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The Language Foundation, originating from India - a land of unparalleled linguistic diversity - is founded by individuals driven by a deep human quest to understand the profound connection between language and life. TLF is the result of a deep, human curiosity: What does it truly mean to speak, to be heard, and to belong? This question inspired further exploration into traditions, culture, and human interaction, ultimately revealing that language is at the very root of human existence.
Language, in all its forms - spoken and unspoken - serves as a bridge to understanding oneself and the world. From music, photography, and paintings to gestures, dance, film, design, gastronomy, theatre, festivals, triumphs, failures, and even silence, every form of human expression carries the depth of language. It is the core of every art form, as well as scientific pursuits and innovations, shaping human personality and intellectual evolution. It’s what transforms experience into meaning, and meaning into understanding.
For the founders, what began as a challenge became a source of empowerment through the study of foreign languages. Their lifelong passion for languages reshaped their identities, transforming what was once foreign into an integral part of their inner dialogue - almost a second mother tongue.
At The Language Foundation, we embrace the power of language in shaping thoughts, forming narratives, and preserving heritage. Our pursuit is to make language learning accessible, support linguistic preservation, and encourage creative expression across cultures and communities. Whether you're a curious beginner, a professional seeking fluency, or a child discovering words for the first time, TLF is a space where your voice matters.
Our programs embrace the full spectrum of language - spoken, written, visual, and emotional. We support preservation of endangered languages, champion cultural exchange, and foster creative expression. We collaborate with educators, artists, researchers, and communities to celebrate the richness of linguistic diversity.
TLF is rooted in compassion, creativity, and curiosity. We believe in knowledge without hierarchy and expression without limitation. Here, every idea counts - not just for what it says, but for where it comes from.
In a world that is becoming both smaller and more fragmented, language is the thread that can stitch us back together. It is what makes us human. It holds our past, shapes our present, and guides our future.
At The Language Foundation, we don’t just teach language.
We honour it. We live it. We pass it on.
Co-Founder - Linguist | Cultural Explorer | Eternal Go-Getter
Some people collect stamps, some collect coins—I collect languages and cultural experiences. Born with an insatiable curiosity and a deep love for the world’s linguistic diversity, I’ve dedicated my life to unraveling the magic of communication. Naturally, this passion (and a fair dose of stubborn determination) led me to pursue a Ph.D. in French, focusing on aiding visually impaired students in foreign language education in India.
I thrive on sun, beaches, nature, clean food, and conversations that are both witty and intelligent—because life’s too short for small talk. Solitude is my best brainstorming partner, and perseverance is my secret weapon. A true Aquarius, I believe in helping others, standing my ground, and carving my own path—even when it means going against the tide.
Minimalist at heart, spiritual by nature, and enterprising in spirit, I find joy in building, creating, and inspiring. I may come across as a bit bossy (so they say!), but beneath that exterior lies someone who deeply values honesty, integrity, and the simple act of keeping one’s word.
At the core of it all, I’m here to make a difference—one language, one idea, and one meaningful connection at a time.
Co-Founder
Shailja Lekhadia is an interior architect whose interest traverses through the space between research and designing. With applying tools of design thinking she has explored domains of design research, interior & graphic design, exhibit design and education.
She brings the creative side to life for The Language Foundation with her abilities of design thinking. She envisions The Language Foundation to become a global platform where learning languages is given a new light in alignment to the current educational and experiential learning system.
Linguist | Cultural Explorer | Eternal Go-Getter
Known for her intellectual depth and gentle presence, she is an individual who has spent her life collecting languages and cultural experiences. Born with an insatiable curiosity and a deep love for the world’s linguistic diversity, she has dedicated her life to unraveling the magic of communication. Naturally, this passion led her to pursue a Ph.D. in French, focusing on aiding visually impaired students in foreign language education in India.
She thrives on sunlight, beaches, nature, clean food, and conversations that are both witty and intelligent - because life’s too short for small talk. Solitude is her best brainstorming partner, and perseverance is her secret weapon. A true Aquarius, she believes in helping others, standing her ground, and carving her own path - even when it means going against the tide.
Minimalist at heart, spiritual by nature, and enterprising in spirit, she finds joy in building, creating, and inspiring. At the core of it all, she is here to make a difference - one language, one idea, and one meaningful connection at a time.
Designer | Aesthetician
An interior architect who moves fluidly between the poetic and the practical, she continues to be in a sweet space between research and imagination. A thinker as much as a maker, her canvas spans from interior and graphic design to exhibit storytelling and educational spaces - all through the lens of design thinking.
At The Language Foundation, she’s the creative force turning ideas into immersive experiences. With her signature style tuned to aesthetics and a mind sculpted by strategy, she reimagines how we learn languages - not just as subjects, but as living, breathing journeys.
Her vision? A global platform where language education transforms, aligning deeply with contemporary learning systems — experiential, intuitive, and endlessly inspiring.
Writer | Curator
An avid reader, her love affair with the written word started very early on. It started with writing to make sense of things - the fleeting thoughts, the half-held memories, the feelings that have no name. Words have always been her way of listening, of reaching out gently to the world and hoping it reaches back. She doesn’t claim to know much, only that stories have a way of softening what life hardens.
At The Language Foundation, she seeks to help shape voices that celebrate diversity, learning, and connection. The drive is to be a part of something deeply meaningful: the celebration of human expression in all its forms.
She continues to learn, observe, be moved by the smallest moments and has a firm belief that all you need is a little delusion and audacity, and you can do anything in life.
At The Language Foundation, we believe that language thrives through connection - and so do we. We’re always open to meaningful collaborations with like-minded agencies, educators, cultural institutions, and changemakers who share our passion for language, identity, and impact. If you see synergy, let’s speak the same language - together.
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