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BRIC Language Systems

BRIC Language Systems is an online language training company based in New York City, NY. BRIC specializes in Mandarin Chinese, Brazilian Portuguese, and Spanish language training. The classes are taught by native speakers of each language who live in China, Brazil, and Mexico via online video conferencing.

BRIC Language Systems
IndustryLanguage; Online Language Training
FoundedSeptember 7, 2011 (September 7, 2011)
FounderRyan McMunn
Area served
Globally
Number of employees
30-50
WebsiteBRIC Language Systems

The teaching content was developed exclusively for BRIC and is interactive, on-screen, and customizable to the needs and interests of each student. The teaching content is downloadable and available for sale separately online.

BRIC also offers immersion training in China and internships in both China and Brazil for college students. BRIC has partnered with several US and International Universities on these internships programs.[1]

History

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BRIC Language Systems was founded in November, 2011. Its headquarters is located in New York City with operations in Shanghai, China, Mexico City, Mexico, and São Paulo, Brazil. It was founded by Ryan McMunn, an American entrepreneur who started his career in Shanghai at a US-based manufacturing company.

McMunn lived in China for 8 years. After failing to learn Mandarin for several years using different products and techniques, McMunn was introduced to Kassey Wong, the CEO of Top Mandarin. Within six months he was speaking Mandarin fluently and negotiating business deals in Chinese.

In 2011, McMunn moved from Shanghai to New York. At this time Ms. Wong proposed setting up an online Mandarin Chinese school using teachers in China to teach students worldwide. McMunn loved the idea of using technology to bring Wong's teaching method to young professionals and international business people. He quickly began working on setting up Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese programs and on September 7, 2011 BRIC Language Systems received its Certificate of Formation in the state of Delaware.[2]

In the summer of 2015, BRIC began its internship placement programs in China and Brazil. In 2016, McMunn signed a contract with University of Colorado to provide internships in China and Brazil to students for university credits. This was the beginning of their partnerships with several US and international universities.[3][4]

Partners

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Products and Services

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BRIC Language Systems offers private and group Mandarin, Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese courses. The courses are all taught by actual teachers using online video-conferencing. Each class is recorded so that the student can review the material they learned during class. The courses are customized to the students’ needs and interests and include cultural sensitivity training.

BRIC also offers internship placement services in China and Brazil. BRIC is able to place students in both paid and unpaid internships in most industries in both countries. The services include securing interviews, internship placement in the appropriate industry, online language training, face to face language training, resume assistance, interview preparation, housing, visa assistance, cultural adaptation, networking events, and 24/7 support.[5] One such instance of a specified service offered is when BRIC worked with Shanghai Normal University's School of Business and Finance to provide a business and Mandarin course from 2012 to 2014.

Media

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Ryan McMunn[clarification needed] is a contributor for Entrepreneur.com and Huffingtonpost.com and BRIC Language Systems has been in the news several times.[6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][2][17][18][19]

Awards

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  • Owler Hot in 2015 NYC
  • Owler Hot in 2016 NYC
  • Entrepreneur 360: THE BEST ENTREPRENEURIAL COMPANIES IN AMERICA [20]
  • 2018 Corporate Immigration & Relocation Awards Recipient of the Best Online Language Training Company 2018 [21]
 
Owler Hot in 2016

References

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  1. ^ "BRIC Language Systems". www.owler.com.
  2. ^ a b Chau, Lisa (2014-01-29). "Why You Should Learn Another Language". USNews.
  3. ^ "International Career Startup". HuffPost. 2016-06-02. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
  4. ^ "Internships & Immersion | Learn Mandarin Chinese | Learning Portuguese & Spanish | BRIC Language". briclanguage.com. Archived from the original on 2016-05-10.
  5. ^ "BRIC Language Systems | The Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce". brazilcham.com. Archived from the original on 2016-08-29.
  6. ^ "Media Center Archive | Learn Mandarin Chinese | Learning Portuguese & Spanish | BRIC Language". briclanguage.com. Archived from the original on 2016-05-10.
  7. ^ McMunn, Ryan (2016-04-20). "7 Tips for the International Entrepreneur". Entrepreneur. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
  8. ^ McMunn, Ryan (2016-01-20). "4 Lifelong Benefits You Get From an Internship Abroad". Entrepreneur. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
  9. ^ McMunn, Ryan (2016-01-14). "China Remains Rich in Opportunities for Entrepreneurs Who Keep Calm". Entrepreneur. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
  10. ^ McMunn, Ryan (2015-12-02). "Headed to Cuba for Business? ¡Cuidado!". Entrepreneur. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
  11. ^ McMunn, Ryan (2015-05-14). "6 Tips on How to Find a Job in China". Entrepreneur. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
  12. ^ "Three Reasons to Immerse Yourself in Language and Culture in 2016". HuffPost. 2015-12-16. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
  13. ^ "3 Requirements Any Business Should Have for Their Foreign Language Training Provider". HuffPost. 2015-06-09. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
  14. ^ "6 Tips From a Global Entrepreneur on Building a Multinational Startup". HuffPost. 2015-05-05. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
  15. ^ "9 Reasons to Learn a Language in 2015". HuffPost. 2014-12-31. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
  16. ^ "Ten Strange Things Eaten in China". HuffPost. 2014-12-16. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
  17. ^ "Top Chiefs Want You To Collaborate, Click In 2014". Investor's Business Daily. 2013-12-31. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
  18. ^ "The Business of Etiquette". HuffPost. 2015-08-17. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
  19. ^ "What Is Alzheimer's Disease? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention". EverydayHealth.com. 2024-10-03. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
  20. ^ "BRIC Language Systems Entrepreneur Company Profile". Entrepreneur. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
  21. ^ "Corporate Immigration & Relocation Awards". www.acq-intl.com. Archived from the original on 2018-04-19.
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