BWI: EnglishEdge inks India’s first Portable Language Lab deal

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Source: English Edge
Thursday, June 30, 2011 12:35 PM IST (07:05 AM GMT)
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EnglishEdge inks India's first Portable Language Lab deal


New Delhi, Delhi, India, Thursday, June 30, 2011 -- (Business Wire India) -- EnglishEdge, premium English learning software has signed India's first Portable Language Lab deal. Meenakshi World School, Gurgaon becomes the first customer of EnglishEdge Portable Language Lab. The school bought 11 student- trainer tablets on a trolley. The tablets are pre-bundled with curriculum based EnglishEdge software.

The EnglishEdge Portable Language lab leverages technology to make learning interactive, interesting and engaging. It is an innovative model that provides multiple tablets ranging from 21 - 30 on a single trolley. The trolley comes equipped with a centralized charging unit and provides a wireless environment for the tablets. The wireless connectivity provides strong real time student-teacher interaction. Internet access opens up new channels & provides access to variety of relevant online content. This content can then be used to create engaging discussion scenarios.

Speaking about the deal, Vivek Agarwal, CEO, EnglishEdge said, "Our aim has always been to use technology to create scalable solutions that can help take English learning to the masses. Our portable language labs are a step ahead in that direction. Being portable, they reduce over dependence on infrastructure as well as on trainers, thereby increasing the reach as well as acceptance of this model. By developing India's first Portable Language Lab EnglishEdge has set the benchmark for others to follow. The first signed deal will encourage other schools & colleges to join the elite list of technology savvy institutes"

The rich, multi-media feel of EnglishEdge content makes learning exciting for students. Students feel more involved and find it easier to pick up the nuances of the language. Situational learning, video based activities and features like record-compare create an experiential learning environment. One of the key advantages of the tablet model is that students get almost 10 times more speaking time, which in turn, helps them enhance their conversational skills.

About English Edge:

EnglishEdge is a unique English learning programme that brings together innovative English content and technology to offer variety of courses, based on proficiency levels of various learners. EnglishEdge has a tie - up with BBC Active & University of Cambridge. The EnglishEdge content adheres to international standards but has been indigenously developed with neutral Indian accents and Indian scenarios, making it relevant and relatable for the Indian audience. Subject matter experts, content developers and graphic designers have worked in tandem to create over 400 hours of premium English learning content. Cutting-edge technology and rich multimedia experience make EnglishEdge the most comprehensive and the most effective English language training programme available in the market. EnglishEdge offers learning solutions for Schools, Vocational & Educational Institutions, Retail centres, Government & Corporate Customers. Programmes are also available for individual learners based on their proficiency levels.
EnglishEdge clients include Allahabad University, Haryana Agricultural University, CRPF Academy, IIHMR, Indian Military Academy, TechnoIndia, Spice, HCL, Career Launcher, Jetking, Frankfinn, ICA, IIJT, ICOFP, ICFe, NIFA India, VLCC, and many more.

EnglishEdge recognitions

EnglishEdge was nominated for the Innovation Awards' 2005 and was also recognized by NASSCOM, for making innovative use of Information Technology for teaching English.


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