Tag: Online English-learning

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Nov 29, 2022

MIAMI, November 29, 2022 (Newswire.com)
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Open English, the leading English-learning platform in Latin America and the U.S. Hispanic market, recently launched a free online English proficiency test to aid interested participants in achieving their English-learning goals. The test, which only takes 15 minutes to complete, provides instant results and includes questions and interactive activities that determine the comprehension skills and English proficiency of each participant. 

With around 42 million non-English household speakers in the U.S., a number that’s steadily risen for more than three decades, this test facilitates learning by allowing for specialized instruction alongside peers who share similar proficiency levels. It’s also an important entry point to establishing realistic learning objectives and measuring a participant’s progress. 

“Part of what makes Open English such a successful English-learning platform is our emphasis on students beginning their studies at the right level, with the right native-speaking teachers and the right study plan,” explained Andrés Moreno, founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of Open English. “Our new English proficiency test will make this process even easier, giving students the confidence they need to succeed.”

According to the United States Census Bureau’s American Community Survey Report titled “Language Use in the United States: 2019,” nearly 62% of the U.S. population speaks exclusively Spanish at home. Of those, 14.5% rated their English-speaking ability as “not well,” with 7.3% not speaking English at all. And while the U.S. doesn’t have an official language, English is the most commonly used. Meaning those who lack proficiency may face social, economic or educational roadblocks. Not only do these statistics make Open English’s proficiency test a critical first step in English-learning, it emphasizes the importance of the company’s customized learning solutions for non-English speakers. 

Those interested in taking the test and beginning their studies with Open English should visit https://www.openenglish.com/test-de-ingles/.

About Open English

Open English is the leading English-learning platform in the Latin American and U.S. Hispanic markets, providing live, online instruction to 1.5 million students that have enrolled to date. The company is disrupting the brick-and-mortar language-learning market with a proprietary technology platform that offers unlimited, 24/7 access to live classes with native-speaking teachers. Open English offers customized learning solutions for businesses (Open English for Business), children (Open English Junior), and digital skills development (NextU). Open English has also expanded its business with Open Mundo, a new online language learning platform that offers French, Italian and Portuguese live classes. The company is headquartered in Miami, FL, with offices in Mexico City, Bogota, Buenos Aires, Istanbul, Bangalore and São Paulo. To learn more about Open English, visit OpenEnglish.com.

Source: Open English

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Nov 17, 2022 12:00 EST

MIAMI, November 17, 2022 (Newswire.com)
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Open English, the leading English-learning platform in Latin America and the U.S. Hispanic market, today announced the board appointment of Brian “Skip” Schipper, executive vice president (EVP) and chief people officer of Yext, Inc. and former Human Resources (HR) lead for Twitter, Groupon and Cisco Systems. This announcement follows the addition of three board members in May, emphasizing Open English’s continued growth and commitment to student success.

“Open English has proven that it has the power to transform lives by creating opportunities for professional and personal growth through language fluency,” said Schipper. “As a member of their board, I will have the opportunity to apply my expertise in corporate governance and compensation practices to aid in Open English’s continued growth and bring them one step closer to making English-learning accessible to all.” 

With a storied career spanning nearly 40 years, Brian Schipper is an HR executive who’s held senior leadership roles at publicly traded companies like Twitter, Groupon, Microsoft and PepsiCo. As the EVP and chief people officer at Yext, Inc., Schipper supports the growth, scaling and international footprint of the company by developing thoughtful people and organization strategies. In this role, Schipper has successfully established Yext as a well-regarded company for career development, inclusion and employee engagement. His work has led to a bevy of acknowledgments, with Yext named the best company to work for in New York by Fortune and the Great Places to Work Institute in 2017, in addition to ranking fourth on Fortune’s 30 Best Places to Work in Tech that same year.

In 2021, Schipper was elected to the board of 1stdibs where he serves as the compensation committee chairperson. In 2019, Brian was appointed board chair of DHI Group, Inc., where he sits as their longest-serving board member. He formerly chaired DHI Group’s compensation committee and currently chairs their nominating and governance committee.

“Adding Brian Schipper to our board of directors is yet another exciting and important milestone for Open English,” commented Andrés Moreno, founder, chairman of the board and chief executive officer (CEO) of Open English. “With his years of HR expertise in the technology sector and a proven track record of growing global teams, Brian will maximize our company’s potential and serve as an invaluable member of our board, helping us reach new heights.”

To learn more about Open English, please visit https://investors.openenglish.com/. 

About Open English

Open English is the leading English-learning platform in the Latin American and U.S. Hispanic markets, providing live, online instruction to 1.5 million students that have enrolled to date. The company is disrupting the brick-and-mortar language-learning market with a proprietary technology platform that offers unlimited, 24/7 access to live classes with native-speaking teachers. Open English offers customized learning solutions for businesses (Open English for Business), children (Open English Junior), and digital skills development (NextU). Open English has also expanded its business with Open Mundo, a new online language learning platform that offers French, Italian and Portuguese live classes. The company is headquartered in Miami, FL, with offices in Mexico City, Bogota, Buenos Aires, Istanbul, Bangalore and São Paulo. To learn more about Open English, visit OpenEnglish.com.

Source: Open English

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Sep 20, 2022

MIAMI, September 20, 2022 (Newswire.com)
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Open English, the leading English-learning platform in Latin America and the U.S. Hispanic market, today announced the appointment of three new board members who will support the company’s mission of high quality, effective and affordable English-learning solutions.

“We’re thrilled to expand our board with three industry innovators who can offer their expansive expertise on how to better serve our student community and continue making English learning accessible to all,” said Andrés Moreno, founder, chairman of the board and chief executive officer (CEO) of Open English. “As our business grows and strengthens, so too does our board of directors, and these individuals represent the very best in their respective fields.”

Lee Kirkpatrick, Former Chief Financial Officer at Twilio; Board Member of Lincoln Healthcare Leadership; Board Member of Spreedly, Inc.; Board Member of Updater, Inc.; Board Member of Bilander Acquisition Corp.

Lee Kirkpatrick offers a broad perspective on finance and its value as a partner across all functional areas. As CFO of Twilio, Lee built a global finance team that scaled the company to approach nearly $1 billion in revenue. Since 2019, Lee has advised private and public technology companies, including PagerDuty, Unity Technologies, Olo and Marqeta.

“I look forward to being part of the tremendous growth that lies ahead for a mission-driven company like Open English,” said Lee. “It’s incredibly rewarding to join such a passionate team that’s dedicated to improving people’s lives.”

Sameer Samat, Vice President of Product Management at Google

Currently responsible for Android and Google Play, Sameer Samat began his Google career nearly 14 years ago. Prior to that, Sameer was the executive vice president of products at Kofax, where he was responsible for product management, engineering and product marketing. Sameer holds a BS in computer science from the University of California, San Diego and graduated from the Harvard Business School Program for Management Development.

“Through my own family experiences and my work on Android, I’ve seen first-hand how learning English can impact both the economic opportunities and wellbeing of a family, not only in the present but for generations,” shared Samat. “Open English’s ambitious vision deeply resonates with me, and I’m proud to join their board to continue propelling it forward,” he concluded.  

Victoria Valenzuela, Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary at AppLovin

Adept at navigating the intersection between legal, tax and accounting issues, Victoria Valenzuela currently serves as Chief Legal Officer (CLO) and corporate secretary at AppLovin, a leading marketing software company she helped take public in 2021. In her over 20 years of experience, she’s advised both private and public global companies of all sizes, with employee populations ranging from 300 to 3,000, on a broad range of strategic, legal and regulatory issues. Victoria holds a law degree from Stanford University and was previously named a Woman of Influence by the Silicon Valley Business Journal.

“Open English’s mission of making English accessible to all socio-economic groups truly struck a chord and motivated me to join their board,” said Victoria. “Learning English or another critical second language can move the needle for a family and truly impact future generations,” she added.

To learn more about Open English, please visit https://investors.openenglish.com/. 

About Open English

Open English is the leading English-learning platform in the Latin American and U.S. Hispanic markets, providing live, online instruction to 1.5 million students that have enrolled to date. The company is disrupting the brick-and-mortar language-learning market with a proprietary technology platform that offers unlimited, 24/7 access to live classes with native-speaking teachers. Open English offers customized learning solutions for businesses (Open English for Business), children (Open English Junior), and digital skills development (NextU). Open English has also expanded their business with Open Mundo, a new online language learning platform that offers French, Italian and Portuguese live classes. The company is headquartered in Miami, FL, with offices in Mexico City, Bogota, Buenos Aires, Istanbul, Bangalore and São Paulo. To learn more about Open English, visit OpenEnglish.com.

Source: Open English