Conversationalist

Job Description

This is a remote position.

Introduction:

English Lab is an ESL school working with non-native English speakers, and those wanting to learn English, all around the world.

Position: Conversationalist

A conversationalist simply has 15-minute calls with people all around the world. You get to meet new people and learn about other cultures. You will help ESL learners with their spoken English and make a few corrections as needed so they start to master spoken English from an American or British English perspective.

Hours / Schedule:

You are 100% in control of your schedule. English Lab will provide you with an account on our platform that allows you to set your schedule, and allows learners to choose the time that YOU set for your availability. The only requirement is that you MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF 2 HOURS PER WEEK.

How it works:

As a Conversationalist, you will be added to our “Speak With Me'' page of our website (www.englishlab.online/speak-with-me), much like the “Teachers'' page. This will be both on the public side and the registered side of the website. Students will choose which conversationalist they want and schedule their calls with you. When they make their call, they will log it to their account and click the launch button. The call is done through our video conference system (much like Zoom). You have a 15-minute call with the student about any topic they want to talk about, or the topic that is suggested weekly by English Lab. When 15 minutes are done, you say good-bye and wish them to have a good day or night, depending on their time zone.

Prime conversation times:

Please keep in mind that most students are in GMT 0 - GMT -2 (Europe) time zones and prefer to have their calls in the morning or evening in their time zone. This is not an absolute, but the general rule. So, consider the time difference between you and there and how that will affect your availability.

Requirements

Qualification:

If you like to talk and have good speaking skills, you’re on the right track. You need to be able to recognize minor mistakes and help the student to understand how, and why if possible, we say things the way we do in American or British English.

Native English speaker - REQUIRED

You must be 18 years old - REQUIRED

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

English or Education degree College student with English or Education major. However, everyone interested is encouraged to apply.

Must haves:

You must have a working computer

You must have a good camera

You must have good headphones

You must have a quiet place to work

You must have good attitude

You must have respect for people of other cultures

Pay:

$12/hr of conversation time

YOU MUST BE WILLING TO SUBMIT TO A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK

Apply here: https://englishlab.zohorecruit.com/jobs/Careers/780820000000503003/Conversationalist?source=CareerSite