Yes! We’re happy to announce the upcoming global release of new Berlitz programs in English and French in Q1 (digital) and Q2 (print) of 2020 in language centers and BVC. 

What’s New?

BUSINESS ENGLISH 1-2

We're adding two extra 'foundational' titles to our portfolio for those students who want to focus more ostensibly on business English at Levels 1 and 2 (CEFR A1 and A2.1, respectively).

  • Business English 1 and Business English 2 (40 units each)

Want to learn more? Read about it on the Intranet!

ENGLISH 5-8

We're replacing our dated BerlitzEnglish Essentials 5-8 "social" series and our legacy Business and Social Specializations with new content that is fresher and more modern.

  • Four new “social/everyday” foundational levels―each available in Complete and Express versions (40 and 20 units, respectively): English 5, English 6 English 7, English 8
  • Four new social Electives―each available in full version (20 units) or Core and Expert packs (10 units each): Communicating Across Cultures 5-8, Discussing News & Media 5-8, Socializing 5-8, and Traveling 5-8.
  • Two more new business Electives―again, each available in full version (20 units) or Core and Expert packs (10 units each): Negotiating 5-8, and Delivering Presentations 5-8.

We will keep the current Aviation, Arts & Entertainment 5-8, English Pronunciation

Want to learn more? Read about it on the Intranet!

FRENCH 1-4

To improve our competitiveness, we are replacing our 10-year-old BerlitzFrançais 1-4 titles with a fresher and more modern series courses.

  • Français 1, Français 2, Français 3, and Français 4 (40 units each)
  • French 1-4 Illustration Book

Each title follows our modern course structure (modular Speaking Goals) and deliverables: web-based, fully interactive with integrated audio, full color Student Guides, Instructor Guides, and Online Practice; audio files via MP3 and audiobook-friendly formats; Review Units every tenth unit; and Curriculum Test components for adapted end-of-course online assessment solutions. 

Want to learn more? Read about it on the Intranet!

What Does This Mean for You?

  • The new content will be available in Q1 (digital) and Q2 (print)
  • BerlitzEnglish 5-8 Essentials, BerlitzEnglish 5-8 Social and Business Specializations, and BerlitzFrançias 1-4 titles will become obsolete. Please plan your local inventory management strategy accordingly.
  • Follow up with your regional leadership to find out when new materials will be rolled out in your region.