Learning Lingala becomes child’s play

The Lingala is a vibrant Bantu language spoken in several African countries by more than 45 million people; mainly in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, but also in Angola and the Central African Republic. There are also many speakers around the world in the African diaspora.

Today, passing on this language can be done differently: with a educational game designed to captivate and make learning gentle.

That’s the goal of Little Bantus , a committed brand that created an sound flashcard game specially designed to introduce children learning Lingala while having fun.

1. The power of educational games

Learning through play means:

• naturally memorize vocabulary,
• develop speaking skills without barriers,
• stimulate visual memory.
• learn with pride

The game  Les Petits Bantus offers a colorful and interactive world through illustrated cards . Each word in Lingala is paired with an image to make recognition easier and encourage children to repeat the words out loud. Perfect for a first introduction to the language!

2. Immersion through audio and video

Complete the game with:

• Lingala nursery rhymes ,
• educational videos ,
• or even role-playing games with the family…

This boosts listening comprehension and gives meaning to each card played.

3. An educational game to share

Designed to be played by two or in a small group, Les Petits Bantus encourage:

• family interaction,
• for use in the classroom or cultural workshops,
• intergenerational transmission.

It’s not just an children’s game , is also a bridge between generations and cultures.

Conclusion

Learning Lingala can (and should) be a pleasure. Thanks with Les Petits Bantus , children discover this beautiful language in a fun way with a educational game based on simple, visual cards .

Because learning is also playing!