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Portuguese Tutor

Naperville, IL · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Familiar with Portuguese language curricula and common challenges such as nasal vowel pronunciation, subjunctive mood usage, and navigating Brazilian versus European Portuguese differences. Adapts ...

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Portuguese Tutor

Oak Lawn, IL · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Familiar with Portuguese language curricula and common challenges such as nasal vowel pronunciation, subjunctive mood usage, and navigating Brazilian versus European Portuguese differences. Adapts ...

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Portuguese Tutor

Wheaton, IL · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Familiar with Portuguese language curricula and common challenges such as nasal vowel pronunciation, subjunctive mood usage, and navigating Brazilian versus European Portuguese differences. Adapts ...

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Portuguese Tutor

Skokie, IL · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Familiar with Portuguese language curricula and common challenges such as nasal vowel pronunciation, subjunctive mood usage, and navigating Brazilian versus European Portuguese differences. Adapts ...

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Portuguese Tutor

Chicago, IL · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Familiar with Portuguese language curricula and common challenges such as nasal vowel pronunciation, subjunctive mood usage, and navigating Brazilian versus European Portuguese differences. Adapts ...

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Portuguese Tutor

Lake Forest, IL · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Familiar with Portuguese language curricula and common challenges such as nasal vowel pronunciation, subjunctive mood usage, and navigating Brazilian versus European Portuguese differences. Adapts ...

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Portuguese Tutor

Champaign, IL · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Familiar with Portuguese language curricula and common challenges such as nasal vowel pronunciation, subjunctive mood usage, and navigating Brazilian versus European Portuguese differences. Adapts ...

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Portuguese Tutor

Des Plaines, IL · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Familiar with Portuguese language curricula and common challenges such as nasal vowel pronunciation, subjunctive mood usage, and navigating Brazilian versus European Portuguese differences. Adapts ...

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Portuguese Tutor

Highland Park, IL · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Familiar with Portuguese language curricula and common challenges such as nasal vowel pronunciation, subjunctive mood usage, and navigating Brazilian versus European Portuguese differences. Adapts ...

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As of Sep 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for european language in Illinois is $56,977.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45,500.00 and $66,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Norwegian Language teacher ID- 1129923

Language Trainers

Chicago, IL • On-site

$47K - $62K/yr

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Posted 6 days ago

Job description

About Us
Language Trainers is an international language training company working with freelance teachers of 99+ languages in hundreds of cities worldwide. Founded in 2004, our motto is Any Language, Anytime, Anywhere (and Online).
We provide customized language training to professionals and private students for work, family, and travel purposes.
📍 Position Details
We are currently looking for a freelance Norwegian Teacher for one of our clients in Chicago, United States.
  • Reference ID: 1129923
  • Course Type: General Norwegian
  • Format: one-to-one
  • Total Hours: 20
  • Session length: two-hours
  • Location: Student's home in 60614 (We live in a building on Lincoln Park with lots of open space and a cafe. I would also be open to a local library or similar)
  • Student Level: Elementary
  • Student Age Group: 56-64
  • Student's Schedule: once per week, (Flexible on Mornings)
  • Student's Preferred Start Date: 2026-09-07
  • Student's Motivation: I am European (speak German, French and English) just moved to Chicago from California where we live. We will be in Chicago for a few years. I would love to add Norwegian to my language list

🎯 Ideal Candidate
  • Be a native Norwegian speaker and/or hold a relevant teaching qualification
  • Have experience as a language teacher, translator or interpreter
  • Have a valid work permit/visa
  • Live within 20 miles of the specified location

💼 Conditions
  • Schedule and location may be flexible based on availability
  • Hourly rate is negotiable depending on experience and qualifications
  • Freelance position, with part-time hours
  • We are not able to sponsor visas

📩 How to Apply
If you meet the above requirements and are interested in joining our growing team, please submit:
  • Your CV (with references, if available)
  • Your availability
  • Your earliest possible start date

Please apply only if you meet the stated conditions.

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