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Mango Languages Appears for First Time on Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Companies

bziomek — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 15:12:03 +0000

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., September 8, 2011 — Mango Languages, a leading provider of online language learning services headquartered in Farmington Hills, has earned a spot on the Inc. 5,000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the country, placing at number 534. Beverly Cornell, director of Marketing for Mango, made the announcement.

Over the past three years, Mango has experienced a 629% increase in revenues, placing it in the top 11% of companies nationally in terms of growth percentage. Among Michigan companies that made the list, Mango placed eighth out of 125 total companies, placing the company in the top 7%.

“We are honored to be on this high-profile list,” said Cornell. “We have identified a new way to deliver language instruction and it is one that has proven very successful. And we do not plan to rest on our laurels. We will always be looking for ways to make our products more fun and valuable for language learners. And as the number of users in the Mango family continues to grow, so too does our commitment to making sure they look at our product as a true asset and find real value in it.”

About Mango Languages

Founded in 2007, Mango Languages is recognized as a leading provider of self-study online language learning services to libraries, government agencies, corporations and the general public. Designed by a team of linguists, teachers, software developers, human interface specialists, writers, voice talents and designers, the company’s award-winning language learning system has drawn acclaim from prominent national and international reference groups, educational resources, Web organizations and travel guides. For more information, visit www.mangolanguages.com, follow Mango Languages on Twitter at www.twitter.com/mangolanguages or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/mangolanguages

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Tiffany Neumeyer Joins Mango Languages as Project Coordinator

kschnell — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 15:02:38 +0000

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., April 20, 2011 – Tiffany Neumeyer has joined Farmington Hills, Mich.-based Mango Languages, a leading provider of online language-learning services, as project coordinator. Mango Languages CEO Jason Teshuba made the announcement.

As project coordinator, Neumeyer will assist the product development manager with the audio components of the courses, including working with studios to select new voice talent, generating and revising scripts and coordinating with the course developers to integrate the audio features.

“We are pleased to welcome Tiffany to the Mango Languages team,” said Teshuba. “Her experience and creativity will be beneficial to the development of future language courses.”

Ms. Neumeyer studied Communications and German at the University of Michigan. She has previously served in various marketing and PR roles for companies in Michigan and Chicago.

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Mango Languages Now Available in Ontario, Canada

kschnell — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 16:17:29 +0000

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., February 28, 2011 — Mango Languages announced today that it has expanded into Ontario, Canada. Beverly Cornell, director of marketing for Mango, made the announcement.

Through Ontario’s extensive public library system, Mango Languages is now available to 70 percent of the province’s population of 13 million. Among the 41 libraries in which Mango Languages can now be accessed are the Ottawa Public Library, Windsor Public Library and Niagara Falls Public Library.

Currently offering nearly 50 self-study language courses, the lessons are presented with an appreciation for cultural nuance and real-world application that goes beyond teaching vocabulary and pronunciation to integrate components of grammar and culture. The Mango methodology teaches actual conversation, breaking down complex conversational elements with a highly interactive interface that enables the user to build important connections between previous lessons.

Since its founding in 2007, Mango Languages has grown to become one of the world’s leading providers of language learning products. That growth will continue throughout 2011, as the company plans to enrich content and introduce several new products, languages and features, each of which will target a specific user profile to meet that user’s specific language needs – the ultimate goal being to learn a language.

About Mango Languages

Founded in 2007, Mango Languages is recognized as a leading provider of language learning services to libraries, government agencies, corporations and the general public. Designed by a team of linguists, teachers, software developers, human interface specialists, writers, voice talents and designers, the company’s award-winning language learning system has drawn acclaim from prominent national and international reference groups, educational resources, Web organizations and travel guides. For more information, visit www.mangolanguages.com, follow Mango Languages on Twitter at www.twitter.com/mangolanguages or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/mangolanguages.

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Mango Languages Expands Offering, Adds 16 New Languages

kschnell — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 17:00:14 +0000

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., February 22, 2011 — Mango Languages announced today the addition of 16 new languages to their award-winning language learning software, Mango Complete v 2.0. Beverly Cornell, director of marketing for Mango, made the announcement.

Now totaling 49 languages, the recent additions to its list of courses include Cantonese Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Haitian Creole, Indonesian, Irish, Levantine Arabic, Norwegian, Slovak, Tamil, Ukrainian and Urdu, in addition to a new English as a Second Language (ESL) course in Mandarin Chinese.

The courses are presented with an appreciation for cultural nuance and real-world application that goes beyond teaching vocabulary to integrate components of grammar and culture. The Mango learning model teaches actual conversation, breaking down complex conversational elements with a flexible audio-visual framework that enables the user to draw important connections between pieces of information they have already learned.

Since its founding in 2007, Mango Languages has grown to become one of the world’s leading providers of online language learning products. That growth will continue throughout 2011, as the company plans to enrich content within its current offerings and introduce several new products, languages and features to the market, each of which will target a specific user profile to meet that user’s specific needs.

About Mango Languages

Founded in 2007, Mango Languages is recognized as a leading provider of online language learning services to libraries, government agencies, corporations and the general public. Designed by a team of linguists, teachers, software developers, human interface specialists, writers, voice talents and designers, the company’s award-winning language learning system has drawn acclaim from prominent national and international reference groups, educational resources, Web organizations and travel guides. For more information, visit www.mangolanguages.com or follow Mango Languages on Twitter at www.twitter.com/mangolanguages.

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Mango Languages Puts Words into Action with Support of “I Have A Dream” Foundation

thulyk — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 18:27:13 +0000

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., December 17, 2010 — Mango Languages today announced it will be making its new Mango Passport^® product available at no cost to the “I Have A Dream” Foundation in order to assist the organization with its mission of equipping children from low-income communities with the skills, knowledge, and resources they need to gain entry to higher education and succeed in college and beyond. Beverly Cornell, director of marketing for Mango, made the announcement.

Introduced earlier this month, Mango Passport^® is a language learning program that goes beyond teaching grammar, vocabulary and conjugation and also provides engaging content, intuitive interactive tools and a comprehensive learning methodology. The courses provide the user with not only the conversation skills needed to successfully communicate in a second language but also a better understanding of the new language and culture.

Commenting on his company’s support of “I Have A Dream”, Mango Languages Chief Executive Officer Jason Teshuba said, “Being able to read, speak and understand multiple languages provides children with a benefit that will pay great dividends in years to come, as our educational and business environments continue to become more global in nature. The earlier someone starts the learning process, the more impactful the results prove to be. By providing the “I Have A Dream” organization with Mango Passport^®, we can leverage our expertise and resources to help children, particularly those who can benefit most.”

Iris Chen, President and CEO of “I Have A Dream”, commented, “the generous support of visionary companies like Mango Languages will allow us to better prepare students in low-income communities to succeed in college and beyond, and to become truly global leaders. We are working now to significantly grow our impact and reach, and this partnership will be a critical part of that effort. We are extremely grateful to the entire Mango team and we look forward to sharing Mango Passport^® with students across the “I Have A Dream” community.”

About the “I Have A Dream” Foundation
The “I Have A Dream” Foundation is working to ensure that all children have the opportunity to pursue higher education. Local “I Have A Dream” chapters sponsor cohorts of students in low-income communities and work with these “Dreamers” from elementary school all the way through high school. Upon high school graduation, each Dreamer receives guaranteed tuition assistance for higher education. Currently, more than 3,100 Dreamers are on the pathway to college in 17 states, Washington, D.C., and New Zealand, following more than 11,000 Dreamers who came before them.

About Mango Languages
Founded in 2007, Mango Languages is recognized as a leading provider of foreign language learning programs. Designed by a team of linguists, teachers, software developers, human interface specialists, writers, voice talents and designers, the company’s award-winning language learning system has drawn acclaim from prominent national and international reference groups, educational resources, Web organizations and travel guides. Follow Mango Languages on Twitter at www.twitter.com/mangolanguages or Like Mango Languages on Facebook at www.facebook.com/mangolanguages.

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Mango Languages Launches Mango Passport

nlittle — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 19:34:12 +0000

Mango’s Newest Product Appeals to International Travelers Who Want to “Talk the Talk” While They’re Walking the Walk

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., November 29, 2010 — Mango Languages today unveiled Mango Passport®, its latest language learning product designed specifically for people who enjoy international travel and want to be able to effectively communicate in the country’s native language. Beverly Cornell, director of marketing for Mango, made the announcement.

Created to provide the conversation skills that a traveler needs to successfully communicate and engage with the local population, Mango Passport® also assists the user in gaining an understanding of the new language and culture.

Mango Passport® is designed specifically for use from an individual’s home or office computer or laptop. It differs from other at-home language learning software programs because it goes beyond teaching grammar, vocabulary and conjugation and also provides engaging content, intuitive interactive tools and a comprehensive learning methodology. Users not only learn individual words and phrases but also how to use them in real-life situations. These types of fundamental conversation skills greatly improve a traveler’s ability to navigate an unfamiliar area and interact with the local population, thereby enhancing the entire travel experience.

Commenting on the launch of Mango Passport®, Chief Executive Officer Jason Teshuba said, “The segment of the population that enjoys travel continues to grow, and much of that travel takes place internationally. In fact, last year, United States residents made more than 61.5 million trips outside of the country. Mango Passport® is designed to serve that market. This product gives those international travelers the opportunity to learn a language from the comfort of their own home or office. Mango’s lessons are written and developed by native-speaking teachers who understand the nuances of the language, as well as the culture. Also, since Mango focuses on conversational speaking skills, users will start speaking after just one lesson and will be able to deal with everyday situations — get directions, order a meal, make new friends — after spending only a few hours with the program.”

Mango Passport® is currently available in 17 languages, including French, Spanish, Italian, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Turkish, Farsi, Hindi, Hebrew, English as a Second Language, Russian, Korean, German, Vietnamese, Brazilian Portuguese and Greek. Additional languages will be added in the coming months. Mango Passport® will be available in 29 languages by the end of 2010.

The downloadable Mango Passport® course features 10 chapters and is available for $150 per language. Mango Passport® On The Go! (MP3 audio version with PDF companion guide) is available for $100. The Mango Passport® Bundle, which features all the fun of Mango Passport® plus the convenient audio version of Mango Passport® On The Go!, is available for a discounted price of $200.

Specific languages can be purchased from the main website, but Mango also offers a gift certificate option for the holidays. The certificate enables recipients to choose any language and is available at http://www.mangolanguages.com/store/gift.

A complete list of languages and more program details can be found on Mango’s website at http://www.mangolanguages.com.

About Mango Languages
Founded in 2007, Mango Languages is recognized as a leading provider of foreign language learning programs. Designed by a team of linguists, teachers, software developers, human interface specialists, writers, voice talents and designers, the company’s award-winning language learning system has drawn acclaim from prominent national and international reference groups, educational resources, Web organizations and travel guides. For more information, visit www.mangolanguages.com or follow Mango Languages on Twitter at www.twitter.com/mangolanguages.

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Mango Languages Introduces Mango Complete v 2.0

kschnell — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 14:15:19 +0000

Enhancements Include New Features and Additional Languages

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., September 23, 2010 — Mango Languages today announced the official launch of its newest product, “Mango Complete v 2.0″. The latest installment of what will be a series of several additions to the Mango suite of products in the coming months, Mango Complete v 2.0 builds on the success of the original version by adding several features including new visual images, enhanced interface and voice comparison technologies. The announcement was made by Beverly Cornell, director of marketing for Mango.

Mango Complete v 2.0 will also add a number of languages to the original set. The new courses will bring the total number of languages in the Mango library to 70 by year’s end. The most popular languages currently are Spanish, French, German, Italian, Chinese and Japanese.

Commenting on the launch of Mango Complete v 2.0 program, Cornell said, “We view the launch of Mango Complete v 2.0 as the next step in our mission to remain a leader in our industry. By keeping the elements that made our original program successful and adding new features and languages that were born from the comments and suggestions of our users, we have been able to build a product that sets a new standard and meets the growing needs of our users.”

About Mango Languages
Founded in 2007, Mango Languages is recognized as a leading provider of online language learning services to libraries, educational institutions, government agencies, corporations and the general public. Designed by a team of linguists, teachers, software developers, human interface specialists, writers, voice talents and designers, the company’s award-winning language learning system has drawn acclaim from prominent national and international reference groups, educational resources, Web organizations and travel guides. For more information, visit www.mangolanguages.com or follow Mango Languages on Twitter at www.twitter.com/mangolanguages.

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Mango Languages Continues Growth with Expansion into Education Market

thulyk — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 14:01:33 +0000

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., August 3, 2010 — Mango Languages today announced that it has expanded the audience for its award-winning foreign language learning programs with its entry into the education market. The announcement was made by Beverly Cornell, director of marketing for Mango.

Offered online and easy to use, Mango is a Web-based learning system that teaches practical conversation skills. Its courses build critical thinking and communication skills and provide real life language interactions that students can start using immediately. By focusing on the key language components of vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar and culture, the software increases both comprehension and retention of the language. Mango’s curriculum covers 37 languages including Spanish, Mandarin, French, German and ESL Spanish. Additional languages will be added in the coming months.

The Mango program is now available for use in educational institutions of all types, including public, private and charter elementary, middle and high schools, occupational and trade schools and colleges and universities across North America.

Teachers will benefit from the variety Mango adds to the classroom. Because the lessons are based on real life conversations and incorporate cultural components, they are a perfect supplement to traditional course materials. Its Web-based format makes it easy for teachers to download a variety of resources and also utilize automated pre and post-tests, chapter level assessments and related reports that allow effective tracking of a student’s progress.

The virtual classroom, which can be used in the physical classroom as well, allows students to access courses from anywhere at any time. As a result, they can go through each lesson at their own speed, using the tools that are most valuable to them, and tracking their progress as they go.

Commenting on the company’s decision to enter the education market, Cornell said, “As Mango Languages looks to continue to grow and attract new users, we identified the education market as the next logical step. The word education is synonymous with learning and many now realize that being fluent in multiple languages is becoming increasingly important to their own success, in school and in the working world. By leveraging the tremendous success we have achieved in the public library space, we knew that we could tailor our product to provide teachers and students with a learning tool that is effective, fun and easy-to-use.”

Each Mango language course is available for purchase, and fees are based on full time enrollment, allowing a school to customize its purchase to its specific language needs and student enrollment. Additionally, because Mango includes pre and post-test assessments, it may qualify for Title I and Title III funding.

About Mango Languages
Founded in 2007, Mango Languages is recognized as a leading provider of online language learning services to libraries, educational institutions, government agencies, corporations and the general public. Designed by a team of linguists, teachers, software developers, human interface specialists, writers, voice talents and designers, the company’s award-winning language learning system has drawn acclaim from prominent national and international reference groups, educational resources, Web organizations and travel guides. Follow Mango Languages on Twitter at www.twitter.com/mangolanguages.

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Mango Languages Relocates Offices and Adds More Space

kschnell — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:34:16 +0000

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., July 27, 2010 — Mango Languages announced today that it has relocated its offices and has more than doubled the size of its space to accommodate the company’s continued growth. The announcement was made by Beverly Cornell, director of marketing for Mango.

Previously in a suite that covered 4,000 square-feet, Mango’s new space features over 10,000 square-feet. Mango’s new address is 30445 Northwestern Highway, Suite 300, Farmington Hills, MI, 48334. The company’s telephone number remains unchanged at 248-254-7450.

Designed to reflect the company’s entrepreneurial culture the space features an open floor plan, high ceilings and an outdoor patio that will be used for brainstorming meetings and company social events.

Since its founding in 2007, Mango Languages has grown to become one of the world’s leading providers of online language learning products. That growth will continue throughout 2010, as the company plans to enrich content within current offerings and introduce several new products, languages and features to the market, each of which will target a specific user profile and meet that user’s needs.

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Mango Languages Unveils “Mango Take-Out”

bziomek — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 17:43:59 +0000

Company’s Newest Product Features Mango Basic Product on USB Device

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., June 16, 2010 — Mango Languages today announced the latest addition to its growing family of products with the launch of Mango Take-Out. Designed to provide Mango courses on a USB device, Mango Take-Out enables patrons of those libraries that currently offer the Mango program to complete the courses on their own personal computer. The announcement was made by Beverly Cornell, director of marketing for Mango.

The Mango Take-Out program, which is initially available only to current Mango library partners, is available in 12 languages: Spanish, French, Mandarin, Italian, Japanese, Arabic, German, Russian, Portuguese, Hebrew, Irish and English as a Second Language (ESL) for Spanish. The program is easy to use, as the user simply inserts the USB device into the port and clicks on the icon. There are no installations and the program will auto-run.

Commenting on the addition of Mango Take-Out to the company’s expanding menu of products, Cornell said, “We view the launch of Mango Take-Out as the next step in our mission to remain a leader in our industry. By catering to the user who is interested in our courses but not able to spend the appropriate amount of time at the library personally, Mango Take-Out allows them to work through the program, from their own computer without the need for internet access.”

Since its founding in 2007, Mango Languages has grown to become one of the world’s leading providers of online language learning products. That growth will continue throughout 2010, as the company plans to enrich content within current offerings and introduce several new products, languages and features to the market, each of which will target a specific user profile and meet that user’s needs.

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Mango Languages Grows User Base by Five Million People With Addition of Los Angeles County and Philadelphia to List of Libraries Served

bziomek — Thu, 27 May 2010 17:25:03 +0000

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., May 27, 1010 — Mango Languages today announced the expansion of its national footprint with the addition of the County of Los Angeles and Free Philadelphia — two of the country’s largest public library systems — to its network. Mango also announced the renewal of its annual contract with the New York Public Library system. Together, these contracts result in a total of 8.6 million people served. Mango Languages CEO Jason Teshuba made the announcement.

The County of Los Angeles Public Library was established in 1912 and is one of the largest library systems in the United States serving 3.6 million residents in a service area that extends over 3,000 square miles. Established in 1895, The Free Library of Philadelphia consists of 49 branches and serves a population of 1.5 million residents.

The New York Public Library began its relationship with Mango in 2008 and has since recognized the company as one if its “Best of Reference” library resources, an annual list of books, websites, and electronic resources selected by a committee of librarians for their usefulness in branch reference collections. The New York Public Library serves 3.5 million residents in neighborhoods throughout the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island.

“From the beginning, our goal has remained the same – to be the leading provider of online language learning products to libraries,” said Teshuba. “The renewal of our New York Public Library contract and the addition of Los Angeles County and Free Philadelphia to our growing list of library partners confirms that we continue to move closer to achieving that goal.”

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Iryna Kulchytska Joins Mango Languages as Project Coordinator

bziomek — Tue, 04 May 2010 15:07:21 +0000

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., May 4, 2010 – Iryna Kulchytska has joined Farmington Hills, Mich.-based Mango Languages, a leading provider of online language-learning services, as project coordinator. Mango Languages CEO Jason Teshuba made the announcement.

As project coordinator, Kulchytska will manage project initiatives, facilitate communication between teams, developers and editors and work to resolve potential issues regarding the company’s project expansion efforts.

“We are pleased to welcome Iryna Kulchytska to the Mango Languages team,” said Teshuba. “Her background and skills will be a great asset to our company’s overall management and project initiatives.”

Ms. Kulchytska earned her Master’s degree in Sociology from the Catholic University of Lublin in Poland, where she graduated with honors. She is also a recipient of the John Paul II Foundation Scholarship and speaks fluent Polish, Russian, Ukrainian and English.

Prior to joining Mango, she served as the senior project manager at Bromberg & Associates, LLC in Hamtramck, Mich.

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Mango Languages to Make Popular Little Pim Foreign Language Learning Programs Available to Libraries

bziomek — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 14:07:41 +0000

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., April 29, 2010 — Mango Languages today announced it is now offering a new interactive online version of the popular Little Pim language learning series to libraries across the United States and Canada. The announcement was made by Beverly Cornell, director of marketing for Mango.

Launched in 2007, Little Pim is an award-winning program designed specifically to introduce foreign languages to young children. The series is available in ten foreign languages (Spanish, French, Mandarin Chinese, Italian, Japanese, Hebrew, English/ESL (with Spanish or English subtitles), German, Russian and Arabic). The children’s language program “stars” a lovable animated panda and features native speakers, excellent pacing, varied activities and great concept groupings to make the language learning process fun and easy.

Commenting on the addition of Little Pim to the company’s menu of products, Mango Chief Executive Officer Jason Teshuba said, “We reviewed the Little Pim products and were impressed. Learning a new language is much easier at an early age and the Little Pim series is a very effective tool to make this happen. We are pleased to be able to offer this innovative product to our libraries and look forward to expanding its reach through the introduction of an online interactive version this summer.”

Since its founding in 2007, Mango Languages has grown to become one of the world’s leading providers of online language learning products. That growth will continue throughout 2010, as the company plans to enrich content within current offerings and introduce several new products, languages and features to the market, each of which will target a specific user profile and meet that user’s needs.

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Yana Homutetski Joins Mango Languages as Operations Coordinator

bziomek — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 19:30:23 +0000

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., April 20, 2010 – Yana Homutetski has joined Farmington Hills, Mich.-based Mango Languages, a leading provider of online language-learning services, as operations coordinator. Mango Languages CEO Jason Teshuba made the announcement.

As operations coordinator, Homutetski will oversee Mango Language’s internal office management, administrative procedures and customer service initiatives.

“We are pleased to welcome Yana to the Mango Languages team,” said Teshuba. “Her background and skills will be a great asset to our company and enable us to ensure that our office continues to run smoothly and that our commitment to exemplary customer service is maintained.”

Ms. Homutetski earned a dual Bachelor of Arts degree from Michigan State University in Comparative Cultures and Politics and Spanish. She has previously lived in Israel and Ukraine, and speaks fluent Russian, Hebrew, Spanish and English.

Prior to joining Mango, she served as a Membership Representative at the Franklin Athletic Club in Southfield, Mich.

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Mango Languages Introduces Mango Basic

thulyk — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:47:37 +0000

Newest Mango Product Caters To Beginners Interested In Starting To “Speak the Language”

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., November 30, 2009 — Mango Languages today announced the official launch of its newest product, “Mango Basic”. The first installment of what are planned to be numerous additions to the Mango suite of products, Mango Basic will cater to the individual who seeks an elementary understanding of a new language to engage in simple conversations. The announcement was made by Beverly Cornell, Director of Marketing for Mango.

An abridged version of many of Mango Languages’ existing products, Mango Basic is designed to appeal to a beginner in a new language. This person is someone interested in learning everyday greetings, gratitudes, goodbyes and helpful phrases in a short period of time. Mango Basic will initially be available in 22 foreign languages and 14 English as a Second Language (ESL) courses. The program will be easy to use, requiring only two to five hours of time to complete. Additional languages and features will be introduced over the next several months.

Commenting on the launch of Mango Basic, Mango chief executive officer Jason Teshuba said, “We view the launch of Mango Basic as an important next step in our mission to remain a leader in our industry. There are several online language learning companies but from the beginning we have differentiated ourselves by not trying to be all things to all people. Instead, we remain focused on specific markets and providing products that meet and exceed each of those market’s individual needs.

“Mango Basic does this by catering to the time-crunched individual. This person is not interested in becoming a scholar but rather learning the key components of a new language in order to be polite, understand and use fundamental words and phrases that are essential to engage in basic conversations. Mango Basic allows the learner to accomplish this in a fun, simple and easy to follow interface anywhere, anytime.”

Since its founding in 2007, Mango Languages has grown to become one of the world’s leading providers of online language learning products. That growth will continue in 2010, as the company plans to enrich content within current offerings and introduce several new products, languages and features to the market, each of which will target a specific user profile and meet that user’s needs.

About Mango Languages
Founded in 2007, Mango Languages is recognized as a leading provider of online language learning services to libraries, government agencies, corporations and the general public. Designed by a team of linguists, teachers, software developers, human interface specialists, writers, voice talents and designers, the company’s award-winning language learning system has drawn acclaim from prominent national and international reference groups, educational resources, Web organizations and travel guides. For more information, visit www.mangolanguages.com or follow Mango Languages on Twitter at www.twitter.com/mangolanguages.

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