33.1147, Jobs: French; Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Expert in English Learning Content for French Speakers, Duolingo

Wed Mar 30 22:38:52 UTC 2022

LINGUIST List: Vol-33-1147. Wed Mar 30 2022. ISSN: 1069 - 4875.

Subject: 33.1147, Jobs: French; Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Expert in English Learning Content for French Speakers, Duolingo

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Date: Wed, 30 Mar 2022 18:38:22
From: Nick Ciardi [nickc at duolingo.com]
Subject: French; Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Expert in English Learning Content for French Speakers, Duolingo, Remote

University or Organization: Duolingo 
Web Address: https://www.duolingo.com/
Job Title: Expert in English Learning Content for French Speakers
Job Rank: Consultant

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition; TESOL

Required Language(s): French (fra)

Description:

Use your expertise teaching English to French speakers to help improve how
millions of people learn languages on Duolingo!

We are looking for an expert in English learning content who has experience
teaching English to French speakers and crafting instructional materials. This
is a temporary freelance position (no benefits included). All work will be
conducted remotely and hours are flexible.

You Will...
 - Use your teaching expertise and creativity to develop course content for an
online English course for French speakers.
 - Work with a team of content developers to ensure a high-quality learning
experience for Duolingo learners.

You Have...
 - Professional proficiency in English and French.
 - Experience teaching English to French speakers.
 - Experience crafting and editing materials for teaching English as a
second/foreign language.
 - Creativity and a passion for ensuring that learning content is fun and
engaging.
 - Outstanding attention to detail.
 - Basic digital literacy (Google docs, spreadsheets).
 - Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
 - Ability to work at least 20 hours a week.

Outstanding Candidates Will Have...
 - Solid understanding of English linguistic terminology.
 - 4+ years of experience teaching English to French speakers.
 - MA in TESOL/related field or TESOL certificate and equivalent experience.
 - Experience with collaboration and project management.

About Duolingo: 
Duolingo is the world's largest online language learning platform, with over
300 million users. Our apps were selected by Apple as "iPhone App of the Year"
and by "Google as Best of the Best for Android" 2 years in a row. Unlike other
online education platforms, Duolingo is a completely digital experience
meaning it requires constant interaction and is native to computers / mobile
platforms.

We're funded by some of the world's most prestigious venture capital firms,
the investors behind Google, Twitter, and Tumblr. Duolingo is a spinoff from
Carnegie Mellon University's School of Computer Science. Luis von Ahn,
co-founder and CEO of Duolingo, is a MacArthur fellow, Carnegie Mellon
University professor, and the inventor of CAPTCHA.

We are passionate about educating our users, making fact-based decisions, and
finding innovative solutions to complex problems. We offer meaningful work,
limitless learning opportunities, and collaboration with world-class minds.
Come brighten your life and over half a billion more!

Please apply directly via the application link below.

Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)

Web Address for Applications: https://duolingo.breezy.hr/p/fb5f3e1adf30-expert-in-english-learning-content-for-french-speakers-learning-curriculum 
Contact Information:
	Nick Ciardi 
	Email: nickc at duolingo.com 

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