About Us
Fluency in spoken English is the key to success in modern international business.
Excellent grammar skills alone do not provide the pathway from the written word to fluency in spoken English – even outstanding students experience difficulty speaking English fluently.
Lanstar - the pre-eminent supplier of spoken English, pronunciation and fluency programs - breaks down the complexities of learning to speak and understand English easily.
Lanstar’s programs take students on an enjoyable and interactive journey to quickly learn fluent English.
About Lanstar
Founded in 2002, Lanstar set out to revolutionise the way people learn the English language.
Lanstar is a privately held company with approximately 28 shareholders who provide investment funds to the business operations.
The largest single shareholder of Lanstar is The Pioneer Development Fund (Aust) Limited. “Pioneer” is an Australian Government registered venture capital fund specialising in seed, start-up and early-expansion investments. Pioneer’s mission is to deliver investor and founder returns on opportunities that commercialise Australian innovation.
Pioneer has recently approved significant second round funding for Lanstar. (www.pdfaust.com)
Lanstar is also supported by a number of Australian State and Federal organisations in the development and marketing of our product internationally.
Lanstar recently received AusIndustry funding in excess of AUS$120,000 to assist in our international marketing programs. AusIndustry is the Australian Government’s agency for delivering products, services and information that supports Australian industry, research and innovation.
The support of AusIndustry extends to additional Export Market Development Grant (EMDG) funding in excess of AUS$100,00 (www.ausindustry.gov.au).
Lanstar also enjoys the support of the Department of Queensland State Development and Innovation, whose charter is to support sustainable economic development in Queensland that will secure growth and employment. State Development and Innovation is the central entry point for Queensland businesses to access government services, providing extensive business information, advice and support.
The Founders
Lanstar’s founders are world leaders in education and e-learning delivery.
Dr Robert Paech is a highly respected Australian educator, with a distinguished academic career. He is the founder, inaugural Principal and former Chairman of one of Queensland’s leading private colleges, with an extensive record in research initiatives.
Terry Gygar, Associate Professor of Law, is based at the world renowned Bond University. He has extensive teaching experience in Asia and is the award winning author of education related texts.
What We Do
Lanstar has developed the World’s most advanced, interactive and systematic spoken English learning curriculum with a teaching spectrum from very basic English through to high level, customised courses designed for business leaders and specialist practitioners.
How We Do It
- Our language products feature a patented and unique color coded and numeric phonetic system – The Peach Phonetic System
- Lanstar uses a unique yet simple system to make it easier for the non-English speaker to learn how to pronounce English.
- The patented Lanstar phonetic system is supported by a vast database of words, sounds and definitions driven by our proprietary cutting edge search tools
- The system uses advanced multi-media techniques, and comprehensive audio & visual tools presented by native English speaking models
- The lessons are delivered either in a facilitated classroom environment or remotely any where in the world over our own Lanstar Management System (LMS).
- Alternatively, the curriculum can be delivered on any SCORM compliant Learning Management System
- The academically sound curriculum allows students, for the first time ever, to quickly grasp the methodology and rules required to speak English correctly. Beginning with very basic pronunciation and grammar, students can build through to advanced customized courses for business, medical and specialized fields
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