<html><head></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; ">------------------------------------------------------------------------<br>Arabic-L: Thu 12 May 2011<br>Moderator: Dilworth Parkinson <<a href="mailto:dil@byu.edu">dil@byu.edu</a>><br>[To post messages to the list, send them to arabic-l@byu.edu]<br>[To unsubscribe, send message from same address you subscribed from to<br><a href="mailto:listserv@byu.edu">listserv@byu.edu</a> with first line reading:<br> unsubscribe arabic-l ]<br><br>-------------------------Directory------------------------------------<br><br>1) Subject: Mango Languages Course Developer Job<br><br>-------------------------Messages-----------------------------------<br>1)<br>Date: 12 May 2011<br>From: reposted from LINGUIST<br>Subject: Mango Languages Course Developer Job<br><br><div>University or Organization: Mango Languages </div><div>Department: Language Course Development</div><div>Web Address: <a href="http://www.mangolanguages.com/">http://www.mangolanguages.com</a></div><div>Job Rank: Language Course Developer </div><div><br></div><div>Specialty Areas: Translation </div><div><br></div><div>Required Language(s): Arabic, Standard (arb)</div><div> Japanese (jpn) </div><div> Portuguese (por) </div><div> Spanish (spa) </div><div> Urdu (urd) </div><div><br></div><div>Description:</div><div><br></div><div>Mango Languages is a state-of-the-art software developer that currently offers </div><div>more than 36 language-learning programs. We are looking to expand the </div><div>number of our course offerings in the next few months, and we are seeking to </div><div>fill several positions immediately with highly qualified, self-motivated teachers </div><div>and experts in foreign languages to write and develop our language courses. </div><div><br></div><div>Mango teaches people foreign languages by taking into account the way </div><div>people actually learn and acquire fluency in foreign languages. Our talented </div><div>team of linguists, programmers, designers, and voice talents incorporate </div><div>linguistic theories that actually work, and we also bring humor and levity into </div><div>the language learning process to keep students (as well as ourselves) </div><div>motivated. Our results prove that we teach people languages in a fun and </div><div>exciting way! </div><div><br></div><div>Mango is currently seeking talented individuals to act as course developers </div><div>for our language-learning programs. The right candidate is passionate about </div><div>languages and has solid academic backgrounds and experience in teaching </div><div>and developing curriculum for students. We are looking for people to start </div><div>immediately, but who want to thrive in a long-term partnership with </div><div>opportunities for advancement. Our immediate needs are for Course </div><div>Developers in the languages listed.</div><div><br></div><div>Job Description: </div><div>A course developer uses their native-language expertise to develop an entire </div><div>on-line foreign language course while working in cooperation with team </div><div>members until course is successfully completed.</div><div><br></div><div>Responsibilities:</div><div>-Create lessons based on relevant and real conversations. A course </div><div>developer is responsible for creating a language course that teaches practical </div><div>and pragmatic lessons based on real conversations using company software </div><div>and methodologies. Content will need to be precise and comprehensive, </div><div>teaching language and culture by producing an optimal and natural language </div><div>learning experience for the student.</div><div>-Ensure exceptional translations The course developer must be an excellent </div><div>translator who provides literal translations, understood meanings, phonetic </div><div>transcriptions, and idiomatic expressions where necessary. </div><div>-Create original culture and grammar notes to accompany lessons. In addition </div><div>to the conversation, the developer will include grammar and culture notes that </div><div>provide the student with insightful explanations of culture and grammar when </div><div>needed.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Requirements:</div><div>-Native Speaker: Course developers must have a mastery of their native </div><div>language which includes a thorough understanding of grammar, culture, and </div><div>idiomatic expressions.</div><div>-Fluent in English. The courses are developed for English speakers. Full </div><div>understanding and fluency of the English language and its grammar is needed </div><div>for course development.</div><div>-Bachelor's Degree: Linguistics, Translation, Foreign language, Language </div><div>teaching</div><div>-2 Years Language Teaching or Translation Experience</div><div>-Flexible scheduling: All work will be done online. Need to have availability of </div><div>a minimum of 20 hours a week. </div><div>-Ability to work well with other team members</div><div>-Reliable internet connection and basic computer skills</div><div>-Excellent time management and communication skills</div><div>-Please include a cover letter with resume when applying for this position</div><div><br></div><div>Please see our application website for more information!</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Application Deadline: (Open until filled)</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span> </div><div>Web Address for Applications: <a href="http://www.mangolanguages.com/careers">http://www.mangolanguages.com/careers</a> </div><div>Contact Information:</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>Recruiting Coordinator Pamela Kendall </div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>Email: <a href="mailto:pamela.kendall@mangolanguage.com">pamela.kendall@mangolanguage.com</a> </div><div><br></div><div><br></div>--------------------------------------------------------------------------<br>End of Arabic-L: 12 May 2011</body></html>