Alefino — Arabic learning through play (mobile app)

Alefino is a children’s Arabic learning app designed for diaspora families where Arabic can fade between generations. The goal is simple: make Arabic learning joyful, structured, and practical through audio-first mini-games and child-friendly design.

Status	Playable prototype (see screenshots below)
Platform	Android-first (Google Play). iOS later.
Tech	React Native (Expo) + TypeScript
UI languages	Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, German, English, Spanish
Learning content	Arabic alphabet + audio-based exercises + vocabulary mini-games
Child safety & privacy	No open chat. Guided tutor only. Privacy-by-design (no personal data collection).

Current modules (prototype)

• Alphabet: tap letters to hear sounds
• Listen & Choose: hear a sound and select the correct letter
• Match: match sound buttons with the correct letters
• Word + Picture: hear the word, then choose the right image
• More mini-games planned (Pop Balloons, Coloring, etc.)

Structured smart tutor (safe for children)

Alefino includes a structured smart tutor that guides children step-by-step through listening, recognition, and word-building. It is not an open chatbot. The experience is designed for children: guided tasks, immediate feedback, and privacy-by-design.

What we are building next

• Professional Arabic audio recordings (Modern Standard Arabic/Fusha + optional dialect packs)
• More vocabulary packs (animals, food, family, numbers, etc.)
• Parent settings and progress tracking
• Polish, performance optimization, and store-ready release assets

Prototype screenshots