9/27/2010
Georgia Launches Program to Create a Nation of English Speakers - Transitions Online
Mikheil Saakashvili pledges that all Georgian pupils will speak English as their second language by 2014.
8/03/2010
7/31/2010
School linked to TOEIC English test hid 100 million yen
The Tokyo Regional Taxation Bureau has uncovered that International Communications School Inc. (ICS) had hid over 100 million yen (approx. $1,150,000.00) in income until the end of fiscal 2008.
7/28/2010
New Global ESL Hub - Wyoming?
Tiny Ten Sleep is home to a teaching center that is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week where American teachers provide real-time video English lessons to thousands of students in classrooms across Asia via high-speed fiber optic networks."
Wall Street Institute's Educational Advisory Board Focuses on EFL Teaching
Topics included using Web 2.0 tools in ELT, using technology-based teacher training, efficacy assessment, and approaches to English for Special Purposes.
Disney to Expand English Language Training Schools in China
vby 2015 the program is predicted to generate over $100 million in revenue while teaching English to 150,000 students.
Michigan State University Closes Most of its Dubai Campus
US State Department had awarded the campus a $40,000 grant to advance MSU's English-language teaching program.
7/26/2010
Babbel Presents New Online Language Courses
New beginner’s courses for Brazilian Portuguese and Swedish offered as well as Advanced English for learners with previous knowledge.
7/23/2010
'BMWs' Help Afghans Go AWOL From Texas Air Base
Foreign soldiers attend DLI to learn English before they receive specialized military training at various installations in the U.S.
English language tests introduced for UK Student Visa applicants
Adult students banned from entering UK to study English for more than six months, unless they have passed a specified intermediate English qualification.
ETS Stops Administering TOEFL in Iran
But current sanctions do not prevent banks from processing payments from students taking TOEFL unless payments contribute to Iran’s development of weapons of mass destruction.
UK Border Agency Approves Pearson Test of English Academic
Test achieves approval from UK Border Agency as standard of English language proficiency under Tier 4 of the Points Based System.
7/22/2010
School Improvement Network Helps ELL Educators
In two years, English performance among economically disadvantaged improved 13%. Among ESL students, English performance increased by 18% and Math performance by 11%.
New E-Learning Teaching Tool Launched
Merit Software releases a 100% web-delivered version of Grammar Fitness aimed at improving students' English grammar skills.
Kurzweil Educational Systems, Inc. and Cambium Learning Technologies Announce Kurzweil 3000 Version 12 for Windows
Version 12 features expanded writing support including an enhanced writing toolbar.
4/19/2010
netTrekker and Nelson Education Help Canadian Schools Transition to Digital Resources
Features include Read Aloud support for struggling learners and special needs students, customized content for English Language Learners, including a dictionary/translation Hot Key.
Michelle Obama Picture eBook for Children Now Available as iPhone App
It is narrated and written in three languages: English, Spanish and Chinese.
Babbel Introduces New Features
Three key features designed to make learning foreign languages easier.
4/16/2010
Ginger Software Announces New Features
Contextual correction tool is designed especially for students with learning difficulties such as dyslexia, and ELLs.
4/15/2010
Middlebury College and K12 Inc. To Create Online Language Learning Business and Expand Language Academies
Language faculty from Middlebury will work with K12 on the academic content of Web-based language courses, which K12 will offer through its online education programs.
4/13/2010
Teach N' Kids Learn Announces Partnership with Formacion Digital, S.L.
Partnership seeks to offer online professional development in English and Spanish to professionals in the education field
4/12/2010
British Accent iPhone App Released
Alison Pitman Voiceover Services and software developers Zepho Inc. team up to launch British Accent training app.
Improve English Grammar Skills with Free Online Training
Irish-based online skills training provider ALISON Launches 'English Grammar Rules'.
Language School in Korea Guilty of Bilking Funds
Daewon Foreign Language High School collected around 2.13 billion won ($1.9 million) in illegal funds from parents of their students.
Hello-Hello Launches Language Course App for the iPad
Hello-Hello Spanish includes 30 conversational lessons and hundreds of flashcards with words and sentences to practice vocabulary.
Reading Horizons Releases Reading Intervention Program
Methodology used is effective in teaching ELLs how to read.
David Nunan Institute for Language Education Establishes Travel Grants
Applicants must be in a university Ph.D. program in TESOL / Applied Linguistics or a related field, or be early career researchers, who have graduated within the last three years.
3/31/2010
Reading Horizons New Online Tour Explores Teaching Strategies of Program
There is a tour specifically designed for instructors teaching EFL students.
CIBT Completes Acquisition of KGIC Education Group
KGIC specializes in English language training, business career programs and TESOL programs.
3/30/2010
The CollegeBound Network Partners with Pearson
Network’s new portal, www.MyGlobalEducation.com, and Pearson’s new English language test, PTE Academic aim to serve non-native English speakers who plan on applying to higher education institutions.
3/28/2010
iPass Launches 8 Brand New Online English Courses
Online education website specialising in IELTS, has recently formed a partnership with Vital English to add new language courses to its product range.
Pumkin Online English Celebrates Launch of Pumkin.com
Pumkin.com is designed to make English learning more fun for kids around the world.
Canadian Company Wins Exclusive Contract with Hong Kong Education Bureau
Footprints Recruiting was selected as the exclusive recruiter of 40 certified Canadian ESL teachers to work in public schools in Hong Kong.
Fast Foreign Language Dictionary Searches Five Languages at Once
In addition to the dictionary, Langalot has tools to help users learn vocabulary, study sentences and phrases, and learn from the community.
Android Translator Converts Spoken Foreign Languages
A voice translator may be a huge boom for the Google Android operating system.
3/25/2010
BBC Learning English Launches BBC Business Class
New series of weekly online radio programs is aimed at helping Chinese students develop their business communication skills in the English language.
Rosetta Stone Launches Next Generation Solution Aimed at Higher Education Institutions
Students learn to listen, read, write and speak by participating in an online community.
3/23/2010
Pearson Unveils Enhancements to WriteToLearn
For struggling readers and English Language Learners, WriteToLearn provides text-to-speech capabilities with added dictionary and spot word translation .
ETS Research Aims to Improve the Teaching of English Language Learners
The U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences (IES) is funding the three-year, $1.49 million project.
Helen Doron Early English Endorses Piccolingo Campaign
The European Commission's Piccolingo Campaign encourages early language learning.
QOOK TV Takes English Learning Home in Korea
Of the English education content provided, those targeting preschool and elementary age children have proven the most popular.
ChinaEdu Corp. and CTB McGraw-Hill to Develop English Language Proficiency Platform
The exam is slated to launch this summer serving Chinese middle school, high school, university, and other student segments.
3/22/2010
New Pearson Website Offers Free Resources and Professional Development For Teachers of ELLs
Teachers, language specialists and other educators will find video clips from language acquisition experts and other ELL resources.
Education Unit Helps Lift Pearson's Net Profit
There are hopes to expand the Pearson's English-language teaching operation, including about 70 English-language schools in China.
LG`s Company-wide English Initiative Catches On
LG became the first company in Korea to use English as an official language in 2008.
3/19/2010
Rehearsal Technology Releases English Grammar Software for ESL Students
English Extras In Business with A, An, and The, an ESL software game, helps adults and young adults learn the English articles.
Tech Tool Targets Elementary Readers
TeacherMates are now being used by more than 40,000 students in 15 states.
Moonshoot Adds Professor Robert Calfee as Education Officer
Moonshoot is a startup whose mission is teaching English to children globally through an online interactive gaming experience.
Bridge-Linguatec Implements Programs for English Language Instruction in China
The partnership will establish an English language center on Yuexiu University campus and develop opportunities for Yuexiu’s students to learn English in the United States and to attend American universities.
Phoneboxlanguage.com Announces Diversification in Online English Lessons
English lessons by Skype or by telephone offer flexibility.
3/18/2010
Paxen’s “GED Prep Xcelerator” Recognized by the Commission on Adult Basic Education
COABE cited the program’s contributions to adult-basic education and literacy for military members and civilians who have participated in the program.
Azimuth Announces Launch of Online Course: English for Medical Transcriptionists
Course Helps ESL Workers to Upgrade their English Skills to become High Quality Transcriptionists.
3/12/2010
Rosetta Stone Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter 2009 Results
Launch of Next Generation Language Learning Solution Scheduled for Third Quarter 2010.
3/11/2010
Council of Administrators of Special Education Endorses Curriculum Advantage’s Classworks Software
Classworks provides individualized instruction in math, reading, language arts and science, serving as a supplemental program for English language learners, Response to Intervention (RtI) programs and more.
3/10/2010
TalktoCanada.com Supports International Women's Day
TalktoCanada.com takes pride in having an 80% female workforce at its online English teaching company.
3/08/2010
Archipelago Learning Releases New Graphic Novel
Study Island Reading R&R aims to build reading confidence in struggling readers, reluctant readers, and English language learners (ELLs) in grades K-12.
Ballard & Tighe Promotes New ELD Products at CABE Conference
The CABE tradeshow will feature the new Carousel Testers and the Champion of IDEAS Yellow Level curriculum for Early Advanced to Advanced language learners in grades 6-12.
Benesse Aims to Expand Education Business in China
Benesse's language business is centered on Berlitz International.
3/06/2010
CTB/McGraw-Hill and Beijing Foreign Studies University Initiate R&D Project
Following initial teacher training, Writing Roadmap will be introduced in selected classrooms for English language instruction.
3/04/2010
How Improving Speech Can Change Lives with SpeechSchool.TV
A new programme, based at the e-centre at Massey University, claims it can help to neutralise foreign accents.
Imagine Learning, Inc. Expands Headquarters to Riverwoods Business Park in Provo, Utah
Imagine Learning produces a language and literacy software program titled “Imagine Learning English.” The program is targeted to assist English learners.
DDI’s HELP Math Premiers Diagnostic-Prescriptive Tool for ELL Learners
Digital Directions International (DDI) has enhanced HELP Math for ELL and Special Needs program .
2/26/2010
Japanese Authorities Suspend Operation of Fortress Japan
The Consumer Affairs Agency and the Tokyo metropolitan government have ordered a Tokyo-based English-language conversation school chain operator to suspend operations due to its coercive method of selling its services to university students and others
2/25/2010
Eleutian Technology Raises $10 Million for Growth
Online English education provider to students in Asia has secured equity financing from Cheyenne Capital Fund.
Broad Foundation Awards $1.5 Million to National Center on Time & Learning
Under the NCTL model, struggling students, such as English language learners, receive more individualized instruction
2/24/2010
IELTS International Offers ESL Teachers a Professional Development Day
The event will be held on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.
2/18/2010
Medallion Reading Program Saves Districts over $50 Million
New component includes an English Language Development program to help students learn English, while mastering English language arts standards.
Moonshoot Raises $6.6M for Games to Teach English
Moonshoot will use interactive entertainment to teach children around the world how to learn English as a second language
2/12/2010
Voice to Word Expands Teaching Team
Canadian company works to improve the English communications skills of non-native clients
WDS Launches Business English Online
Switzerland-based language school and ESOL software developer expands into online learning market.
HireOrder Thinking Now State-Approved
HOT uses the Wilson Reading System servicing students who are struggling with the English language in comprehension, spelling, and/or fluency.
2/11/2010
Free High-Quality Online Resources Address the Needs of Cash-Strapped Teachers
Free video podcast series “Stories for Kids” and the free interactive flashcards can be used as instructional resources for ESL students.
Extentia Launches iPad App Development Services
Extentia’s offerings include iWordCards, iEasyReader, language learning software, and classroom assessment software for teachers and students.
2/10/2010
KIDO'Z And Adventure City Take Kids On An English Learning Journey
KIDO'Z, the Kids' Web Operating System, announces partnership with Adventure City, the online English learning environment for young kids.
2/05/2010
ABAX Announces Release of World's First Creative Commons ELT Text
The title is the first in a series of 'Narrow Reading' textbooks which attempt to bridge the gap between extensive and intensive reading approaches.
2/03/2010
Athena Plans to Open New Chinese Language Schools in U.S.
Demand for Chinese language study in the United States leads Athena to open 8 Chinese language schools in three states within the next two years.
NAPE Website Assists Access for ESL Speakers
BrowseAloud includes a Screen Masking facility which allows users to mask information on the screen to help with concentration.
Industrial Alliance Launches Million Dollar Fund for Canadian Language Learners
The Industrial Alliance Fund for Learning a Second Language is designed to encourage young Canadians to learn a second language.
2/02/2010
Latvian Company Offers English Language Software to Chinese EFL Learners
M.A.R.I.D.I has developed the Quick Teacher multimedia software for Chinese learners of English.
2/01/2010
Pearson, Nokia Form English Teaching JV in China
Beijing Mobiledu Technologies to provide English-language learning services.
1/30/2010
School Specialty Reading Intervention Solutions Adopted by Georgia Department of Education
State's More Than 60,000 K-12 ESOL Students Will Build Fluency, Make Grade-Level Gains.
GEOS Closes Australia EFL Schools
Schools' closure affects about 2300 students from countries such as Japan, China, Switzerland, Argentina and Brazil.
1/29/2010
Tool Factory Introduces Reading Software for Visual Learners
A Busy Day software allows visual learners and those learning English as an additional language new tools to experience reading success.
1/27/2010
US Recession Forces Jobless Teachers to Find Employment Overseas
Governments across the globe hire native English speaking teachers, many from the US, in large numbers every year.
Rosetta Stone Opens Experience Store in Times Square
Company has opened new kiosks around the world to give language learning enthusiasts an opportunity to discover a better way.
CIBT Signs MOU with Yunnan CRTVU of China
Yunnan offers courses in Instructor's Training for Teaching English (TESOL). {29B3GW2DNXV7}
1/26/2010
Language Learning Essential in the 'Employee Development Toolkit'
Learning English essential for employees of global organisations wishing to remain competitive in the recession.
Schools Implementing Classworks Transform Learning Through Individualized Instruction
Classworks helps English learners build fluency.
Europe’s Language Business Worth $12bn and Growing
A new report from the European Commissions reveals that language related services amount to one of the biggest earning sectors in the region.
1/25/2010
CyraCom International Acquires Language Learning Enterprises (LLE)
Combination of CyraCom International (parent company of Voiance Language Services LLC) and LLE will broaden portfolio of language solutions.
EdOptions Introduces New Spanish Learning Course
Spanish II for middle and high school students expands students' knowledge of grammar and vocabulary.
Wall Street Institute Unveils New iPhone Application
The English Survival Tool Kit is designed for English language learners.
Wall Street Institute Adds Harvard ManageMentor Program
Program will complement the core English language education WSI students receive in its centers.
Starting an Online English School
New website offers packages for startup ESL/EFL teaching businesses.
Learning A-Z Partners with Language Technologies to Offer PreK-6 Reading Education Materials
120 ReadingA-Z leveled readers available at iTunes App Store as ReadSmart Edition Apps.
1/23/2010
Heinle ELT and ePals Launch Virtual Community for English Language Learners
Members of the Heinle Community can connect and practice English language skills with other students and instructors worldwide.
Macmillan Selects Semantico (SAMS) for Online English Learning Products
SAMS will enable Macmillan Education Group to manage users and subscriptions from a single place through a self-service web interface.
1/21/2010
Lingo Media Announces Second Advertising Deal With Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz (China) selected Speak2Me’s Conversational Advertising™ platform to support the launch of the Smart fortwo car in China.
Componica Releases Spanish Learning iPhone App
'Memorize Words: Spanish' uses theory of memorization to teach Spanish language vocabulary.
1/20/2010
New Medical Manuals Released by InterLingua
InterLingua's manuals allow non-English speaking patients to communicate with medical and emergency personnel.
1/19/2010
New Oriental Announces Second Fiscal Quarter Results
Total student enrollments in language training and test preparation courses increased by 5.1% year-over-year.
1/17/2010
NTT Plans Launch of Online English Education Services in Japan
NTT Communications will buy 29.7% of Swiss online English School operator goFluent.
1/14/2010
English Learning goes Mobile with Byki® for iPhone Apps
New Versions of Byki for iPhone deliver English Learning for Speakers of Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean.
FINRA and ALA Announce $1.5 Million in Grants to Public Libraries
Financial Education grants target diverse group of library patrons including English language learners, new Americans and low-income individuals.
Japan University Employs Agilent ESL Software
Yamagata University in Japan has licensed Agilent Technologies' SystemVue ESL software.
1/12/2010
EFL University To Establish New Campuses
The English and Foreign Languages (EFL) University in Hyderabad has received proposals from the Ministry of External Affairs and different Indian Embassies to set up off-shore campuses in six countries.
Virtual Language Training Showcases New Course
digital publishing will be showcasing its new course concept 'CLT live'at Learning Technologies (London, January 27th - 28th).
Heinle ELT and ePals Launch the First Virtual Community for Connecting Student ELLs Worldwide
Safe online workspace facilitates collaboration for students and instructors in a controlled environment.
Learning A-Z Partners with Language Technologies to Offer PreK-6 Reading Education Materials
Learning A-Z's resources serve student needs, including those of ELLs/ESL learners.
1/10/2010
Korean Online Education Company Establishes Philippines Subsidiary
Avalon English Plus, one of the largest education companies in South Korea, invests $2 million to establish English Ubiquitous Network.
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