English via your mobile

The BBC reports on a Web service called Janala which appears to be revolutionising the teaching of English in Bangladesh using simple mobile technology.

Here's how it works. Bangladesh's 50 million mobile users simply dial 3000 and get access to hundreds of three-minute audio lesson and SMS quizzes. The classes range from Essential English for beginners to How to tell a story for more advanced learners.

You can see the service in action in this YouTube video of a BBC report.

Related: - Bangladeshis rush to learn English by Mobile

emily | 10:59 AM | Mobile phone projects - Developing World |
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