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OLPC is working in many countries and [[languages]]. Language learning, particularly of major world languages, is a common need for early education. The XO holds the promise to make language learning accessible to many for the first time. See also [[Literacy]].
OLPC is working in many countries and [[languages]]. Language learning, particularly of major world languages, is a common need for early education. The XO holds the promise to make language learning accessible to many for the first time. See also [[Literacy]].


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== Colingo ==
== Colingo ==
[[Colingo]], a web-based language learning nonprofit, is working to create free ESL videos and other materials for OLPC.
[[Colingo]], a web-based language learning nonprofit, is working to create free ESL videos and other materials for OLPC.

== Friendly Language ==
[[Friendly Language]] is working on developing free language learning material in as many languages as possible for the XO, and is also working on tools for language learning, such as multilingual instant messaging.


== Other language learning tools ==
== Other language learning tools ==

Revision as of 06:12, 24 August 2007

OLPC is working in many countries and languages. Language learning, particularly of major world languages, is a common need for early education. The XO holds the promise to make language learning accessible to many for the first time. See also Literacy.

Avallain

For more basic skills training, including literacy and ESL, see the discussion at Avallain.

Colingo

Colingo, a web-based language learning nonprofit, is working to create free ESL videos and other materials for OLPC.

Friendly Language

Friendly Language is working on developing free language learning material in as many languages as possible for the XO, and is also working on tools for language learning, such as multilingual instant messaging.

Other language learning tools

to be added