# EnglishCentral

> EnglishCentral combines short English-language videos, vocabulary exercises, proprietary speech assessment, AI conversation with MiMi, and live tutoring. It sells subscriptions to individuals and learning solutions to schools, universities, and companies worldwide.

- **Founded:** 2009
- **Headquarters:** Burlington, United States
- **Founders:** Alan Schwartz (Founder and CEO), Erik van der Neut (Co-founder; identified as a founder by Crunchbase)
- **Products:** Interactive Video Lessons, IntelliSpeech, Live Lessons / GoLive!, MiMi, Teacher Tools and institutional LMS
- **Notable:** The company reports adoption by over 1,000 schools, universities, and corporations in over 100 countries., Acquired Langrich in a share-swap transaction announced in September 2015., ChatGPT-powered MiMi introduced in spring 2023.

## Products & services

- **Interactive Video Lessons** — Leveled videos with vocabulary exercises and recorded speaking practice.
- **IntelliSpeech** — Proprietary speech assessment for pronunciation and fluency feedback.
- **Live Lessons / GoLive!** — Private tutoring and group English lessons connected with self-study; private lessons run 25 minutes.
- **MiMi** — AI conversation tutor combining generative language models with speech technology; ChatGPT-powered version announced in 2023.
- **Teacher Tools and institutional LMS** — Assignment, learner activity, reporting, and progress tools for schools and employers.
- **TestCentral** — Business assessment offering PROGOS speaking and Versant test options.
- **EnglishCentral Kids** — Children’s English offering with video content, tutors, AI practice, and parent reporting; iOS app announced in May 2026.
- **Business English: Meeting Basics** — Beginner workplace course covering introductions, clarification, and meeting participation.

## Achievements

- The company reports adoption by over 1,000 schools, universities, and corporations in over 100 countries.
- Acquired Langrich in a share-swap transaction announced in September 2015.
- ChatGPT-powered MiMi introduced in spring 2023.
- EnglishCentral’s Japan blog records a Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications award at the 2015 Japan e-Learning Awards.

## Latest updates

- **2026-07** — Meeting Basics course for beginner workplace English announced July 7.
- **2026-06** — Science for Kids course announced June 18.
- **2026-05** — EnglishCentral Kids App Store launch announced May 12.
- **2025-04** — TestCentral corporate assessment offering introduced April 11.

## Links

- Website: https://www.englishcentral.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/englishcentral-inc.
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/EnglishCentral1
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/englishcentral/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnglishCentral

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