IDG Books and Berlitz to Launch Language Series

Posted on May 26, 1999

IDG Books Worldwide, Inc., publisher of the best-selling ...For Dummies(R) series, have announced a new line of language titles produced in partnership with Berlitz Publishing Company, Inc. The first books in the series, French For Dummies and Spanish For Dummies, will be available this winter.

"We look forward to introducing Berlitz to the ...For Dummies audience," said Ellen Adler, Vice President of Berlitz Publishing, Inc. "...For Dummies titles do a wonderful job of demystifying complicated subjects. Since adults are often intimidated by learning a foreign language, we think the ...For Dummies format will help overcome this barrier and introduce the joys of learning a foreign language to an enthusiastic and eager new audience."