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Context:
The Duolingo English Test (DET) was launched in 2016, by Duolingo, the world’s most popular language-learning platform. Duolingo’s mission is to leverage technology in order to lower barriers to education. The DET, as an extension of this mission, is an innovative and accessible English proficiency assessment for today's international students and educational institutions. Available online, on demand, students can certify their English from their computer—no appointments or travel to test centers needed. In addition, the DET is an opportunity for students to showcase their English skills through a video interview, and writing sample, beyond just a proficiency score. Results are available within 2 days and can be shared with an unlimited number of institutions. Over 5500 educational institutions worldwide already accept the DET, as equivalents to other traditional tests such as the IELTS or TOEFL.
The Duolingo English Test offers different kinds of training programs for stakeholders, such as agents, counselors and coaching centers in the study abroad ecosystem, to help them learn more about the test and how they can help their students prepare to take the DET. These range from introductory programs that offer an overview of the features and format of the test, the accepting institutions and readiness resources available online to support the test taker community, to Train The Trainer workshops aimed at empowering teachers who work with test takers.
Main Accountabilities:
This position is responsible for educating stakeholders about the DET, including offering regional language training and support for teachers working with test takers.
This role is freelance and remote with flexible working hours, but will require travel within designated regions for in-person sessions when necessary.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver offline as well as online training programs to various stakeholders
- Customize/adapt training materials to align with the regional needs and contexts
- Gather feedback from participants to refine future programs
- Prepare reports on training delivered
- Keep up with the latest changes and updates to the DET; share these with stakeholders
- Collaborate with other Duolingo staff
Role-specific Experience, Knowledge and Skills:
Essential:
- 3+ years of language teaching experience
- Proficient in delivering content in English and Gujarati. Hindi in addition preferred
- Willingness to travel for in-person training sessions when necessary
- Awareness of English proficiency tests like IELTS and TOEFL
Desired:
- Experience in test preparation
- Ability to adapt trainings to varying audience needs
- Strong understanding of the study abroad ecosystem in India
Education and Qualifications:
Essential
- Bachelor's Degree in English, Education, or a related field
Desired
- A training qualification
- Certification in preparing students for other English Language Proficiency tests.
About Duolingo
Duolingo is the most popular language-learning application in the world, with over 500 million users and over half a billion exercises completed daily. Beyond our core learning product, we also offer English proficiency testing with the Duolingo English Test, and are bringing new subjects into the Duolingo app, where people can develop their Math and Music skills.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!Duolingo is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.By applying for this position your data will be processed as per the Duolingo Applicant Privacy Notice.
