Bangkok--26 Mar--Marketwire
Users Download Podcasts to MP3 Devices to Reach New Levels of Business English Proficiency More Easily
GlobalEnglish Corporation (www.GlobalEnglish.com), the leading provider of on-demand learning and support for business English communication, has launched the MP3-compatible Mobile Learning Network for on-the-go learning. The new feature -- part of the GlobalEnglish Corporate Learning Service(tm) currently used by over 500 Global 2000 companies -- offers audio and video podcasts focused on improving business English communication skills.
With over 1 billion people worldwide currently learning English, the flexibility provided by mobile learning tools is essential for global business professionals. In a recent GlobalEnglish user survey of 10,000 global employees, 91% stated they are more likely to get a promotion with advanced English skills and 75% said they feel pressure to improve their English within the next year. With daily commute time averaging 1 hour and 20 minutes worldwide, the Mobile Learning Network helps professionals put this time to productive use by improving their English, which in turn improves their career opportunities.
GlobalEnglish has partnered with Business English Pod Ltd to create a comprehensive podcast library within Mobile Learning Network. The current offering includes approximately 100 podcasts on topics ranging from basic telephoning skills to complex business negotiations. Users can create customized playlists to target specific areas for personalized language improvement.
Each 10- to 15-minute podcast focuses exclusively on improving English in the context of real-life business situations. New podcasts are added weekly, and users can subscribe to the podcasts to have the new content sent directly to iTunes or other RSS readers.
"Our clients gain an estimated 30,000 days of productivity per year by using our online service to improve business English communication," said Deepak Desai, President and CEO of GlobalEnglish Corporation. "Last year, 92% of GlobalEnglish users said they immediately applied their learning to their jobs. The Mobile Learning Network allows users to continue to personalize their learning by focusing more intently on the specific business language they need to succeed at work."
Online Study Tools Give Users Additional Support
In addition to listening, watching, and learning anywhere, users also have access to a variety of online materials to supplement their learning.
-- Downloadable Study Notes are available for use with the podcasts or as extra practice later.
-- Transcripts provide support for visual learners and improve word- recognition and comprehension.
-- Phrasecasts facilitate targeted practice with the key business jargon and vocabulary used in each podcast.
-- Online comprehension questions help users structure their listening.
GlobalEnglish users can find the Mobile Learning Network in the Listening Center, along with several other features that develop skills and increase confidence in their business English communication skills.
About GlobalEnglish Corporation
GlobalEnglish is the leading provider of online assessment, learning, and support for business English communication for the world's top companies. We offer a scalable, on-demand solution that helps employees improve their ability to communicate effectively in English and enables companies to succeed in the global marketplace.
The GlobalEnglish Corporate Learning Service provides learners with a unique blend of rich course content, progress assessment, and performance support. The service also offers live, real-time access to qualified English teachers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via voice and text. And a complete suite of administration tools helps companies easily manage, measure, and track performance across the organization.
GlobalEnglish complements its world-class online Corporate Learning Service with a full range of implementation services, including a team of global consultants who partner with clients to ensure success.
GlobalEnglish is the preferred choice of the world's largest companies, including BNP Paribas, Capgemini, Cisco, Deloitte, Deutsche Telekom, GSK, Hewlett-Packard, Hilton, John Deere, Procter & Gamble, Reuters, Unisys, and Wyeth.
For more information, please visit www.GlobalEnglish.com.
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