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2023/07/12
Hitting Refresh on Your Life with Travel + How to Move to Europe

Do you feel like it’s time to do a 180 on your life? Moving abroad may be the answer! Cepee Tabibian is the founder of She Hit Refresh, a global community for women over 30 who want to break free from a life of routine and move abroad.

2023/05/09
Survey: More than Half of Americans Struggle with Confidence when Speaking a Second Language, Unless Alcohol is Involved

With Cinco de Mayo celebrations just around the corner, Lingoda, one of the top global online language schools, revealed in a new study alcohol's effect on language confidence. In a nationally representative poll of 2,000 U.S. adults, more than half (58%) of participants responded they struggle with confidence when trying to speak another language.

2023/05/09
Online Dating Favors Bilinguals

Being bilingual can make you more attractive to others on dating apps, according to a new study by Lingoda, an online language school. In a poll of 1,000 single and actively dating adults in the US, 66% of participants stated that they are more likely to “swipe right” on someone if they speak more than one language.

2023/05/09
Speaking Another Language Can Improve Your Romantic Prospects, Study Reveals

Lingoda, one of the top global online language schools, revealed in a new study that being bilingual can make you more attractive to others on dating apps. In a poll of 1,000 single and actively dating adults in the U.S., 66% of participants stated that they are more likely to "swipe right" on someone if they speak more than one language.

2023/05/09
Philippa Wentzel on Lingoda and Language Technology

Will technological advances keep impacting language learning positively? This is a question that Philippa Wentzel, Curriculum Team Lead of the popular online language resource Lingoda, attempts to answer in her discussion with Benny.

2023/05/09
Lingoda Celebrates 2023 as the Year of Language Wins

Lingoda, one of the top global online language schools, has launched a new brand campaign all about celebrating language wins. In a nutshell, a language win can be defined as any success - small or large - that a person experiences in their language learning journey.

2022/10/06
Lingoda partners with Miami artist Alexander Mijares celebrates the richness of hispanic cultures and languages with a mural in Miami

With the mural, Lingoda is also looking to emphasize the importance of learning about each other, other cultures and ideas and celebrating each other’s differences and the richness that multiculturalism brings to our lives.

2022/10/06
Lingoda, Miami Artist Alexander Mijares Partnered To Create A Massive Mural Celebrating Hispanic Culture

Mijares and Lingoda wish to honor and showcase the richness and diversity of Hispanic cultures and languages by painting a unique mural that can be seen in Miami at 385 NE 79th St.

2022/10/06
Miami-Based Artist Alexander Mijares Brings Hispanic Culture to Forefront with Latest Work

In a partnership with Lingoda, one of the top global online language schools, artist Alexander Mijares has created a unique mural for the city of Miami to help celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.

2022/09/28
Exhiben un mural en Miami que refleja la diversidad cultural con motivo del Mes de la Herencia Hispana

El reconocido artista Alexander Mijares ha pintado un espectacular mural que refleja las diferentes culturas de los países de habla hispana.

2022/08/18
Find Love in a New Language with Lingoda’s Online Classes

While many singles are open to love, monolingualism may be holding them back. Learning a new language can broaden one’s ability to understand different cultures, travel the world, or even start a new relationship. With Lingoda Online Language School, learning a new language can fit into even the busiest schedules.

2022/08/12
Founder of Edtech Startup Lingoda Shares Their Top Insights

Felix Wunderlich, founder of edtech startup Lingoda, shared valuable insights during our interview that will inspire and motivate aspiring entrepreneurs.

2022/08/18
Reading, dancing, and socializing could lower your risk of dementia, new study finds

Reading a book is a nice way to relax, but experts have found that it may also reduce your risk of dementia. In a new study published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, researchers found that leisure activities, such as doing yoga and spending time with loved ones, could lower a person’s risk of developing dementia, a disease that impacts more than 55 million people around the world.

2022/08/18
Personal Pronouns Change the World One They at a Time

Bimbo. Lilith. Sojourner. Sisters. These were titles considered and rejected for the publication that debuted in January 1972 as Ms. Magazine. The periodical was intended as a voice for American feminism, of course, but its settled-upon name also represented the furtherance of an ongoing cultural debate.

2022/07/22
Learn a new language from native speakers with Lingoda

Without feedback from native speakers, it can be tough to figure out if you’re even pronouncing things correctly. Good news: it doesn’t have to be that way. There’s a much more efficient way to learn: Lingoda.

2022/07/12
Language Courses Are This Summer's Must-Have Travel Item

Lingoda, a leading online language school, is helping travelers get up to speed in their travel destination's local language.

2022/07/11
Netflix's Jo Franco Dishes on Staying Safe While Traveling Solo as a Female

At the start of her trip, Jo told Distractify, "Lingoda has their Language Sprint, and they challenged me to learn German. I was like, 'You know what? I'm in. I'm literally in because this is my new mission.'"

2022/06/24
Discover Your Potential Through Language Learning

In this episode, Mike Shangkuan was interviewed by Bakhtiyor Isoev. As a pioneer in language learning, he is the CEO of Lingoda GmbH, Europe’s leading online language school, where he is in charge of the company’s strategy and daily business.

2022/06/03
Take the Lingoda Language Sprint™ to Prep for Summer Travel

With travel season just around the corner, Lingoda today announced its upcoming Language Sprint™ to get travelers up to speed in a desired language before traveling abroad.

2022/05/25
The Business Benefits of Learning a New Language

Language gives your business the opportunity to expand internationally.

2022/05/25
Die Ukraine zeigt Deutschland, wie digitaler Schulunterricht geht

Trotz des Krieges bekommen Kinder aus der Ukraine weiter Unterricht. Die eingesetzte Technik könnte auch Deutschland helfen, doch der Staat verweigert die Förderung.

2022/05/13
Michael Shangkuan Of Lingoda: 5 Things We Can Each Do To Help Solve The Loneliness Epidemic

Sharpen your ability to connect with others in a deep and personal way by understanding more of their culture and history.

2022/05/12
Take the Lingoda Language Sprint™ to Prep for Summer Travel

Students learn how to speak a new language confidently in just two months before their summer vacation and can win up to 100% cashback.

2022/04/23
3 Ways for Leaders to Embrace the Cultural Quotient

Ensure your business is ready for the next evolution of innovation and growth.

2022/04/22
3 Ways Language Learning Has Made Me a Better Leader

Three ways language learning can make you a better leader, as told by a Polyglot CEO.

Learnings from Leaders: the P&G Alumni Podcast

“It's through language that you understand another culture - how their world works. It's about that human connection with people.”

2022/04/05
Do you need to be talented to learn a language?

Lingoda CEO Mike Shangkuan answers this question (and more!) on language podcast I Will Teach You A Language.

2022/01/24
Sprachen und mehr online lernen

Wer zum Lernen einer Sprache nicht nur mit einer App, sondern mit Menschen kommunizieren möchte, wird im Netz ebenfalls fündig: Bei "Lingoda" finden sich Kursteilnehmer online und per Zoom-Videocall zusammen, zum Einstieg können Interessierte eine kostenlose Probewoche buchen.

2022/01/08
‘I’m an Interpreter, and This Is My Secret Trick to Learning Languages Fast’

To become completely fluent like a native speaker, especially when it comes to mastering grammar and accents, some people even say that you should start learning before the age of 10," says Mike Shangkuan, CEO of Lingoda.

2021/04/15
Lingoda, an on-demand online language school with live instructors and Zoom classrooms, raises $68M

CEO Michael Shangkuan said the funding will be used both to continue enhancing its tech platform — with more tools for teachers and asynchronous supplementary material — and to widen its footprint in markets further afield such as the U.S.

2021/04/15
57 Millionen Euro für Berliner Online-Sprachschule Lingoda

Zu einer ambitionierten Bewertung holt sich das acht Jahre alte Startup einen bekannten Investor an Bord. Zuletzt profitierte Lingoda stark von der Corona-Krise.

2021/05/11
Enthusiastic, qualified instructors and solid teaching materials make these classes shine.

Lingoda's classes are a wonderful addition to any adult language learning path you may be on and is a PCMag Editors' Choice winner for language learning—if you want to study one of the languages it offers.

2021/03/20
Take a $1,300, 90-day online language course from Lingoda for free

Lingoda has an incentive to help you complete an online language course -- a $1,300 incentive, to be specific. If you successfully complete a 90-day Lingoda Sprint, Lingoda will refund you the entire cost of the course, up to $1,300.

2021/03/15
Denn im Lockdown buchten viele Menschen lange aufgeschobene Kurse online. Aber trägt der Boom bis in die Post-Corona-Ära?

Als die Coronapandemie vor einem Jahr auch Deutschland erreichte und die Bundesregierung erste Schließungen verhängte, stellten sich Fabian und Felix Wunderlich, Gründer der Sprachschule Lingoda, auf das Schlimmste ein: „Wir waren sehr unsicher, fragten uns, wie sich die Krise auf unsere Buchungen auswirken würden“, erzählt Fabian Wunderlich.

2021/02/02
Boom bei Online-Kursen: Warum jetzt so viele Deutsche eine Sprache lernen

Viele nutzen die Zeit im Lockdown, um neue Ziele zu erreichen, dazu gehört eben auch, eine neue Sprache zu lernen. Sei es, weil man ins Ausland ziehen möchte, weil es für die Karriere Sinn ergibt oder einfach nur, um eine neue Fähigkeit zu erlernen.

2020/12/08
Meet The Disruptors: Michael Shangkuan of ‘Lingoda GmbH’

Mike has lived in six countries across four continents. Less known, he is a former natural bodybuilder and competed at several international competitions. He is a graduate of Yale University and he holds an MBA from Harvard Business School.

2020/11/05
Sprachen lernen und Gutes tun: Wie Lingoda Menschen in Not helfen will

Die Idee: Durch eine gemeinsame Herausforderung werden Familie, Freunde und Kollegen zum gemeinsamen Lernen animiert. Dank des vollständig digitalen und flexiblen Ablaufs spielen Faktoren wie Zeit und Ort plötzlich keine Rolle mehr.

2020/10/09
Want to speak German? How to overcome the challenges holding you back

Of all the challenges that can come with being an expat, learning the language can be the most frustrating – and we don’t just mean the difficulties of dealing with der, die and das.

2020/10/09
Learn German with Lingoda

The Language Marathon is all about building habits that will lead to real results. This isn’t just a marketing ploy, it really works! If you can commit to a 3, 6 or 12-month online course, you’ll see significant progress without life getting in the way of learning.

2020/11/23
Why should you learn a language online during a global pandemic?

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a lot of insecurity for everyone, especially around work. Lingoda, the number one trusted online language school, explains why, now more than ever, learning a language could help you open new doors.

2020/09/14
We are a Bona Fide Language School, reveals Michael Shangkuan CEO at Lingoda

At Lingoda, we offer online, live language classes available 24/7 in English, Business English, German, Spanish, and French with over 1,000 qualified, native-speaking teachers.

2019/04/29
10 European language learning startups

Based in Berlin, Lingoda is a replacement of the traditional classroom. As an online language school, it offers English, Spanish, German and French courses with native speakers. Users are able to choose between one-to-one or group classes and get instant access to Lingoda’s digital curriculum.

How much Americans would pay to ‘be good in bed’

A study conducted by OnePoll in conjunction with Lingoda.com looked into the dreams and desires of 2,000 Americans and found that the average respondent is willing to part ways with $5,694.20 to instantly be able to speak a foreign language.

Linkedin benennt die 25 „gefragtesten Startups”

Die Auswahl der Top 25 folge dem Verhalten von mehr als 575 Millionen Linkedin-Mitgliedern in vier Bereichen, heißt es von Linkedin.