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Jabberü Announces New Location in Columbia, Maryland

Announcing French and Spanish Storytimes in Bethesda, Gaithersburg and Ashburn

Jabberü Hosts a Global Winter Wonderland December 5, 2009

FALL 2009 INTERNATIONAL DAY OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE

JABBERÜ FEATURED ON FOX 5 MORNING SHOW

JABBERÜ SELECTED AS BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION FOR CHILDREN

FORMER FRENCH POP STAR TEACHES HER LANGUAGE TO KIDS AT JABBERÜ

OPEN HOUSES SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 25, 2009

JABBERÜ STARTS NEW PROGRAM FOR BABIES 6 TO 14 MONTHS OLD

JABBERÜ HOSTS FREE STORYTIME AND SING-ALONG IN BETHESDA

JABBERÜ HOSTS FREE STORYTIME AND SING-ALONG IN GAITHERSBURG

JABBERÜ OPEN HOUSE IN ASHBURN ON MARCH 15, 2008

JABBERÜ ANNOUNCES NEW LOCATION IN ASHBURN, VIRGINIA : Children's Language Center Coming To Loudoun County

JABBERÜ HOSTS FREE CHINESE NEW YEAR EVENT

JABBERÜ OPEN HOUSE IN ASHBURN

COMPANY INSPIRES KIDS TO LEARN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE : Jabberü Creates a Brand Around Foreign Language Learning for Kids

Jabberü Fact Sheet

LEARNING A FOREIGN LANGUAGE JUST GOT EASIER FOR KIDS IN GAITHERSBURG : Jabberü Opens its Second Location in The Kentlands Neighborhood

UPCOMING EVENTS

FIESTA DE MAYO: Free Event in Ashburn for Kids 4 to 8

SPRING BREAK SCHEDULE

Parents say ‘oui' to teaching toddlers a second language
Growing interest in bilingual education has even 1-year-olds in immersion programs

Management Team 

JABBERÜ ANNOUNCES NEW LOCATION IN COLUMBIA, MARYLAND
Children's Language Center Coming To Howard County

(Columbia, MD- January 11, 2010) - A business with a successful approach to foreign language learning for kids is bringing its classes to Columbia in February 2010. Jabberü has three other centers in metro Washington D.C. and the response has been enough to warrant expansion into fast-growing Howard County. The company teaches foreign languages to kids ages six months to ten years old and is expanding to Columbia to reach even more families who understand the value of learning a second language early.

"Columbia is a perfect fit for Jabberü. There are families in this area who seek out quality opportunities for their children to learn and grow," says Jabberü founder Rob Anderson. "We're already getting such an excited response and classes there haven't even begun." The new Jabberü learning center is located in Great Kids Village (previously PlayWiseKids). Jabberü’s first offering in Columbia will be Spanish on Saturdays, starting February 6, 2010.

Jabberü offers classes in Spanish, French and Chinese for kids through a program its founders created called Language Naturally© which is taught by native-speaking instructors. "The Jabberü experience is designed to inspire kids to be good global citizens," says Anderson. "More than ever before kids today will need to learn other languages and appreciate other cultures in order to head off future conflicts, prosper in a global economy and make friends all over the world."

Numerous research studies point to the relative ease at which young children can learn multiple languages. However, the majority of foreign language programs in the U.S. begin in middle school or even high school. Researchers note that after puberty (around age 12) second languages are learned in a different part of the brain. But younger learners can acquire a second language much more naturally, just as they are learning their native tongue. Anderson says the primary purpose for creating Jabberü is to drive demand for foreign language learning for kids while also increasing the amount of and access to quality language learning products and services.

In its learning centers called JabberLabs, the young students take classes which are all activities-based and rely on a technique referred to as immersion, meaning the instructor only speaks in the language the kids are learning. Kids learn by playing games, through role play, music and arts and crafts projects.

"We place equal importance on kids building proficiency in the language and having fun while they do it," says Shelley Whiddon, co-founder of Jabberü. Whiddon adds, "We know that we're competing for the valuable time of busy families, so we want to ensure quality learning and a positive experience, at which our instructors are experts."

To make the classes fun, each week features a different theme which captures the imagination of the children. "We may be learning language for mealtime," says Emilie Moskal, Education Director and head of the French program at Jabberü, "but we do it in a creative way, such as role-playing a restaurant setting to practice food language. The activity is fun, but the result is the same - the children have learned the appropriate language."

Jabberü has also identified the best in foreign language learning materials that are sold in their centers. They sell books, music, DVDs, games and toys for learning languages and exploring world cultures.

The company plans to develop five learning centers in the Washington, D.C. area while also pursuing expansion into other businesses such as franchising, in-school contracting and educational publishing.

About Jabberü: Jabberü offers quality foreign language education resources for children ages six months to ten years old. The company owns and operates language learning centers in the Washington, D.C. area, contracts with schools to provide foreign language education and creates original books, CDs and other materials in foreign languages. The company's mission is to inspire a generation to be good global citizens through languages, communication and cultures. More information is on the company's website at www.jabberu.com.

French Storytime in Bethesda

First Tuesday of each month 11:45 am - 12:15 pm

Join Madame Julie for songs and stories in French.  This FREE event is held the first Tuesday of each month.

Upcoming events: November 3, December 1, January 5

Jabberü Bethesda, 4926 Del Ray Ave.

Spanish Storytime in Bethesda

First Wednesday of each month 10:45 - 11:15am

Join Señora Soledad for songs and stories in Spanish.  This FREE event is held the first Wednesday of each month.

Upcoming events: November 4, December 2, January 6

Jabberü Bethesda, 4926 Del Ray Ave.

Spanish Storytime in Gaithersburg

First Tuesday of each month at 11:45 am - 12:15 pm

Join Señora Myriam for songs and stories in Spanish.  This FREE event is held the first Tuesday of each month.

Upcoming events: November 3, December 1, January 5

Jabberü Gaithersburg, 316 Main Street, 2nd Floor

Spanish Storytime in Ashburn

First Tuesday of each month at 11:45 am - 12:15 pm

Join Señorita Fabiola for songs and stories in Spanish.  This FREE event is held the first Tuesday of each month.

Upcoming events: November 3, December 1, January 5

Jabberü Ashburn, 20608 Gordon Park Sq. #190

Global Winter Wonderland

When: December 5, 2009 2:30 - 4:30 pm

Where: Jabberü Bethesda, 4926 Del Ray Ave.

RSVP: 1-888-951-1119

Jabberü will host a wonderland of winter on December 5, 2009.  After enjoying the Bethesda Winter Wonderland at Veteran's Park, come to Jabberü to explore the theme of winter with activities in Spanish, French and Chinese.  This event is great for kids up to age 9 and their families.  And warm up with refreshments.

RSVP at 888-951-1119 to be entered in a drawing for tuition discounts.

JABBERÜ FALL 2009 OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE

Jabberü will host a series of free International Day events for children at each of its 3 centers.  Each event will feature a variety of activities for young children facilitated by Jabberü teachers know as the JabberCrü.  The activities are representative of those that take place as part of the company's award-winning language immersion program. It is an excellent opportunity for parents and children to experience the JabberCrü in action and ask questions about the program.

Dates for the free events are as follows:

Gaithersburg - Saturday, September 19, 2009 from 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.

Bethesda - Saturday, September 26, 2009 from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

Ashburn - Saturday, October 3 from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.

An RSVP is appreciated although not required.  Everyone who RSVPs and attends will be entered in a drawing for $50 off* their child's tuition.  RSVP by calling 1-888-9951-1119.

* Discount available for new student registrations only and cannot be combined with other offers. Valid through Oct. 31, 2009.

JABBERÜ FEATURED ON FOX 5 MORNING SHOW

JABBERÜ AND ITS IMMERSION CLASSES SELECTED AS BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION FOR CHILDREN

Company Recognized for Second Year in a Row

Readers of Family Magazine, which provides a variety of information about parenting and childrens' activities in the Washington D.C. area, have selected Jabberü as the best foreign language instruction for children in the area. The distinction was made official in the July 2009 Best for Families edition of the magazine.

"This is a wonderful honor to be recognized in this way by parents in the DC area," said Rob Anderson, President of Jabberü.  "We are committed to increasing opportunities for young children to learn world languages at a young age because it is truly the best time for them to learn."

This is the second time Jabberü has earned this distinction in Family Magazine.  Last year, the company was a write-in candidate in the magazine - and the category of Foreign Language Instruction did not even exist.  This year, Foreign Language Instruction was created as a category on its own and Jabberü was selected as the top company ahead of numerous other local providers of foriegn language learning.

Jabberü was also nominated in three other categories, including Best Birthday Parties, Best Bookstore for Children and Best Tutoring.

See a Video of Jabberü Classes

See Family Magazine's Best for Families Issue

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FORMER FRENCH POP STAR TEACHES HER LANGUAGE TO KIDS AT JABBERÜ

 Every child and parent who comes to one of Emilie Moskal's French classes knows that she is incredibly animated and has a beautiful singing voice which enables her to incorporate lots of theater and music into the learning.

But few of them know that this talented and unassuming teacher was once a French pop star in the years following her graduation from university in Paris.  She sang as part of a trio in the all-girl pop band known as Histoire de Filles.  Their sound was sort of like a French version of The Bangles or Bananarama.  The three chanteuses of Histoire de Filles made a name for themselves in the early ‘90s with 2 hits: Histoire de filles (which was to the tune of The Mamas & Tha Papas' California' Dreamin') and Oé. Emilie was also involved extensively in theater in Paris. 

For now Emilie has given up her pop diva hat.  In exchange, she devotes her time to her wonderful family, raising two bilingual children, and teaching her native language and culture among a variety of interests. 

But while you can take the Parisienne out of Paris, you can't take the Paris out of the Parisienne.  Or something like that.  Her performing arts background gives her an excellent vehicle to connect with children of all ages to help them learn the French language.

Experience Emilie's wonderful teaching style (and hear some great singing) by trying one of Emilie's French classes, coming to a free story time at Jabberü on Tuesday mornings in Bethesda or attending  our Bastille Day Event on July 14.

OPEN HOUSES SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 25, 2009

Bring the family to Jabberü to learn more about our innovative language immersion programs.

Open Houses will be held at our Ashburn, Bethesda and Gaithersburg locations.

Saturday, April 25, 2009 from 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.

Members of the JabberCrü will be available to answer any questions.  There will be special cultural activities for the children and every child will receive their own set of mini-maracas to decorate and take home.

We appreciate RSVPs!  If you RSVP in advance and attend we will enter your name in a drawing to receive a special savings of $50 off summer classes or camps.

Call 1-888-951-1119 to RSVP.

JABBERÜ STARTS NEW PROGRAM FOR BABIES 6 TO 14 MONTHS OLD

"baby & ü" will begin in Gaithersburg Jan. 27 and Bethesda Jan. 28, 2009 

Jabberü is staring a new 10-week program called "baby & ü" that introduces the parent or guardian and child to Jabberü and the sounds and basic words of Spanish in the context of all things baby.  Baby & ü will be taught by Soledad Moras, the head Spanish instructor at Jabberü.  The 45-minute class will be held Tuesdays in Gaithersburg at 11:15 starting Jan. 27, 2009.  The Bethesda class will held on Wednesdays at 11:15 starting Jan. 28.  The cost is $198 and the usual registration fee is waived for this program.

Research shows that there are many benefits to learning a second language at a very young age and that it is much easier to learn a language from birth rather than attempting in adult years.  In fact, in many cultures throughout the world babies begin learning a second or even third language right alongside their first.  As informative and fun for the parent as it is for baby, this program teaches the parent or guardian useful techniques for exposing the child to Spanish through music, movement, stories and play.  Following this program you may choose to repeat the session, or move into the language immersion classes for 12-36 months age group. 

  FREE STORYTIME AT THE BETHESDA JABBERÜ - This series has ended - look above for current schedule

FREE STORYTIME AT THE GAITHERSBURG JABBERÜ

Jabberü invites parents and children for a free storytime and sing-along every Tuesday morning at the Gaithersburg location.  You do not need to be enrolled at Jabberü to take advantage of this event.

Each Tuesday, stories and songs will be presented in Spanish and English by Soledad Moras - a member of the JabberCrü.  Perfect for children up to 36 months with their parents.  Whether your child has had some exposure to Spanish already or you are wanting to expose him or her to a second language, this is the perfect opportunity.

Storytime at Jabberü

Tuesday mornings - 11:15 to 11:45 am

Jabberü in Gaithersburg - 316 Main Street (in The Kentlands)

1-888-951-1119 (press 2) for more information.

CELEBRATE BASTILLE DAY AT JABBERU

Free Event July 14 in Bethesda for Children Ages 4 to 10

Jabberü is hosting Vive la France!, a celebration of French culture. The free event will be at Jabberü's Bethesda location and is open to all children ages four to ten.

Vive la France! at Jabberü

Tuesday July 14, 2008 - 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Jabberü

4926 Del Ray Avenue

Bethesda, MD 20814

Space is limited, so register now for this free event - please call (888) 951-1119.

FIESTA DE MAYO AT JABBERÜ

Free Event May 9 in Ashburn for Children Ages 4 to 8

Jabberü is hosting Fiesta de Mayo, a celebration of Latin American cultures. The free event will be at Jabberü's new Ashburn location and is open to all children ages four to eight.

Fiesta de Mayo at Jabberü

Friday, May 9, 2008 - 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Jabberü

20608 Gordon Park Square, #190

Ashburn, VA 20147

Jabberü's native Spanish-speaking instructors will lead the children through fun children's games and traditional hands-on crafts. Your kids will also learn how to greet you and all of their new friends in Spanish, sing traditional Latin American songs and hear traditional Latin American stories. No prior knowledge of Spanish is necessary.

Space is limited, so register now for this free event - please call (703) 232-1616.

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JABBERÜ OPEN HOUSE IN ASHBURN, VIRGINIA SHOWCASES STORIES AND SONGS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

Jabberü will host an open house at the new Ashburn location on

Saturday March 15th, 2008

12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Members of the JabberCrü will sing traditional songs and read some of their favorite stories at this open house. The event is an excellent chance to meet the instructors and see the facility where classes are being taught.

The new Asburn location is at 20608 Gordon Park Square, #190, just off Ashburn Road between Gloucester Pkwy and Hay Rd.

Please call (703) 232-1616 for more information.

SPRING BREAK SCHEDULE

Jabberü classes will not be held during upcoming spring breaks according to the following schedule:

Monday March 17 - Friday March 21 - No classes in Ashburn and Great Falls.

Saturday March 22 - No classes in all locations

Monday March 24 - Friday March 28 - No classes in Bethesda and Gaithersburg

Saturday March 29 - Classes will be held in all locations

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JABBERÜ ANNOUNCES NEW LOCATION IN ASHBURN, VIRGINIA
Children's Language Center Coming To Loudoun County

(Ashburn, VA- January 28, 2008) - A business with a successful approach to foreign language learning for kids is opening in Ashburn in March 2008. Jabberü has three other centers in metro Washington D.C. and the response has been enough to warrant expansion into fast-growing Loudoun County. The company teaches foreign languages to kids ages one to ten and is expanding to Ashburn to reach even more families who understand the value of learning a second language early.

"Ashburn is a perfect fit for Jabberü. There are families in this area who seek out quality opportunities for their children to learn and grow," says Jabberü founder Rob Anderson. "We're already getting such an excited response and classes there haven't even begun." The new Jabberü learning center is located just off Ashburn Road at the Ashburn Professional Park. The facility will feature big open colorful classrooms, lots of light and great materials to help kids learn languages. Class schedules will be available starting Feb. 1 on the Jabberü website at www.jabberu.com.

Jabberü offers classes in Spanish, French, Chinese, Arabic and Italian for kids through a program its founders created which is taught by native-speaking instructors. "The Jabberü experience is designed to inspire kids to be good global citizens," says Anderson. "More than ever before kids today will need to learn other languages and appreciate other cultures in order to head off future conflicts, prosper in a global economy and make friends all over the world."

Numerous research studies point to the relative ease at which young children can learn multiple languages. However, the majority of foreign language programs in the U.S. begin in middle school or even high school. Researchers note that after puberty (around age 12) second languages are learned in a different part of the brain. But younger learners can acquire a second language much more naturally, just as they are learning their native tongue. Anderson says the primary purpose for creating Jabberü is to drive demand for foreign language learning for kids while also increasing the amount of and access to quality language learning products and services.

"We place equal importance on kids building proficiency in the language and having fun while they do it," says Shelley Whiddon, co-founder of Jabberü. Whiddon adds, "We know that we're competing for the valuable time of busy families, so we want to ensure quality learning and a positive experience, at which our instructors are experts."

To make the classes fun, each week features a different theme which captures the imagination of the children. "We may be learning language for getting dressed in the morning," says Emilie Moskal, head of the French program at Jabberü, "but we do it in a creative way using our weekly theme, such as racing to be the first to dress your team member as a pirate. The activity is fun, but the result it the same - the children have learned the appropriate language."

Jabberü has also identified the best in foreign language learning materials that are sold in their centers. They sell books, music, DVDs, games and toys for learning languages and exploring world cultures.

The company plans to develop five learning centers in the Washington, D.C. area while also pursuing expansion into other businesses such as franchising, in-school contracting and educational publishing.

About Jabberü: Jabberü offers quality foreign language education resources for children ages one to ten. The company owns and operates language learning centers in the Washington, D.C. area, contracts with schools to provide foreign language education and creates original books, CDs and other materials in foreign languages. The company's mission is to inspire a generation to be good global citizens through languages, communication and cultures. More information is on the company's website at www.jabberu.com.

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JABBERÜ HOSTS FREE CHINESE NEW YEAR EVENT

Jabberü is hosting a special "Year of the Rat" Chinese New Year Celebration open to all children ages five to ten.

Celebrate Chinese New Year with Jabberü

Friday, February 8, 2007

5 to 6p.m.

Jabberü Bethesda, 4926 Del Ray Avenue

Jabberü's native Chinese instructors will lead the children through fun Chinese children's games and traditional hands-on crafts. Your kids will also learn how to greet you and all of their new friends in Mandarin Chinese, see the origin of Chinese characters and hear traditional Chinese tales.

Space is limited, so register now for this free event - please call (301) 951-1101.

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OPEN HOUSE IN ASHBURN FEBRUARY 24th

Jabberü will host an open house at the new Ashburn location on

Sunday February 24th, 2008

12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

The event is an excellent chance to meet the instructors and see the facility where classes will be taught. Classes start the week of March 3rd. Children are welcome -- there will be actiivties for them and plenty of toys and games to play with.

The new Asburn location is at 20608 Gordon Park Square, #190, just off Ashburn Road between Gloucester Pkwy and Hay Rd.

Please call (301) 951-1101 for more information.

OPEN HOUSE IN GREAT FALLS JANUARY 13th

Jabberü will have an open house in Great Falls on Sunday January 13th, 2008. The event is an excellent chance to meet the instructors and see the facility where classes will be taught. Classes start the week of January 14th.

The Open House is organized by Andy's Parties, where Jabberü's Great Falls classes will take place, and will feature several organizations which offer enrichment classes to children. The event will take place from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on January 13th.

Andy's Parties is located at 758 Walker Road (second floor) at Great Falls Village Centre.

Please call (301) 951-1101 for more information.

Jabberü will hold an open house in Great Falls on Saturday January 5, 2008. The event is an excellent chance to meet the instructors and see the facility where classes will be taught. Classes start the week of January 14th.

The Open House will take place from 10:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. on January 5th.

Jabberü in Great Falls will be teaching classes at Andy's Parties, located at 758 Walker Road (second floor) at Great Falls Village Centre.

Please call (301) 951-1101 for more information.

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Educational Products Help Kids Learn About Languages and Other Cultures

(Bethesda, MD - December 1, 2007) - Jabberü has brought some of the same quality materials sold in its store to a new online store to make them accessible to parents and children everywhere.

The company teaches foreign languages to kids ages 1 to 10 and also operates retail stores, selling books, CDs, DVDs and educational toys that help kids learn foreign languages and inspire their interest in other cultures.

The new online store at www.jabberu.com/store offers materials in Spanish, French, Chinese, Arabic and Italian and in a category called "growing up global," which is the company's tagline. There are products for various age groups starting at 12 months and up, and can even be useful for adults seeking to learn vocabulary in a particular language. Most all the materials are only in the target language and are not translated or bi-lingual. These support the company's immersion classes where the instructor only speaks in the target language and does not use English. Experts agree this is the most effective method for teaching multiple languages to young children.

The new site is easy to navigate, offers competitive pricing and shipping through the United States Postal Service.

"We are pleased to offer this new service for parents seeking the best resources to help their children learn a foreign language," said Rob Anderson, President and Founder of Jabberü. "Our mission is to increase the access to quality foreign language instruction and quality foreign language products for kids everywhere. We have reviewed all the products on our site to choose only those we believe are most effective for children."

About Jabberü: Jabberü offers quality foreign language education resources for children ages one to ten. The company owns and operates language learning centers in the Washington, D.C. area, contracts with schools to provide foreign language education and creates original books, CDs and other materials in foreign languages. The company's mission is to inspire a generation to be good global citizens through languages, communication and cultures. More information is on the company's website at http://www.jabberu.com//.