WordDive
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Type of site | Online language learning |
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| Available in | English, German, Swedish, Finnish |
| URL | www.worddive.com |
| Commercial | Yes |
| Launched | 2010 |
| Current status | Online |
WordDive is an online language learning software and mobile application. Ten languages are currently offered: English, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish and Swedish.
Concept
[edit | edit source]The method is based on the use of multiple senses, individual optimization[1] and game-like elements.[2] With the individual optimization feature, the course is modified based on the user's learning ability.
Recognition and awards
[edit | edit source]WordDive has been awarded as the Best e-Learning Solution in Finland, 2011,[3] as well as the Best Mobile Service in Finland, 2014.[4] In spring 2015, WordDive was selected as a Red Herring Europe Top 100 winner.[5] In November 2018 WordDive was certified for pedagogical quality by Education Alliance Finland, a teacher-led certification agency specialized in quality verification of educational solutions.[6]
Development
[edit | edit source]The company is based in Tampere, Finland. The service was launched in 2010. In 2020, the platform had 850,000 users in 150 countries.[7]
In Finland and Germany WordDive is best known for its English prep course.[8]
In Germany, the company is working together with brand ambassador Samu Haber, the frontman of the band Sunrise Avenue and a judge in The Voice of Germany.[9]
In January 2017, WordDive secured 1.2 million euros via the Invesdor crowdfunding platform,[10] and in April 2018 1.5 million euros in Privanet.[11]
References
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