LINGUIST List 31.3065
Fri Oct 09 2020
Jobs: English; Portuguese; Applied Linguistics: Freelancer, Duolingo
Editor for this issue: Becca Morris <beccalinguistlist.org>
Date: 09-Oct-2020
From: Jessica Becker <jessica
duolingo.com>
Subject: English; Portuguese; Applied Linguistics: Freelancer, Duolingo
E-mail this message to a friend 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
duolingo.com
Page Updated: 09-Oct-2020