EkStep ALL 2.0 – AI-Powered Language Learning Platform

About:

EkStep Foundation is a non-profit organisation dedicated to improving foundational literacy and numeracy among children through technology-driven learning solutions.

EkStep ALL 2.0 (Assisted Language Learning 2.0) is an advanced AI-powered language learning platform designed to strengthen foundational literacy skills in English and several major Indian languages. The platform delivers an immersive learning experience through interactive gameplay, voice-based assessments, and animated learning modules.

One of the early adopters of the platform is the Telangana State Education Department, where the programme has been implemented across more than 7,000 government schools.

Overview:

EkStep ALL 2.0 is designed to help children improve language proficiency through an engaging and personalised digital learning experience. The platform integrates Artificial Intelligence and Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) to provide real-time feedback on pronunciation and reading ability.

By combining voice-driven interactions, game-based learning, and intelligent assessments, the platform enables students to practise reading and speaking in multiple languages while receiving instant feedback.

GoodWorkLabs collaborated closely with EkStep Foundation to design, build, and deploy the platform. The team contributed to product strategy, design, development, and operational infrastructure to ensure that the system could scale effectively for large public education deployments.

Our Challenges:

Building a scalable AI-powered language learning platform for government education systems involved several challenges:

• Designing a child-friendly interface that encourages engagement and sustained learning.
• Supporting multiple Indian languages within a single platform.
• Integrating AI-based voice recognition and pronunciation evaluation.
• Developing a game-based learning environment with progressive difficulty levels.
• Implementing structured assessments aligned with recognised reading evaluation frameworks.
• Ensuring the platform could scale across thousands of schools and large numbers of students.

Our Approach:

GoodWorkLabs worked closely with EkStep Foundation to create a robust digital learning platform focused on improving foundational literacy.

Product Strategy and Design -

The team contributed to product ownership activities including market research, product design, defining user journeys, backlog management, and feature prioritisation. This ensured the platform was aligned with educational goals and user needs.

Interactive Game-Based Learning -

The platform incorporates multi-level gameplay with increasing levels of difficulty. Animated screens and interactive activities help children remain engaged while practising reading and pronunciation.

AI-Powered Pronunciation Feedback -

Voice recording and Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) technologies allow the platform to evaluate pronunciation in real time, providing instant feedback to learners.

Structured Literacy Assessments -

The platform integrates recognised evaluation frameworks including Test of Word Reading Efficiency (TOWRE) style flows and ASER-based assessments to measure reading efficiency and comprehension.

Scalable Platform Development -

GoodWorkLabs developed responsive web and mobile interfaces using modern frontend technologies while implementing DevOps practices for efficient deployment and system maintenance.

Key Features:

• Multi-level game-based learning with progressive difficulty
• Support for multiple languages including English, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Kannada
• Voice recording with ASR-based pronunciation feedback
• Child-friendly animated user interface
• Personalised learning paths based on student performance
• TOWRE-style word reading efficiency assessments
• ASER-inspired reading and comprehension evaluation
• Real-time scoring and learning progress tracking
• Telemetry-based analytics for monitoring learning outcomes
• Continuous content validation and improvement

Achievements:

• Enabled AI-driven foundational literacy learning across thousands of government schools.
• Successfully deployed the platform in 7,000+ schools in Telangana.
• Created an engaging game-based language learning environment for children.
• Integrated advanced ASR-based pronunciation analysis for real-time feedback.
• Supported large-scale digital learning initiatives aimed at improving literacy across India.

Technologies Used:

• ReactJS – Web and mobile responsive frontend development
• Artificial Intelligence & ASR – Voice-based pronunciation analysis
• DevOps Infrastructure – Version control, release management, and deployment
• Telemetry Systems – Usage analytics and learning outcome insights
• Quality Assurance Frameworks – Functional and regression testing