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Kriolish is building a vibrant community around Kriolu. Join us for conversations that explore Cabo Verdean language, its rich heritage, and the shared experiences from around the world. Whether you're learning, connecting with roots, or simply curious, this is your place.

Episodes

  1. Kriolish Retro 2025: Building a Language Community

    30/12/2025

    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

    1h 12m
  2. Kriolu Expressions and Challenging Translations

    25/11/2025

    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

    1h 4m
  3. Building Kriolu From Scratch

    28/10/2025

    Building Kriolu From Scratch

    In this episode of “Building Kriolu From Scratch” , we discuss the vital work of preserving Kriolu's heritage through language development. This episode focuses on the necessary process of standardizing and digitizing a language shaped by distinct islands. Kriolish’s Linguist and Course Developer, Brandyn Evora, describes the challenge of balancing structural integrity with emotion to create a standard that respects community usage and acts as a clear effort toward cultural preservation. While Kriolish’s Product Designer, Joelson Leal, explains the user-centric approach required to build digital tools that are inclusive and account for the diverse realities of Kriolu speakers, covering the practical difficulties of crowdsourcing and managing island-specific spelling differences. Both Brandyn and Joelson reflect on the passion and precision driving the preservation of Kriolu's unique identity. Music track: Clean it Up by Unheard Source: https://freetouse.com/music No Copyright Vlog Music for Video

    38 min
  4. Teaching a Language to Machines

    30/09/2025

    Teaching a Language to Machines

    How do you teach a language that’s been sidelined in tech to the most powerful machines of our time? In this episode, Founder Edmar Gonçalves and Strategic Advisor Sam Rowe explore Creole’s role in AI, tech sovereignty, and the future of Cabo Verdean Creole in the digital age. They also cover Cabo Verde’s hidden potential for innovation, the challenges of building AI tools for non-official languages, and why Creole’s audio roots might just be its biggest asset. Music track: Clean it Up by Unheard Source: https://freetouse.com/music No Copyright Vlog Music for Video

    1h 3m
  5. Kriolu, Culture, and Our Kids

    27/08/2025

    Kriolu, Culture, and Our Kids

    In this episode, "Kriolu, Culture, and Our Kids", Co-Founder Suely Neves speaks with Sales Strategist Suele DaSilva about their experiences as women in a tech start-up, how language is legacy, the influence of culture, and the role of family in the language learning experience. Music track: Clean it Up by Unheard Source: https://freetouse.com/music No Copyright Vlog Music for Video

    46 min
  6. How It All Started

    29/07/2025

    How It All Started

    In this first Kriolish podcast episode, "How It All Started," founder Edmar Gonçalves and co-founder Suely Neves share the story of how Kriolish came to be. From personal insights, to ideas that took root, and the realities of building something new. Learn about the enduring passion that fuels our work and what's coming next for Kriolish. www.kriolish.com Music track: Clean it Up by Unheard Source: https://freetouse.com/music No Copyright Vlog Music for Video

    43 min
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Kriolish is building a vibrant community around Kriolu. Join us for conversations that explore Cabo Verdean language, its rich heritage, and the shared experiences from around the world. Whether you're learning, connecting with roots, or simply curious, this is your place.

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  • Creator
    Kriolish, Inc.
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  • Episodes
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