Language Learning For Life
MeTabi is a language learning platform that puts the learner first, teaching you what you want to learn, when you want to learn it. For many people, learning a language is more than just a fun goal; it’s a part of the next big steps they want to take in their lives and careers.
How MeTabi is different.
MeTabi’s approach to effective, fun, and long-lasting learning is centered on four main pillars.
Human interaction at the core
MeTabi builds learning environments with human interaction at the core. We leverage generative artificial intelligence to provide language coaching that compliments what is being taught in the classroom.
Learners engage in interactive and collaborative learning environments and virtual communities to promote language proficiency development and cross-cultural understanding.
MeTabi combines self-study with socially interactive activities, games, and immersive simulations to bring the human element to learning and allow for real-world use of language.
Learner-centered pedagogy
Language learners succeed in a holistic approach that includes consistent practice, immediate feedback, and the freedom to explore topics pertinent to their personal and professional lives.
MeTabi supports this with activities fostering both receptive and productive skills, providing immediate feedback and offering pronunciation practice.
Our task-based communicative activities aim to address the growing need for industry-specific language and cross-cultural communication skills.
Performance-oriented learning
MeTabi learning approaches are rooted in performance-oriented language learning, designed to accelerate learning velocity to achieve goals faster.
MeTabi learners engage in task-based activities, tailored to their specific level and aligned with clear benchmarks, facilitating progress at all stages.
Both learners and instructors benefit from our analytics that offer guidance, benchmarks, and formative and summative feedback, to ensure effective and targeted language acquisition.
Research-based design
Our research-driven approach merges learner-centric, interactive, and personalized learning, rooted in established principles of second language acquisition and computer-assisted language learning.
This approach is continually refined to incorporate cutting-edge technologies and adapt to evolving learning styles and methodologies, offering a modern, effective language learning solution.
MeTabi’s scientifically-designed language learning programs are founded on these essential pillars, ensuring a comprehensive and effective language learning experience.
The MeTabi Method
MeTabi combines artificial intelligence (AI), automatic speech recognition (ASR), synthesized speech, and immersive 3D to provide learners unlimited conversational practice with individualized corrective feedback.
Features
Guardrails framework that limits AI-driven conversation to the task-based context and doesn’t allow inappropriate language use.
Auto-scored exercises with immediate feedback for vocabulary, grammar, listening, and reading.
Personal Language Coach activities that adapt to learners’ proficiency levels and interests.
Immersive 3D scenarios that provide real-world practice.
Reports for teachers and learners that track task completion and learning progress.
Analysis of learner-produced language to show growth in vocabulary and grammar over time.
Aligned to both NCSSFL-ACTFL and CEFR Can-Do statements.
MeTabi CAREER
MeTabi COACH+
A language learning companion that can be used inside and outside of the classroom. Coach+ supports learners through scaffolded language learning in a safe and controlled environment with Personal Language Coach activities and immersive 3D scenarios.
Domain-specific content delivered, including all of the features of MeTabi Coach+. Learners master language needed for specific career paths, focusing on all four skills: speaking, listening, writing, and reading.
Languages offered
MeTabi supports 10+ languages and several dialects and regional variations.
Accessible for all
Our platform is designed by language teachers and is accessible to all. You don’t need an expensive computer or a super fast internet connection to use MeTabi. Even our immersive simulations work on an older computer or smartphone using a standard internet connection from anywhere. MeTabi is mobile friendly, and not limited by time or space, providing unlimited learning opportunities!
OUR MISSION
By increasing language proficiency around the world, MeTabi can create opportunities for people to further their careers, enrich their understanding of other cultures, and connect with people they couldn’t otherwise.
Existing language apps provide a strong foundation, but struggle to get learners past the beginner stage.
A traditional teacher/student model is either too self-led or too constrained by the curriculum the teacher chooses.
Full language courses don’t always give professionals the applied language skills they need to be able to successfully use a second language in the workplace.
And often, after second language learners have lived abroad or completed intensive language training, there isn’t an engaging and effective way to maintain proficiency.
We embrace radical transparency when it comes to sharing our data and effectiveness findings with learners, teachers, and curriculum designers. This helps learners make informed decisions about what lessons to select, while learning designers and teachers can use this information to improve instructional content and the overall effectiveness of the platform.
MeTabi is changing this!
Our Team
J. Scott Payne, PhD, Co-Founder & President
A career devoted to improving language learning through technology. International recognition of expertise and leadership in the field. Deep experience in both academia and private industry as a learning scientist, software designer, and researcher.
David Bong, Co-Founder & Board Chair
The MeTabi team is a diverse group of experienced professionals with expertise in second language acquisition research and application, technology-enhanced language learning, instructional design, engineering, product research and development, and immersive simulation.
Avant Assessment, the parent company of MeTabi, has a 20+ year history in the industry and continues to pioneer language proficiency testing and credentialing.
A seasoned and successful bootstrap entrepreneur who built Avant Assessment from nothing to the leader in US online world language assessment. Over a decade of business leadership in Japan, deep experience in leading innovative technology companies.
Michael Nugent, PhD. Board Director
Decades of leadership in language policy and programs for the US Government. As Director of DLNSEO in the Defense Department he managed all language programs and a budget of $2 billion. He was a leader in developing and funding innovative technology-based language learning projects in higher education.
Amy Weinberg, PhD. Board Director
With a PhD in computational Linguistics, Amy directed the Center for Advanced Study of Language, the US Government research and development organization at the University of Maryland.
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