Bilingual Speech Project |English<> Korean (English speakers)

Job Summary

We are currently seeking bilingual speakers (English & Korean) to participate in an audio data collection project. The objective is to record short, natural conversations to support the development of voice recognition technologies.

This is a short-term, remote opportunity with flexible scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Complete a 30-minute paid training session
• Participate in 8 short conversation recordings (~5 minutes each)
• Use an online recording tool (similar to Zoom; no camera required)
• Engage in natural, everyday conversations (e.g., shopping, travel, planning)

During sessions:

• One speaker will communicate in English
• The other will communicate in Korean

Requirements

• Native English speaker with good Korean understanding, or
• Native Korean speaker currently based in the US or UK
• Comfortable speaking naturally in conversational settings
• Access to a laptop and microphone
• No prior experience required

A 1-minute audio sample is required for screening.

Project Details

• Duration: ~3.5 hours total (including training)
• Schedule: Flexible
• Location: Remote

Compensation

• USD 15 per hour (includes training and recording sessions)

Application Requirements

• Availability
• Number of speakers (if applying as a group)