Have you noticed that some of the  most “POPULAR” language learning programs are suddenly getting on board the 21^st century train and offering live online learning?

Learning a language online in the comfort of your own home with the assistance of a teacher is a truly genius concept. The only problem is, developing a curriculum, finding great teachers and integrating a fully functional eLearning program with progressive technological tools doesn’t happen overnight.

Don’t be their guinea pig!

If you look closely, many of these so called “new programs” are the same old content, placed online without any gadgets or innovation to create a truly note worthy experience. Sure, they give you their program and the assistance of, for lack of a better word, a “tutor,” but what kind of progressive learning is that?

Instead of concentrating on combining features like multimedia course content, integrating virtual classrooms with useful teaching tools and supplying you with the assistance of native speaking language coaches, most programs invest all of their time and effort into convincing you that they are bringing something truly novel to the table.

With dexway, you get a language learning curriculum developed by expert linguist and the latest eLearning technology to help create the most innovative learning experience ever available.  The difference between dexway and the rest of the language methods currently available is that we’ve been in the elearning business for over 25 years, so we know what it takes to help students progress. Whether its multilingual assistance, charts filled with grammatical breakdowns or video simulation, dexway’s got it. And best of all, our online language coaches are true native speakers who have all the tools they need at their finger tips in order to provide you with an unparalleled learning experience.

What tools you ask?

dexway’s language learning technology includes a voice recognition component for uploading pronunciations, full whiteboard capabilities and live chat (voice & text) just to name a few. These features allow dexway’s users to  interact with fellow students and receive articulate explanations from course teachers.

So if you want to learn a new language, don’t let an unproven method experiment with your time and money. Learn the right way, with dexway!

For more information, visit our website @ dexway.com

dexway’s language learning method will be on display at two major upcoming expositions in the United States:

The 2010 ASTD Conference , an industry-essential event for workplace learning and performance professionals, and The 2010 NAFSA Conference, a world-renowned expo taking place in Kansas City, which will play host to thousands of educators from around the globe sharing views about the globalization of higher education

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From May 16th – 19th, McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois will be hosting the 2010 ASTD Conference & Exposition. At booth 336 of the event, there will be a special presentation of dexway, a teaching method that is revolutionizing language learning worldwide by integrating the most advanced eLearning technology into one unique method. This is a great opportunity to experience what will undoubtedly be called one of the most groundbreaking educational innovations of 2010.

A few weeks later, from June 1^st – 4^th, the Kansas City Convention Center will host the 2010 NAFSA Annual Conference & Exposition. This event will serve as a meeting place for industry leaders in higher education focused on the establishment of good practice. At booth 411 of the event, dexway’s technological intricacies will be on display for attendees.

THE LANGUAGE LEARNING METHOD THAT HAS IT ALL

dexway is a language teaching method available for learning  American English, British English, Spanish, French or German. Its unique combination of integrated eLearning technologies like interactive multimedia and virtual classrooms offers an unparalleled range of teaching possibilities.

In comparison to other products on the market, dexway is much more than just a language course, much more than a piece of software with a set of features and characteristics, it’s a technology that’s changing the face of language learning around the globe.

By skillfully harnessing the most comprehensive eLearning solutions into an unrivaled language learning method, dexway is able to reach students in ways never imagined before. Its foundation is its structure, which was developed by language experts to meet all requirements set by the CEFR and TOEFL, with continuous assessment of progression in pronunciation, oral comprehension, grammar, reading, writing and vocabulary. dexway also offers the support of native language coaches within both group and individual class settings, creating an uncanny  learner experience without the hassles of time and travel restraints.

For more information about the 2010 ASTD & NAFSA Conferences:

If you’ve ever wanted to learn a new language but just haven’t had the time, money or opportunity, your chance has finally arrived. dexway is the newest, most innovative and interactive way to learn a language online, and now its offering FREE placement tests in Spanish, French, English and British. By simply registering on dexway’s website and creating a user name, you can access our placement test which will assess your level of language competency and recommend a course regimen to begin your language training.

By taking dexways placement test, you’ll get to experience a taste of the most technologically advanced language learning method on the market, which includes interactive multimedia, video situation simulation, voice recognition and live professor tutelage within dexway’s virtual classrooms.  After finishing your placement test, dexway will give you a detailed evaluation of your level of competency in various facets of the language that you wish to learn as well as a recommended level to begin dexway.

Go ahead and fulfill your curiosity with no obligation. Dexway is fully online and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, so whenever you’re ready to learn a new language, dexway will be there.

For more information, please visit our website at www.dexway.com or checkout our blog at www.dexway.com/blog/

dexway will be in attendance for the 2010 NAFSA Annual Conference & Exposition from June 1st – 4^th at the Kansas City Convention Center.

The 2010 NAFSA Annual Conference and Expo will play host to thousands of educators from around the world coming together to share views on the globalization of higher education and the establishment of good practices for mainstream international education. This conferencewill also provide a platform for industry leaders to speak out about implementing sustainable, socially responsible programs and services for heightening the impact of international education.

At booth 411 of the event, dexway will be  presenting its ground-breaking elearning system for teaching foreign languages, which integrates all of the latest technological applications into one unique learning method. This presentation will undoubtedly feature one of the most cutting-edge innovations on display at the 2010 NAFSA Conference.

Featuring:

• A teaching method procured by the foremost linguists.
• Automated tracking of student progress and progression.
• Virtual classrooms with live tutelage from language experts.
• Revolutionary  technology, fully integrated into one unique language learning method.

We invite you to join us!

Find out how dexway is revolutionizing training techniques and changing the face of language education. By harnessing technological developments like VOIP (voice chat), file sharing, multimedia and voice recognition systems, dexway’s language teaching method reaches students in ways never imagined possible. Whether you plan to educate large groups of students or multiple employees, dexway provides tremendous flexibility, round the clock assistance 365 days of the year and solutions for every need.

For more information about the 2010 NAFSA  Conference:

http://www.nafsa.org/annualconference/

dexway is proud to announce that it will be in attendance for the 2010 ASTD Conference & Exposition in Chicago, Illinois, located at McCormick Place from May 16th – 19th

At booth 336 of the conference, dexway will be making a very special presentation of its revolutionary eLearning method for teaching language which integrates  some of the latest cutting-edge technology into one unique system. This presentation promises to create a platform for one of the most groundbreaking educational innovations of the 2010 ASTD Conference.

“dexway is the most innovative technology for learning language“

Featuring:

• Unparalleled training technology, fully integrated into one unique language learning method.
  
• Learning via virtual classrooms with live tutelage from language experts.
• Automated student tracking of progress and progression.
• A teaching method procured by the foremost linguists.

We invite you to join us!

Find out how dexway is revolutionizing training techniques and changing the face of language education. By harnessing technological developments like VOIP (voice chat), file sharing, multimedia and voice recognition systems, dexway’s language teaching method reaches students in ways never imagined possible. Whether you plan to educate large groups of students or multiple employees, dexway provides tremendous flexibility, round the clock assistance 365 days of the year and solutions for every need.

For more information about the ASTD Conference and Exposition, please visit: http://www.astdconference.org/

There are many language learning methods currently available on the market, most promoting misconceptions and failing to deliver a truly effective product. Fancy wording, premium ad placement and misleading information are just a few of the tactics being used by marketers to command consumer attention and motivate potential users to purchase their language learning system. Yet, just as the ever popular sayings go, you can’t believe everything you read and you most certainly shouldn’t judge a book by it’s cover.

An assortment of language learning methods and programs promise a “natural learning experience,” say they offer “the easiest way to learn language” and claim that they supply learners with live teachers to facilitate language acquisition, but the majority are really serving up empty promises. For instance, what good does a live teacher serve if a program is not equipped with the essential tools and technology to bring course work to life and facilitate the learning process? Beyond that, how can these facets of a learning program provide an effective experience if this lack of technology is combined with poor instruction?

Unfortunately, the methods that do have a little substance and muscle behind their claims come at a cringe worthy price. The saddest part is, it’s usually not because of years spent researching and perfecting the teaching method. More likely than not, that hefty price tag is there in light of all the money spent hyping and marketing the product to the public.

With dexway, all of these worries, deficiencies and exaggerations are put to rest.  The dexway method of language learning is a process which has been procured by the foremost linguists and has proven its effectiveness for over two decades.  So trust us when we say, dexway offers users the most innovative and interactive language learning experience available on the market.

dexway features highly experienced native tutors via its virtual classroom technology, including whiteboard, webcam, voice and text chat, assuring you language learning like no other method can. Furthermore, dexway is fully online and offers assistance 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year – so when we say we’re always there, we mean it!

Lastly, dexway doesn’t base its method around one limited concept like assimilation or learning language like when you were a kid. It understands the positive aspects of these techniques and combines them with other proven tactics and attributes like interactive multimedia, multilingual assistance, in-depth explanations and voice recognition technology.

After all, if you “learn language like a child,” isn’t it likely that you’ll use it like one too?

For more information, visit our website @ www.dexway.com

In the near future, bilingual individuals will become some of the most sought-after candidates when it comes to employment in the US and abroad. In America, the reasons for this are drastic shifts in population and a lack of emphasis placed on attaining knowledge of a second language by a majority of its citizens. Yet, this is merely a slice of the big picture.

With the development of the internet and the world trending toward becoming a tighter knit global community, it is evident that many business will be expanding their reach and encountering customers and partners of different cultures outside of their borders and within. This means that it will be more important than ever to have properly trained employees who are able to communicate in more than one tongue, especially Spanish within the US.

On the flip side, this will create a great opportunity for immigrants who are already fluent in the language of Spanish to learn English as a second language. Doing so will not only increase opportunities for employment, but it will also open doors to higher pay and promotion.  Considering that nearly 50 percent of the US population is estimated to be comprised of people of Latin American decent by the year 2050, it is only logical that the demand to communicate with and manage relationships with that portion of the population will make a major impact on employment initiatives. These statistics, coupled with the results of a Simmons Research Study that concluded only 17 percent of the current Latino population in the US, speaks both Spanish and English fluently, creates an outlet of opportunity for immigrants and non-native speakers.

By learning English as a second language, doors will be opened in employment in a number of different regions of the job market, from sales and marketing to the manual labor force and beyond. Furthering the reason why non-native English speakers should strongly consider learning English is the ever-increasing number of countries who are adopting English as a second language. This translates into English becoming the universal language of business, and learning it, one of the smartest investments you can make.

Learning a language is much more than grammatical rules, vocabulary, pronunciation and phrases. In essence, it is the process of achieving the ability to communicate with people of other cultures, and to do that, you must be able to understand the complexities which exist beyond language itself. It is this priceless knowledge which helps second language learners to understand native speakers and the proper way to express themselves in certain situations while avoiding the possibility of conveying the wrong messages.

Linguists have long recognized that the forms and uses of a given language reflect the cultural values of the society in which the language is spoken; this is why mere linguistic competency is not enough for learners to be competent in a particular language.  Second language learners need to be aware of culturally appropriate ways to address people, make requests, agree or disagree and express gratitude, especially since their own customary behavior and intonation may be perceived differently by members of differing cultures. It is essential to understand that in order to become a successful communicator; the language being used must parallel culturally appropriate behavior.

As noted by the National Standards in Foreign Language Education Project, through the study of language, students gain a knowledge and understanding of the cultures that use that language. In fact, students cannot truly master a language until they have also mastered the cultural context in which the language occurs. Oddly enough, it is this essential facet of the language learning process that a majority of methods fail to realize and place proper importance upon.

From incorporating cultural concepts and native speaking tutors to clarifying formal and informal ways to reference people, dexway prepares its students not only to understand languages and their particularities, but how to articulate themselves properly in any situation. dexway takes its users from level   0 – 100% comprehension and fluency by teaching its students socio-cultural aspects of the language at hand and giving them a firm grasp of its intricacies, thoroughly preparing its students for official language examinations once their coursework is complete.  This focus paired with innovative teaching technology such as virtual classrooms, interactive multimedia and live tutor assistance makes dexway the most effective language learning method on the market.

For more information, please visit  dexway.com

Learning a new language is no easy feat, even with modern day technology. Absorbing grammar, comprehending conversation and learning to conjugate foreign words requires the utmost focus and support, something that can’t always be facilitated solely by technological innovation. It is at this crossroad that automation, creative programming and design can leave learners sitting between a rock and a hard place. There are just some things; some questions… some aspects, that technology can’t account for without proper human intervention. The lack of this kind of human support within language methods, unfortunately, leads many individuals to give up the process of learning a second language.

With dexway, these complications and inherent pitfalls are put to rest through the fusion of technology and the world’s most highly qualified language professors. Within the structure of the dexway method, not only do students learn by way of the markets most information-rich multimedia exercises and pedagogically perfect techniques, its students are constantly connected to knowledgeable professionals to assist them with their every question and concern. dexway’s learners are granted the ability to receive in-depth dissections pertaining to their performance in pronunciation and freelance speech as well as ask questions pertaining to rules, grammar or whatever else they might need. The reason the dexway method does this is because we know what it takes to teach language effectively, and the only way to assure students that they won’t find themselves scratching their heads in front of a computer screen is to provide them with the support of native language professionals that not only know the material, but also understand how to drive home concepts into the minds of students.

dexway allows its users to utilize technology like voice recognition systems that physically chart vocal wave patterns, and combines these kinds of capabilities with professors that are on hand 24 hours a day, seven days a week.  It’s tutors are always there, on-hand, to receive uploads of pronunciation, teach and mediate group discussions, and give students of the dexway method the flexibility to attend one on one classes via virtual classrooms which are fully equipped with whiteboards, webcams , text chat and VOIP (voice chat). These tools allow dexway’s world-class tutors to engage students in ways never imagined before, enabling them to teach and assess with fluid ease unlike any other method available on the market today.

For more information, please visit  dexway.com

The ultimate effect of interaction between a learner and a task at a cognitive level can, in many cases, be much richer and effective via online learning. It is at this juncture that computers and their capabilities can allow interaction within a virtual situation that is not always attainable in real life or through traditional methods of instruction. A number of features of interaction allow emphasis to be placed upon learner control and engagement, which involve making decisions and learning from consequences. Other attributes derived of interaction are learner control over pace and variation of experience, which have been identified as critical in many forms of learning.

It is widely recognized that the effectiveness of learning tasks depends on the way and form they generate interaction.  This learner involvement can occur at many different levels and in many different ways, but is at its peak effectiveness when social and cognitive interactions are integrated. This is the key to maximizing learner experience, retention and comprehension – especially with subjects such as second language acquisition. The reason for this is the nature of the subject and the challenge presented by a student’s ingrained native language knowledge. The obstacle of learning new rules, terms and structure which do not apply to a learner’s native tongue can create many problems with comprehension. This inhibitory effect, however, can be negated and in some cases be positively altered through the use of interactively structured online learning.

The dexway method of language learning infuses tools and exercises that center around interactivity to assist learning and actively engage users at many social and cognitive levels. Furthermore, not only are dexway’s course contents developed around these ideals, but so are its supplemental help and assistance features. dexway takes an ingenious approach to teaching foreign language by providing its students with comprehensive drop down menus that include vocabulary playback within glossaries, multi-lingual translation within situational simulations, and live tutors for questions that an automated system or CD could not possibly provide a satisfactory answer to. It is within these constructs that dexway’s users truly benefit from the element of interactivity. By combining learning content that requires users to actively select, answer, type, respond and listen, with assistance that is engaging, dexway lessens the inherent learning curve and keeps students in tune. All of these features are anchored by learning via virtual classrooms with whiteboard capabilities, pronunciation assessment through advanced recording systems and the richest multimedia content available on the market supported by a personally assigned tutor – making dexway the most interactive and effective way to learn a language.

For more information, please visit www.dexway.com