Kriolish Retro 2025: Building a Language Community

São Vicente Kriole Course - Evolving Perspectives on Language Learning

In this episode, Edmar Gonçalves (Founder & CEO) and Suely Neves (Co-Founder & Head of Community and Partnerships) announce the launch of the São Vicente Kriole Beginner Course on the Kriolish platform. Moving beyond a simple course announcement, they discuss the strategic importance of language variants and address why naming courses after individual islands, rather than using regional terms like Sotavento and Barlavento, directly reflects Cabo Verdean identity and island pride. The conversation explores the shifting dynamics of internal migration and digital tech in Cabo Verde, the impact of colonial legacies on education, and how language serves as a tool for economic empowerment and cultural preservation. Together, they break down why providing island-specific variants is essential to helping the global diaspora reconnect with the exact heritage language spoken in their family households.  Ready to start learning? Enroll in the São Vicente Kriole Beginner Course: https://kriolish.com/#/kourses/b5d1e8f2a9c4071e3d [https://kriolish.com/#/kourses/b5d1e8f2a9c4071e3d]  Music track: Clean it Up by Unheard Source: https://freetouse.com/music No Copyright Vlog Music for Video

Language in Motion: Code-switching, Phonetics, and the New England Diaspora

We’re catching up with our old teammate turned Linguistics Professor, Dr. Sophia Eakins. Sophia has been with us since the "Criolish" days, and she recently finished her research on how Cabo Verdeans speak in New England. We’re geeking out on how Kriolish has evolved from the early days, why code-switching between Kriolu and English is just a natural part of the diaspora, and why a PhD holder took our Santiago Kriolu Beginner Course [https://kriolish.com/#/kourses/a3f7c2e94b1d8a6e2f]to finally nail down her spelling and pronunciation. #Kriolish #Kriolu #CaboVerdean #Linguistics #Kourses Music track: Clean it Up by Unheard Source: https://freetouse.com/music No Copyright Vlog Music for Video

Kourses Is Here

Building a professional language platform for Kriolu (Cabo Verdean Creole) involves more than just uploading content. In this episode, Edmar and Brandyn discuss the practical challenges of developing a structured curriculum, from the nuances of linguistic standardization to the complexities of digital production. They share a behind-the-scenes look at the decisions that shaped the Santiago Beginner Course, exploring how to balance natural usage with a formal educational experience. This conversation highlights why the platform was built and the effort required to move Kriolu into the academic and professional space. Ready to start learning? Enroll in the Santiago Beginner Course: https://kriolish.com/#/kourses [https://kriolish.com/#/kourses]  #Kriolish #Kriolu #CaboVerdean #LanguageLearning #CaboVerde Music track: Clean it Up by Unheard Source: https://freetouse.com/music No Copyright Vlog Music for Video

Kriolish Retro 2025: Building a Language Community

🎉 In our final episode of the year, Edmar and Suely review the growth of the Kriolish platform throughout 2025. We discuss how user feedback and demographic data have shaped our resources, the impact of the Boost CV Accelerator, and the practicalities of managing a remote team. We also discuss why moving beyond digital screens to in-person connections is essential for preserving cultural identity. Lastly, we take a look at our objectives for 2026 and how we plan to keep the community at the center of everything we do.  Music track: Clean it Up by Unheard Source: https://freetouse.com/music No Copyright Vlog Music for Video

Kriolu Expressions and Challenging Translations

The founders are back! Co-Founder Suely Neves and Founder Edmar Gonçalves join for a lively chat about the intricacies of the Kriolu language. They discuss specific Kriolu words whose translations recently stirred up conversation and debate across social media. Suely and Edmar share their perspectives on the challenges and nuances native speakers encounter when translating certain meanings, offering a rich view on how culture influences comprehension. Plus, they reveal some of their personal, favorite Kriolu expressions. Music track: Clean it Up by Unheard Source: https://freetouse.com/music No Copyright Vlog Music for Video