Press releases

Berlin / Karlsruhe 02.02.2011 – The language learning system Babbel (http://www.babbel.com) has just received the European Award for Technology Supported Learning (eureleA) at the LEARNTEC conference in Karlsruhe, Germany. The jury recognized the online platform as the “Best Technical Implementation” out of more than 70 projects submitted from the world of E-learning.

With six new courses, the learning system Babbel (http://www.babbel.com) presents Business English for bilingual language learners who need to brush up on the language for their job. The themes are based on everyday scenarios in the office, and cover all situations from phoning to writing emails from presentations to communicating in an international team. As the material is specialized, it is directed toward intermediate and advanced learners. Phrases such as "to shelve something", "the meeting is adjourned", or "to wind up a discussion", demonstrate language skills and suggest reliability to co-workers and clients alike. Whether one wants to use modern shorthand like "FYI" or "AFAIK" or simply understand it is discretionary: Despite the rigorousness of Babbel’s courses, there is always a wink toward the fun inherent in learning another language.

Berlin, September 21, 2010 – For the past two years, Babbel (http://www.babbel.com) has been offering self-directed learners the chance to study foreign languages. Now, in addition to beginner’s courses, vocabulary and pronunciation training, the online language learning system is offering comprehensive grammar lessons. With this, Babbel emphasizes its didactic approach and puts a priority on preparing learners for everyday situations. The new, interactive lessons incorporate various multimedia features and have a clear and user-friendly design.

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.