About Language Bridge

Breaking down language barriers, one phrase at a time

Our Mission

To provide free, accessible language translation and learning tools that empower communication across cultures, especially focusing on underserved East African languages.

Accessibility

Free for everyone, everywhere

Inclusivity

Preserving linguistic diversity

Innovation

Modern tech for ancient tongues

Our Story

Language Bridge was born from a simple observation: while translation services exist for major world languages, many East African languages are underserved. Refugees, aid workers, travelers, and communities struggle to communicate effectively.

We combined modern text-to-speech technology with carefully curated translations from native speakers to create a platform that's both practical and culturally sensitive. Our focus on contextual learning means users don't just learn words—they learn how to use them appropriately.

What We Offer

  • 17+ Languages: English, Spanish, French, Italian, Amharic, Tigrinya, Oromo, Somali, and more
  • Translation Mode: Real-time bidirectional communication
  • Learning Mode: Structured language education
  • Emergency Phrases: Critical survival communication
  • Audio Pronunciation: Native-like text-to-speech
  • Contextual Learning: Understand formality and social context

Built with Community

This project is powered by contributors, translators, and language enthusiasts from around the world. Special thanks to our native speaker community who ensure accuracy and cultural authenticity.

Technology

We use open-source and freely available technologies to keep costs down and accessibility high:

Google Text-to-Speech (gTTS)

Natural-sounding voice synthesis

Express.js + Node.js

Fast, scalable web server

Python + Flask

TTS processing backend

Bootstrap 5

Responsive, mobile-first design

Get in Touch

Have questions, suggestions, or want to collaborate? We'd love to hear from you!