33.1388, Jobs: Cree, Plains; Language Acquisition: Cree Language Content Creator, Hyperthought Games

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LINGUIST List: Vol-33-1388. Mon Apr 18 2022. ISSN: 1069 - 4875.

Subject: 33.1388, Jobs: Cree, Plains; Language Acquisition: Cree Language Content Creator, Hyperthought Games

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Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2022 21:01:17
From: Hannah Wright [hannah at lingolegend.com]
Subject: Cree, Plains; Language Acquisition: Cree Language Content Creator, Hyperthought Games, Remote

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

Specialty Areas: Language Acquisition 

Required Language(s): Cree, Plains (crk)
                      Cree 

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 Cree Language Content Creator to aid in the development
of the Cree 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 content for languages currently available, assess the
applicability for Cree 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 Cree 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
Cree language studies
 - Previous experience teaching Cree 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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