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Freelance Online Language Teacher - Remote

Remote, Madrid·Added 7 days ago (last checked 23 Oct)

Busuu

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Work mode: Remote (Madrid)
Education: University degree

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Requirements

What we're looking for

C2 Level of teaching language
Valid teaching certificate such as TEFL/CELTA or related university degrees
Experience in online teaching and providing 1:1 coaching or personalised learning support
Fluency in additional languages
- B1 or above in English if your teaching language is not English
- B1 or above in another language if English is your teaching language
- Bonus: Speaking more than two languages
Comfortable teaching: presentation skills, negotiations, business email etiquette, meeting management, multicultural communication, etc.
Excellent communication skills to engage and teach students
High-Speed Internet, Modern Laptop / PC with a microphone and camera
Must comply with local freelance/contractor regulations

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Paid per lesson taught
Access to Busuu Premium, to continue your own language learning
Opportunity to interact with and teach students from around the world
Valuable teaching experience with one of the industry's leading companies

The role

As a Freelance Online Language Teacher at Busuu, you'll play a key role in helping students learn effectively and confidently. On a day-to-day basis, your responsibilities will likely include:

What you'll do

- Planning, preparing, and teaching online lessons (45 minutes each) for corporate clients.

- 1:1 Lessons: Deliver private lessons that include both language teaching and personalised coaching - conducting needs analyses, assessing levels, creating bespoke learning paths, checking progress during lesson time, and setting clear goals.

- Group Lessons: (up to 5 people in EN, ES, FR, DE, IT, NL) Teach online group classes that focus on active learning and communication.

How you'll work

Remote position
Freedom to set your own schedule

Hiring process

IMPORTANT - This is an open application to register your interest in Busuu for any language and in the case that language specific positions become available, we will reach out directly based on your application. We will keep your application saved in our database until such time as you are considered for a language specific position.

Please feel free to reach out to us to delete your information from our system if you are not happy with us storing it for future vacancies.

About Busuu

Busuu is a global edtech company that operates one of the world's largest online language learning communities, with over 120 million registered users. Founded in 2008, the platform offers courses in 14 languages, combining AI-powered learning tools with human interaction through its community of native speakers. The company is headquartered in London, UK, and has established itself as a recognized player in the digital education space, competing with platforms like Duolingo and Babbel.

Busuu has a significant presence in Spain, with a large community of Spanish-speaking learners and a network of freelance online teachers based in the country. The company's remote-friendly approach, particularly for teaching roles, makes it an attractive option for international professionals in Spain who want to work flexibly in the education sector. Busuu's platform is designed to support learners worldwide, and its freelance teaching positions offer opportunities for native speakers to connect with a global audience.

Industry: Edtech
Founded: 2008
Employees: 100–500
Headquarters: London, UK

Good to know if you are moving

Busuu offers fully remote freelance teaching positions, allowing international professionals to work from anywhere in Spain.
The company has a global user base, providing teachers with exposure to students from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Freelance roles offer flexible scheduling, making it easier to balance work with other commitments.
Busuu is part of the Chegg group, which may provide additional resources and stability.
The platform supports 15 languages, so teachers can leverage their native language skills.

In their own words

About the company & team

Joining Busuu means being part of one of the top EdTech companies in the world, a multiple award-winner recognised for its innovation and impact in language learning.

Busuu's vision is to empower people through languages. We are the world's largest online community for language learning, with 120+ million registered users. We make learning a language easy by combining AI-powered courses with feedback from our global community of native speakers and lesson content designed for real life.

Busuu is part of the global Chegg family. Chegg is the leading student-first connected learning platform and a NYSE listed company.

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