Press releases

Berlin, 24.08.2010

Babbel Recommends Language Courses after a Summer Abroad

After a summer vacation abroad, foreign language skills are still fresh. To solidify what has been learned, it is important to plunge right into a language course. The language learning system, Babbel (http://www.babbel.com), which offers courses in Spanish, French, Italian, German, English, Swedish and Brazilian Portuguese, makes this remarkably simple. Whether online or on-the-go, the interactive, multimedia learning platform offers bite-sized vocabulary and grammar lessons. In addition, the Babbel online community gives learners the opportunity to find language exchange partners.

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Topic: Travel
Berlin, 20.07.2010

A Language Barrier-Free Vacation with Babbel

Berlin, July 20th, 2010 – When traveling abroad, even just a few words in the local language can go a long way. A survey by the online language learning system Babbel found that it is considered impolite when visitors cannot manage to learn the simplest words. Babbel (http://www.babbel.com), the online learning system, helps potential travelers learn a little Spanish, French, or other languages to stay on the locals’ good side.

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Berlin, 06.07.2010

Babbel Presents New Online Language Courses

Today Babbel (http://www.babbel.com), the online language learning system, presents three new courses: Beginner’s Brazilian Portuguese, Beginner’s Swedish and Advanced English. These new courses make use of Babbel’s innovative brand of interactive and multimedia self-directed learning, while including the recently released pronunciation training tool with browser-based speech recognition.

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Topic: Education
Berlin, 23.06.2010

Language Learning System Babbel Introduces Speech Recognition

Today Babbel (http://www.babbel.com) integrates a unique speech recognition tool into its language learning system. The feature encourages practice and gives the opportunity to fine-tune pronunciation skills. This adds yet another dynamic dimension to online language learning.

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Topic: Startup
Berlin, 19.05.2010

Babbel Kicks Off a World Cup Course – Foreign Language Learning for Soccer Fans

This year, there's just one international language: Soccer. But for whoever might be interested in any other language, the online platform Babbel now offers the Mini-Course "World Cup" in French, English, Spanish, Italian, German, Swedish and Brazilian Portuguese. The Vocabulary for the World Cup contains special words and exercises to get ready for the big soccer event, so you can explain the offside trap to a French fan in his native tongue, or after a quick vocabulary check on the iPhone, argue with a Spaniard over the incompetent referee.

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Topic: Lifestyle
Berlin, 13.04.2010

Babbel Grows from Website to Comprehensive Language Learning System

Berlin, April 13, 2010 – Today the interactive language learning system Babbel (www.babbel.com) presents three new key features that make learning foreign languages easier than ever. Babbel apps for iPhone, created in collaboration with German software company Aspirement (www.aspirement.com), offer convenient learning for on-the-go. Meanwhile, a special desktop program for PC and Mac now individualizes the learner’s routine. Finally, a newly designed interface for Personal Vocabulary allows words to be printed out for study offline. Tailored to fit individual routines, and taking full advantage of current internet technology, Babbel opens up new dimensions for the study of foreign languages.

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Topic: Education, Startup
Berlin, 16.03.2010

Dance a Viking Samba with Babbel

What do Brazil and Sweden have in common? Both are exotic traveler destinations, and both are home to two of the foreign languages most in demand among English-speaking language learners. Consequently, the language education platform Babbel (http://www.babbel.com) has expanded its offerings to include Swedish and Brazilian Portuguese. In all, Babbel offers seven languages for anyone who is interested in online learning for career, travel or dating. To celebrate the addition of two new languages, Babbel is offering "Language Flex", a discounted subscription so users can explore all seven languages, at their own pace, for one low price.

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Topic: Education, Lifestyle
Berlin, 10.11.2009

Language Learning Website Babbel Abandons "Freemium" Model in Favor of Quality

The new 2.0 version of the language learning portal Babbel.com is now available. The company behind Babbel, Lesson Nine, has significantly revamped the learning material and technology of the site. To promote quality in the learning experience, this new version will be a paid service instead of being financed by advertising revenue. Half a million learners have already registered for Babbel. more
Topic: Startup
Berlin, 20.10.2009

Babbel.com Receives Funding from Berlin and the EU

Berlin, 20. October 2009 – With the aid of European Funds for Regional Development (EFRE) and funding from the State of Berlin, Babbel.com will significantly advance their unique brand of online language learning. The first step in the expansion is scheduled for November 2009. more
Topic: Startup
Berlin, 18.08.2009

Get Started with Spanish: Full Course Now on Babbel.

Berlin, August 18, 2009 – Babbel.com, the innovative language learning website, has just released “Spanish – Get Started”. With 20 comprehensive and entertaining Tutorials, beginners learn the basics of the language before they realize they’ve begun studying. more