Spanish Course Instructor Needed to Create 60-Hour Conversational Program (Video + Scripts) - Contract to Hire
Habla Sawa — Request for Proposal (RFP) Conversational Spanish Course (60 Hours) 1. Overview Habla Sawa is developing a conversational Spanish course tailored for Saudi learners, with a strong focus on practical speaking skills, cultural alignment, and real-life application. We are seeking an instructor who can design and deliver high-quality green-screen video lessons supported by reading materials, assessments, and localized Saudi content. This RFP outlines the full scope, course parameters, modules, deliverables, and submission expectations. 2. Scope of Work The instructor will design, script, record, and deliver a structured Spanish course totaling approximately 60 hours of learning. The program must emphasize: -Real conversational skills - Saudi-relevant examples and scenarios - Accurate grammar and pronunciation - Culturally informed content (Saudi + Andalusian focus) - High-quality green-screen video production using clear visuals and interactive teaching techniques The instructor is responsible for: -Lesson planning - Scriptwriting - Video recording - Reading material preparation - Assessments aligned with each module - Adjustments and edits based on feedback 3. Course Parameters & Structure The program will follow a fast-track learning model that maximizes speaking results in a short duration. Course Parameters - Duration: 7.5 to 10 weeks - Total Modules: 15 to 20 - Module Length: 35 mins to 1 hour - Components per Module: 1. Video Lesson (interactive; grammar + application + scenarios) 2. Reading Material (derived from the video; includes Arabic translation) 3. Assessment (quiz focusing on comprehension + usage) Estimated Time per Module - Video: 16 to 40 minutes - Reading: 8 to 20 minutes - Assessment: ~10 minutes Total: 26 to 70 minutes per module 4. Chapter Themes The full program is anchored around five conversational and cultural chapters: 1. Myself & Saudi (identity, customs, background, cultural expressions) 2. Hobbies (personal interests, daily-life conversations) 3. Vacation & Travel (airports, itineraries, hotels, transport) 4. Spanish Culture with emphasis on Andalucía (history, Islamic influence, traditions) 5. Retail & F&B (shopping interactions, dining, cafés, customer service scenarios) 5. Module Breakdown Each module must include: - A grammar component - Interactive practice prompts - A real-life scenario tailored for Saudi learners Proposed Modules Module 1 — Words You Must Know A: Basic grammar B: Practice prompts C: Real scenario Module 2 — Introducing Yourself (Saudi-style) A: Grammar B: Application C: Real scenario Module 3 — Families Module 4 — Saudi Culture (food, history) Module 5 — Hobbies & Sports Module 6 — Travel & Transportation Module 7 — Retail & F&B Module 8 — Geography (countries & nationalities) Module 9 — Flexible (instructor’s creative addition) The instructor may propose more modules in alignment with the course plan. 6. Course Framework The course should adhere to the following instructional foundation: - Value: Prioritize real conversational outcomes - Format: Video + reading + assessment for each module - Material: Vocabulary, dialogues, grammar, pronunciation exercises - Saudi Localization: Culturally relevant examples, expressions, and scenarios - Linguistic Building Blocks: Grammar essentials, survival vocabulary, functional language - Cultural Elements: + Saudi themes (identity, geography, cuisine, norms) + Andalusian/Spanish themes (Islamic history, traditions, food, lifestyle topics such as football, fashion, makeup, etc.) 7. Module List (15–20 Total) Below is the module list forming the basis of the course design: 1. Words – must knows 2. Introducing yourself 3. Families 4. Saudi geography 5. Saudi culture & history 6. Saudi foods & beverages 7. Hobbies 8. Sports 9. Travel & transportation 10. Retail & entertainment 11. F&B & services 12. Spanish geography 13. Spanish culture & history 14. Spanish food & beverage 15–20. Instructor’s proposed modules (aligned with course goals) 8. Deliverables The selected instructor must provide: - Video Lessons: Fully recorded green-screen videos (clean visuals, stable lighting, strong audio) - Scripts: Complete lesson scripts for each video - Reading Materials: Short reading summaries + Arabic translations - Assessments: Short quizzes per module - Source Files: All editable materials - Revisions: Adjustments based on feedback 9. Timeline - Project Duration: ~1-2 month - Delivery will be based on milestones tied to video batches. - Payment released for every 7 approved videos. 10. Proposal Requirements Applicants must submit: - A sample video demonstrating teaching style, clarity, and green-screen capability - A preliminary course outline (modules 15–20 proposed topics) - A short explanation of teaching approach - Any previous relevant work samples 11. Compensation Payment terms follow a milestone structure: - The instructor is paid every 3 hours of completed, approved video content - Rates discussed individually based on experience and quality - All intellectual property produced becomes the exclusive property of Habla Sawa 12. Intellectual Property All scripts, videos, materials, and assessments created for this project will be owned fully by Habla Sawa. The instructor grants full rights, including reproduction, distribution, editing, and use across all platforms. Apply tot his job