31.3065, Jobs: English; Portuguese; Applied Linguistics: Freelancer, Duolingo

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LINGUIST List: Vol-31-3065. Fri Oct 09 2020. ISSN: 1069 - 4875.

Subject: 31.3065, Jobs: English; Portuguese; Applied Linguistics: Freelancer, Duolingo

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Date: Fri, 09 Oct 2020 17:26:52
From: Jessica Becker [jessica at duolingo.com]
Subject: English; Portuguese; Applied Linguistics: Freelancer, Duolingo

 
University or Organization: Duolingo 
Web Address: https://www.duolingo.com/
Job Title: Expert in Teaching English to Speakers of Portuguese at Duolingo (Freelance)
Job Rank: Freelancer; Other

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics 

Required Language(s): English (eng)
                      Portuguese (por) 

Description:

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

Duolingo is looking for an ESL expert who has experience teaching English to
speakers of Portuguese and developing language learning 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 help develop English course content
- Provide guidance on adapting the curriculum to the needs of
Portuguese-speaking learners
- Help define project details, set timeframes, and coordinate project
activities

Requirements:
- Experience teaching English to Portuguese speakers
- Native or near-native proficiency in Brazilian Portuguese
- Intermediate proficiency in Spanish
- Expertise in English grammar and ability to break down complex concepts
- Experience creating or editing language learning material/curricula
- Basic computer skills (Google docs, spreadsheets)
- Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work 20-25 hours a week

Exceptional candidates will have:
- Knowledge of additional languages

To apply, please use the application link provided below.



Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://duolingo.breezy.hr/p/9740f68c8024-expert-in-teaching-english-to-speakers-of-portuguese-at-duolingo-freelance 
Contact Information:
	Jessie Becker 
	Email: jessica at duolingo.com 


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