Sanako Timeline

2023	Sanako Connect incorporates Artificial Intelligence & elements of ChatGPT
2022	Sanako Connect expands to become the worlds most used LIVE online Language Centre with its auto pronunciation testing & feedback
2021	Sanako Connect becomes the most widely used interactive MFL platform for dedicated languages teaching during the COVID lockdown enabling lessons to continue
2020	Sanako launch Connect, a cloud based MFL system, including Conference Interpreter Training applications.
2019	Over 7 Million student positions in daily use globally
2018	Sanako launches the world's first software-based conference interpreting system
2017	Pronounce Live, Sanako’s online pronunciation practice application, is launched
2016	Sanako Anywhere is launched for online language learning
2015	Sanako launch the Web Recorder – an online dual track voice recorder
2014	Sanako SignLab is launched for BSL Sign Language
2013	Sanako Pronounce Pro is launched
2012	Sanako offers content for teachers
2011	Our cloud based language lab is launched
2010	Over 30,000 Sanako classroom installations globally
2008	Over 1 million student positions in daily use globally
2006	Study, a modular software language lab, is launched
2003	Divace changes its name and launches a new global brand – Sanako
2000	Teleste installs world’s first virtual language lab
1991	Teleste develops world’s first computer-controlled Language Lab
1984	Teleste acquires Tandberg’s educational division
1961-1979	Tandberg becomes the global leader in language lab Technology

About Us

We help people to teach and learn language and interpreting skills

It’s been our mission ever since 1961, when our first language lab was made under the name Tandberg Educational. During the last 60 years, our language systems have been accepted in over 100 countries and 50,000 classroom installations and over 7 million users.

With our global headquarters in Finland - a leading light in educational practices in the 21st century - and close relations with our customers, our pedagogical approach has made us the global leader in teacher-led language labs and next gen virtual language learning environments.

I’ve worked at Sanako UK for over 40 years and I’ve seen our products work. They provide inspirational, enjoyable and effective digital learning experiences, and help to improve language skills and confidence across all age-ranges and levels.

I’m excited by the opportunities that learning a language offers, and thrilled by the innovative products which we continue to bring to educational establishments across the UK.

David Binns
Director of UK Operations