Hi! Langee: Language-Learning App for Nurturing Families’ Bilingual Identity

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Published: Dec 18, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14434/ijdl.v16i2.42169
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Ana Lidia Tudella Marini
Stanford University
Anchal Sayal
Stanford University

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Many children in bilingual U.S. households gradually lose touch with their heritage languages as English dominates daily life. Hi! Langee supports families in nurturing bilingual identity by weaving conversational practice into everyday routines. The app generates personalized prompts with generative AI, delivered as calendar reminders aligned to family schedules and interests. Parents who participated in the diary study and tested the app reported discovering new, natural opportunities to use their heritage language during games, routines, or downtime, while reminders helped keep practice top of mind.

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Tudella Marini, A. L., & Sayal, A. (2025). Hi! Langee: Language-Learning App for Nurturing Families’ Bilingual Identity. International Journal of Designs for Learning, 16(2), 318. https://doi.org/10.14434/ijdl.v16i2.42169
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Ana Lidia Tudella Marini, Stanford University

Ana Marini is a designer from Brazil with a master’s in Learning, Design, and Technology from Stanford University’s Graduate School of Education, currently designing AI-powered teaching tools that support educators worldwide. For almost ten years, she has collaborated with educators to develop playful learning solutions. She explores the intersections of design, play, and technology as ways to support children’s learning experiences.

Anchal Sayal, Stanford University

Anchal Sayal is a multidisciplinary designer and educator from India with over five years of experience leading design initiatives at non-profits and teaching full-time. Her work centers on creating meaningful learning experiences for children and adults. She holds a master’s in Learning, Design, and Technology from Stanford University and now focuses on advancing AI literacy in K–12 education, helping parents and educators engage with the ethical use of AI.

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