Linguaphone Group, the UK-based global language training provider known for the international English language training brands of Linguaphone, Direct English and Pingu’s English, will be visiting a number of exhibitions this spring as part of their plan to increase their already growing network Master Franchisees worldwide.
Mid-February will see the Group travel to the International Chain and Franchise Expo in Taipei, to meet with serious investors keen to represent the Pingu’s English and Direct English programs exclusively across Taiwan.
Pingu’s English, the Group’s children’s English franchise will also be represented at Tokyo Franchise Show 2014 in Japan, this March where investors from the region will be attending.
Early March will also see the Group travel to North America, to exhibit both Pingu’s English and Direct English at the Mexico Franchise Fair in Mexico City where investors from across continent will be attending.
The Linguaphone Group has already appointed Direct English and Pingu’s English Master Franchisees in over 40 countries worldwide. To find out more about either of the brands, email opportunities@linguaphonegroup.com to receive an Evaluation Pack and discuss a meeting at one of these events.
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Charlotte Pritchard, Head of Marketing, Linguaphone Group
Tel: +44 (0)7799 723 218 Email: charlotte.pritchard@linguaphonegroup.com
For more information on Pingu’s English visit www.pingusenglish.com
Notes to editors
2. The Linguaphone Group is a world-leading provider of language training solutions, operating under the internationally recognised Linguaphone, Direct English and Pingu’s English brand names. With over 109 years of experience, the Group has an extensive network of licensed partners across Asia, Europe, the Middle-East and Africa. The Group has also helped millions of people learn a new language through their wide-ranging portfolio of self-study products sold in over 60 countries. Master Franchise opportunities are available for our English language programmes worldwide. Please call +44 (0)20 8687 6104, email opportunities@pingusenglish.com or visit www.pingusenglish.com
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