VIENNA, AUSTRIA – Lingvano, a new sign language learning app, is excited to announce that it has reached 2.5 million learners. The platform offers an attractive method to learn sign languages, improving communication between the deaf and hearing communities.
“This milestone is especially significant,” said Gabriel Kwakyi, CEO of Lingvano. “It is important to draw attention to the fact that there are many people who struggle to communicate with their own family, friends and neighbors. Reaching 2.5 million registered students represents a major victory in breaking down these communication barriers. “We are very excited about this milestone and incredibly proud of our students’ dedication to acquiring knowledge, applying it, and making the world more inclusive.”
with an estimate 11 million people In the United States, for people who identify as deaf or hard of hearing, Lingvano provides a way to help make connections. The majority of Lingvano students are not deaf, but hearing people interested in sign languages. While many try to communicate with members of the deaf community, more than half of students do not know anyone who is deaf. They are motivated to learn out of curiosity or a desire to be more inclusive. Some key features of the Lingvano learning platform include:
- Expertise: All lessons are taught by passionate teachers who are deaf and fluent in the sign languages they teach.
- Offerings: There are hundreds of different sign languages, but currently Lingvano focuses on teaching. American Sign Language (ASL)British Sign Language (BSL) and Austrian Sign Language (OEGS).
- Structure: Lessons are designed as short units that can be completed from anywhere in about 10 minutes.
- Gamification: Features, such as “streaks,” are used to increase motivation and encourage habit formation.
- Resources: A subscription provides access to an online dictionary that can be used to improve vocabulary.
Lingvano GmbH was founded in 2018 and is entirely self-financed. They generate revenue from a subscription-based business model, allowing them to deliver lessons without interruptions from ads. In 2022, Lingvano had only 500,000 students, illustrating its rapid growth and the increasing popularity of sign language learning. Today, its international team is made up of hearing, hard of hearing and deaf employees, reflecting a commitment to diversity.
With plans to add live learning formats and diversify its sign language offerings, Lingvano continues to innovate and expand its impact. The company aims to reach more students, promoting its mission of creating a world in which deaf and hearing people can communicate without barriers.
To try learning sign language with Lingvano, visit: https://www.lingvano.com/asl/
About Lingvano GmbH
Lingvano GmbH is a Vienna-based startup dedicated to bridging communication gaps between deaf and hearing people through its innovative sign language learning platform, available as a mobile app or online. Founded in 2018, Lingvano offers an accessible, engaging and effective way to learn sign languages, fostering inclusion and understanding among diverse communities.
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