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Insulting words and phrases are some of the most popular introductions to languages. Ironic as it sounds, we’ve heard this echoed by many people. Across cities and towns, we hear insults exchanged among public commuters, drivers, neighbours and passengers using the dominant... Read More →

There are different reasons people learn new languages. Relationships such as inter-cultural marriages, professional opportunities, immigration to name a few, force us to learn new languages. For some of us, it’s something of a fantasy. Watching a polyglot or bilingual speak... Read More →

How time flies! One minute we’re sharing this update in May and the next minute, it’s October! Thankfully, we’re not stagnant as we continue our exciting journey of making African language-learning resources for children.  It’s been  5 months since our... Read More →

The beauty of Africa   Africa is a continent whose beauty lies in its diverse cultures and people. Africa is home to millions and defines the identities of its inhabitants by way of cultural belief, religion, geography, and languages. Here in Africa, there are thousands of... Read More →

This piece draws on my firsthand experience of South Africa’s native languages and how it can serve to inspire other African countries struggling with a decline in their native languages. During my recent trip to South Africa, I visited an old friend who is now resident in... Read More →

Often times, I’ve had parents express to me how hard it is to get their kids to learn our native African languages. This is especially common in homes where the language of communication isn’t the native African language as with many African families in major cities home and... Read More →