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| Company type | Private company |
|---|---|
| Industry | EdTech |
| Founded | April 2019 |
| Founders | Andrew Skrypnyk Mykhailo Galian Valeria Vakulska |
| Headquarters | Kyiv, Ukraine |
Number of employees | 120+ |
| Website | promova |
Promova (in English: /prɔˈmɔvʌ/) is a language learning platform that includes a mobile app, website, personal and group lessons with tutors, and a conversation club. The platform is available on iOS, Android, Huawei and web. As of August 2023, Promova has over 11 million downloads.[1]
History[edit]
Mykhailo Galian, Andrew Skypnyk, and Valeria Vakulska had the idea for Promova in 2019 when they were colleagues at Genesis, a Ukrainian co-founding company. The product's first iteration, Ten Words, offered people a way to learn ten new foreign words per day. By 2022, the product had evolved from a simple flashcard app to a language learning platform.[2] The name also changed to match the rebranding. “Promova” is a Ukrainian word that means “speech”, [1] and it was chosen to honor the company’s Ukrainian roots. As of 2022, the team includes over 120 employees in Ukraine, Cyprus, the USA, and different European countries. Andrew Skrypnyk, awarded 30 under 30 by Forbes (Ukraine), is the company’s CEO.[3] [4] [5]
Languages Offered[edit]
As of 2023, Promova offers the following language courses:
In May 2023, Promova launched their Korean language course, created by a linguist with Korean roots living in Ukraine.[6]
On August 24th, 2023, the Independence Day of Ukraine, Promova launched a Ukrainian language course, including 48 bite-sized lessons and flashcards with information about Ukrainian culture.[1] [7]
Dyslexia mode[edit]
In October 2023, Promova became the first language learning platform to release a Dyslexia mode, designed to make it easier for people with dyslexia to learn a new language. [8] [9] The mode uses Dysfont, a specialized typeface created by dyslexic designer and TEDx speaker, Martin Pysny.
Ukrainian national program Future Perfect[edit]
In November 2023, Promova gave all Ukrainians three years of free access to all of their self-learning courses as part of Ukraine’s Future Perfect national program.[10]
Future Perfect is a national program initiated by the government of Ukraine and the Ministry of Digital Transformation to promote English learning among Ukrainians. It supports a law initiated by President Volodymyr Zelensky, which grants English the official status of the language of international communication and helps Ukrainians improve their level of English.[11]
Recognitions[edit]
In December 2023, Promova was recognized as one of the 25 most prominent Ukrainian startups by Forbes magazine. [12]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Lawrence, Cate (2023-08-24). "Become fluent in freedom: Mark Ukraine Independence Day by learning Ukrainian". Tech.eu.
- ^ Filonenko, Sergii (2023-08-27). "How a Redesign Can Improve Key Product Metrics". Hackernoon.com.
- ^ "TechUkraine proud 30 under 30 – the TOP tech entrepreneurs in Ukraine". Techukraine.org. 2021-11-09.
- ^ Counts, Aisha (2023-02-01). "Why These Ukrainian Entrepreneurs Are Making LA Their Home". dot.la.
- ^ "Хто потрапив у новий список Forbes Україна 30 до 30 2021 року" [Who made it to the new list of Forbes Ukraine 30 to 30 of 2021]. Forbes.ua (in Ukrainian). 2021-11-09.
- ^ Stoller, Gary (2023-10-06). "Korean Foods: What They Are And How To Pronounce Them". Forbes.com.
- ^ Ihnatenko, Oleksandr (2023-08-24). "Language-learning flashcard app Promova updates its Ukrainian course". Svidomi.in.ua.
- ^ Forristal, Lauren (2023-10-03). "Promova's new feature helps people with dyslexia learn a new language". Techcrunch.com.
- ^ "Promova introduces a new mode to support language learners with dyslexi" (Press release). LIMASSOL, Cyprus. Globe Newswire. 2023-10-11.
- ^ "Future Perfect: a national project to popularize the English language is starting in Ukraine". Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine. 2023-11-01.
- ^ Ionan, Valeriya (2023-11-15). "Speaking global: Ukraine's push for English language proficiency". Emerging Europe.
- ^ Dudko, Valentina; Melnik, Taisa; Nesenuk, Anastasia (2023-12-25). "25 найперспективніших стартапів України" [25 the most promising startups in Ukraine] (pdf). Forbes (in Ukrainian). Kyiv. p. 82.
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