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Language-learning system launched

aclcOctober 30th, 2007

A formerly dyslexic taxi driver claims he has created a revolutionary system of learning Irish and other languages. The Smart Learning program patented by Pat Howe in conjunction with Dublin City University features an audio CD and pocket-sized memory cards.

Read this story on the Irish Times website.

Mr Howe (57), from Palmerstown, Dublin, claims the colour-coded and phonetic structure of his invention can help people learn a new language in nine weeks.

‘It puts the fun back into learning whatever your background or education level,’ he said.

Smart Learning packs are already available in Irish, Spanish and Polish and are aimed at all ages, from students to workers.

Mr Howe suffered from dyslexia as a schoolboy and left school at 14. However, he has had a lifelong interest in learning and personal development. He tested and honed Smart Learning system with parents and students over the past four years.

Categories: Books and publications, News about languages

3 Responses to “Language-learning system launched”

  1. Jennifer Kiernan November 13th, 2007 at 16:52
    Is there a plan for Italian to be added to the list of languages?

  2. aclc November 13th, 2007 at 17:30
    Hi Jennifer,

    We’ve emailed the Irish Times to get an answer or some contact details for the author. If we hear from them, we’ll let you know here!

    Thanks,

    Annelie, MFLE content editor

  3. Lila Dempsey May 17th, 2008 at 00:46
    What ever became of this learning system? Is it available to purchase? to download? Is it as good as it seems? It is May 2008 and I have searched the internet and other than October 2007, the “smart learning” system has fallen off the radar. I am very interested in knowing more!

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