General Notices from Tutor Zach McLaughlin

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  Zach McLaughlin

  Limited schedule Oct. 5th to 10th

  Sep 28, 2022

  Hi all! I just wanted to let everyone know that I will have reduced availability from Oct. 5th to Oct. 10th. You may notice that some times have been blocked, but this is temporary, and I will return...
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  Zach McLaughlin

  A big thank you!

  Sep 19, 2022

  I just want to say a big THANK YOU to everyone who has agreed to reschedule lessons recently so that I can have more time to rest and recover from the flu. I really appreciate it! And I'm always will...
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  Zach McLaughlin

  Sick days

  Sep 17, 2022

  Hi all! Unfortunately, it was my turn to get sick (hopefully just the flu!). I will still do my best to deliver all scheduled lessons, but I have decided to close my remaining availability for the ne...
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  Zach McLaughlin

  Thanks for 1500 lessons!

  Aug 1, 2022

  Hi all! I hope you're enjoying the summer and finding ways to beat the heat and stay cool. I just want to say a big thank you to everyone for taking 1500 lessons with me and I look forward to many mo...
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  Zach McLaughlin

  Lesson list update

  Jul 4, 2022

  Hi all! This is just a quick note to let everyone know that I have created a new lesson called "Try something new!", which contains a variety of different lessons. Previously existing lessons such as...
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  Zach McLaughlin

  End of June update

  Jun 24, 2022

  Hi all! Here are a few quick updates!First, regarding my schedule in July, I will not be available for lessons on July 6, 14, 15, 16, or 17 as I will be travelling to visit family on these days. I wi...
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  Zach McLaughlin

  June is coming soon!

  May 30, 2022

   Hi everyone! I hope you're all doing well! It's almost June, which means I'm almost finished my MA (June 15th), it's almost my birthday (June 17th), and summer is almost here (June 21st). After the ...
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  Zach McLaughlin

  Reminder

  Apr 10, 2022

  Hi all! This is just a reminder that my lesson fees have increased as of today. Please feel free to use the new coupons I have created to take a few more lessons at the old, lower price. Zach =======...
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  Zach McLaughlin

  Lesson fee increase

  Apr 3, 2022

  Why? - Considering Cafetalk’s margin rate and the current currency conversion rates, I am now earning less than the Canadian minimum wage. Also, with strong inflation raising the cost of living, I’m ...
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  Zach McLaughlin

  Upcoming schedule changes

  Mar 25, 2022

  Hi all! I’m happy to say that I’m nearing the end of the winter term of my MA program, which means that only 3 months remain, and I finally know my schedule for the final term.  From the 2nd week of...
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  Zach McLaughlin

  Small schedule change & upcoming schedules

  Feb 3, 2022

  Hi all! Due to a return to in-person classes in Canada, I've had to remove 1 hour from my current Cafetalk schedule. I hope there will be no further changes for the next 3 months. In May and June, ho...
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  Zach McLaughlin

  Schedule update and more

  Dec 18, 2021

  Hi everyone! I have a few updates to share today.1) As a reminder, I will not be availble from Dec. 22nd to Dec. 27th. I look forward to seeing you all after this Christmas break!2) I'll be starting ...
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  Zach McLaughlin

  Christmas break

  Nov 22, 2021

  Hi everyone! The holiday season is fast approaching, and I will be taking some time off from December 22nd to December 27th to visit friends and family for Christmas. I will not be available for less...
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  Zach McLaughlin

  Daylight saving time

  Nov 5, 2021

  Hello everyone! I hope you're enjoying the lovely November weather.Daylight saving time in Canada will end on Sunday, November 7th, which means we will "fall back" one hour on our clocks. If you noti...
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  Zach McLaughlin

  Halloween night & new topics

  Sep 30, 2021

   Hi everyone! I have just two quick notes today:- First, I will be taking the evening off from my usual schedule on Sunday, October 31st to enjoy Halloween. - Second, I'm working on lots of new topic...
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  Zach McLaughlin

  Lesson fee adjustment - September 1st

  Aug 24, 2021

  As of September 1st, all 50-minute lessons that are currently 1700pts will increase to 1800pts. No other lessons will be affected. If you would like to book a lesson for September at the current lowe...
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  Zach McLaughlin

  Lesson list changes

  Aug 7, 2021

  Hi everyone!Due to upcoming changes to my schedule in September, I have removed some lessons from my lesson list (most notably the 30-Day Support lesson). My schedule will be reduced starting Septemb...
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  Zach McLaughlin

  Upcoming schedule changes

  Jul 25, 2021

  Hi All!This is just a reminder that I will not be available to teach from July 26th to July 30th, but I will still be checking my messages during this time. I will return to my regular schedule on Ju...
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  Zach McLaughlin

  Counseling lesson and new students

  Jul 5, 2021

  Hi everyone! I have decided to disable my counseling lesson for now in order to reserve more of my time for my existing students. I will still accept lesson requests from new students, though, and if...
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  Zach McLaughlin

  July vacation

  Jun 28, 2021

  Hi everyone! If all goes well, I hope to take a 5-day vacation at the end of July (26-30) to visit my parents. During this time, I will not be teaching any Skype lessons. However, I will still be che...