Helping children say their first words since 2005 - from a London studio to families worldwide
Learn to Talk was created by Oxbridge Baby, a British production company that has been making preschool learning media since 2005.
It started with a simple idea: create gentle, engaging videos that help children say their first words. The original Learn to Talk DVD, developed with Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist Gillian Hart, became a word-of-mouth recommendation among parents around the world.
From there, the Oxbridge Baby YouTube channel grew to over 2.5 million subscribers and more than one billion video views. But parents kept asking the same thing – we need more, and we need it somewhere ad-free and safe. So, we spent years building the Learn to Talk app.
And we have never stopped. From that first DVD to a billion YouTube views to the Learn to Talk app, every step has been about finding better ways to help children find their voice.
Some things have not changed: still based in London, still family-run, still committed to quality over quantity, and still believing that learning should feel like play – not a lesson.
Learn to Talk - The App
The result is the Learn to Talk app, featuring our exclusive 25-episode Learn to Talk series alongside hundreds more preschool videos, interactive games, Baby Sign Language, and a complete set of free parent education resources.
Everything that made the original DVD work – the multi-sensory approach, the careful pacing, the Baby Sign Language woven naturally into every episode – is here, expanded across 25 brand new episodes covering 25 different preschool themes.
It is only available in the Learn to Talk app.
How We Create Content That Works
We have spent 20 years learning what helps children say their first words. Our approach is built on four principles:
Storytelling meets learning: Every puppet show, animation and song has a purpose. We blend engaging storytelling with multi-sensory learning techniques so children are drawn in naturally – and kept there.
Structured repetition: Children learn through patterns. Key words appear again and again in different contexts. Simple phrases repeat with gentle variation. Songs stick in little minds. This careful repetition helps children recognise, remember, and eventually say words themselves.
Every sense engaged: Bright visuals show what words mean. Clear voices demonstrate how they sound. Music makes them memorable. Movement brings them to life. When children experience words through multiple senses, learning happens naturally.
Paced for little ones: Our videos move at just the right speed – quick enough to hold attention, slow enough to process. We pause after key words, giving children time to absorb and even attempt sounds. No rushed dialogue, no overwhelming stimulation.
Who We Make This For
For parents eagerly waiting to hear those first words. For families who want quality learning content for a child developing typically. For those with late talkers who need a little more time and encouragement. For anyone who wants something better than generic children’s content. We understand the excitement of early milestones. We understand the worry when words do not come as expected. We have created something that helps every family, wherever they are on their journey.
Made for Every Family
We have always believed that no parent should be without support just because of cost. That is why we have tried to make as much as possible accessible to every family – and to make sure that everything we offer is genuinely worth having. The guides on this website, the parent resources in the app, and our YouTube channel with over a billion views – none of it is a trial or a teaser. Use whatever helps, for as long as it helps. And if you decide the app is right for you, we think you will love it.
Join Our Journey
Every child finds their voice in their own time and in their own way. Whatever brings you here – curiosity, concern, or simply wanting to give your child the best possible start, we are glad you found us. We would love to be part of your journey.