u/Empty_Fig_8619

Remote English Pronunciation Coach (IPA-Focused) — Freelance / Contractor

Remote English Pronunciation Coach (IPA-Focused) — Freelance / Contractor

Location: Remote (Worldwide)
Schedule: Flexible freelance schedule
Hours: Typically 25–40 hrs/week depending on availability and demand

About the Role

We’re looking for English pronunciation coaches with strong spoken communication skills and a solid understanding of American English pronunciation. The role focuses heavily on speaking fluency, accent clarity, rhythm, stress, and natural communication.

This is a structured remote teaching position working with adult learners in small-group sessions. Students are assigned through the system, so there’s no need for self-marketing or student acquisition.

The teaching approach combines:

  • Conversational English instruction
  • Pronunciation and accent training
  • IPA-based learning methods
  • Structured speaking goals
  • AI-supported practice and feedback tools

Responsibilities

  • Teach spoken English with emphasis on communication clarity
  • Help learners improve pronunciation, fluency, rhythm, and intonation
  • Provide neutral American English pronunciation guidance
  • Use or understand the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)
  • Conduct small-group sessions (typically 1–3 students)
  • Follow structured lesson objectives and speaking-development goals
  • Track learner progress and speaking improvement

Learning System

Students follow a structured speaking-development pathway that includes:

  • Personalized learning roadmaps
  • Weekly pronunciation and fluency goals
  • Performance-based progress tracking
  • AI-supported speaking practice between sessions

Requirements

  • Native American English speaker required
  • Experience in ESL teaching, pronunciation coaching, speech training, or spoken English instruction
  • Strong understanding of pronunciation correction and spoken fluency development
  • Comfortable teaching adult learners
  • Familiarity with IPA strongly preferred
  • Reliable internet connection and professional communication skills
  • Ability to work independently in a remote environment

Compensation

Consistent weekly teaching hours with weekly pay. Most instructors teach approximately 25–40 hrs/week, with estimated weekly earnings ranging from ~$250–$520 depending on availability and assigned hours.

Additional Notes

  • Fully remote contractor role
  • Flexible scheduling with weekly availability selection
  • Students are assigned through the internal system
  • No client acquisition or external marketing required
  • Focus is on teaching quality, pronunciation expertise, and communication coaching
  • Long-term availability preferred (3+ months ideal)
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