Michel Thomas first recorded his previously exclusive private lesson language tapes to teach German, French, Italian and Spanish for Hodder and Stoughton in the UK in 2000 at age 85.  Michel Thomas insisted that the audiotapes be priced well above any other program in the market.  The resulting success produced more audio revenue in the UK than Harry Potter.  Since Michel Thomas’ death in 2005, the program has expanded worldwide to 18 languages, multiples levels and a full group of digital products.