Phoenix, Arizona - December 14, 2009

Auralog, the pioneer of integrating advanced speech recognition technology with language learning, and the publisher of the TELL ME MORE® language learning software program finds e-Learning to be more effective than traditional instructor-led learning.

A recent 93-page report on online education, conducted by SRI International for the Department of Education, had a most intriguing conclusion: “On average, students in online learning conditions performed better than those receiving face-to-face instruction.”

“The study’s major significance lies in demonstrating that online learning today is not just better than nothing — it actually tends to be better than conventional instruction,” said Barbara Means, the study’s lead author and an educational psychologist at SRI International.

In April of this year the US Department of Education released a study in which they reported results of a meta-analysis of more than 1000 empirical studies comparing online and face-to-face instruction. The study suggests that online students perform significantly better than their classroom counterparts on outcomes of learning measured in the studies.

Additionally, the 2008 National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) included demographic items that allowed for the comparison of classroom and online students in terms of engagement. On several of the indicators of engagement online students reported significantly better results. On no indicators did classroom students do so. Relative to classroom students the 2008 NSSE found that online students were significantly more likely to report they:

§ Very often participate in course activities that challenged them intellectually.

§ Very often participate in discussions that enhanced their understanding of different cultures

§ Very often discuss topics of importance to their major.

Interestingly, TELL ME MORE contracted Panel on the Web (POTW), one of Europe’s largest market research and consulting firms, to conduct a research study on e-learning perceptions and effectiveness. Interestingly, 89% of respondents felt that language learning delivered via e-learning was either Effective or Very Effective. Similarly, respondents learning another language online were significantly more satisfied with the overall program experience compared those learning via traditional instructor-led learning, and by the end of the study the number of participants interested in e-learning grew over 16% with 36% confirming they would unequivocally select an e-learning program over a classroom-based course for their language learning needs.

The TELL ME MORE solution was built specifically to support the needs of e-Learning students. With solutions developed to address not only the needs of e-Learners but also the specific content needs of markets such as Education, Business, Homeschool, Consumer and Libraries, TELL ME MORE has shaped the language learning technology space.

The real promise of online education, experts say, is providing learning experiences that are more tailored to individual students than is possible in classrooms. That enables more “learning by doing,” which many students find more engaging and useful.

“e-Learning not only engages learners and enables them to reach their personal goals within their timeframes but also provides tremendous flexibility and cost savings to organizations. Many of our clients are able to train more learners for far less money with better results using TELL ME MORE solutions.” Says Nagi Sioufi, President and CEO of TELL ME MORE, by Auralog.

The findings of the POTW study reinforces key features of the TELL ME MORE® language learning solutions including:

• Business, Career and Industry specific learning paths and content
• Online/e-Learning delivery of courseware anytime/anywhere to learners
• Cutting edge technology for unlimited speaking practice and pronunciation feedback
• Personal Coaches and Tutors to ensure program success
• Addressing all areas of language learning including speaking, hearing, reading, writing and culture.

Auralog is a world leader in language learning solutions and publisher of the award-winning TELL ME MORE® solution suite. Auralog incorporates over 20 years of language empowerment experience, full training support services and advanced technologies including speech recognition, video, role play and spoken language tracking into the TELL ME MORE® suite of language learning software programs. With offices in United-States, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Mexico, and China, Auralog has more than 350 employees and provides services globally to more than 10,000 organizations and over 7 million learners. Users of TELL ME MORE® include primary, secondary, higher and adult education institutions, home school, libraries, individual consumers, and businesses of all sizes. www.tellmemore.com.

About TELL ME MORE®, powered by Auralog

Auralog is a world leader in language learning solutions and publisher of the award-winning TELL ME MORE® solution suite. Auralog incorporates over 20 years of language empowerment experience, full training support services and advanced technologies including speech recognition, video, role play and spoken language tracking into the TELL ME MORE® suite of language learning software programs. With offices in United-States, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Mexico, and China, Auralog has more than 350 employees and provides services globally to more than 10,000 organizations and over 7 million learners. Users of TELL ME MORE® include primary, secondary, higher and adult education institutions, home school, libraries, individual consumers, and businesses of all sizes. www.tellmemore.com.