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Teach English Online with Live English

We’re looking for native English speakers with a professional background to coach international businesspeople, on your own schedule, from anywhere in the world.

Teach from anywhere

All lessons run on Zoom, ideal for English-speaking expats and digital nomads wherever they’re based.

2007Teaching online since
10,000+Professionals coached
4.9/5Rated on Google by our students
100%Remote, flexible hours

Is this you?

  • You’re a native English speaker with a professional background
  • You’re technically savvy and can put people at ease online
  • You like the idea of helping motivated adults reach their goals

Live English is looking for part-time, freelance teachers to coach international businesspeople online. No matter where you’re based, if you’re motivated to help professionals improve their English and feel more confident speaking it, we’d love to hear from you. We’re looking for teachers from a range of professional backgrounds, including business, IT, medical, legal, sales and management, to join our current team of native English teachers and teach our adult students.

Why teach with Live English

Flexible, part-time work

Work as an independent contractor and set your own hours around the rest of your life.

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Teach from anywhere

All lessons run online, ideal for English-speaking expats and digital nomads wherever they’re based.

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Real training & support

Complete our training and get ongoing support, plus the tools to teach the Live English method.

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Motivated adult students

Coach professionals from business, IT, medical, legal, sales and management backgrounds.

What we’re looking for

  • Native English speaker with a warm, open personality
  • A professional background: a degree or professional qualification in any discipline
  • Experience training, coaching, motivating or teaching adults, or a genuine willingness to be trained
  • Excellent communication, listening, technical and organisational skills
  • Reliable, high-speed internet access

This is an independent contractor position.

How to apply, in 3 steps

1

Send your application

Email your CV and a 30 to 45 second audio or video introduction to recruit@live-english.net with the subject line “ESL Teacher.”

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Interview

Applicants who follow our process and fit our profile receive our terms and conditions and are invited to interview.

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Training & onboarding

Complete our training, get ongoing support, and receive the tools to teach according to the Live English method.

Ready to apply?

Send the following to recruit@live-english.net with the subject line “ESL Teacher”:

  • Your up to date CV and current contact details, including phone number
  • A 30 to 45 second audio or video introduction of yourself
  • Where you’re originally from and where you’re currently based
  • How many hours a week you can commit to working (remember, this is part-time)
  • Your key skills, and why you feel suitable to work as an online business English teacher

Email recruit@live-english.net

Frequently asked questions

Do I need previous teaching experience?
No. We’re looking for a professional background and a genuine willingness to be trained. Experience training, coaching or teaching adults is a plus, but it isn’t mandatory.
Is this a full-time position?
No. This is a part-time, freelance, independent contractor role. You choose how many hours a week you commit.
Where can I teach from?
Anywhere with a reliable, high-speed internet connection. Many of our teachers are expats or digital nomads.
What will I be teaching?
You’ll coach adult professionals from a wide range of backgrounds, including business, IT, medical, legal, sales and management, on their spoken English and workplace communication.
Will I receive training?
Yes. Teachers who complete our recruitment process receive training, ongoing support and the tools to teach according to the Live English method.
How do I apply?
Email your CV and a short audio or video introduction to recruit@live-english.net with the subject line “ESL Teacher.” Include where you’re from, where you’re based, your weekly availability, your key skills, and why you’d be a good fit.
What happens after I apply?
Only applicants who follow our recruitment process and fit our profile will be sent our terms and conditions and invited for an interview.

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