This week's listener question comes from Lee, a new online tutor looking for guidance on the difference between community and professional tutoring on italki.After working at italki as a community tutor, I want to branch out and become a professional tutor. My lessons are extremely structured and informative although I am not a professional teacher so I was wondering as to whether or not I should move to a professional tutor. I think typically professional teachers are seen to be more prepared and knowledgeable. I’m not too sure to be honest. I just know that I love online education!What does it mean to act like a professional as a tutor?How good do you have to be at a language before you can teach it?Why are there community and professional tutors on italki?What qualification do you need to get their professional status?How can you start going full-time as a professional online language teacher?Thank you to Gosia for this episode introduction.Sponsored By:Yabla: Stream authentic shows you enjoy and learn at the same time. Give Yabla a try with a free trial for Fluent Show listenersLinks:How do I become an italki teacher? – italki Help and SupportLive Lesson Strategies for Online Teachers and TutorsThe Fluent Show: Good Lessons vs. GREAT Lessons: Life’s Too Short Not to Find a Great TutorWhat types of certification or credentials are required for a Professional Teaching Profile? – italki Help and SupportFacebook Group: Fluent Language LearnersBeyond 1:1 — Slides for my workshop from the Teach & Thrive Summititalki: Learn a language onlineKinyarwanda alphabet, pronunciation and language