Linguist

TransPerfect Inc; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

TransPerfect Language & Cultural Training is seeking experienced linguists to adapt school mathematics textbooks for ESL students from Grade 2 to Grade 8. You will simplify and adjust English content to ensure clarity for young learners, following provided guidelines.

This is a remote freelance role with availability from October 12 to November 9, 2026, 8 hours per day for four weeks (or selected weeks). You will collaborate with the client's editorial team using tracked changes in Word.

Qualifications

• Native or native proficiency in English.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience teaching English to young learners.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience with content development and/or language adaptation.

Responsibilities

• Review existing learner's book and work book content.
• Suggest updates to the textbook language using guidelines provided.
• Exchange with client's editorial team via Word documents with tracked change.

Skills

Corporate business environment

Vietnamese

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Company

TransPerfect Language & Cultural Training is part of the TransPerfect solutions, the world's largest language service and technology solutions provider for global businesses with offices in more than 100 cities around the globe.

Position details

TransPerfect is currently looking for experienced linguists to adapt school mathematics textbooks for ESL students between Grade 2 & Grade 8 to bring the level of the English text down in order to be understood by the students.

Responsibilities

Main Objectives

• Review existing learner's book and work book content
• Suggest updates to the textbook language using guidelines provided
• Exchange with client's editorial team via Word documents with tracked change

Education and Experience

• Native or native proficiency in English
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years' experience teaching English to young learners
• Minimum of 3 years' experience with content development and/or language adaptation

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of the corporate business environment
• Knowledge of Vietnamese

Details

• Location: Remote (EMEA)
• Availability: Between October 12th and November 9th 2026 (8 hours a day on all 4 weeks or on the selected weeks)
• Contract: Freelance