8 out of 10 families struggle to raise multilingual children

Don't just teach them words. Give them the world.

Lingo Starters is building a community of experts and parents to support multilingual families in their language learning journeys.

Join for free during our launch period. Register now before spots fill up.

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A Father's Story

When my first daughter was born, I was the happiest and proudest man in the world. Watching her grow, hearing the first sounds. Just amazing.

But when she turned two, my partner and I expected her to start talking. Instead, we heard only shy sounds - a soft "th", a few basic phonemes. No words. No sentences. Just silence.

A young child looking into a mirror

I'm Italian. My partner is from South Africa. We live in the UK. From the day our daughter was born, I spoke to her only in Italian, while English was our household language. And in that silence, I started to blame myself. Maybe I was confusing her. Maybe I should stop speaking Italian altogether.

That thought broke my heart. Giving up my language meant giving up a piece of who I am - and cutting my daughter off from an entire side of her family, her heritage, her identity.

"I looked into the research and discovered something remarkable: multilingual children actually develop higher neuron density - more grey matter. They don't fall behind. Given the right support, they outpace their peers. The problem wasn't bilingualism. The problem was that families like mine had nowhere to turn for help."

As a technologist, I refused to accept that. So I started building a solution. I applied for the Royal Academy of Engineering's Regional Talent Engine programme - and was selected for Cohort 6. Through the programme, I refined my idea, spoke with a variety of families and experts, and founded Lingo Starters.

Today, my daughter is starting to find her voice - in both languages. And I'm on a mission to make sure every multilingual family has the support they deserve.

Marco Rapaccini, Founder of Lingo Starters

Marco Rapaccini - Founder of Lingo Starters

Backed by the Royal Academy of Engineering - Regional Talent Engine, Cohort 6

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Why Raising Multilingual Children Matters

Stronger Brains

Research shows multilingual children develop higher neuron density, leading to sharper cognitive abilities throughout life.

The Golden Window

Children aged 2 to 8 have extraordinary brain plasticity. Languages learned now stick for life - and make learning new ones easier as adults.

Cultural Bonds

Speaking a family's heritage language creates connections across generations, borders, and identities that nothing else can replace.

Greater Confidence

Multilingual children develop resilience, open-mindedness, and a deep confidence in their ability to learn anything.

The Lingo Starters Community

We're launching an online community connecting multilingual families with the experts who can help them thrive.

For Parents & Carers

  • Get matched with multilingual education experts and speech therapists
  • Receive weekly tips, activities, and content tailored to your family
  • Connect with other parents who share your journey
  • Access resources for children aged 2-8
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For Experts

  • Reach an engaged audience of multilingual families
  • Build your authority in multilingual education
  • Grow your practice with qualified leads
  • Shape the future of multilingual learning tools
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Our Journey

Lingo Starters is more than a community. Here's where we're heading.

Phase 1 - Now

The Community

An online space where parents find expert support and experts grow their reach. Weekly content, curated matching, and a shared mission to empower multilingual families.

Phase 2

AI Learning Companion

A software-powered learning companion designed for multilingual children. Built with input from our community of parents and experts, released one language at a time.

Phase 3

A Device of Their Own

A dedicated, child-friendly device built for independence and safe interaction. No smartphone, no distractions, no blue light - just learning through play.

Join Lingo Starters for Free

We're opening our community to founding members at no cost. Register your interest now and you'll get free access when we launch.

This offer is only available for early registrations.

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Responsible AI, Built by Responsible Parents

As parents, we set boundaries to keep our children safe. We build the same principles into our technology.

Privacy by Design

Children's data is sacred. Our AI is built with strict data protection standards, collecting only what's needed and never sharing it with third parties.

Age-Appropriate Interactions

Just like a responsible parent chooses the right words, our AI is designed to communicate in ways that are safe, supportive, and suitable for young learners.

Parental Oversight

No unsupervised screen time. Parents stay in control with built-in oversight tools, usage limits, and full transparency over every interaction.

Human-First Approach

Technology should support families, not replace them. Our AI reinforces the parent-child bond rather than substituting it. The parent is always the hero.

Building Responsible AI for Education?

We work with businesses, EdTech companies, and institutions that share our commitment to building AI tools children can safely learn with.

Whether you're exploring partnerships, looking for consulting on responsible AI in education, or developing child-safe technology - let's talk.

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