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                                                                        back to just three inches for easy packing.












          KIWI WOMEN RELEASE             Lingogo users get their first story free and
          INNOVATIVE LANGUAGE APP        have the choice of three interactive modes
          Three Kiwi women have recently unveiled   to read and listen to: “Get Started”, “Get
                                         Focused” and “Get Fluent”. Users can aim
          an innovative language app called Lingogo.   to advance through all three modes at   A SMART WATCH
          Perfect for travellers, Lingogo (produced   their own pace or stick to the one that suits   WITH BLING STYLE
          by Little Mouse Co.), is a free digital   them best.          The new Swarovski Activity Crystal Set is stylish bling
          bookshop for language learners in English-                    with a purpose. Not only does it track your movements,
          Spanish, Spanish-English, English-French,   Lingogo Stories have an emphasis on   calories, sleep patterns and couch time but it can also
          French-English, English-German and   beautiful design and entertaining plots.   be worn to a cocktail party. And to top it off, the sun
          German-English versions. Every month a   “Language-learning stories can be pretty   powers it.
          new interactive, dual-language “Lingogo
          Story” is added to the shelf.  dry! Ours are exciting and tend to have a   The Activity Crystal is the centrepiece of the five-strong
                                         unique twist for adults of all ages to relate   Crystal Set collection and is beautifully set against
          “As Kiwis, I think we like to challenge the   to. You won’t find any boring or predictable   a Swarovski Slake bracelet or a sleek sport band in
          status quo,” says Lizzie Dunn, creator and   stories on Lingogo!”, Lizzie says, “and we’re   a variety of colours. Embedded with expert tracking
          director. “The hardest part of learning   already lining up more languages!”  technology, the Activity Crystal logs your physical
          any language isn’t actually academic;   The Lingogo app is currently available from   activity day and night. To review your activity, the
          it’s finding fun ways to keep motivated,                      crystal synchronises wirelessly with your smartphone,
          practice, and use what you’re learning.   the Apple App Store for iPhone and iPad   allowing you to set goals, keep a food diary and share
                                         and will be releasing on Google Play for
          That’s exactly what Lingogo is for and                        your progress with friends. In addition, the crystal
          there’s nothing else like it on the market.”  android devices soon.  also acts as a beautiful piece of jewelry that keeps you
                                                                        looking on-trend all day, every day.
                                                                        Water-resistant up to 50 metres, the Swarovski
                                                                        Activity Crystal Set is the perfect companion for the
                                                                        active woman of today. Tell the time, stay fit, be green,
                                                                        impress a date and never run out of energy.

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