Key features | Bhashasagar

Key features

  1. Promotion of National Integration: Encourages inter-regional communication using only Indian languages.
  2. Bilingual Teaching Methodology: Learn any Indian language using another Indian language you already know.
  3. Focus on Conversational Skills: Prioritizes spoken language skills over reading and writing.
  4. Audio-Visual Learning: Interactive modules with native audio and on-screen text in the learner's own script.
  5. AI-Powered Translation Tools (to be added):
    • Text translation via the CIIL AI Engine.
    • Live audio translation in over 13 Indian languages through voice input.
  6. Structured Modular Courses: Progressive levels allow learners to move forward at their own pace.
  7. Self-Assessment and Certification (to be added):
    • Automated assessments available anytime for convenience.
    • Option to take an offline test for official certification.
  8. Classified Vocabulary Lists: Thematic word banks providing foundational vocabulary in all Indian languages.

The uniqueness of Bhasha Sagar App

How is Bhasha Sagar different from other mobile application in the market such as Duolingo Google Translate and others.

  1. It is a publicly available language learning app made by CIIL and open to all.
  2. No subscription fee and fully free to use by anyone having a mobile phone.
  3. No requirement of knowing English to learn another Indian language.
  4. Categorized course structure following the principles of teaching adult learners.
  5. Content is specifically curated to suit the Indian scenario making learning and grasping easier for people aware of Indian culture and philosophy.
  6. Supports all 22 Indian languages. None of the other apps provide interface and support to all the 22 Indian languages.
  7. Proposed Voice to Voice translation feature will allow users to get help in real life situations such as when talking to a shopkeeper or an auto driver.

Comparison with other Apps

The list below compares Bhasha Sagar with a free app Duolingo and Google Translate.

Feature Duolingo Google Translate Bhashasagar
Is a language learning platform Yes No Yes
Is a translation platform No Yes Yes
Supported Languages Only 4 Indian languages taught through English 19 Indian languages all 22 scheduled languages
Medium English Any to Any 22 Indian Languages
Fees Depends on courses Free Free
Structured Courses Yes No Yes
Learning Progress Tracking Yes No Yes
Promotes Indian Culture No No Yes
Conversation Assistant No No Yes
Made and governed in India No No Yes
Other Indian Languages No No 75+ Indian languages (planned)