Livemocha revolutionizes language learning market with new social networking based approach
Livemocha, a language learning company, today announced the availability of a new Internet based language learning solution integrating online instructional content with a global community of language learners. Livemocha addresses a $20 billion worldwide market for language learning fueled by rapid globalization, immigration and travel. Applying the latest trends in social networking, is looking at transforming a market that has seen little innovation since the introduction of CD-ROM technology in the 1990s. Livemocha teaches everyday language in a fun and engaging manner and leverages the native language proficiency of its member base to provide a peer-to-peer tutoring and support system that keeps learners engaged and achieving real results.
Livemocha will launch with support for six popular languages – English, Spanish, French, Hindi, German, and Mandarin Chinese.
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I have tried many online courses and so far it has been just ok. I think is best to speak with a real person in a country where there is English or whatever language as the principal or official language. Speaking based on a book is sometimes not what people need…
By English Learner on March 31, 2008 1:40 pm