It’s becoming increasingly common for people to express themselves through visual media and illustrations, and some are even embracing visual media as a teaching tool. Digital natives are throwing out the traditional educational textbooks and going for something more visual.

Being able to speak multiple languages comes in handy when travelling, but many people are put off by the amount of time, dedication and money it takes to learn. A German app now aims to make learning a language easier by integrating ‘micro-learning’ lessons into your day-to-day.

In Japan, high school can be one of the most stressful points in a young person’s life with 59% claiming the pressure is “too much”. In response to a small but growing sect of students failing to make it to class due to sickness, bullying or social anxiety, Meisei Cyber is a virtual high school teens attend with an avatar.

Many people turn to the internet to avoid visiting their doctor, but Googling the symptoms of a cold can lead down a wormhole of worst-case scenarios. Ada helps people self-diagnose more accurately with the help of AI, also allowing live chats with physicians for extra peace of mind.