--- Forwarded Message from "stellamderum" <[log in to unmask]> --- >Reply-To: <[log in to unmask]> >From: "stellamderum" <[log in to unmask]> >To: "'LLTI-Editor'" <[log in to unmask]>, <[log in to unmask]> >Subject: SANS Inc. Announces Distribution of EuroTalk Courseware in the U.S. >Date: Wed, 27 May 2009 08:01:52 -0400 >Thread-Index: AcnewusY3TISSipeTYy2kpKY0KwseA== SANS Inc. 10 White Wood Lane North Branford, CT 06471 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 2009 SANS Inc. Software and Network Solutions Announces Distribution of EuroTalk Courseware in the United States $B7North Branford, Connecticut$B7.SANS Inc., the developer and exclusive licensor of Sony language learning software solutions has entered into an agreement with EuroTalk to distribute their language learning courseware in the United States. The EuroTalk language courseware adds a content-based element to SANS$E2 language learning technology products which include the Sony Virtuoso$FA and Soloist(R) digital language lab suite and the SANSSpace$FA Virtual Language Learning platform. With interactive language content for beginners to more advanced language learners that is available in over 100 languages, EuroTalk is addressing the need for authentic content that engages a variety of learning styles and levels. EuroTalk's goal is to make it easy for people to learn languages quickly. Based on extensive research into how the brain learns fastest, its interactive products use: $E1 Images $F6 to stimulate both halves of our brains, visual as well as logical $E1 Fun quizzes $F6 because we remember best what we$E2re interested in $E1 Speech, recording and playback $F6 to compare pronunciation with native speakers $E1 A point scoring system $F6 that gives feedback on progress and rewards success "We're delighted to be working with SANS," says Richard Howeson, EuroTalk's Chairman, "Our language learning content is complementary to SANS$E2 instructional and language content management software, and together we'll be able to help even more people discover a talent for learning languages!" $E3While SANS$E2 focus has always been on the ability to provide the best instructional technology for language teaching and learning, we realize that authentic content presented in an engaging way enhances the language learning process immensely, explains Ron Remschel, President of SANS Inc. Expertise in this area is what EuroTalk brings to the table. We look forward to developing this relationship to provide quality content to our customers as well as forward-thinking language technology which is our core.$E4 ----------------------------------------------------------------- About SANS Inc.: SANS Inc., Software and Network Solutions, is the developer and exclusive worldwide licensor of Sony Language Learning Software. These include the widely used technology solutions of the Sony Virtuoso$FA and Soloist(R) digital language lab software suite. This technology is the instructional choice of numerous, discerning language programs in the U.S. and around the world. SANS also provides solutions for blended and virtual language learning with SANSSpace$FA VLE. SANS is committed to providing software solutions that, first and foremost, address teaching and learning modalities and work within the IT framework of the school or government agency using the technology. SANS products are designed and developed in the United States. More at www.sansinc.com or contact Stella Derum at [log in to unmask] . Virtuoso and Soloist are trademarks of Sony Electronics Inc. Sony Virtuoso and Soloist software incorporate SANS and Sony Technology. SANSSpace is a trademark of SANS Inc. About EuroTalk: Language learning specialists EuroTalk are experts in their field with 20 years of experience and over ten million customers. The company's language learning computer software covers a record range of 120 languages which are spoken by 90 per cent of people on the planet (around six billion people). Among its range are far flung languages such as Navajo, Sinhala (spoken in Sri Lanka) and Maori (from New Zealand). The company has won several awards including the Queen's Award for Innovation and is also the publisher of the world's best selling language learning CD-ROM series for beginners, Talk Now! Importantly, the majority of EuroTalk products are not designed exclusively for native English speakers. Most of its products allow users to choose which language they'll learn from so people will be able to use the same product to learn from, whether they speak Swedish, Polish, Portuguese, Chinese or any of up to 120 other languages. The company's product range includes CD-ROMs (which are both Mac and PC compatible), DVD-ROMs, DVD Video, USB sticks and downloads for the iPhone$FA and/or iPOD(R). iPhone and iPOD are trademarks of Apple Inc. # # # Stella M. Derum National Marketing Manager, SANS Inc. "Exclusive Licensor of Sony Language Learning Systems" [log in to unmask] 718-335-1698 The information contained in this message may be privileged and confidential and protected from disclosure. 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