AI Language Expert - Chinese
Alignerr • Remote • Posted 0 days ago
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$27.5/task
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About this Role
What You'll Do
- Evaluate AI-generated Chinese speech and text for linguistic accuracy, naturalness, and educational quality
- Assess learner speech and writing across proficiency levels from CEFR Pre-A1 through B2+
- Identify learner errors, unnatural phrasing, and pedagogical gaps with expert precision
- Provide clear, structured feedback that improves AI tutoring and language-learning models
- Collaborate asynchronously with project leads and fellow language experts
- Contribute to raising the overall quality and reliability of AI language instruction
About the Role
We're looking for Chinese language experts to help evaluate and improve AI systems built for language learning and instruction. Your linguistic insight and teaching background will directly shape how AI understands, assesses, and communicates in Chinese — making a real impact on how millions of learners experience the language.
- Organization: Alignerr
- Type: Hourly Contract
- Location: Remote
- Commitment: Minimum 15 hours/week, fully asynchronous
Who You Are
- Native-level proficiency in Chinese
- Experience teaching Chinese or evaluating learner language
- Fluent in English (C1/C2 level)
- Familiar with learner speech patterns and CEFR frameworks
- Enrolled in or completed a Bachelor's degree or higher
- Strong attention to detail and consistency in linguistic judgment
- No prior AI experience required
Nice to Have
- Experience in language assessment, curriculum design, or standardized testing
- Exposure to AI-powered language tools or educational technology
- Comfortable working independently in structured, asynchronous workflows
Why Join Us
- Work on cutting-edge AI projects with top research labs
- Fully remote and flexible — work on your own schedule, from anywhere
- Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and global collaboration
- Contribute to meaningful work that improves AI for Chinese speakers and learners worldwide
- Potential for ongoing work and contract extension
Requirements
- Fluent proficiency in English (Written & Verbal)
- Reliable high-speed internet connection
Eligible Languages
Fluent proficiency in Chinese or English
Compensation Analysis
We're looking for Chinese language experts to help evaluate and improve AI systems built for language learning and instruction. Your linguistic insight and teaching background will directly shape how AI understands, assesses, and communicates in Chinese — making a real impact on how millions of learners experience the language. - Organization: Alig
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