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Co-founder & Head of Instruction | Akan Language Specialist
BA in Akan | Diploma in Education
BA in Akan (KNUST)
Diploma in Education (UEW)
AFRIAK Fellow (CODESRIA)
Senior Teacher, KNUST Basic School
Specializes in Akan (Twi)
Children's Literature Researcher
Charlotte Tetebea Asiamah is the Co-founder and Head of Instruction at Speak Ghana. She is a trained teacher with a Bachelor of Arts in Akan from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and a Diploma in Education from the University of Education, Winneba. Currently, she serves as a Senior Teacher at KNUST Basic School, where she teaches Akan language, literacy, and cultural studies to primary school pupils.
Charlotte is also an AFRIAK Fellow (African Fellowship for Research into Indigenous and Alternative Knowledge), awarded by CODESRIA and the MasterCard Foundation. Her research focuses on folk media, Akan children's literature, language acquisition, psycholinguistics, and cultural studies.
Diploma in Education — University of Education, Winneba (2021)
Dissertation: "The Role of the Ghanaian Parent in a Primary School Child's Second Language Acquisition: A Case Study of Two Selected Schools in the Oforikrom Municipality, Kumasi, Ghana"
Bachelor of Arts in Akan — Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (2020)
Dissertation: "Akan Adesua wɔ Suapɔn mu: Nsunsuanso a ɛgya adesuafo no wɔ wɔn adwumahwehwɛ ne ne yɛ mu"
Senior Teacher — KNUST Basic School, Kumasi (Present)
Teach Akan language, literacy and cultural studies. Design age-appropriate lesson plans. Supervise co-curricular activities. Assess academic performance and implement targeted interventions.
Teaching and Research Assistant — Department of Language and Communication Studies, KNUST (2020-2021)
Managed the Akan Library collection. Provided academic advising and research supervision. Conducted tutorial sessions for second-year students. Mentored junior students in research project development.
Production Assistant — TV3 Television Station & Onua FM Radio Station, Media General, Accra (2019)
Supported news production, scripting and field reporting. Conducted vox pop interviews. Assisted in general news assignments and live reporting.
Secretary — College of Humanities and Social Sciences Students Association (CoHSS), KNUST
Student Member of Parliament — Student Representative Council Parliament, KNUST
Local Organizing Committee Member — The Guadete Institute (TGI), NGO
• KNUST Campus Inspiring Ladies Colloquium (2022) — Theme: "Encouraging the 21st Century Young Woman"
• KNUST Campus TEK Leaders Summit (2019) — Theme: "Awakening Nationalism in the Youth"
• 10th Summer School, KNUST (2023) — Theme: "Academia-Industry Partnership: Innovative Pedagogies"
"Language is not just about words — it's about identity, culture, and belonging. As a researcher and teacher, I bring both academic rigor and practical classroom experience to every lesson. My goal is to help you speak Akan confidently and connect with the rich traditions of the Akan people. Whether you're a diaspora learner reconnecting with your roots or a professional seeking to communicate effectively, I'm here to guide you every step of the way." — Charlotte Tetebea Asiamah
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