LeZu

Over het initiatief / About the initiative

LeZu

In welke fase zit jouw initiatief? / In what stage is your initiative?

Ideefase

Heb je jouw initiatief al gevalideerd? / Did you validate your initiative?

Yes, research and interviews

Meer informatie over jouw initiatief / More info about your initiative

The mechanism behind LeZu is based on the theory that imitating the process that children go through when they learn their native language is the best way to learn as an adult as well. LeZu invites the user to interact with the world around them and add words from their surroundings to their vocabulary. LeZu also challenges the user to read and listen to these words via multiple ways. Only after a certain amount of interaction with the world, LeZu also allows the user to practice speaking with an AR-generated human. Thus, LeZu tailors a gamified language learning journey for each individual user. There is no pressure to speak right away, nevertheless, LeZu ensures that the user understands the logic behind the language rather than translates from their known languages.

Wat is er anders/nieuw aan jouw idee/oplossing t.o.v. bestaande oplossingen? / What is different/new about your idea/solution compared to existing solutions??

Duolingo solely provides with the basics, LeZu strives to actually make the user fluent in their target language. LeZu combines all the technological advances existing in one app and tailors a unique journey for each user. It is a great tool for people who want alternative learning methods.

Wat zijn jouw volgende stappen om het verder te ontwikkelen? / What are your next steps to develop the initiative?

Make a prototype for the Dutch language

Wat heb je nodig om (nog meer) impact te maken met dit initiatief? / What do you need to make (more) impact with this initiative?

I need funding for making the prototype and knowledge from people who know more about the technicalities behind making the application.

I want to create a safe space for each adult language learner and make it a fun, but research-based experience.