ACTFL seeks Egyptian language consultants to participate in a work group tasked with creating scoring protocol for listening proficiency tests. This test is being developed by the Defense Language Institute on behalf of the US government.
During the four-day work session, participants will take the test and then discuss each question to determine the likelihood of the test-taker answering it correctly. This will be a research-based discussion. The work session will take place January 27-30, 2025, from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET (four working days) in Maryland near BWI Airport—travel/lodging expenses will be fully covered by the DLI for each participant.
Qualifications
- Advanced or professional level proficiency in the given target language (Egyptian)
- Professional level proficiency in English reading and listening
- Previous professional experience using Egyptian (e.g., research professionals, lecturers, language instructors, translators, interpreters, journalists) or using the language in context of the Department of Defense
- Having received higher education in the target language culture is a plus
- Excellent listening and writing skills in the target language and in English
- A valid U.S. work authorization is a must.
If you have recently been involved in developing or reviewing test materials for the government, you wouldn’t be eligible to participate. Please check with us before applying.