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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
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
Kazan Federal University Searches for the Ways to Improve Navigation Systems
The research group is now studying different types of positioning errors and trying to find ways to compensate them. - March 26, 2016 - Kazan Federal University
Flexword Translators & Consultants Continue Innovative Streak with New Broadband Cable Technology
The new broadband cable technology allows flexword several opportunities going forth in 2016. - March 24, 2016 - flexword
Diglossia Named 2016 GESS Education Start-Up Company of the Year
Company dedicated to improving literacy for native Arabic speakers. - March 19, 2016 - Diglossia LLC
Mangalam Research Center for Buddhist Languages to Launch New Program to Fill the Gap in Buddhist Language Training
Mangalam Research Center for Buddhist Languages (MRC) is pleased to announce the launch of the first-ever Post-Baccalaureate Program in Buddhist Languages and Translation Studies (PBL), a program designed to train future Buddhist Studies scholars who lack the required training in a canonical... - March 17, 2016 - Mangalam Research Center
How This NYC Startup is Reinventing What It Means to Learn a Language
NYC based startup, Smigin, is teaching users how to speak a new language by focusing less on grammar and more on everyday conversation. Smigin makes language learning more practical by curating sections based on real-life locations and situations in which users will find themselves abroad. - March 13, 2016 - Smigin
Nincha Languages Launches Ninchanese, a Gamified Chinese Learning Application in Open Beta, Now Available for All
Ninchanese is a science-based Chinese learning web app that offers learners an adorable and effective method for learning Chinese. The method harnesses the power of cognitive sciences and games to make learning Chinese simple and enjoyable. With Ninchanese, Chinese learning becomes accessible to everyone and learners quickly start speaking Chinese. - March 05, 2016 - Nincha Languages
Strong Sales Growth, New Employees: flexword from Mannheim Achieves Positive Results for the 2015 Financial Year
flexword Translators & Consultants, one of the leading professional language service providers that works strictly according to the native speaker principle, achieved extremely positive results for the 2015 financial year. Headquartered in Mannheim, Germany, flexword was able to boost its sales... - February 18, 2016 - flexword
SANS SCOLT Luncheon Provides Knowledge to Empower SE World Language Educators
The SANS Inc. SCOLT Leadership Luncheon takes place this week in Charlotte, NC, as part of the annual Southern Conference on Language Teaching (SCOLT). This event is an opportunity to develop connections and foster collaboration among leaders of the 14 state associations in the SCOLT region. The theme of the 2016 Leadership Luncheon is “Empowering Teachers for EPIC Growth: No Limit to What We Can Achieve." - February 16, 2016 - SANS Inc. Instructional Technology for Language Learning
NECTFL to Announce Mead Leadership Program 2016 Recipients
Awards to the three fellowship recipients of the 2016 Mead Leadership Program will be formally announced this Friday during the awards ceremony of the Northeast Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (NECTFL), taking place in New York City. For the ninth consecutive year, SANS Inc. Software and Network Solutions is a corporate sponsor of the Mead Program. SANS is a U.S. based company and leader in the development of mobile and networked instructional technology for language learning. - February 09, 2016 - SANS Inc. Instructional Technology for Language Learning
Zayed University Signs MoU with Diglossia for Field-Testing and Research Collaboration
The MoU aims to test vocabulary level for students and highlight the critical importance of its acquisition. - February 06, 2016 - Diglossia LLC
aiaTranslations Offering Discounts to Healthcare Associations
As part of the annual patient access drive, aiaTranslations, the leader in life sciences translation services, is offering discounted translation pricing to patient advocacy and education non-profits. - January 29, 2016 - aiaTranslations LLC
SANS Inc., Software and Network Solutions, Appoints Southeast Regional Manager
SANS Inc., Software and Network Solutions, has named Daniel Maaske to the position of Regional Sales Manager. Daniel’s responsibilities will include support of current SANS’ educational customers as well as new business development in the southeast region of the United States including... - January 06, 2016 - SANS Inc. Instructional Technology for Language Learning
Test Prep & Tutoring Goes Social
Test Prep & Tutoring Professionals, a group dedicated to folks in the SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, and College Admissions Consulting Industry has launched a Social Community Site. The site will allow folks to build a profile, search jobs, share best practices, create forums, and access a free resource library. - January 06, 2016 - Association of Test Preparation, Admissions, and Private Tutoring
AAA Institute Adopts PMI®-AGC’s PMP® in 28 Days Exam Preparation Guide - AAA Institute Launches New PMP® Curriculum
AAA Institute, a leading BPPE approved training provider headquartered in California, is now using PMI®-AGC’s PMP® in 28 Days Exam Preparation Study Guide in its well acclaimed project management curriculum. “The role of projects is receiving increasing global attention,”... - December 09, 2015 - AAA Institute
SANS Inc. SANSSpace™ LIVE Virtual Language Lab Enables More Flexible Language Learning
SANS Inc., Software and Network Solutions, has announced the introduction of SANSSpace™ LIVE, a live interactive virtual environment to support anytime, anywhere synchronous language learning. It will be highlighted this week at the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages... - November 17, 2015 - SANS Inc. Instructional Technology for Language Learning
Discover Fast & Easy English Placement with Lexica English™
10-Minute Test Provides Immediate Results for Easy Placement Into English Programs - October 29, 2015 - Diglossia LLC
French Language Immersion School for Children to Expand Into All-Ages French Cultural Center
Thanks to the drawing power of Michigan State University and the booming manufacturing, agricultural and retail industries, Mid-Michigan has become a multicultural mecca in recent years. Communities based around incoming Asian, Indian, Latino, and Afro-Caribbean groups have flourished, enriching... - October 25, 2015 - Aux Petits Soins, LLC
Legacy of Purpose Preparatory Academy (LOPPA) is an International Multilingual School Located in Lilburn
Legacy of Purpose Preparatory Academy is partnering with Berkmar United Methodist Church to host a Back-to-School BASH and Open House, Saturday, August 15th (10 a.m. – 3 p.m.) at 675 Pleasant Hill Road, Lilburn, GA 30047. - August 06, 2015 - Legacy of Purpose Preparatory Academy
Avant Launches Spanish Heritage Language Test in Partnership with University of Houston
New Assessment Helps Schools Place Spanish Heritage Speakers in Language Programs. Avant Assessment announces the release of the Spanish Heritage Language (SHL) Test for secondary and post-secondary students under an exclusive licensing agreement with the University of Houston... - July 18, 2015 - Avant Assessment
Finalists Announced for African EduWeek Awards Celebrating Achievement in Education
The finalists in the inaugural African EduWeek Awards have been announced, showcasing the most innovative and life-changing projects, organisations, companies, teachers and education professionals who have been responsible for pioneering new frontiers, pushing boundaries, for inspiring others and... - June 28, 2015 - African Education Week
Via Afrika’s VADEC to Show How eLearning is Transforming Education at African EduWeek
“The key to Via Afrika’s content development is that material – be it print or digital – must meet the needs of users while changing the way they learn. Our eLearning material aims at moving beyond only augmenting what happens in the classroom, to transforming the way... - June 25, 2015 - African Education Week
Ambit Technology’s Solar Powered Classrooms to Ensure Clean, Connected and Sustainable e-Learning for the Future
The South African technology company Ambit’s innovative solar powered classroom is poised to provide “off-grid” electricity and connectivity to rural classrooms and help teachers overcome the pitfalls of load shedding. It not only harnesses the continent’s most abundant... - June 20, 2015 - African Education Week
African EduWeek to Inspire Teachers and Educators in July: from Sex Education to School Finance to E-Learning and Maths
“Teachers and educators inspire and motivate learners and students on a daily basis. At African EduWeek we give teachers the opportunity to be inspired and gain new knowledge with free-to-attend educational training and development, with topics ranging from sex education, to school finance to... - June 18, 2015 - African Education Week
African EduWeek Launches Exciting Video Inviting Educators to "Enter a World of Educational Knowledge"
The ninth annual SABC Education African EduWeek plans to once again address pertinent issues and urgent challenges in the education sector and more than 90 expert speakers will be on hand to address the more than 3500 teachers and education professionals who are expected at the Gallagher Convention Centre in July. - June 14, 2015 - African Education Week
Toronto Speech and Language Services Practice Kids Can Communicate! Has Launched Its Newly Designed Web Site
Toronto speech and language services practice Kids Can Communicate! recently redesigned its website to allow for a more informative and user-friendly experience. From resources to aiding those seeking information on speech and language difficulties to blogs that focus on tips and stories from... - June 12, 2015 - Kids Can Communicate
New African EduWeek Awards to Honour Most Inspiring Teachers and Educational Suppliers
The country’s leading teachers, suppliers, institutions and education professionals will be recognised and celebrated at the inaugural African EduWeek Awards that will take place at Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg on 1 July. - June 11, 2015 - African Education Week
Skrivanek Exhibiting at LocWorld Berlin 2015
Skrivanek, a Global Translation Services Provider, will be exhibiting at the upcoming Localization World Conference in Berlin, June 3-5 at the Hotel Maritim. As a leading localization innovator Skrivanek will be present to hear other views and to share its expertise and understanding with the global localization community. - May 31, 2015 - Skrivanek, s. r. o.
Flanbwayan, a Nonprofit Serving the Haitian Community in New York is Celebrating Its 10th Year Anniversary
Flanbwayan, a nonprofit serving the Haitian Community in New York is celebrating its 10th year anniversary as an advocate of education for Haitian newcomer immigrant students. - May 19, 2015 - Flanbwayan Haitian Literacy Project
The International Jury of the Galtelli Literary Prize 2015
The International Jury of the Galtelli Literary Prize 2015 is officially announced. They are all famous writers and scholars from different parts of the world. Everyone will bring their culture, sensibility and experience, adding a great value to the Galtellì Literary Prize and the cultural... - May 08, 2015 - The Galtellì Literary Prize
NECTFL to Announce Recipient of SANS Inc. /Mead Leadership 2015 Program Award
The award to the fellowship recipient of the 2015 SANS Inc. /Mead Leadership Program will be formally announced this week during the Northeast Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (NECTFL) awards luncheon, taking place in Washington, D.C., as part of the JNCL-NCLIS 2015 Language Advocacy... - May 07, 2015 - SANS Inc. Instructional Technology for Language Learning
Intel Diamond Sponsor for SABC Education African EduWeek
Intel, for the second year running, is the diamond sponsor for the upcoming SABC Education African EduWeek. The annual conference, now in its ninth year, is back from 1-2 July at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg, with more free-to-attend educational training and development for teachers, providing a futuristic look at teaching with even more suppliers with the latest classroom technology and services. - May 07, 2015 - African Education Week
Oxford University Press España Appoints Ardor Learning as Global Corporate Market Distributor for Their Innovative MyOxfordEnglish Product
Oxford University Press España (OUPE), the Spanish branch of Oxford University Press (OUP) is extending the distribution of its digital English language-learning platform, MyOxfordEnglish, into the global corporate market through a long-term collaboration with Ardor Learning. MyOxfordEnglish... - May 01, 2015 - Ardor Learning
African EduWeek Returns to Johannesburg in July with More of the Latest Classroom Technology and Teacher Development
SABC Education African EduWeek is back from 1-2 July in a new venue, with more free-to-attend educational training and development for teachers, a futuristic look at teaching and even more suppliers with the latest classroom technology and services. “Last year the event underwent a huge... - April 18, 2015 - African Education Week
Anaheim University Akira Kurosawa School of Film Opens with Online MFA in Digital Filmmaking
Akira Kurosawa, one of the most influential filmmakers of all time, has been honored with the launch of the Anaheim University Akira Kurosawa School of Film. After two decades in the making, the Anaheim University Akira Kurosawa School of Film will begin accepting applications for a state-of-the-art Online Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree program in Digital Filmmaking on April 13, 2015. - April 12, 2015 - Anaheim University
BeNative Business English Completes $3M Investment Round
SMATOOS continues its international expansion into the business education markets of China, Japan, and Taiwan. - March 25, 2015 - SMATOOS
New Language Training Platform, myTEFL Links Full Teaching Supply Chain to Ethical Causes
Experience language services provider powers online TEFL platform with a difference. - March 23, 2015 - myTEFL
The Galtellì Literary Prize 2015
The village of Galtellì, Sardinia, is launching an international prose contest dedicated to the great Sardinian writer Grazia Deledda, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1926, who set her masterpiece Canne al Vento, or Reeds in the Wind, right in Galtellì. The top five... - March 19, 2015 - The Galtellì Literary Prize
SANS SCOLT Luncheon Celebrates 50 Years of Leadership to Promote Language Education
The SANS Inc. SCOLT Leadership Luncheon takes place this week in Atlanta, GA, as part of the annual Southern Conference on Language Teaching (SCOLT) and celebration of the 50th anniversary of the SCOLT organization. This event is an opportunity to develop connections and foster collaboration among... - March 03, 2015 - SANS Inc. Instructional Technology for Language Learning
The 28th Annual CATI Conference "Working Globally, Networking Locally" Meredith College, Raleigh, NC
The Carolina Association of Translators and Interpreters (CATI) is pleased to announce their 2015 Annual Conference, hosted at Meredith College in Raleigh, NC, on March 14-15. http://www.catiweb.org http://www.catiweb.org/resources/annual-conference/ - February 19, 2015 - CATI
How to Learn German Quickly and Easily
Would you like to learn German for personal or professional reasons? Are you too busy to attend a traditional language course? Do you need to brush up before a vacation or business trip? Online education is the solution and offers you easily accessible classes available from the comfort of your... - February 13, 2015 - German Online Gym
Foreign Language Book Fair and Open House
The International School of Arizona will be hosting a foreign language book fair with books in French and Spanish. - February 06, 2015 - International School of Arizona
E-Learning Firm Liqvid to Offer English Learning Courses Globally
Liqvid, India’s fastest growing integrated eLearning content solutions company has decided to offer its products globally by participating in the Intel Education Resources programme launched by Intel Corporation. Under this programme, Liqvid Pvt. Ltd will provide free versions of its wide... - January 27, 2015 - Liqvid Services Pvt Ltd
Liqvid eLearning Ties Up with Bodhisutra to Offer Interview Training on Mobile Devices
Liqvid (www.liqvid.com), the leading provider of e-Learning courses in India has partnered with Bodhisutra to offer it’s interview preparation course on mobile devices.This partnership will allow large number of Bodhisutra users to enjoy Liqvid’s flagship Interview edge course on mobile... - January 17, 2015 - Liqvid Services Pvt Ltd
SPI Study Abroad Extends Early Deadline to January 10, 2015
Leading quality provider of high school study abroad programs announces plans to extend the early enrollment deadline for 2014-2015 summer program applicants. - January 02, 2015 - SPI Study Abroad
Liqvid Launches Mobile Centric E-Learning Platform: Aduro
Noida-based eLearning company, LIQVID has come up with a new age eLearning platform ADURO (Greek for “To Kindle,” fire). This platform has been built keeping in mind ever changing technical landscapes in the consumer world, especially in Mobile arena. That's why mobile is at the center... - December 26, 2014 - Liqvid Services Pvt Ltd
SANS Inc. and Wayside Publishing Collaborate to Deliver On-Line Content
A dynamic new on-line learning platform from world language publisher Wayside Publishing is now powered by SANSSpace™ from SANS Inc. The Learning Site™ has been customized by SANS Inc., developer of networked and cloud-based language learning technologies. The Learning Site will be... - November 18, 2014 - SANS Inc. Instructional Technology for Language Learning