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Stage 2 – Basic Information
9.) After entering the verification code, you will be taken to a page where you can enter your basic info, as well as upload a photo.
Do this quickly, as your verification code may expire. If this happens, simply go back, get a new verification code, enter it, and then enter your basic info again. Be sure to enter your nationality correctly. It cannot be changed after you sign up.
10.) You will get a pop-up that says “Welcome to PalFish! Please complete the introduction and recording, then wait for the verification.” Click “Do it now”.
11.) The app will bring you another information page. Click “do it now” once more.
12. At this point, you can select the times you are available for class. You must select at least seven time slots.
PLEASE NOTE: If you pass the application process, PalFish will automatically open these times for you. The slots may fill with students. Only open slots during which you are available to teach.
13.) You will be taken to your profile page. Please complete the following: Text Intro, Audio Intro, Nationality, Teaching Certificate, Started Teaching In, and Tags.
Text Intro – a simple written introduction for yourself outlining your skills, experience, teaching style, and expertise. Your self-introduction should be at least 100 words long and include the following details:
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Your name
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Your nationality (Non-Chinese only)
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The college or university you attended or are currently attending
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Previous experience (Recommended but not required)
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What you can offer to your students
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Make sure your introduction is clear, engaging, and professional.
Text Introduction Example:
🐕 My name is Daniel, I am 27 years old and grew up in Toronto, Canada.
📘 I graduated from the University of British Columbia (#3 in Canada, #47 World) with a degree in International Relations.
✈ I have a deep passion for different cultures and have traveled to Japan, South Korea, Italy, Vietnam, Mexico, Australia, Portugal, Indonesia, South Africa, and the United States.
📷 In my free time, I enjoy hiking and landscape photography—many of my favorite shots are from my travels.
🚴 I recently spent three months in Japan and cycled from Tokyo to Kyoto, experiencing the countryside along the way.
📝 I have completed my Teach English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certification and have experience tutoring international students.
🔊 I have a clear North American accent, making it easy for students to understand me. You can listen to my sample recordings for reference.
🌏 I am fascinated by different cultures and would love to learn more about your country and traditions. I hope to visit China soon and explore its rich history.
🕛 Booking a lesson with me is the best way to secure a time that works for you and helps me prepare for your learning needs.
💬 I offer conversational English classes, IELTS preparation, business English, travel English, and study abroad guidance. Let me know what you’d like to focus on so I can tailor the lessons to you.
😊 I look forward to meeting you and helping you improve your English!
Text Intro Dos and Don’ts
✅ Keep your language simple and natural—avoid using overly advanced or complicated vocabulary that might confuse students.
✅ Stay humble and approachable—students prefer friendly and patient teachers.
✅ Speak at a comfortable pace—remember, many learners on this platform are beginners.
✅ Highlight your strengths—let students know what you specialize in.
✅ Use plenty of emojis! 🎉😊🎯 Chinese students love them!
✅ Review your introduction from a student’s perspective to make sure it’s clear, engaging, and easy to understand.
Audio Introduction
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Your introduction should be at least 30 seconds long.
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Clearly demonstrate your English pronunciation and proficiency.
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Talk about your specialty and what makes you unique.
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Ensure the recording is clear with good audio quality.
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Speak naturally and confidently to make a strong impression!
Nationality – here you must upload an official piece of identification to confirm your nationality
Teaching Certificate – here you must upload a photo of your 120-hour TESOL, TEFL, or Teacher’s Certificate. If you need one, click here. Be sure to type the certificate number in the text box.
Started Teaching In – the year in which you started teaching
Add account for salary – PalFish recommends that you to have a Payoneer account to be paid.
(Click here to sign up for Payoneer. If you use our link, you can earn a $35 bonus. ) However, PalFish will now also pay into a regular bank account.
Once you complete the registration process. You can enter your payment information in this section.
If you want to add a regular bank account, simply find your country and fill out the required bank information.
If you want to use Payoneer, you should:
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Click “Bank Location”
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Select “None of the Above”
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Then click “Create my Payoneer Account” or “Connect Payoneer Account”
Tags – write tags about your teaching style or what your specialize in
14.) After submitting , you should get your result within three working days.
While you’re waiting, you can check out the PalFish FAQs.