NKENNE is the premier and only dedicated African Language learning app. Join our community of over 100,000 users in learning any of our 9 offered African languages on the app: Igbo, Somali, Nigerian Pidgin, Yoruba, Swahili, Twi, Hausa, Zulu, and Amharic.
We offer hundreds of language learning lessons developed by accredited educators around the world. With our community-focused approach to language learning, we offer a unique approach to learning African languages and engaging with the beautiful cultures and people of Africa.
NKENNE means "mother’s own" and it is a unisex name from the southeastern part of Nigeria. Driven by passion and inspired by technology, we built NKENNE to revolutionize African language learning for everyone.
NKENNE: African Language Learning App Features:
Learn African Languages on-the-go with NKENNE. You can access lessons for Igbo, Somali, Nigerian Pidgin, Yoruba, Swahili, Twi, Hausa, Zulu, and Amharic easily online or in offline and hands-free/driving mode so you can learn from anywhere.
NKENNE offers premium 15-30 minute lessons, community chat capabilities, music, blog posts, podcasts, and more!
LANGUAGE LEARNING LESSONS:
Our lessons are designed in a fun, conversational format, making it easy for you to learn a language on the go with a convenient and collaborative language-learning app.
DIGITAL FLASH CARDS:
Sharpen your vocabulary skills with our digital flashcards to test your knowledge.
*Not all our the features are available for all languages. For more info, please visit the NKENNE website.
SKILL BUILDING:
Build your African language skills and practice phrases and words with General Phrases, Speed Round, Speak Easy, Quick Match and Practice Sections. Our Sound Table feature is designed for learners to master the complex sounds and tones in African languages.
BLOG AND PODCAST:
Our blog articles and podcasts provide unique and engaging content on African Culture, Music and Art.
GAMIFICATION FEATURES:
You can learn African languages and compete with friends and other community members on the NKENNE app. Be prepared to level up with unique Badges and Achievements (XP) that reflect the rich heritage of Africa.
COMMUNITY SECTION:
Community-building is a cornerstone of the NKENNE app. With chat features, community section, chat rooms and user reviews, we aim to build a safe and engaging community for our users to connect with each other.
PERSONALIZE YOUR PROFILE:
Customize your profile and track your progress on the app.
*Not all of the features are available for all languages. For more info, please visit the NKENNE website.
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What's New in NKENNE
3.9
October 30, 2024
New Features
• Set Your Own Pace: Choose your learning time, set goals, and get personalized reminders. Your language, your rules!
• Groove to the Afrobeats: Experience African languages and culture with African music. Beta is available now in Media!
• Feel the Vibes: Enjoy Sounds & Haptic Feedback for a more interactive and engaging experience with every tap.
Bug Fixes
Crash No More: We’ve squashed that pesky crash on iOS 18. Smooth sailing ahead!
Update now and take control of your language-learning journey!
I’m glad I found an app where I can learn my native Nigerian language & I’m loving the content so far. There a couple issues I’ve noticed though like the spelling/dialects are not consistent. For example with Igbo, “Sit down” was introduced as “noro ala” then later in a separate course it becomes “nodu ala”. This doesn’t throw me off because I know there are different dialects but others might get confused. Another example is the match quiz in lesson one. How are you can both be “Kedu ki mere” and “Kedu ka idi” but only one of those are accepted as correct & it’s not the version that was thought in the course.
I’m also not sure how this Igbo tutor chat works but it doesn’t look like there are any live tutors.
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Response from developer
Hi,
Thank you so much for your feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying learning your native Nigerian language with our app.
We appreciate you pointing out the inconsistencies with the spelling and dialects. Both "noro ala" and "nodu ala" mean "sit down" and are part of the Standard Igbo Dialect. We understand that such variations can be confusing, but this variation occurs based on the contextual structure and so we use both versions in our lessons.
Regarding the quiz in lesson one, "Kedu ka idi?" (How are you?) and "Kedu ka I mere?" (How are you doing?) are both correct phrases taught in the lessons. This is a small difference and so the correct answer is set accordingly.
For the tutor chat, we apologize for any inconvenience. Tutors operate on a first-come, first-serve basis due to the high volume of queries. However, you can request a specific time to chat with a tutor via text and audio messages. Feel free to request time, and they will do their best to accommodate.
Thanks again for your valuable input. We're committed to improving your learning experience!
Best regards.
