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Ask Dr. Katie: How long does it take to become "proficient" or "fluent" in a language?
Ask Dr. Katie: How long does it take to become "proficient" or "fluent" in a language?

EnGen Founder Dr. Katie Brown applies her three decades of research on second language acquisition to address your questions about language learning – what works, what doesn’t, and why.

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Sara McElmurryNovember 29, 2023
Is English Upskilling in Your Company’s 2024 Budget? It Should Be.
Is English Upskilling in Your Company’s 2024 Budget? It Should Be.

This budget season, savvy employers are prioritizing investments in learning and development (L&D) as both an antidote to churn and a boost to bottom lines.

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Sara McElmurryOctober 26, 2023
EnGen Recognized as “Promising Startup” in 2023 North America EdTech 200 List
EnGen Recognized as “Promising Startup” in 2023 North America EdTech 200 List

EnGen is among the high-impact, innovative companies included in the North America EdTech 200, an annual list compiled by HolonIQ, featuring the most promising EdTech startups in the U.S. and Canada.

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Sara McElmurryOctober 12, 2023
Ask Dr. Katie: Does my first language have a role in helping me learn English?
Ask Dr. Katie: Does my first language have a role in helping me learn English?

EnGen Founder Dr. Katie Brown applies her three decades of research on second language acquisition to address your questions about language learning – what works, what doesn’t, and why.

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Sara McElmurrySeptember 27, 2023
Meet “D”: EnGen Learner, Volunteer, and Aspiring IT Leader
Meet “D”: EnGen Learner, Volunteer, and Aspiring IT Leader

“I was interested in IT support, but I didn’t know how it works or what the work was. [EnGen] gave me options to learn how these things work, what IT is, vocabulary, everything.”


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Sara McElmurrySeptember 18, 2023
Ask Dr. Katie: Why Am I "Bad" at Learning Languages?
Ask Dr. Katie: Why Am I "Bad" at Learning Languages?

EnGen Founder Dr. Katie Brown applies her three decades of research on second language acquisition to address your questions about language learning – what works, what doesn’t, and why.

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Sara McElmurryAugust 23, 2023
Championing Refugees Through English Upskilling
Championing Refugees Through English Upskilling

EnGen is committed to scaling access to our platform to connect with the 1 in 10 working-age adults in the U.S. who is an English learner – and that includes offering free licenses to individuals who aren’t otherwise able to access EnGen through an employer or education provider.

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Sara McElmurryAugust 11, 2023
Meet Jessica: From EnGen Learner to Program Administrator
Meet Jessica: From EnGen Learner to Program Administrator

“Your mind doesn’t process things quickly in a different language, especially when you first arrive [in a new place]. I would go silent for a few seconds, thinking about how to put my sentences together. I know that everyone goes through that. EnGen has helped me feel more confident.”

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Sara McElmurryAugust 7, 2023
Ask Dr. Katie: Why is real-world context important in learning a language?
Ask Dr. Katie: Why is real-world context important in learning a language?

EnGen Founder Dr. Katie Brown applies her three decades of research on second language acquisition to address your questions about language learning – what works, what doesn’t, and why.

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Sara McElmurryJuly 31, 2023
Meet EnGen Learner Hugo: How an Overpacked Suitcase Started an Unexpected Journey
Meet EnGen Learner Hugo: How an Overpacked Suitcase Started an Unexpected Journey

“I spoke only basic English when I arrived in the U.S. – like colors, numbers, words like ‘mom and dad.’ Now I understand so much more – it feels great, like now it’s just a matter of practice.”

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Sara McElmurryJuly 19, 2023
Advancing Democracy and Civic Engagement Through English Upskilling
Advancing Democracy and Civic Engagement Through English Upskilling

Supporting the inclusion of New Americans in our democracy is a critical step in ensuring that all Americans can have a voice in our civic discourse. At EnGen, we’re working to ensure that English is not a barrier to civic engagement.

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Sara McElmurryJuly 3, 2023
Apply for a Free EnGen Account
Apply for a Free EnGen Account

We are so pleased to be able to sponsor the One Journey Festival and give away 20 EnGen licenses to multilingual newcomers who would like to improve their English skills.

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Penny WilliamsJune 23, 2023giveaway, licenses
Meet Giovanna: EnGen Learner & Bilingual Mom, Ready to Return to Dentistry
Meet Giovanna: EnGen Learner & Bilingual Mom, Ready to Return to Dentistry

“EnGen has helped me in all aspects of my life. I have improved my English. I can go to the post office, to the bank, to school. The other day my son’s teacher asked me, ‘Have you been studying English?’ She could tell that I’ve been improving. There is still a long way to go, but I’ll get there step by step.” 


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Sara McElmurryJune 13, 2023
Meet Zoharys: EnGen Learner, Aspiring Pharmacist – and U.S. Citizen
Meet Zoharys: EnGen Learner, Aspiring Pharmacist – and U.S. Citizen

“At first I was too shy to even speak with someone. I feel more comfortable now. EnGen helped me to open up, to open my life. Being in a different country with a different language is difficult. EnGen helped me with that.”

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Sara McElmurryJune 7, 2023
Honoring Immigrants’ Contributions, Advancing Immigrant Workforce Inclusion
Honoring Immigrants’ Contributions, Advancing Immigrant Workforce Inclusion

This month marks National Immigrant Heritage Month – and we’re joining the celebration, recognizing the wide influence that immigrants and refugees have had on the civic, social, and economic fabric of the U.S.

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Sara McElmurryJune 1, 2023
Top 3 Takeaways: New BLS Data on Foreign-Born Workers
Top 3 Takeaways: New BLS Data on Foreign-Born Workers

New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) paints a compelling picture of the critical role that immigrants, refugees, and speakers of other languages play in the U.S. economy – and the timely need for investments in career-aligned English upskilling.

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Sara McElmurryMay 18, 2023
Promoting a more inclusive & representative teacher workforce through English upskilling
Promoting a more inclusive & representative teacher workforce through English upskilling

Models that connect qualified teachers from immigrant and refugee communities with opportunities in local classrooms have potential for big benefit in students’ academic outcomes.

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Sara McElmurryMay 10, 2023
Meet Guerda: EnGen Learner, Aspiring Teacher
Meet Guerda: EnGen Learner, Aspiring Teacher

“The bottom line is that before EnGen, I wasn’t comfortable speaking in front of a crowd. But now I am so confident. I don’t need to know all of the words in the dictionary to have a conversation.”

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Sara McElmurryMay 9, 2023
State of Colorado Taps English Upskilling Pioneer to Unlock Potential of Fast-Growing Immigrant Workforce
State of Colorado Taps English Upskilling Pioneer to Unlock Potential of Fast-Growing Immigrant Workforce

The Colorado Office of New Americans (ONA) has selected EnGen as a partner to launch an ambitious new initiative designed to unlock the potential of the state’s 520,000 workers from immigrant and refugee backgrounds.

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Penny WilliamsMay 4, 2023
Meet Kathya: EnGen Learner, Ready to ‘Unpause’ Her Career
Meet Kathya: EnGen Learner, Ready to ‘Unpause’ Her Career

“I’m very good at going to the park and talking to people, but that’s not the same as professional English. EnGen was really good, more challenging than I thought [it would be], in helping me to practice.”  - Kathya

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Penny WilliamsApril 26, 2023Learner story
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