To mark International Motherland Language Day on 21 February, we are inviting people fluent or learning a Ghanaian language to tell us why they love speaking their language.
We showcase some of the Ghanaian language learning organisations we are working with to promote this important initiative.
We feature Cee Koko Books.
Cee Koko is an African language learning platform established in 2020 by founder Christian Kofi Agyapong.
“I created Cee Koko to improve my Twi by producing material to help me learn and become more confident in speaking,” said Christian. “I would like to replicate this with the diaspora and learners all over the world and create a safe space for people to talk and to learn.”
Cee Koko offers a range of interactive educational A4-sized language books in basic Twi, Ga, Ewe, Yoruba, Igbo, and Swahili. The books are targeted at learners aged four years and over, making them ideal for young teens and adult learners.
The books include guides on pronunciation, writing, colouring and include learning activities and illustrations.
Christian is in the process of releasing language books in Hausa, Shona, Ndebele, Luganda, and Zulu.
“My goal is to break down the walls of division and build strength in unity by promoting African language learning,” he said.
As well as his books, Christian produces language learning content on YouTube, and is working with Saturday/ Sunday schools to deliver workshops with UK-based language teacher in the UK and across Africa online. His aim is for Cee Koko to become a global online learning hub.
The Cee Koko name is derived from the first initial of his name and the first to initials of his Akan name Kofi.
Learn more about Cee Koko here: https://ceekoko.com/ , on Instagram @cee_koko_books and on YouTube at CeeKoko TV.
Competition time
Cee Koko is one of five language-learning providers giving away a prize as part of International Mother Language Day on 21 February.
To be in with a chance of winning one copy of ‘Learn How To Write and Speak in Twi’, ‘Learn How To Write and Speak in Ga’, and ‘Learn How To Write and Speak in Ewe’,
1. Tell us your name and where you are from [city/town].
2. In your Ghanaian Mother Tongue, tell us why you like speaking in your Mother Tongue.
3. Repeat the sentence in English.
4. Write out the sentence out in your Mother Language.
A 10% discount is also available until further notice for anyone interested in learning an African language from Cee Koko’s range with the discount code akdmag2023. Join our newsletter to access the code.
Please see an example below:
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