Because people want to be taught for nothing :))

I always say to people that I am happy to answer any specific questions that they want to message me. However, because I am an English teacher for my job, I cannot afford to spend hours talking online (conversation practice) for no pay. I take lessons seriously and will have to have prepared some materials for us to use. To me this site is supposed to supplement my income, as well as being a site for friendship and discussions. I also use the site to learn portuguese (which I pay for or exchange English for). If someone requests a session, I may change the time but I will accept it if I think that I can help you. If you just send me your Msn address though - you are unlikely to receive an answer. I suggest telling the teacher what you really want. If you are here for language exchange but cannot offer the teacher a language that they are learning and do not want to pay for a session...you may not receive a reply! Maybe a little harsh - but honest!

I'm sorry for saying this frankly speaking its a matter of business, in other words if your willing to pay thier teaching they will teach you right away.

Hello Rassem, Teachers teach but please don't confuse teaching with chatting. So many teachers on italki offer a free trial lesson. Why don't students schedule lessons? :-)

Many people want to achieve the goal, but do nothing to achieve this goal. They just wasted time.