Promova

Promova was launched in 2019. Before that, the company was known as Ten Words, the app evolved into a comprehensive language-learning platform by 2022 and was rebranded as "Promova."https://tech.eu/2023/08/24/learn-ukrainian-ukraine-independence-day/

In 2021, Andrew Skrypnyk,  the company's CEO, was awarded 30 under 30 by Forbes Ukraine.{{Cite web |last=Veremeeva |first=Nataly |date=2021-11-09 |title=[TechUkraine proud] 30 under 30 - the TOP tech entrepreneurs in Ukraine · TechUkraine |url=https://techukraine.org/2021/11/09/techukraine-proud-30-under-30-the-top-tech-entrepreneurs-in-ukraine/ |access-date=2024-09-13 |website=TechUkraine |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2024-08-07 |title=Ukrainian sleep app Avrora sold to US firm with proceeds to help aid Ukraine's war relief |url=https://tech.eu/2024/08/07/ukrainian-sleep-app-avora-sold-to-us-firm-with-proceeds-to-help-aid-ukraine-s-war-relief/#:~:text=Healthtech-,Ukrainian%20sleep%20app%20Avrora%20sold%20to%20US%20firm%20with%20proceeds,than%20$15%20million%20in%20revenue |access-date=2024-09-13 |website=Tech.eu |language=en-GB}}{{Cite web |title=From GameTree to Sota — Ukrainian Founders Call LA Home - dot.LA |url=https://dot.la/ukrainian-founders-2659331272.html |access-date=2024-09-13 |website=dot.la |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2021-11-09 |title=Андрій Скрипник: Біографія, досьє, фото Андрій Скрипник |url=https://forbes.ua/profile/andrey-skrypnik-609 |access-date=2024-09-13 |website=forbes.ua |language=uk}}

In May 2023, Promova launched its Korean language course. The version was created by Elly Kim, a linguist with Korean roots living in Ukraine.{{Cite web |last=Stoller |first=Gary |title=Korean Foods: What They Are And How To Pronounce Them |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/garystoller/2023/10/06/korean-foods-what-they-are-and-how-to-pronounce-them/ |access-date=2024-09-13 |website=Forbes |language=en}}

On August 24, 2023, the Independence Day of Ukraine, Promova launched a Ukrainian language course, including 48 bite-sized lessons and flashcards with information about Ukrainian culture.{{Cite web |title=Language-learning flashcard app Promova updates its Ukrainian course :: Svidomi |url=https://svidomi.in.ua/en/page/language-learning-flashcard-app-promova-updates-its-ukrainian-course |access-date=2024-09-13 |website=svidomi.in.ua |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2023-08-24 |title=Become fluent in freedom: Mark Ukraine Independence Day by learning Ukrainian |url=https://tech.eu/2023/08/24/learn-ukrainian-ukraine-independence-day/ |access-date=2024-09-13 |website=Tech.eu |language=en-GB}}{{Cite web |date=2023-01-11 |title=Promova, як приклад реалізації успішного українського продукту в умовах війни - Український тиждень |url=https://tyzhden.ua/promova-iak-pryklad-realizatsii-uspishnoho-ukrainskoho-produktu-v-umovakh-vijny/ |access-date=2024-09-13 |website=tyzhden.ua |language=uk}}

In October 2023, Promova became the first language-learning platform to release a Dyslexia mode, designed to make it easier for people with dyslexia to learn a new language.{{Cite web |date=2023-10-05 |title=Український застосунок для вивчення мов Promova додав режим для людей з дислексією |url=https://www.village.com.ua/village/business/news/344105-ukrayinskiy-zastosunok-dlya-vivchennya-mov-promova-dodav-rezhim-dlya-lyudey-z-disleksieyu |access-date=2024-09-13 |website=The Village Україна |language=uk}}{{Cite web |last=Forristal |first=Lauren |date=2023-10-03 |title=Promova's new feature helps people with dyslexia learn a new language |url=https://techcrunch.com/2023/10/03/promovas-new-feature-helps-people-with-dyslexia-learn-a-new-language/ |access-date=2024-09-13 |website=TechCrunch |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2023-10-05 |title=Застосунок Promova першим у світі запустив окремий режим вивчення мов для людей з дислексією |url=https://www.wonderzine.me/wonderzine/life/news/17447-zastosunok-promova-pershim-u-sviti-zapustiv-okremiy-rezhim-vivchennya-mov-dlya-lyudey-z-disleksieyu |access-date=2024-09-13 |website=Wonderzine}}{{Cite web |date=2023-10-11 |title=Promova introduces a new mode to support language learners with dyslexia |url=https://au.finance.yahoo.com/news/promova-introduces-mode-support-language-133600867.html |access-date=2024-09-13 |website=Yahoo Finance |language=en-AU}} The mode uses Dysfont, a specialized typeface created by dyslexic designer Martin Pysny.{{Cite web |title=Home |url=https://www.dysfont.com/ |access-date=2024-09-13 |website=www.dysfont.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2023-10-05 |title=Український застосунок для вивчення мов Promova додав режим для людей з дислексією |url=https://www.village.com.ua/village/business/news/344105-ukrayinskiy-zastosunok-dlya-vivchennya-mov-promova-dodav-rezhim-dlya-lyudey-z-disleksieyu |access-date=2024-09-13 |website=The Village Україна |language=uk}}{{Cite web |date=2024-01-22 |title=Робіть те, чим горите. СЕО Promova Андрій Скрипник про бізнес, факапи, інвестиції і не тільки {{!}} MC.today |url=https://mc.today/uk/robiti-te-chim-gorite-seo-promova-andrij-skripnik-pro-biznes-fakapi-investitsiyi-i-ne-tilki/ |access-date=2024-09-13 |website=mc.today |language=uk}}{{Cite web |last=Поліковська |first=Юлія |date=2023-10-04 |title=Застосунок Promova для вивчення іноземних мов упровадив режим для людей з дислексією |url=https://ms.detector.media/internet/post/33120/2023-10-04-zastosunok-promova-dlya-vyvchennya-inozemnykh-mov-uprovadyv-rezhym-dlya-lyudey-z-dysleksiieyu/ |access-date=2024-09-13 |website=ms.detector.media |language=uk}}{{Cite web |title=Український застосунок Promova першим у світі запустив режим вивчення мов для людей з дислексією |url=https://www.epravda.com.ua/news/2023/10/4/705099/ |access-date=2024-09-13 |website=Економічна правда |language=uk}}

In November 2023, Promova provided all Ukrainians with three years of free access to its language courses as part of Ukraine's Future Perfect national program.{{Cite web |date=2023-11-01 |title=Future Perfect: a national project to popularize the English language is starting in Ukraine |url=https://mcip.gov.ua/en/news/future-perfect-a-national-project-to-popularize-the-english-language-is-starting-in-ukraine/ |access-date=2024-09-13 |website=Міністерства культури та стратегічних комунікацій |language=en-US}} This initiative, launched by the Ukrainian government and the Ministry of Digital Transformation, supports President Zelensky's law recognizing English as the official language of international communication and aims to improve English proficiency among Ukrainians.{{Cite web |last=Ionan |first=Valeriya |date=2023-11-15 |title=Speaking global: Ukraine's push for English language proficiency |url=https://emerging-europe.com/opinion/speaking-global-ukraines-push-for-english-language-proficiency/ |access-date=2024-09-13 |website=Emerging Europe |language=en-GB}}{{Cite web |title=Застосунок для вивчення мов Promova став безплатним для українців. Як отримати доступ |url=https://dev.ua/news/promova-1696428830 |access-date=2024-09-13 |website=dev.ua |language=uk-UA}}{{Cite web |date=2023-11-02 |title=Фабрика стартапів Genesis зробила безкоштовним в Україні додаток для вивчення англійської. Раніше його завантажили 500 000 українців. Навіщо це їм? — Forbes.ua |url=https://forbes.ua/innovations/promova-za-60-zastosunok-dlya-vivchennya-angliyskoi-nadav-ukraintsyam-bezkoshtovniy-premium-dostup-yak-skoristatisya-01112023-17013 |access-date=2024-09-13 |website=forbes.ua |language=uk}}{{Cite web |title=В Україні запускають нацпрограму Future Perfect із популяризації англійської мови |url=https://gordonua.com/ukr/news/society/v-ukrajini-zapuskajut-natsprohramu-future-perfect-iz-populjarizatsiji-anhlijskoji-movi-1686459.html |access-date=2024-09-13 |website=Гордон {{!}} Gordon |language=uk}}{{Cite web |last=Kitsoft |title=Кабінет Міністрів України - Future Perfect: в Україні стартує національний проект з популяризації англійської мови |url=https://www.kmu.gov.ua/news/future-perfect-v-ukraini-startuie-natsionalnyi-proekt-z-populiaryzatsii-anhliiskoi-movy |access-date=2024-09-13 |website=www.kmu.gov.ua |language=uk}}{{Cite web |last=Поліковська |first=Юлія |date=2023-11-01 |title=В Україні запускають проєкт з популяризації вивчення англійської мови Future Perfect |url=https://ms.detector.media/internet/post/33367/2023-11-01-v-ukraini-zapuskayut-proiekt-z-populyaryzatsii-vyvchennya-angliyskoi-movy-future-perfect/ |access-date=2024-09-13 |website=ms.detector.media |language=uk}}

In December 2023, Promova was recognized as one of the 25 most prominent Ukrainian startups by Forbes magazine.{{Cite web |last=Journal |first=High Bar |date=2023-12-29 |title=Headway та Promova потрапили до списку найперспективніших стартапів країни за версією Forbes |url=https://journal.gen.tech/post/headway-ta-promova-naiperspektyvnishi-startupy |access-date=2024-09-13 |website=High Bar Journal |language=uk}}{{Cite web |date=2024-01-04 |title=25 найперспективніших стартапів України — Forbes.ua |url=https://forbes.ua/ratings/25-nayperspektivnishikh-startapiv-kraini-03012024-18287 |access-date=2024-09-13 |website=forbes.ua |language=uk}}

In April 2024, On National ASL Day in the US, Promova launched a free American Sign Language course. A part of the course covers communication in emergencies such as asking for help, warning about fire, and expressing the need to call the police or a doctor.{{Cite web |date=2024-04-11 |title=How you can take a dozen American Sign Language classes for free |url=https://www.abc15.com/news/local-news/how-you-can-take-a-dozen-american-sign-language-classes-for-free |access-date=2024-09-13 |website=ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix (KNXV) |language=en}}

In June 2024, Promova won the 2024 EdTechX Awards in the Language learning category.{{Cite web |last=Kennedy |first=Beth |date=2024-06-20 |title=Edtech companies take centre stage at London awards night |url=https://thepienews.com/edtech-companies-take-centre-stage-at-london-awards-night/ |access-date=2024-09-13 |website=The PIE News |language=en-GB}}{{Cite web |title=EdTechX {{!}} 2024 Awards Finalists |url=https://impactx2050.com/edtechx/awards-finalists2024 |access-date=2024-09-13 |website=impactx2050.com |language=en}}

As of 2025, Promova has 12 language learning courses:{{Cite web |date=2024-02-23 |title=Promova Mini Review: Personalized Content To Meet Your Language Learning Needs |url=https://www.alllanguageresources.com/promova/ |access-date=2024-09-13 |website=www.alllanguageresources.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Veremeeva |first=Nataly |date=2023-11-06 |title=Ukrainians Get Free Premium Access to Promova, a Language Learning Platform · TechUkraine |url=https://techukraine.org/2023/11/06/ukrainians-get-free-premium-access-to-promova-a-language-learning-platform/ |access-date=2024-09-13 |website=TechUkraine |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Khutorna |first=Viktoriia |date=2023-11-08 |title=Promova grants free access to their language courses for all Ukrainians |url=https://www.einpresswire.com/article/667074513/promova-grants-free-access-to-their-language-courses-for-all-ukrainians |access-date=2024-09-13 |website=EIN Presswire |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Academy |first=TechRepublic |date=2024-03-22 |title=Expand Your Opportunities By Learning a New Language With Promova |url=https://www.techrepublic.com/article/promova-premium-plan-lifetime-subscription/ |access-date=2024-09-13 |website=TechRepublic |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Store |first=Entrepreneur |date=2024-03-13 |title=This $80 App Will Help You Become Fluent in 10 Different Languages |url=https://www.entrepreneur.com/science-technology/this-80-app-will-help-you-become-fluent-in-10-different/470997 |access-date=2024-09-13 |website=Entrepreneur |language=en}}

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