33.1335, Jobs: Chinese, Mandarin; Language Acquisition: Mandarin Language Content Creator, Hyperthought Games

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LINGUIST List: Vol-33-1335. Wed Apr 13 2022. ISSN: 1069 - 4875.

Subject: 33.1335, Jobs: Chinese, Mandarin; Language Acquisition: Mandarin Language Content Creator, Hyperthought Games

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Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2022 14:51:26
From: Hannah Wright [hannah at lingolegend.com]
Subject: Chinese, Mandarin; Language Acquisition: Mandarin Language Content Creator, Hyperthought Games, Remote

 
University or Organization: Hyperthought Games 
Job Title: Mandarin Language Content Creator
Job Rank: Consultant

Specialty Areas: Language Acquisition 

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

Description:

Lingo Legend is a mobile gaming platform for language learners designed to
maximize your engagement while you practice. To do this, we've integrated high
quality language content into a real video game so that you will look forward
to practicing even when the learning journey gets tough. Lingo Legend is
currently available for free on the Apple App Store.

We are looking for a Mandarin Language Content Creator to aid in the
development of the Mandarin language flashcards. In this role, you will work
with our team to design language flashcards ideal for beginner language
learners to familiarize themselves with vocabulary and phrases as well as
introductory grammatical concepts.

You will:
 - Evaluate the existing language curriculum for Korean and Japanese, assess
the applicability for Mandarin including the effectiveness, quality, and order
of concepts with the intent of optimizing for learner understanding,
retention, and engagement
 - Create new language flashcard content using grammatical concepts, and
themes relevant to Mandarin language learners
 - Ensure quality translations for all flashcards both existing and newly
developed
 - Create short descriptions that will aid the learner in understanding the
concept being introduced with each grouping of flashcards

You have:
 - Master’s degree or PhD in second language acquisition or specifically in
Mandarin language studies
 - Previous experience teaching Mandarin to beginners
 - Creativity to apply your experience to a unique learning situation
 - Able to work effectively independently

To apply, please contact Hannah Wright at the email address below. To learn
more about our product, please visit https://lingolegend.com or download it
for free on the App Store.



Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
	  
Email Address for Applications: hannah at lingolegend.com 
Contact Information:
	COO Hannah Wright 
	Email: hannah at lingolegend.com 


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