We are living in truly remarkable times. Globalization is shining a light on the richness of our world’s cultural diversity. As we become more interconnected, the need for effective communication grows. While we embrace our multilingual heritage, we recognize English has become a global language— a primary mode of dialogue bridging cultures. By 2010, more than one-third of the world will have some English skills. Our mission is to make English accessible and help people reach their dreams. Open English exists to open doors to these new opportunities.

Personalized Education

The conditions are ripe for a revolution in the way we learn. The past century has been marked by leapfrog innovations in almost every area of our lives. And yet our current education system continues to perpetuate a “one size fits all” approach to learning– meaning the same exact book for every student, regardless of their individual needs. How is it possible that with all of our progress, we still learn in much the same way as our grandparents? The time has come for education to leap forward. Our vision is to serve as a catalyst for this change by developing technologies and solutions that empower learning across the globe. We finally have the capability to optimize learning and to ensure each student’s curriculum fits like a custom-made suit. FoxyP2, our personalized learning platform, represents a significant milestone in this direction.

Technology, Entertainment and Education

Learning a new language can make even the most confident person feel lost and overwhelmed. We believe that language acquisition doesn’t need to be a painful experience that drags you away from your daily life and into a boring classroom. Our team combines their vast experience from the fields of technology, education and entertainment to offer you edu-tainment— a blend of TV shows, magazines, podcasts, virtual games and videos never before available in the educational sector.

Accountability

Accountability in education is a two-way street. It requires the commitment of both the teacher and the student. Sadly, many committed students never achieve English fluency because traditional language providers don’t match their level of commitment— they walk away the day you buy their product. How can you learn to communicate by yourself? You can’t. We believe learning a language demands a partnership. Your relationship with us begins the day you enroll.

Why English? Do One Thing and Be the Best.

We’re often asked why a multicultural company such as Open English only teaches one language and whether that’s consistent with the ideal of honoring our multilingual heritage. There’s a well-know expression in English, “a jack of all trades, master of none”—meaning good at many things, great at none. All languages are different and are learned differently. Traditional language providers sell products that don’t take this fundamental point into account—they replicate one product to teach dozens of languages. People learning a second language as a hobby may be satisfied with this approach. For you, English learning isn’t a hobby — anything short of fluency is not an option.

English as a Global Language.

We embrace the heritage represented by the world’s 6800+ spoken languages. While we don’t believe that any single language could (or should) ever replace this rich diversity, English serves as one commonality. English is a global language— a primary mode of dialogue bridging diverse cultures. By 2010, more than one third of the world will have some English skills. The ability to communicate across cultures will have a profound impact on your life.

Making Communication Accessible.

Our mission is to make English accessible and help people achieve their dreams. We sponsor a number of programs consistent with this commitment. For example, Open English Outreach regularly contributes English learning programs to non-profit organizations such as World Vision and Lingos, offering access to English for those who need it most but do not have the means. Via our Edu Pilot Program, we partner with top educational institutions to integrate teacher and student feedback; to enable educators to optimize the learning process in the classroom; and, to ensure our product evolves with the needs of students and teachers alike. And to our subscribers, we offer tailored pricing that we believe reflects the value of a premium service. Your contribution enables us to fulfill our commitment to take you to fluency. Whether you participate in one of our programs or enroll in a monthly, yearly or lifetime plan, our commitment remains the same.

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