Parlo Increases Global Presence with Expansion into Brazil
New Office in Sao Paolo To Become Center of Latin American Operations
New York, NY (February 7, 2000) - Parlo Inc., operators of
www.parlo.com - the premier web site offering integrated
language instruction and exploration of international cultures -- today announced its expansion into
Latin America with an office opening in Sao Paolo, Brazil. The new office furthers Parlo's strategy to
establish a global presence and will serve as the center of its operations in Latin America.
Parlo's Latin American arm will enable the company to effectively provide language learning and
cultural tools to users who wish to learn or improve their English, Spanish or French. "We want
to provide Parlo users in Latin America with localized features and enhanced functionality while
still benefiting from the advantages of our online global community," said Fernanda Romano,
Manager, Brazil Operations of Parlo, Inc. "In addition, this office will help us bring the flavors
of Brazilian and individual Latin American cultures to the rest of the world."
Parlo was developed to offer web users the opportunity to learn languages and explore cultures
through interactive lessons, world music, a cultural magazine, and chats with native speakers.
Working with a prestigious team of top language teachers, linguists and technologists, users
participate in Parlo's Virtual Immersion method, - an instruction technique that surrounds
students with the sights and sounds of international cultures.
The company also recently announced $14 million in venture capital funding from Rho Management,
Sevin Rosen and Goldman Sachs. "Our investors' endorsement is further confirmation of Parlo's leadership
in e-learning and international commerce. With this additional funding, Parlo will expand its user base and
increase its product offerings on a global basis," said Anish Rajparia, co-Founder and co-CEO of Parlo, Inc.
Parlo is the premier online destination to learn languages and explore cultures. More than just a language site, Parlo
dimensionalizes language by providing a complete cultural experience via Virtual Immersion. Parlo has created
a unique environment where its members not only personalize their experience by choosing from a comprehensive
menu of audio and visual learning tools, but also "travel" abroad without ever leaving their homes. Parlo students learn
language, read magazine articles at their skill level, sample foreign music, chat with people all over the world and purchase
language and cultural products and services. This approach allows members to guide their own study programs and experience
language in a deeper, more meaningful way.
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