Teaching English to Japanese with Loka

Platform Fee Calculator Launch

🎯 English Teachers: How much are platform fees REALLY costing you?
I spent 23 years teaching English in Japan—and for too long, I accepted that giving away 25-33% of my earnings to platforms was "just how it works."
Until I did the math. 💰
If you're earning $3,000/month on italki or Preply:
Platform takes: $750-$990 per month
You lose: $9,000-$11,880 per year ❌
That's a vacation to Okinawa. A new laptop. An emergency fund. Gone.

I built this calculator so you can see YOUR numbers: 👉 https://loka-calculator.lokalingo.com/
Enter your:
Monthly revenue
Current platform fee %
Loka's fee (6-7%)
Watch the difference. It might shock you.

Why I created Loka:
After running my own school (accent-language.com) for 23 years, I was tired of seeing talented teachers hand over 30% of their earnings just to access a scheduling system.
So I built Loka—a platform where you keep 93-94% of what you earn.
Here's what changes:
$3K/month → Save $8,000-$10,000/year
$5K/month → Save $13,000-$17,000/year
$10K/month → Save $27,000-$34,000/year
That's real money. Your money.

"But Ryan, what about getting students?"

Fair question.
Here's what Loka gives you instead of taking 30% forever:
✅ Your own branded school (not just a profile on someone else's site)
✅ Direct relationships with students (they're YOURS, not the platform's)
✅ Full pricing control (charge what you're worth)
✅ Built-in scheduling, payments, progress tracking
✅ AI-powered lesson planning tools
✅ Only $6/seat + 5% transaction fee (~6-7% total)
You're not renting someone else's platform anymore. You're building YOUR business.

Try the calculator. See your numbers. 👉 https://loka-calculator.lokalingo.com/
If the difference surprises you (it probably will), let's talk.
Drop a comment or DM me. I'm here to help.

🚨 FOUNDING MEMBER OFFER:
$99/month - Available to the first 20 educators only
Deadline: October 31, 2025 (8 days from now)
After that? $199/month. No exceptions.
👉 https://buy.stripe.com/8wMg1f6G94Fs6yY9AI Promo Code: FoundingMember
Calculator shows you'll break even in less than 2 months. After that? Pure savings. Every single month.

Ryan Ahamer
23 years teaching in Japan
Founder, LokaLingo
Owner, Accent Language

#英語教師

"Are you setting your lesson prices for English students in Japan? 📚💡

Get inspired by this up-to-date graph comparing cost-per-minute rates at leading Japanese schools, online platforms, and tutoring apps—all converted to US dollars for easy reference. See what educators are charging across the industry, from premium in-person lessons to flexible online options.

Use this data to benchmark your own rates, position yourself competitively, and understand what students are paying in 2025. Whether you teach privately, in a school, or online, these insights will help you make informed decisions about pricing your time and expertise.

Which rates best match your experience and teaching style? Share your own strategies or questions for fellow educators below!