Africa Computational Linguistics
Dive into the world of language technology with our immersive Africomplings Summer School. Expert-led courses, hands-on workshops, and inspiring talks from industry leaders.
Experience the Difference at Africomplings Summer School
Africomplings stands as a beacon of excellence in computational linguistics education. Our mission is to create a community of learners dedicated to language technology research, innovation, and real-world application.
Expert Instructors
Learn from leading researchers and industry experts
Research & Innovation
Hubs for scientific, social, and technological research
A Better Way to Learn
Our summer school offers a systematic approach to learning how to navigate the tech and language world.
Expert-Led Workshops
Learn courses from experienced language tech experts in an interactive setting.
Interactive Sessions
Engage in hands-on classes that help you practice your theoretical knowledge.
Lingo-Tech Immersion
Experience genuine immersive learning to give life to your theoretical knowledge.
Ingatherings & Coterie
Discuss with linguists applying their skills in tech products across the industry.
Topnotch Workshops
Upskill yourself with engaging expert-led workshops on linguistics, language and AI.
Why Choose Africomplings
Top-ranked programs designed for tomorrow's language technology leaders
Free & Accessible
Africomplings provides transparent, free access with flexible participation options, ensuring quality education is accessible to all aspiring linguists.
Expert-Led Academics
We offer world-class academic programs, expert instructor guidance, and innovative learning opportunities across computational linguistics.
Inspiring Community
Life at Africomplings is a journey of discovery, leadership, and unforgettable experiences beyond the virtual classroom.
Available Tracks
Choose the track that aligns with your interests and career goals
General
Explore the fundamentals of computational linguistics with a broad, interdisciplinary approach.
- The Science of Strings
- How to Build a Software
- Benchmark Dataset
- Data Annotation
Phonology
Dive deep into sound systems and phonological theory from pre-generative to modern approaches.
- Introduction to Subregular Linguistics
- Topics in Phonology
- Audio Processing and Benchmark
Syntax
Explore advanced knowledge of syntactic theory and discovery through guided research.
- Introduction to Subregular Linguistics
- Topics in Syntax
- Text Processing and Benchmarking
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Discover our programs, research excellence, and the opportunities that make Africomplings a destination for ambitious learners.
Learn More AfricomplingsCourse Schedule
Africomplings offers a comprehensive program with courses, workshops, coterie discussions, and ingatherings. Explore what awaits you.
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Courses
General Courses
- The Science of Strings
- How to Build a Software
- Benchmark Dataset
- Data Annotation
Courses
Syntax
- Introduction to Subregular Linguistics
- Topics in Syntax
- Text Processing and Benchmarking
Phonology
- Introduction to Subregular Linguistics
- Topics in Phonology
- Audio Processing and Benchmark
Coterie
Industry Building a Career as linguists in tech
- Building a Career as linguists in tech
Ingathering
Applied Linguistics
- AI Ethics in Dataset for Linguist
Africomplings Instructors
Jacob Rowen
Computational Linguistics
Hadas Kotek
Tech Industry, Linguistics
Chinasa T. Okolo
AI Governance, Human-AI Interaction
Journey of Our Students
Adewale Johnson
Graduate Student
“At Africomplings, the courses are at the heart of everything. The instructors' dedication to computational linguistics made a real difference in my research career.”
Fatima Ibrahim
NLP Researcher
“The Machine Learning workshop was world-class. We work on real projects, not just theory. The hands-on research opportunities gave me the edge I needed.”
Chinedu Okafor
Language Tech Developer
“Africomplings uniquely bridges linguistics and technology. Their tailored approach to African languages sets them apart from any other program I've seen.”