Spoken English for ages 10–14

Don’t just learn English. Find your voice.

Helping children turn the English they understand into the English they confidently speak.

Made for curious minds. Designed for confident voices.

A smiling Kenyan schoolgirl in a green jumper holding out her hand as she shares an idea, with empty speech bubbles beside her

Hello!

I have an idea!

Let me tell you a story!

Zuri, the Sauti companion: a round, cheerful yellow weaverbird
A thoughtful Kenyan schoolboy resting his chin on his fist in class, searching for the right words while classmates sit behind him

Sometimes, the words are there. But the confidence isn’t.

Many children understand English well. Speaking it out loud is a different skill, and it grows with kind, regular practice.

  • Starting is the hard part

    They know what they want to say, but the first word takes courage.

  • Mistakes feel big

    Worrying about getting it wrong can quiet a child who has plenty to share.

  • Fear of being laughed at

    One awkward moment in front of friends is enough to make anyone hold back.

  • Too little gentle practice

    Few children get enough supportive, low-pressure chances to speak out loud.

What if practising English felt safe, joyful and exciting?

A little practice can open a big world.

Sauti is built on three simple ideas about how children find their voice.

A smiling girl with natural hair speaking happily

Speak without fear

A warm, judgement-free space where trying is the goal and every attempt is welcome.

A Kenyan girl and boy chatting and sharing a book under a tree

Learn through real conversations

Practise the moments children actually meet: saying hello, asking questions, making friends.

A young sapling with fresh green leaves growing from the soil

Grow confidence one interaction at a time

Small, regular wins add up. Confidence is built conversation by conversation.

Three steps. A whole new way to speak.

  1. A Kenyan schoolgirl resting her chin on her fist, listening with a calm smile
    01

    Listen

    Children hear natural conversational English and understand how words are used.

    Zuri: “How was your day?”

  2. The same schoolgirl speaking with an open hand and an expressive, confident face
    02

    Speak

    They take part in guided speaking activities, answer questions and practise expressing themselves.

    You: “It was fun! We played football.”

  3. The same schoolgirl laughing with arms wide open beside a young sapling and a bright sun
    03

    Grow

    They receive encouraging feedback and build confidence through consistent practice.

    Zuri: “Lovely! Tell me more.”

Explore the learning experience

Every great conversation starts somewhere. Choose a prompt, find your words and give your voice a try.

Three ways to practise, all built around what children really want to say.

Pick an activity

Story Studio

Sample activity

Choose a prompt

Zuri the companion

Tell me about a character you really like. Who are they, and what are they like?

Find your words

Tap a sentence starter to begin.

One way to answer

My favourite character is Shujaa the lion. He is very brave, but he is also kind to small animals.

This is a preview of the kind of activity Sauti is designed around. It is a demonstration only: nothing is recorded, and no voice or scoring is happening here.

Zuri, a round yellow weaverbird with a coral beak and wings spread wide, perched on a branch

Meet Zuri, the Sauti companion

Every great voice deserves a great cheerleader.

Zuri is a cheerful weaverbird who walks beside children through every activity. Patient, curious and always on their side, Zuri is there to encourage, never to hurry or judge.

  • Cheers every try

    Zuri celebrates the effort, not just the perfect sentence.

  • Asks gentle questions

    Curious prompts that help ideas find their way into words.

  • Treats mistakes as steps

    Slips are part of learning, so Zuri simply says: want to try again?

For parents and guardians

Give your child the confidence to be heard.

Every child has something to say. Sauti gives them a calm, friendly place to practise saying it, so speaking up at school and at home feels more natural.

  • Confidence grows from encouraging spoken-English practice, little and often
  • A supportive place to make mistakes and try again
  • Better communication: chances to express ideas, opinions and stories
  • Child-friendly activities built around situations children really know
  • Progress-oriented learning that celebrates every step
A Kenyan mother listening warmly as her daughter tells her a story on the sofa at home
A Kenyan teacher leading a lively discussion with a semicircle of smiling pupils in green school jumpers

For schools and educators

Bring confident conversations into the classroom.

Sauti is being designed to support teachers with structured speaking activities that give every learner more chances to practise communicating. We are talking with schools about how it could work for them.

  • Structured speaking activities

    Short, guided prompts that fit naturally into a lesson.

  • Room for every learner

    Quiet voices get a gentle way in, confident voices get new challenges, so more learners take part.

  • Made for the classroom

    Short activities designed to fit alongside existing English lessons.

The world is waiting to hear what they have to say.

Give your child a place to practise, express themselves and discover the power of their own voice.

Join the parent waitlist

Sauti is not open for sign-ups yet. This form is a demonstration of the waitlist: nothing is sent or stored, and you will not receive an email. It is not an account. Please do not enter your child’s details.

Two Kenyan children on a bench under a tree, one talking with her hand raised while the other listens and smiles

School partnerships and enquiries

Schools and educators are welcome to start a conversation about bringing Sauti into the classroom. Families and anyone else with a question are welcome too.

This page is a prototype: the form is a demonstration, and real enquiries are not open yet. Nothing you type is sent or stored.

The form is for adults only. Please do not include children’s names or personal details.

Built with