31.2521, Jobs: Chinese, Mandarin; English; Applied Linguistics: Freelancer, Duolingo

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LINGUIST List: Vol-31-2521. Mon Aug 10 2020. ISSN: 1069 - 4875.

Subject: 31.2521, Jobs: Chinese, Mandarin; English; Applied Linguistics: Freelancer, Duolingo

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Date: Mon, 10 Aug 2020 12:06:04
From: Danchen Yang [danchen at duolingo.com]
Subject: Chinese, Mandarin; English; Applied Linguistics: Freelancer, Duolingo

 
University or Organization: Duolingo 
Department: Learning and Curriculum
Job Location: , ---------------- (Telecommute)
Web Address: https://www.duolingo.com/
Job Title: English Curriculum Content Writer for Speakers of Chinese at Duolingo
Job Rank: Freelancer; Other

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; ESL; EFL; Language Teaching

Required Language(s): Chinese, Mandarin (cmn)
                      English (eng) 

Description:

Use your expertise in teaching English to Chinese speakers to help bring
English language education to the world.

Duolingo is looking for an ESL/EFL expert with native or near-native
proficiency in both English and Mandarin Chinese who has experience teaching
English to Chinese speakers and developing English language curricula. This is
a temporary freelance position (no benefits included). All work will be
conducted remotely and hours are flexible.

Responsibilities:
- Use your pedagogical expertise to develop course content, such as explicit
grammar instruction, for an online English course for speakers of Chinese. 
- Identify the challenges that Chinese speakers might have when learning
English, and tailor course curriculum to their needs.
- Exercise brevity, creativity, and humor to ensure that course material is
concise, fun, and engaging.
- Help define project details, set timeframes, and coordinate project
activities.

Requirements:
- Native or near-native proficiency in both English and Mandarin Chinese
- MA in TESOL/related field or TESOL certificate and equivalent experience
- Experience teaching English as a second/foreign language to Chinese speakers
- Basic computer skills (Google docs, spreadsheets)
- Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work 10-15 hours a week
- Ability to have 1-3 meetings every week between 9am-9pm CST (China Standard
Time); we are flexible regarding the exact time

Exceptional candidates will have:
- PhD in education, TESOL, or a related field
- Experience creating language learning material/curricula
- Familiarity with the Common European Framework of Reference for Language
(CEFR)
- Experience in team teaching, supervision of others, and/or project
management

To apply, please visit the application link provided below.



Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://duolingo.breezy.hr/p/c06c64d8429b 
Contact Information:
	Senior Curriculum Designer Danchen Yang 
	Email: danchen at duolingo.com 


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