Linguistics On a Mission
Our work is not just about teaching a language; it's about providing the tools and confidence to engage in a wider range of life opportunities for emergent bilingual learners in the United States
Mission of the project
This project was initiated from my own experience as an immigrant learning English as a second language in the United States. I migrated to the US from Peru at age 7 with my mother, having not known a single word of English. Spanish is my native language, and upon arriving in the US I experienced culture shock as language became a significant barrier. I faced challenges communicating and integrating into my new community and school system. My goal with this project is to help reduce the difficulties that other immigrants and English language learners may face by developing accessible and engaging resources. Through contextualized conversation practice and real-world scenario simulations, the project aims to empower adults by building their confidence and skills to communicate effectively in English. By drawing from my own journey, and many years working in Bilingual Education Research at SRI international, formerly Stanford Research Institute, I hope to support others navigating a new language and culture.
Katherine Necochea Tinco, Founder and CEO
Our curriculum and digital tool is a practical & innovative solution:
Watch a 3 min video on the topic you want to learn
The video will serve as a real world conversation example.
Topics include learning how to communicate in a parent-teacher conference, doctor's office, and job interview, to name a few.
Practice speaking with our personal AI tutor
You will be able to simulate the video in real life by speaking with our AI conversation tutor. Practice speaking, repeat, and learn everyday conversation language skills
Unlock potential through conversation. Partner with us.
We are urgently building a coalition of advisors, investors and partners who share our vision of empowering the over 20 million immigrant-origin adults and over 20 million children in America learning English through our accessible digital tools and curriculum. By harnessing the power of dialogue, we aim to strengthen communities and open new doors of opportunity for those pursuing language proficiency and integration into their new home.
Contact Us
Contact via email at knecocheatinco@gse.harvard.edu to get more information on the project
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/knecochea