The Bilingual Book Company, founded by language-learning innovator Angeline Pompei, has launched an innovative app that redefines the way language is taught and learned. Aimed at children and language learners of all ages, the app provides bilingual audiobooks based on interest-driven learning, revolutionising how listeners engage with and master new languages.
“Bilingual audiobooks empower children to explore topics they love, all while learning a new language,” said Angeline. “Our new app, in addition to the desktop version, allows users to read and listen to bilingual audiobooks with a line-by-line translation feature. This approach makes language learning more accessible, enjoyable, and effective for individuals of all ages.”
This new app represents a significant milestone for The Bilingual Book Company, a brand known for providing premium bilingual audiobooks. With the line-by-line translation capability, listeners can follow the text in their native language while simultaneously hearing the corresponding audio in the target language. This dynamic feature is designed to support language learners in improving their comprehension, retention, and pronunciation skills.
The app supports various language combinations, including English paired with Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, German, Mandarin, Japanese, and Korean. This flexibility allows users to select the best combination for their learning needs, whether they are an English speaker learning Spanish, or a Korean speaker looking to improve their English.
The app’s user-friendly interface offers easy navigation, enabling learners to pick their preferred language pair and begin their journey toward fluency. By turning off external page translators, users can fully immerse themselves in the bilingual text, fostering deeper engagement with the content. This intuitive design ensures that language learners can focus on building their skills at their own pace.
Another feature that sets the app apart is its language section, which divides verbs by pronouns and includes repeated text and audio for pattern recognition. This repetition helps learners internalise grammar rules and language structures in a meaningful way. Angeline, who describes herself as a visual, hands-on learner, noted, “By replicating both text and audio in this way, we allow students to better understand conjugation patterns and sentence structures.”
Interest-based learning is at the heart of the app’s design. Angeline emphasised that language learning becomes more engaging for children when they have the opportunity to explore subjects they are passionate about. This approach ensures that language learning feels like a natural and enjoyable part of daily life, not just a classroom activity.
What started as a simple project with line-by-line translations in English-Spanish and English-French has evolved into a multifaceted bilingual learning tool. “I realised that incorporating artificial voices that replicate authentic speakers would create a more immersive experience for learners,” explained Angeline. This upgrade ensures that learners can listen to the audio with the same clarity and tone as native speakers, aiding in better pronunciation and fluency.
The Bilingual Book Company also empowers young learners by offering a diverse range of books that cater to different interests. “I wanted to create a library where children could select topics they are curious about, giving them the confidence to be lifelong learners,” Angeline shared. This variety of content helps children and language learners integrate the target language into their daily routines in an engaging way.
“Acquiring a new language takes time, patience, and regular practice,” said Angeline. “Our app makes it easier for learners to stay motivated by combining fun, interest-based learning with the tools they need for success.”
