Working with OpenSesame has given us a platform to share our online course content with people who value the cultural and professional benefits of being able to communicate with people around the globe.
Portland, OR (PRWEB) March 24, 2014
OpenSesame, the world’s largest source of online training courses, is proud to announce a partnership with language learning provider, Living Language, expanding OpenSesame’s language training content by more than 40 courses.
“We are very excited to have the Living Language courses in the OpenSesame marketplace,” say Spencer Thornton, Director of Content for OpenSesame. “There is a high demand from customers for engaging and fun language training which is exactly what Living Language has done with their courses. Quality content that is affordable make Living Language courses a winning combination.”
As more companies open foreign offices, call centers and import goods from overseas, the need for multilingual staff is growing exponentially. Living Language, an imprint of Random House LLC, has been providing effective language learning training for more than 65 years using the The Living Language Method™. The method is based on courses developed for the U.S. State Department’s overseas diplomats, and employs a four point approach to encourage fluency. By delivering the training through elearning courses, users can access exclusive interactive content, like games and quizzes, to aid with retention and recall of a language.
“One of our goals at Living Language is to share the experience and the importance of learning a language with travelers, businesses, and students,” said Dan Zitt, Vice President, Content Production for Living Language. “Working with OpenSesame has given us a platform to share our online course content with people who value the cultural and professional benefits of being able to communicate with people around the globe.”
OpenSesame customers will be able to access 42 Living Language courses covering 14 languages including: Arabic, French, Spanish, German, Russian, Japanese, Chinese, and English for non-native speakers. Living Language plans to add courses throughout the year in such languages as Hindi, Irish, Hebrew and Greek, to name a few.
About OpenSesame
Based in Portland, Oregon, OpenSesame is the world’s largest source for elearning courses focused on employee training. Buyers browse online training courses in a wide variety of subjects, from workplace safety to business skills, then purchase and start the courses instantly via their browser, by email, or delivered through any learning management system. For more information, visit http://www.OpenSesame.com or follow @OpenSesame on Twitter.
About Living Language
Living Language, an imprint of Random House LLC, a Penguin Random House Company, has been a proven and effective language learning instruction for over 65 years. Using techniques originally developed for the U.S. State Department, the Living Language Method™ follows a four point approach from building a foundation of essential words and phrases, advancing to full sentences and conversations, practicing with recall exercises aimed at both short and long term memory and developing practical language skills to equip the learner in any situation. With Living Language, the accent is on you.