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You Can Now Learn Malay on the LingQ Language Learning Platform
Language learners can now go all the way to fluency in Malay on language learning platform LingQ. LingQ’s learning system is based on learning a language while reading, listening and acquiring new words and phrases in context from interesting content. Members can import anything in their... - November 24, 2017 - LingQ
SANS Inc. Introduces New Pronunciation Activity Tool for Language Learners
SANS Inc., Software and Network Solutions, has announced the introduction of a new Pronunciation Activity Tool integrated into SANSSpace™, the company’s web-based interactive language learning platform. It will be highlighted this week at the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign... - November 15, 2017 - SANS Inc. Instructional Technology for Language Learning
SAY Global Inc. Combines Online Education with Social Mission to Empower Seniors and Korean Learners
SAY Global Inc., an online tutoring company with a unique social mission to empower the elderly, recently became one of the top teams to win a cash prize at a major startup competition in Seoul, with over 20 international teams competing. With the money, the company will continue to develop its Korean curriculum and produce more jobs for Korean seniors. - November 15, 2017 - SAY Global Inc.
TutorMandarin Launches Online Chinese Learning Platform for PC, Android, and Upcoming iOS
TutorMandarin has launched the second PC software component of its cross-platform for online Chinese learning. - October 28, 2017 - TutorMandarin
Berlitz Has New Home in Denver After 20 Years
New location in Denver will allow for more technology in the classroom. - October 12, 2017 - Berlitz Denver
Language Learning Platform LingQ Offers Danish and Slovak
Language learners can now go all the way to fluency in Danish and Slovak on context-based language learning platform LingQ. LingQ’s learning system is based on learning a language while reading, listening and acquiring new words and phrases in context from interesting content. Members can... - August 25, 2017 - LingQ
Spanish for Healthcare Professionals Class Begins September 9 at the New Maria Oliveira Language Learning Center Facility
New Spanish for Healthcare Professionals at the new facilities of the Maria Oliveira Language Learning Center. - August 19, 2017 - Maria Oliveira
HiNative, the Q&A App for Language Learners from Lang-8 Inc., Has Passed 1 Million Registered Users
The number of users on HiNative has been growing rapidly since entering 2017. The total number of registered users increased from 390,000 in January to 500,000 in February before finally breaking 1 million on June 26. The increase was driven in large part by a surge in users outside of Lang-8,... - August 08, 2017 - Lang-8 Inc.
Conference for SAT, ACT; Test Prep Tutors Scheduled
Test Prep Professionals is holding its first industry conference for independent tutors and college counselors. - July 13, 2017 - Association of Test Preparation, Admissions, and Private Tutoring
Engmates Launches Enhanced Public Speaking Skills Course in New Delhi
Engmates - New Delhi has launched an upgraded Public Speaking Course for candidates in New Delhi from 15th of July 2017, to especially cater to the requirement of aspiring professionals and working professional who are stagnated in their current positions due to the lack of public speaking, presentation & leadership qualities. - July 05, 2017 - Engmates
Kickstarter Gold: Chineasy Tiles. Learning Chinese is Easier Than Ever with a Hands-on Board Game.
Chineasy, the award-winning methodology that revolutionized how people learn Chinese, just launched its latest educational toy: Chineasy Tiles - a learning tool that makes learning Chinese fun and easy for all ages. In 2013, Chineasy successful raised over £190,000 in its first Kickstarter campaign to publish Chineasy: The New Way to Read Chinese. Today, Chineasy is back with a hands-on, multi-dimensional learning tool for learners of all ages to engage and play while learning Chinese. - June 28, 2017 - Chineasy
UK College of English Celebrates the Opening of Its New Centre on Oxford Street
UK College of English celebrated the opening of its new centre on Oxford Street, Monday 8 May. The inauguration saw Sir Ciarán Devane, Chief Executive of the British Council, unveiling the plaque to mark the beginning of a new era for UKCE. The event was attended by other esteemed members of... - June 22, 2017 - UKCE
Skrivanek Chooses Memsource for Its Speed and Flexibility
Skrivanek, a leading international language service provider, has chosen Memsource as one of its language technology tools. - June 14, 2017 - Skrivanek, s. r. o.
Mubakkir Arabic Early Reading Assessment to be Released in September
Developed in partnership with the Arab Thought Foundation, Mubakkir Arabic Early Reading Assessment measures literacy development of native and non-native speakers in grades pre-K thru 3. The test can be used for formative assessment and progress monitoring. It will be released September 2017. - May 18, 2017 - Diglossia LLC
Preply: 10 Tips on How to Become a Successful Freelancer
Regardless of the profession you choose, becoming a successful freelancer takes some preparation and knowledge. Here are ten tips from Preply, a marketplace for tutoring, to help you on the way to your dream job. - May 17, 2017 - Preply
Internet Polyglot Steve Kaufmann Reaches 100,000 YouTube Subscribers
"The Godfather” of the internet language learning community is learning his 17th language. - May 17, 2017 - LingQ
The Publications Office of the European Union Awards a Major Project to Jouve and Skrivanek
Jouve and Skrivanek win a new tender from the Publications Office of the European Union (http://publications.europa.eu) and will oversee the implementation of infrastructure for processing notices published in the Supplement to the Official Journal. - May 12, 2017 - Skrivanek, s. r. o.
Language Lizard Introduces New Products to Promote Ethnic Diversity in Classrooms
Online children’s book store, Language Lizard has always stood for multicultural education and language learning among children at a young age. It is very easy to find a wide range of bilingual books on the site, in as many as 40 different global languages and unique audio aides that help... - May 06, 2017 - Language Lizard
Literacy Council of Northern Virginia to Host Summer Classes for English Language Learners
The Literacy Council of Northern Virginia is hosting June–July classes for beginning-level adult English language learners in Alexandria, Annandale, Falls Church, Herndon and Lorton. These classes provide adult learners with the fundamentals of English to improve their communication skills,... - May 05, 2017 - Literacy Council of Northern Virginia
Language Learning Platform LingQ Launches Importing Browser Extension
LingQ launches Chrome, Safari and Firefox browser extension that lets learners make a language lesson out of any online content with one click. - March 30, 2017 - LingQ
The Galtellì Literary Prize Returns for 2017
Writers from around the world are invited to enter their unpublished written submissions, of up to 5,000 words. In addition, applicants must include a cover letter outlining why they believe their piece dovetails with Grazia Deledda’s work. - February 07, 2017 - The Galtellì Literary Prize
Mandarin Goes Mobile with the New App, TutorMandarin
1-on-1 online Chinese classes taught by certified Mandarin tutors through a state-of-the-art Android app that feature a virtual classroom, full in-app courses, interactive daily content, and more. TutorMandarin is available now on Google Play and website. - January 12, 2017 - TutorMandarin
Now Announcing Online Spanish Courses from Costa Rican Language Academy, a Leading Provider of Spanish Language Immersion Programs
Since the 1980s, Costa Rican Language Academy (CRLA) has helped students master the Spanish language through their Spanish studies abroad programs. Now, however, CRLA is taking their language-learning opportunities a step further with the addition of online classes. Students who cannot afford the... - December 11, 2016 - CRLA
SANSSpace™ LIVE Instructional Technology Platform Adds Mobility to Language Teaching
The SANSSpace LIVE (Live Interactive Virtual Environment) platform will be showcased in hands-on demonstrations this week at the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Conference in Boston. SANSSpace LIVE, from SANS Inc. Software and Network Solutions, provides mobility for... - November 14, 2016 - SANS Inc. Instructional Technology for Language Learning
Complete Studies Abroad While Immersed in Costa Rican Culture with Costa Rican Language Academy’s Spanish Homestay Program
San José, Costa Rica-based language school Costa Rican Language Academy invites students to their homestay program. The homestay program enables Spanish students to study the language abroad in Costa Rica while staying with an authentic Costa Rican family. It’s the ideal opportunity to... - October 19, 2016 - CRLA
Fine Motor City a la MindBloom Preschool, Debuts at the National Building Museum Big Build Festival
MindBloom Preschool hosts unique interactive children's building stations at the National Building Museum Big Build festival on October 15, 2016 in Washington, DC. - October 18, 2016 - MindBloom Preschool
National Museum of African American History and Culture Visits MindBloom Preschool
The National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) teaches a local Washington, DC immersion language preschool a few lessons on diversity and inclusion and the importance of making a difference in the world. - September 27, 2016 - MindBloom Preschool
INNOETICS Launches VoiceCrafts, the World's First Synthetic Voice Marketplace
INNOETICS, a company specializing in text-to-speech synthesis, has launched the VoiceCrafts platform at the Interspeech 2016 Conference in San Francisco. Powered by INNOETICS's award-winning technology it allows any voice talent to create their own synthetic voices in just a few hours and any developer and app to use them through a simple API. - September 22, 2016 - innoetics
Brazilian Institute Launches a Free Basic Portuguese Online Course
ILC Brasil, the institute specialized in teaching Portuguese as a foreign language, introduces an open online course for those who wish to learn the basics of Portuguese. - September 16, 2016 - Instituto de Língua e Cultura Brasileira ILC Brasil
Combine Spanish Studies Abroad with Volunteering in Latest Programs Offered by Costa Rican Language Academy
The San Jose, Costa Rica-based language school Costa Rican Language Academy is now inviting student groups to explore their full range of course options. One option for student groups is their personalized programs. The school offers a range of customized group programs for students of all language... - September 15, 2016 - CRLA
Language Learning Website LingQ Introduces New Version of Reader to Help Language Learners Reach Fluency
LingQ launches improved system for studying 24 languages. - August 13, 2016 - LingQ
Select Teachers Launches State of the ESL Industry Survey
Shanghai-based Select Teachers today launched its State of the ESL Industry Survey for teachers who teach English as a Second Language. The survey; the first of its kind is designed to gather global data on working conditions throughout the industry, including everything from class sizes and... - August 12, 2016 - Select Teachers
Entry Into the US Market, Massive Investments, New Employees: flexword from Mannheim, Germany Announces Extremely Positive Half-Yearly Results
A description of the several highlight, including results, of the first half of 2016. - July 08, 2016 - flexword
Baila Baila Spanish Through Music and Movement Opens in Santa Monica
Baila Baila is an innovative studio where parents and kids ages 0 to 5 can sing, dance and play while learning Spanish. - July 05, 2016 - Baila Baila
cdlancer Organises 6th Edition of the Open Translation Day
Discussions, Networking and Insights Into the World of Translators and Interpreters - July 04, 2016 - CDlancer
LinguaTV Awarded with the Comenius EduMedia Prize 2016
European Educational Award for digital German courses A1-C1 (Daf/DaZ), specially designed for refugees, teachers and volunteer teachers. - July 03, 2016 - LinguaTV GmbH
Celebrating LCNV’s 54th Annual Recognition Event
On Tuesday, June 21, 2016, the Literacy Council of Northern Virginia (LCNV) successfully hosted its 54th Annual Recognition Event at the James Lee Community Center, 2855 Annandale Rd, Falls Church, VA 22042. The event celebrated the outstanding achievements of LCNV's adult learners and long serving... - June 29, 2016 - Literacy Council of Northern Virginia
German Translation Company Adds New Hires to Its New U.S. Location
flexword requires the new hires in the U.S. location to speak both German and English. The new hires are a result of the massive growth wave in the last year. - June 02, 2016 - flexword
Vancouver Startup Begins Unique Language Learning Program
Vancouver language learning startup LingQ welcomes students from around the world to start unique immersive study program. The chosen participants will take advantage of a free summer-long English program in which they will learn about startup related topics such as PR, marketing, design and social media. The program is based on LingQ's context-based language learning method and students will receive advice and guidance from hyperpolyglot Steve Kaufmann (he currently speaks 16 languages). - May 18, 2016 - LingQ
The Center for Nonviolent Communication is Overjoyed to Present the Lee Lab for Life-Enriching Education USA - Albuquerque, NM July 24- 29, 2016
This Applied NVC Lab is designed for explorers and pioneers in Life-Enriching Education - school teachers, administrators, counselors, educators in youth programs, Nonviolent Communication trainers (certified trainers and certification candidates) - who share the intent to explore and apply the vision of Life Enriching Education. - May 17, 2016 - The Center for Nonviolent Communication
Arab Thought Foundation Signs MoU with Diglossia to fund development of Arabic Beginning Reading Assessment
The MoU aims to promote literacy skills in young learners - May 01, 2016 - Diglossia LLC
Executive Vice-President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Russia Tatiana Raguzina at Kazan University
She spoke about the Chamber's activities in front of employees and students of the Institute of International Relations, History, and Oriental Studies. - April 23, 2016 - Kazan Federal University
Kazan Federal University Develops New Products to Help Control Quality of Medications
The fellowship was awarded to Ms. Leksina for her work on express, high-precision and selective methods of voltammetric and amperometric detection of biogenic amines with chemically modified electrodes. Biogenic amines are compounds that are usually formed in live organisms from different amino acids. Such well-known compounds as adrenalin, histamine, serotonin are examples of biogenic amines. - April 15, 2016 - Kazan Federal University
Maria Oliveira Language Learning Center Moves to New Office in Richmond California
Maria Oliveira Language Learning Center is moving to a new facility in Richmond California just in time for the Spring II term that begins April 25. The Richmond location is in an updated, modern building located at 3150 Hilltop Mall Road, and it features easy access with increased parking,... - April 09, 2016 - Maria Oliveira
Free Education & Enrichment Resource Fair: Los Angeles; Sunday 4/24/2016, Skirball Cultural Center
Looking for quality educational options and solutions for your children? Attend this free community event with Resources specializing in Learning Differences, Multilingual Education, Gifted and 2e, Educational Therapies, Tutoring and Test Prep, Online and Non-Traditional Education, as well as Enrichment opportunities in the Arts, Sports and Technology. - April 07, 2016 - Parents Education League of Los Angeles
Online Language Lessons with Native Speakers
The online career network Talenda focuses its business activities on giving online language lessons for English, German, Spanish and French. The company had originally specialized in the international recruitment of employees. The experience had shown that insufficient language skills among new... - April 06, 2016 - Talenda
Kazan Federal University Works on Catalysts for Silicone Rubber Production
Silicone Rubber Tech for Import Substitution - April 06, 2016 - Kazan Federal University
Michael Schmitz, Supervisor of Partnership Agreement Between KFU and Giessen University Received KFU Honoris Causa
An extended ceremonial meeting of KFU Academic Board was dedicated to conferring Honoris Causa por Kazan University to Prof. Michael Schmitz of the Institute of Agricultural Policy and Market Research, Justus Liebig University Giessen. - April 01, 2016 - Kazan Federal University
Kazan University and Rutgers University Launch Joint Project in Translational Medicine
The project is based on the revolutionary CRISPR/cas9 genome editing technology. The universities received a US-Russia University Partnership Program grant. The participants are the Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology at KFU and the Department of Biology together with the Center for... - March 31, 2016 - Kazan Federal University
Partner Banking Center Opened in Kazan
The event was attended by President of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov, Deputy Minister of Finance of Russia Sergey Storchak, and Rector of Kazan Federal University Ilshat Gafurov. - March 27, 2016 - Kazan Federal University