Pimsleur Offers Free Hatian Language Programs to
Aid Relief Effort in Haiti

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
(January 14, 2010) New York, NY– In an effort to support volunteers aiding the millions of people affected by the recent earthquake in Haiti, Simon & Schuster’s Pimsleur announced today that it will offer free downloads of its Haitian Creole language program. Pimsleur, a leading publisher of foreign-language learning programs, will authorize digital re-sellers to give away the Haitian Creole program from now until March 31st. Participating re-sellers include Audible.com, Cateeslanguageworld.com, Pimsleuraudio.com, and Pimsleurmethod.com.
 
“Pimsleur is happy to help with the relief effort in any way we can,” said Chris Lynch, Executive Vice President & Publisher of Simon & Schuster Audio. “By providing our programs to volunteers, we hope to remove any language barriers that may stand in the way of the volunteer efforts in Haiti.”
 
Earlier this year, Pimsleur also partnered with Doctors Without Borders, the international humanitarian organization. In support of its mission and global efforts, Pimsleur has donated up to $50,000 in products to volunteer aid workers who are from the United States, or are working on U.S. run projects. In light of the earthquake, Doctors Without Borders will send approximately 70 more staff in the coming days, and already has a team in Haiti overseeing its trauma and emergency obstetrics programs.
 
Pimsleur’s courses have been at the forefront of audio foreign language instruction for over 45 years. Pimsleur programs include Basic, Compact, Conversational, and Comprehensive Editions; and the recently launched goPimsleur series. To date, Pimsleur carries a total of 60 language programs, the most languages by any language learning company in the marketplace.
 
To learn more about Pimsleur programs: www.Pimsleur.com
To learn more about Doctors Without Borders, www.DoctorsWithoutBorders.com

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