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."^[5]

In 2021, Andrew Skrypnyk,  the company's CEO, was awarded 30 under 30 by Forbes Ukraine.^[6][7][8][9]

In May 2023, Promova launched its Korean language course. The version was created by Elly Kim, a linguist with Korean roots living in Ukraine.^[10]

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.^[11][12][13]

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.^{[14][15][16][17]} The mode uses Dysfont, a specialized typeface created by dyslexic designer Martin Pysny.^{[18][19][20][21][22]}

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.^[23] 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.^{[24][25][26][27][28][29]}

In December 2023, Promova was recognized as one of the 25 most prominent Ukrainian startups by Forbes magazine.^[30][31]

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.^[32]

In June 2024, Promova won the 2024 EdTechX Awards in the Language learning category.^[33][34]

As of 2025, Promova has 12 language learning courses:^{[35][36][37][38][39]}

• English
• Spanish
• LATAM Spanish
• Italian
• Portuguese
• French
• German
• Ukrainian
• Arabic
• Korean
• Chinese
• ASL