It's okay as a stop-gap or side gig, but you couldn't live on it. - Online ESL Tutor Cambly Employee Review

4.0
Mar 12, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

As a freelance editor, I spend a long time on my own so this is a great way to speak to other human beings. It's totally flexible so you can pick your own hours and work when you are free. It's student-driven and Cambly provides teaching materials, so you don't need to plan lessons.

Cons

You are only paid for the minutes you are physically on a call, rather than on the clock, so a quiet day can be very frustrating if you've not been able to get the priority hours. Being online doesn't guarantee you will get calls. You only get a 5-minute break per hour even though you only get paid for the call minutes and you have to answer every PH call no matter what length it is. Also, be aware that adults often sign up and then put their kids on even though Cambly has a kids' platform.

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5.0
Jul 22, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Cool students, fun conversations. Global connections.

Cons

None at this point in time.

4.0
May 13, 2026
Recommend
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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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