22.3715, Jobs: Various Langs: Consultant, Second Language Testing Inc.

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Subject: 22.3715, Jobs: Various Langs: Consultant, Second Language Testing Inc.

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Date: 22-Sep-2011
From: Anthony Becker [abecker at 2lti.com]
Subject: Various Languages; Language Professional: Consultant, Second Language Testing Inc.
 

	
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From: Anthony Becker [abecker at 2lti.com]
Subject: Various Languages; Language Professional: Consultant, Second Language Testing Inc.

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University or Organization: Second Language Testing Inc. 
Job Location: ---------------- (Telecommute)
Web Address: http://www.2lti.com
Job Rank: Consultant  

Specialty Areas: Translation; Yemeni Arabic/Norwegian/Kurmanji language professional

Required Language(s): Arabic, Sanaani (ayn)
                      Kurdish, Northern (kmr) 
                      Norwegian Bokmål (nob) 

Description:

Our company, Second Language Testing Inc., is currently searching for Yemeni 
Arabic/Norwegian/Kurmanji language professionals to participate in a part-time 
contracting opportunity. The work involves the writing of test passages based on 
authentic material in these three languages. These tests will be used to assess 
the proficiency of speakers of Yemeni Arabic/Norwegian/Kurmanji who wish to 
work for US Government agencies. 

The language expert's role would be to find written and audio materials that are 
suitable for use in testing, and write questions in English about the material. 
Qualified applicants to this position should have listening and reading 
proficiency of at least an ILR level 4 (or ACTFL level Superior) in Yemeni 
Arabic/Norwegian/Kurmanji and level 3 skills in English. We are looking for 
people with strong English writing skills (ILR level 3/ACTFL), who are computer 
literate and have access to a high-speed Internet connection. 

Additional desired qualities include:
-  Evidence of previous experience with the US Government's ILR scale
-  Professional experience in linguistics, literature or translation
-  Yemeni Arabic/Norwegian/Kurmanji teaching experience
-  Ability to deliver quality work on a deadline
-  Item writing experience

Successful applicants will undergo a paid training. Work includes monthly 
assignments and will be completed remotely. Compensation is provided for 
training and collection of passages, based on the number of passages 
submitted and accepted. All interested and qualified applicants should send their 
resumes via email to the application email address below. Thank you very 
much.


Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
	  
Email Address for Applications: abecker at 2lti.com 
Contact Information:
	Anthony Becker 
	Email: abecker at 2lti.com 






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