The Linguaphone Group is a London-based global Language Training Provider, who owns the internationally recognised Linguaphone, Direct English and Pingu's English brands. With over 100 years' experience, the Group has an extensive network of Master Franchise partners worldwide across Asia, Europe, Africa and the Middle East in over 60 countries worldwide. Pingu’s English is based on the popular children’s TV series Pingu, which has been viewed by over 1 billion people on 160 TV channels worldwide and caters for children ages 3-8. The Pingu’s English philosophy is to build children’s confidence while learning English and most importantly by having fun! Direct English is a flexible 8-level adult English language centre-based program that caters for all abilities and purposes: from young professionals to corporate executives, from beginners to advanced learners aged 18-45. It provides first-class English Language Training for all abilities.