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?

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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

One of the common misconceptions of teaching a second language is that by providing too much support in the student’s native tongue, you can hamper the learning process through language transfer – the application of primary language rules and forms. Yet, research has shown that most language learning errors are not due to language transfer, but to faulty inferences about the rules of the target language at hand.  In actuality, the utilization of native tongue is an important factor in second language comprehension at all levels. Typically, learners begin absorbing information by transferring sounds and meanings, along with various rules like word order and pragmatics. During this process of absorption, students are able to draw connections and distinguish concepts easier if proper support in their native language is given.  Eventually, as more experience is gained with the target language, the role of transfer diminishes.
The dexway method keys in on this technique of language learning facilitation by providing multilingual support in Italian, Russian, English, Spanish, Chinese, French, German, Portuguese and Polish within all of its language courses.   This includes aid and translation throughout various portions of courses like interactive vocabulary and multimedia exercises, so you’re never left in the dark. Whether you’re having trouble understanding speech during our interactive multimedia video exercises, or you need help with the comprehension of certain terms, dexway speaks your language.

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The world we live in today is rapidly changing and moving in new directions right before our eyes.  The impacts of the internet and economic obstacles have pushed countries toward interdependency, increasing the likelihood of a closely knit global community in the future. As a result, this globalization of activities will place a premium on citizens who are competent in more than one language. Those people will serve to bridge the gap between cultures, contribute to international diplomacy, and successfully handle international commerce on all levels of execution.

The problem with this picture is that although the United States is regarded as the world’s melting pot, its population as a whole has a very low level of proficiency in second languages, positioning it as the only industrialized country that routinely graduates students from high school lacking knowledge of a foreign language. Statistically speaking, only 9.3% of Americans are fluent in both their native tongue and a second language in contrast to 52.7% of Europeans, placing US companies at a great disadvantage moving forward.

Multilingual employees will be vital to businesses because aside from their basic ability to communicate, they are able to step inside the mind and context of  other cultures. Further more, a lack of intercultural sensitivity can lead to mistrust, misunderstandings and an inability to cooperate, negotiate, and compromise. In other words, avoiding these pitfalls will be paramount for survival. Emphasis must be placed on employee training and knowledge of multiple languages in order to sustain a competitive advantage moving into the future.

There are so many things to account for on any given day. Stuff happen, schedules change, and emergencies emerge – it’s a fact. As Murphy’s Law states, that which can happen will happen. The question is: what can you do to cope with the repercussions? With  dexway, students are given support by tutors 24 hours a day, seven days a week and 365 days a year, assuring you flexibility whatever the case may be.

dexway’s  method is designed to immerse students into the learning of new languages through the use of interactive media infused into tiered lessons which were developed by the foremost language specialists. Each course consist of levels, blocks, lessons and didactic units which are thoroughly taught and supported by dexway’s language coaches . So relax and rest assured that no matter what life throws your way, dexway will be there when you need it.

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dexway offers a method that allows for the progression from 0% to 100% for the level, step-by-step, consolidating learning at every moment and guaranteeing the completion of each course successfully.
The dexway method ensures its students a firm and consolidated way of progressing, based on researched structure that takes care of every aspect of language learning without allowing the student to make habitual errors or engage in linguistic bad habits. The content for each lesson and activity is carefully constructed and planned so that the student acquires the language naturally without gaps, thereby guaranteeing the best in learning.

During the start of each course (first 40% of the same) the content is designed so that the student consolidates his or her previous knowledge level and continues with the highest confidence to finish the rest of the course. In this way, it assures the continuation for the students with more difficulties, and those with a more sharpened progression will be able to obtain their level of learning in a more reinforced way throughout 60% of the remaining course, where the content developed becomes more intense for this level.

Likewise, dexway adapts to each user through a totally personalized structure, with the ability to plan an education as you see fit. The student can configure the course specifically, with grammar help that is needed in his or her own language or adapting it to a more “natural” education without using the native language and without content that is purely grammatical, just as we had learned to speak our own native language.

If the student does not have any previous knowledge of the language, they will start with an initial test level that the instructors will revise their level of writing, comprehension and pronunciation to guide them directly from the start level until the end of the course. dexway is divided into levels and each level is composed of two or three courses depending on the case, following the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and international certificates of linguistic competency: TOEFL-TOEIC (American English), First Certificate (British English), DELF-DALF (French), Goethe (German) o DELE (Spanish).

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dexway’s language courses provide the most technologically advanced system for assessing pronunciation. No other method offers dual voice recognition, an innovative feature which guarantees the quality assessment of speaking. With this tool,  students can compare their recorded voice with that of the course supplied sample, helping them to determine the accuracy of their pronunciation. The speech recognition system also comes equipped with a vocal wave chart to assist with fluid pronunciation.

These features help students to gauge their performance and recognize defects in their speech and allow dexways language coaches to receive your recordings via upload in order to provide an effective assessments without errors.

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