Freelance Language Tutor
Afrolingua
Research, Teaching & Training
Job Summary
We are seeking passionate Freelance Language Tutors to join our growing team. This is an opportunity for tutors who love teaching and want to earn income by offering 1-on-1 or small group lessons through our online platform, similar to marketplaces like Preply or Italki. You’ll teach from anywhere, set your own hours, and work with students who are eager to learn African or global languages with cultural context. We are especially looking for tutors of the following languages: African Languages: Twi, Yoruba, Ewe, Hausa, Ga, Igbo, Swahili, Zulu, Shona, Wolof, Fula, Amharic, Lingala, etc. Foreign Languages: Italian, French, English (ESL), Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Chinese etc.
- Minimum Qualification : Degree
- Experience Level : Entry level
- Experience Length : 1 year
Job Description/Requirements
Responsibilities:
- Deliver engaging and personalised language lessons online using Zoom or Google Meet.
- Help students improve speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills
- Design lesson plans and adapt learning materials to suit student needs
- Share cultural insights that deepen students' understanding of the language
- Use recommended tools (Google Classroom, Quizlet, Canva, Kahoot, etc.) for lesson delivery
- Maintain punctuality, professionalism, and student-centred teaching practices Encourage student participation through interactive and immersive methods
Requirements:
- Have native or near-native fluency in the language(s) you teach
- Comfortable teaching online using Zoom and collaborative platforms
- Strong communication skills and a positive, encouraging attitude
- Experience teaching (formally or informally) or is a confident communicator
- Passionate about language, culture, and helping others learn Can work independently and is proactive in lesson planning
Additional skills:
- Can explain concepts in an African language to beginner learners
- Have experience teaching diaspora communities or immigrants Have a background in education, linguistics, translation, or interpreting
What We Offer:
- A growing network of students looking for African and world language tutors
- Flexibility to work remotely and set your own rates and schedule
- Access to tutor support, lesson planning resources, and training sessions
- Opportunities for growth into course creation, mentorship, and training roles Listing and promotion on Orato Institute's platform and social channels
Bring your culture, your voice, and your passion. Help us make language learning truly Afrocentric and global.
