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What does a Freelance Online Portuguese Teacher do at Busuu? As a Freelance Online Portuguese Teacher at Busuu, you’ll play a key role in helping students learn Portuguese effectively and confidently. On a day-to-day basis, your responsibilities will likely include:
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.
What we’re looking for in a Freelance Online Language Teacher: C2 Level of Portuguese
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
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
What are the terms of this freelance role? $13 paid per lesson taught
Remote position
Freedom to set your own schedule
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
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