Every language is a window into a given civilization. To know a language is to connect with its civilization, to experience its culture.

In Burkina Faso, there are more than sixty ethnic groups, each with its own language. The Vigué are one of these ethnic groups, and Viémon is their spoken language. They are a people of the southwest, in the Guiriko region, about 55 km from Bobo Dioulasso. Numbering a few tens of thousands, the Vigué are welcoming and have managed to remain true to their heritage by preserving their language despite the rural exodus of other ethnic groups who have settled there.

Who can learn Viémon?

Anyone who wants to learn it is welcome. In particular, for all Vigué children who grew up outside the Karankasso-Vigué region and don't speak Viémon, this app is for you!

Why learn Viémon?

In Africa, it is perfectly natural for every child from a particular ethnic group to speak or understand that group's language. Therefore, a child who previously didn't know Viémon can, through this application, learn to speak, read, and write it, thus connecting with other Vigué people.
Learning Viémon will undoubtedly allow the learner to become rooted in Vigué culture!

How to use this application?

The "Viémon Duesi Karã" application is very practical for learning Viémon through play. It is useful for both native and non-native speakers. It is very simple and easy to use.

Each image is accompanied by a voice that can be repeated to help you make the correct choice.

The application can be used offline. Once downloaded, you will be able to:

- Master the alphabet with examples of names accompanied by images;

- Listen to and learn the vocabulary of many nouns in Viémon;

- Read and recognize nouns through a quiz (interactive game);

- Find the initial letter of nouns while playing;

- Write words (at more advanced learning levels)...

For further exploration, phone numbers are available on the app for those who would like more advanced communication.