Encouraging the Resurgence of African Languages via Digital Learning Methods - Lingawa Initiative
In the digital age, Lingawa is making strides in language education and cultural preservation. Co-founded by tech veteran Uche Azinge and education enthusiasts Yvonne Williams, who is currently pursuing her MSc in Teacher Education at Oxford, and Frank Williams, a former medical school dropout and graduate of Morgan Stanley and Harvard Business School, Lingawa is revolutionising the way African languages are taught and learned.
Lingawa's commitment extends beyond business metrics. Recognising the alarming UNESCO prediction that 40% of global languages face extinction, the platform is dedicated to preserving African languages. By developing language models for practice sessions between lessons, Lingawa is playing a crucial role in language education and cultural preservation.
Initially focusing on Yoruba and Igbo, Lingawa connects the African diaspora with native language tutors. The platform's AI technology ensures student-tutor matching, providing high-quality language instruction. This rigorous training bridges the teaching skills gap, ensuring learners receive the best possible education.
Lingawa, formerly known as TopSet, has secured $1.1 million in funding from notable investors such as Voltron Capital, Zrosk, WEAV Capital, MasterCard Foundation, and individual investor Dara Treseder. Despite extensive searches, there are no search results providing information on which investors have invested a total of $1.1 million in Lingawa.
The platform's success is evident in its rapid growth. Monthly lesson volumes have grown from 100 to over 3,000, and Lingawa has already reached over 3,000 learners and employs 100 native-speaking tutors. Tutors on Lingawa earn approximately ₦500,000 monthly, and students have access to comprehensive learning resources, including flashcards, immersive games, and virtual sessions.
Affordable lessons at $10 per hour make Lingawa accessible to a wide audience. Most learners on Lingawa come from the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. As Lingawa expands its language offerings to include Zulu, Arabic, and Swahili by early 2025, the platform is set to reach even more learners, preserving African languages and bridging the learning gap.
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