Lingo Media’s ELL Technologies Signs New Distributor & First Sales Contract in Colombia

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - July 8, 2010) - Lingo Media Corporation (TSX VENTURE:LM)(OTCBB:LMDCF) ("Lingo Media" or the "Company"), a leader in online and print-based English language learning solutions, is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary, ELL Technologies Limited ("ELL Technologies"), has signed a distribution agreement with Corporate Education Solution S.A.S. ("CES") for Colombia and the first contract has been sold to a national insurance company.

Michael Kraft, President & CEO of Lingo Media, said: "This is our first foray into the lucrative South American market and we are pleased to have made a deal with such a successful distributor as CES. We look forward to selling into multiple channels through CES's established distribution network in Colombia to the corporate, education & training, and government sectors. This is another step forward in expanding our global distribution network."

About ELL Technologies Limited

ELL Technologies Limited markets and sells its products under the Q Group brand. ELL Technologies specializes in the development, production, and marketing of innovative solutions for learners of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) and English as a Second Language (ESL). ELL Technologies' commitment to academic and technological excellence has led to many successful alliances with learning institutions, language schools, ministries of education, leading publishers and professional e-learning organizations across the globe. ELL Technologies is now a leading global developer of English language learning multimedia solutions for corporate, institutional, and retail markets.

About Lingo Media (TSX VENTURE:LM)(OTCBB:LMDCF)

Lingo Media Corporation (www.lingomedia.com) is a diversified online and print-based education products and services company focused on English language learning ("ELL") on an international scale through its four distinct business units. ELL Technologies is a globally-established ELL multi-media and online training company marketed under the Q Group brand (www.qgroupplc.com). Parlo is a fee-based online ELL training and assessment service (www.parlo.com). Speak2Me is a free-to-consumer supported online ELL service (www.speak2me.com/advertising). Lingo Learning is a print-based publisher of ELL programs. Lingo Media has formed successful relationships with key government and industry organizations, establishing a strong presence in China's education market of more than 300 million students. The Company continues to expand its ELL offerings in China and plans to extend its reach globally.

Portions of this press release may include "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of securities laws. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made pursuant to the safe harbour provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management's current expectations and involve certain risks and uncertainties. Actual results may vary materially from management's expectations and projections and thus readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Certain factors that can affect the Company's ability to achieve projected results are described in the Company's filings with the Canadian and United States securities regulators available on www.sedar.com or www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml.

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 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:         Lingo Media Corporation         Michael Kraft         President & CEO         (416) 927-7000 or Toll Free: (866) 927-7011         Fax: (416) 927-1222 (FAX)         [email protected]         www.lingomedia.com          Investor Contact:         Alliance Advisors, LLC         Thomas Walsh         Senior Vice President         (212) 398-3486         [email protected]  Source: Lingo Media Corporation