Curso de Inglés AMERICA launches a joint partnership

PRNewswire Posted: August 10, 2017

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Curso de Inglés AMERICA launches a joint partnership

MIAMI, Aug. 1, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/– American Book Group, Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial and the Smithsonian Institution have jointly launched the first in a series of English as a Second Language (ESL) courses for Spanish-speakers.

The Curso de Inglés AMERICA course is designed to teach English in an integral, modern and accelerated manner with print and online materials that include a free App to practice pronunciation on the go.  The print materials are well-structured and easy to follow, and are accompanied by a dedicated website featuring interactive exercises and entertaining instructional and cultural content.

Throughout the course the student learns not only English but is given a factual and informative tour of the history and culture of America with enriching content, via the Smithsonian Institution, in its role as educator of the heritage of the United States of America.

Also included is access to the Smithsonian Institution American Citizenship Course via the course’s website, as well as Inglés en tu Teléfono, which features English classes via your smartphone and make learning English easier and faster.  The Curso de Inglés America series includes print, video, audio and online materials.

About Smithsonian Institution:

Founded in 1846, the Smithsonian is the world’s largest museum, education and research complex, consisting of 19 museums and galleries, the National Zoological Park, and nine research facilities.  Its mission is “the increase and diffusion of knowledge” and “shaping the future by preserving our heritage, discovering new knowledge, and sharing our resources with the world.”

About Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial:

Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial publishes books for readers of every age group and in every format- be it print, digital or audio- in Spain, Portugal, Latin America and the United States.

About American Book Group:

American Book Group (ABG) is a print & digital publisher and distributor that specializes in instructional content, with a focus on language courses.  Launched in 2004, the Inglés en 100 Días ESL for Spanish-speakers series has been a category leader (Nielsen) with 2,000,000+ units sold. Over 30 ESL for Spanish-speakers products have been created and distributed in partnership with Santillana USA Publishing and Penguin Random House.  ABG also partners with companies to create educational products that drive traffic, generate new revenue streams, and create loyalty.

SOURCE  Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial

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