7 Metrics to Gauge English Learning Performance

For an accurate and holistic assessment of learner success, Voxy uses a combination of metrics to measure learner outcomes. Check out our latest infographic below to learn what metrics we use for a comprehensive view into English performance. To learn more, download our FREE ebook on measuring learner success.  

At the crossroads of psychology and technology

Maria Khodorkovsky, journalist for Terminology Coordination (http://termcoord.eu/), interviewed Voxy’s Chief Education Officer Dr. Katharine Nielson who explores research that is shaping how foreign language is taught. It’s not uncommon for phrases like “I took three years of Spanish in high school” or “I studied German for two semesters” to be paired with “…and I don’t …

6 Qualities of a Great Tutor

At Voxy, we hire the best tutors around.  To find the greatest tutors, we not only look for certain experience and certifications, but also for specific personal characteristics.  Below, we’ve highlighted the qualities of a tutor that are important to Voxy and also to learners around the world. Smart First, a great tutor is smart …

The Power of Contextual Language Learning [RESOURCES]

The concept of contextual learning is hardly a new one. American philosopher and educational reformer John Dewey imagined it in the first half of the 20th century when he advocated project-based learning and experiential education. Kurt Lewin and David Kolb established similar theories on experiential learning, or the process of making meaning from a direct …