "regular" student so that if you get penalized...only regulars can book you...you have a huge pool of regulars), Cambly provides lessons, you can use almost any website as long as you don't need to share login information, it's fun and easy, many students become like friends, you can learn about different countries, cultures, and languages

Cons

The pay. It has never increased in the 14 years that Cambly has been in business. They are starting to offer a new program called "Cambly Pro" where you can make $15 an hour, but you have to apply to be a tutor for it and you could be denied. You have to have a 99% rating for 3 months to even be considered. If, like me, you are open to all students (and not just your regular students that you have become friends with), your rating can vary widely. No matter how good of a tutor you are, you will not be everyone's cup of tea. Also, Cambly does not allow tutors to teach in some states in the U.S. due to labor laws.

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