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Los Angeles-based Alelo, the USC spinout which is developing "serious" games to teach languages and cultures, has scored a contract with the Voice of America. Alelo said Wednesday afternoon that its wholly owned subsidiary, Alelo TLT LLC, has been contracted to develop an interactive, Web-based learning portal for learners of English as a second language. Alelo said the contract calls for using automated Financial impact of the win was not disclosed. The win opens a new market for Alelo, whose existing systems have been used for preparing the military for deployment