What is Khru - Language Learning app?
Learn underrepresented languages like Bulgarian, Romanian, Thai, Icelandic, Lithuanian, Latvian & Serbian with Khru. Interactive lessons, conversation practice & pronunciation training. Because every language deserves the spotlight!
Problem
Users want to learn underrepresented languages like Bulgarian, Romanian, Thai, and Icelandic but lack dedicated resources in mainstream apps like Duolingo, leading to fragmented learning experiences and inadequate pronunciation/conversation practice.
Solution
A language-learning mobile app providing interactive lessons, conversation practice, and pronunciation training for underrepresented languages. Example: Practice Serbian verb conjugations via voice-based quizzes.
Customers
Heritage learners, polyglots, travelers to regions with these languages, NGO workers, and linguists seeking niche language mastery.
Unique Features
Exclusive focus on 7+ underrepresented languages with native speaker-validated content and conversational AI tailored to regional dialects.
User Comments
First app offering Icelandic beyond basic phrases
Pronunciation feedback improved my Thai tones
Wish more Eastern European languages were added
Needs offline mode for travelers
Free tier has ad interruptions
Traction
Launched in Q1 2024, 8k+ installs on Play Store, $12k MRR from premium subscriptions, partnered with 3 Balkan universities for content validation
Market Size
The $18.6 billion global language learning market sees 24% annual growth in demand for less commonly taught languages (HolonIQ, 2023)
