World’s largest language learning site prepares for continued global growth and new partnerships.

Bellevue, WA (PRWEB) December 22, 2009

Livemocha (http://www.livemocha.com), the world’s largest language learning community, today announced that the company has raised $8 million in a Series B financing round led by August Capital, with participation from existing investor Maveron.

Livemocha is the leading language learning site worldwide, with over 4.8 million registered members from over 200 countries. Livemocha offers free and premium online learning courses for over 30 languages, led by the award-winning Livemocha Active English.

Livemocha offers a highly effective online learning experience that has quickly attracted a large and active global community. Social, interactive lessons include practice with native speakers for natural development of practical language skills. Specific…  read more

World’s largest language learning community earns 2009 Presidents Award from English-Speaking Union
 SEATTLE, Nov. 16 /PRNewswire/ — Livemocha, the world’s largest online language learning community, announced today that it has surpassed 4 million members and earned a major award for its premium course, Livemocha Active English, developed in partnership with Pearson Longman. Livemocha offers language learning courses in 30 languages, with a rapidly-growing community from over 220 countries.
The English-Speaking Union President’s Award is a highly coveted award that stands as a benchmark within the English language teaching industry. The award was presented to Livemocha and Pearson Longman by HRH the Duke of Edinburgh at the Buckingham Palace in London on 12 November 2009.

The 4 million member milestone and recognition from…  read more

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Pearson Longman and Livemocha will be honoured by HRH the Duke of Edinburgh at Buckingham Palace for winning the prestigious 2009 English Speaking Union President’s Award for innovation in the use of new technologies in the teaching and learning of English.

The ESU President’s award is a highly coveted award that stands as a benchmark within the English language teaching industry. This award is one of the biggest events of its kind in the ELT calendar. The ceremony will be held in the palatial surroundings of Buckingham Palace on 12 November 2009.

Pearson Longman and Livemocha have, under fierce competition, scooped the title for Active English. Active English is an online community-based language learning course that uniquely combines the…  read more

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World’s largest language learning community makes language learning social and globally accessible

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SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Livemocha, the world’s largest online language learning community, announced today that it has surpassed 3 million members in just 20 months of existence. Livemocha also unveiled free language courses in 12 additional languages, each translated and verified entirely by Livemocha members. With a thriving community from over 220 countries, Livemocha is also emerging as a powerful platform for leading language publishers around the world. Earlier this year, Livemocha and Pearson had announced an agreement to co-develop a new, direct-to-consumer, conversational English-language learning experience on Livemocha’s online platform.
“The contributions of our enthusiastic community allow us to make language learning more accessible worldwide, thereby expanding the…  read more

Industry Leaders Join Forces to Address Direct-to-Consumer Market

Seattle, WA and Boston, MA (PRWEB) March 10, 2009

Pearson, the world’s leading education company, and Livemocha, the world’s largest online language learning community, announced today a strategic agreement to co-develop a new, direct-to-consumer, conversational English language learning experience available on Livemocha’s online platform with a global community of over two million members.

Under the terms of the agreement, Livemocha and Pearson will build a series of online conversational English courses. Pearson’s English language learning content will be integrated with Livemocha’s innovative, collaborative approach to language learning, which integrates practice of a foreign language with native speakers.

“In an increasingly global economy, the growing demand for English language skills is one of the most important…  read more

World’s Largest Online Language Learning Community Also Adds New Lesson Content in Arabic and Korean

SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Livemocha, the world’s largest online language learning community, announced today that its community has reached 1 million members from around the world in its first year of existence. Livemocha also introduced Mochapoints, an innovative new peer-based reputation ratings feature that allows members to evaluate one another’s contributions and monitor language proficiency. In addition, Livemocha will also add Arabic and Korean lessons and translations to the 10 other languages already supported.
“Members can now evaluate the potential merit of the connections they make with other Livemocha members. This built-in qualification mechanism is an important evolution in social networking and ensures that the community is recognized for…  read more