Spanish Learner

Remote • Contract • United States • $30-$42/hr

Mercor is hiring for this role as an independent contractor engagement. Work is remote and project based.

About the Role

Mercor is partnering with a leading language-learning platform to recruit Spanish learners for a short-term project involving recorded, one-on-one Spanish learning sessions. Learners will participate in genuine Spanish lessons with experienced tutors across different proficiency levels. The goal is to capture natural, high-quality interactions that reflect authentic language-learning experiences.

What You'll Do

• Participate actively in one-on-one Spanish learning sessions with experienced tutors.

• Engage in natural, substantive conversations in Spanish based on assigned topics and lesson structures.

• Follow the tutor's instructions and participate in speaking, listening, and conversational exercises.

• Ask and respond to questions naturally throughout each session.

• Adapt to different lesson formats, topics, and conversational prompts.

• Maintain focus throughout the session and avoid extended periods of silence or off-topic conversation.

• Participate consistently in scheduled recorded sessions.

• Provide an authentic representation of the Spanish-learning experience through natural conversation.

Sessions must run for at least 20 minutes and will generally last 20-30 minutes.

Who Should Apply

• Individuals actively learning Spanish with a strong interest in developing their conversational skills.

• Native English speaker with strong verbal communication skills.

• Bachelor's degree or higher.

• At least one year of Spanish-learning experience through formal education, tutoring, self-study, or other structured learning.

• Familiarity with basic to intermediate Spanish vocabulary and grammar.

• Ability and willingness to participate in spoken Spanish conversations.

• Comfortable interacting with tutors and responding to questions in real time.

• Reliable availability and a strong record of punctuality.

• Comfort participating in recorded online sessions.

• Ability to follow lesson structures and project instructions consistently.

Learners from diverse educational, professional, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Project Details

• Duration: Approximately three weeks

• Commitment: Approximately seven hours per week

• Session Length: Approximately 20-30 minutes per session

• Language: Spanish and English

• Recording: Sessions will be recorded for project purposes

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.