About Us

English Literacy Solutions - 'Anytime Anyway Anyhow'

Peer English Networks enable multiuser peer-based English language learning over mobile, VOIP, and Web devices.

Peer-based Learning

Extensive academic and professional research indicates that the fastest, most effective way to learn basic English communication entails participatory, immersive small groups that engage in a shared activity, using common objects and tools.

Basic English Communication

Learning English as a second language starts with basic communication: Listening first to someone speak and understanding what they said next; Speaking and others understanding what was said and then Practicing object-word recognition and pronunciation

Social Networks Speed Learning

Academic and professional research also indicates that adults engage and participate in second-language acquisition while pursuing a goal, such as getting paid more, advancing in job markets, immigrating to areas with better economic potential, becoming a naturalized citizen, etc. Adult learners find that learning with others who share goals and who have similar skills levels enjoy the experience, stay engaged, and learn faster.

Demand Higher for Adult ESL High and Growing Fast

Peer English Networks has identified two significant, long-term opportunities in the market of Adult English as a Second Language: Immigration of Spanish-speakers into United States and continued expansion by Chinese into global markets.

Limited Availability for Adult ESL Programs

Extensive research of the market landscape for adult basic education and English-language learning revealed thousands of community-based efforts through public libraries, community colleges, local school systems and host of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) -- each were overwhelmed, under-funded, and addressing less than seven percent of total demand. Most of these efforts rely on volunteer tutors, public funding, and donations. All efforts rely on location-specific facilities (classroom, public library conference room), require the adult learner to travel often great distances to attend, and maintain limited hours of operations. Due to the demand for Adult ESL, many programs offered by public libraries and Adult Education Schools have waiting lists of 12 months or more.

VOIP, Web, and Mobile Technologies Bridge the Gap

PEN believes that VOIP, Web, and mobile technologies can speed the formation of participatory, immersive small groups engaged in a shared activity - basic English communication - using common objects and tools at "anytime, anywhere, and anyhow"

Respect. Confidence. Know-how

Our corporate motto summarizes the value proposition for Adult ESL learners. Respect comes from peers and privileges that come from active membership Confidence comes with practice and the ability to communicate as peer know-how comes from practical experience and the production of useful and meaningful results.

PEN stands for the opportunity for any self-directed individual to acquire English speaking skills, anytime, anywhere, and anyhow