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[March 12, 2009]

Livemocha and Pearson Ink Online Language Learning Alliance

Mar 11, 2009 (Close-Up Media via COMTEX) -- Pearson, an education company, and Livemocha, an online language learning community, announced a strategic agreement to co-develop a new, direct-to-consumer, conversational English language learning experience available on Livemocha's online platform with a 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 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 trends in education," said John Fallon, Chief Executive of Pearson's international education company. "At Pearson, we have a long tradition of producing instructional materials that help students of all ages learn English. But we know we can make the learning experience more widely available, more engaging and more effective by integrating our content with assessment, digital services and interactive communities. This partnership with Livemocha is a part of that strategy." "Pearson is an ideal partner for Livemocha," said Shirish Nadkarni, CEO of Livemocha. "We are delighted to align with an industry leader that shares our vision and commitment to providing language learners with world-class content and innovative learning tools. This partnership will further transform the language learning marketplace, empowering and engaging anyone across the globe who wants to learn English." "Livemocha has built the leading global community for online language learning," said Bill Anderson, President, Global ELT, Pearson Education. "Pearson's partnership with Livemocha will enable us to meet the worldwide demand from anyone who is seeking to improve their conversational English language skills. By joining forces with an industry leader like Livemocha, we're able to address a broader range of language learners beyond the institutional markets we traditionally serve." ((Comments on this story may be sent to newsdesk@closeupmedia.com))

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