BSNL launches m-learning service

State-owned operator BSNL Mobile has launched a spoken English mobile learning service called ‘Learn English’. It has been designed by VAS companies EnableM Technologies and OMobile Global.
Created especially for the mobile medium, the voice and SMS service teaches spoken English through simple stories and everyday situations that the common man can relate to. Subscribers have the option to select their level of learning based on their proficiency of the language. They can also select specific professions, situations or conversations to learn English. Similarly, subscribers can listen to conversations based on situations they might encounter everyday.
Daily SMSs and practice tests are a part of the learning package. To make the service user-friendly and self-paced, certain options such as bookmarks, pause, etc have also been introduced. As part of the service, subscribers also receive a new word daily through SMS.
Users have to dial in at a number to use the service, which is available in nine Indian languages – Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati, Punjabi, Telugu and Malayalam.
The service is available at a subscription cost of Rs 20 per month and call charges of 30 paise per minute.