# Lakota Vocab Builder

> Free game to learn Lakota vocabulary with audio, visuals, and progress tracking. (iPhone/iPad app by Lakota Language Consortium.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lakota-vocab-builder/id1008283564 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Lakota Language Consortium](https://appshunter.io/developer/959701703)
- Category: Education, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.52/5 from 31 App Store ratings · 18 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2015-10-10
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lakota-vocab-builder/id1008283564/reviews.md

## What is Lakota Vocab Builder?

Build your Lakota vocabulary with Lakota Language Consortium’s FREE vocabulary game for your phone or tablet. Quiz yourself everyday to learn different categories – wild animals, food, drinks, and more! The free version of the app includes:
> 20 culturally-relevant categories designed by Lakota speakers
> 10-25 words per category, for a total of 200-500 words!
> Audio pronunciation and visual aid for each word in the category
> Quiz yourself by matching English words to Lakota words, and vice versa
> Progress through levels to unlock new words
> Track your progress and review words you’ve learned by category or activity
Additional categories are available (~40 categories, and growing!) with purchase of the app, for only $0.99! 

After downloading and opening the app, choose ‘Download New Words’ to get started on learning Lakota vocab! 

Whether you are learning on your own, or taking a beginner’s Lakota class, Lakota Vocab Builder will help build your confidence in using new Lakota words! 

Designed for learning that is memorable and fun!
Each word you match correctly increases your score, and each level you finish unlocks a new one! Words that are not matched correctly are repeated until you master them. This repetition method is an effective learning strategy.

About the Lakota Language Consortium... 
Lakota Language Consortium provides accessible language-learning tools and resources – textbooks, apps, dictionaries and more - to help preserve Lakota. Get to know us at http://www.lakhota.org and check out some of our other Lakota products!
Questions? Concerns? Please let us know!
We’re always working to improve our Lakota language-learning products. If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please send us an email at customersupport@lakhota.org

## Key features

- 20 culturally-relevant categories
- 200-500 words total
- Audio pronunciation
- Visual aids
- Matching quizzes
- Progress tracking
- Unlockable levels

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lakota Vocab Builder Pro | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 18)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lakota-vocab-builder/id1008283564/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Audio

*2023-09-17, version 1.1*

It’s a good app to learn, although I can’t get past lesson one because the audio isn’t playing. ( phone sounds and notifications sounds and ringer and video audio plays normally) It’s the apps audio that is stopping us from learning.

### 1/5 — No Audio

*2023-02-13, version 1.1*

I can't get past the listening section of lesson 1 because the audio does not work on the app (works on everything else on my phone)- and, since you can't skip lessons I can't move past to see if the audio is broke on other subjects as well..
Plus everytime I do a reset to try and get the audio, I have to repeat the first two lessons just to get to the audio and find it still not working. So frustrating, no fun, can't do anything but the same 2 lessons that take 10 minutes first learning, can't go forward on anything because no audio.

### 5/5 — Don’t know how to start using it

*2021-11-28, version 1.1*

I don’t know how to start it

### 3/5 — No audio

*2021-01-29, version 1.1*

I’m really excited about the app! I am unfortunately having an issue with the audio. The audio is not working at all .... 

I also wish I could navigate backwards through the lessons as well. I tried skipping ahead to see if the sound would work in the next part and now I missed that entire part of the lesson.

### 3/5 — Good app

*2020-11-21, version 1.1*

I loved this app. It was great to learn with, but after I had not used it for a while the audio portion of the learning would not play. After resetting everything and even deleting and downloading app again, it still did not play the audio. So now I’m going to have to look at other apps

### 3/5 — I can’t hear the sound therefore can’t advance.

*2019-09-08, version 1.1*

Re-installed app but on just the third module, I click and click but nothing is produced. Maybe it’s a me thing and if so I’ll change my rating. Good beginner app. But something wrong with sound so helpless

### 3/5 — Good idea, but give users more freedom to choose what to learn

*2019-04-07, version 1.1*

I like the concept. Great way to build vocab if you're starting from zero.

I have 3 major problems with this app.

1. You can't get to the next level until you go through ALL the exercises. If I'm working on this in public with no headphones, I'm stuck until I can get someplace quiet to listen -- I can't choose to skip the listening section.

2. Related to #1: I did a factory reset on my phone, and now if I want to use this app, I'm going to have to start again from zero because it didn't save my place.

3. The exercise where you drag the letters into the right order can get annoying -- it won't let you "backspace" on just 1 letter, it resets the whole thing. It's a lot of work and causes physical pain if you have carpal tunnel. And again, the way the app is set up, you can't just elect to skip this exercise.

If you're not a total beginner, but want to brush up on vocab in a particular area, this app is *not* for you. They won't let you just choose a vocab set you need to work on --You have to do it all.

Simple fix: If they would just unlock the levels so people could choose what they want to learn, I would give this app 5 stars.

### 1/5 — Audio missing

*2019-03-23, version 1.1*

I would easily give 5 stars to this app, BUT the sound is missing and so it is impossible to move up since the listening section does not work.
Please fix this ASAP! ThanksI

### 1/5 — The app crashes

*2019-02-25, version 1.1*

I am only able to get to the “Seasons 1” of the categories. Then the app freezes. Great concept zero delivery. If you can update the software it has a lot of potential.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work on iPhone.

*2018-10-11, version 1.1*

I have this same app on my tablet and it works fine but for some reason it doesn’t work with iPhones.

## Frequently asked questions about Lakota Vocab Builder

### What is the learning methodology used by Lakota Vocab Builder?

Lakota Vocab Builder uses a repetition method where incorrectly matched words are repeated until mastered. This is an effective learning strategy designed to make learning memorable and fun.

### How does Lakota Vocab Builder track user progress?

Users can track their progress and review learned words by category or activity. Each correctly matched word increases the user's score, and finishing a level unlocks a new one.

### What is the cost of additional categories in Lakota Vocab Builder?

Additional categories are available for purchase at $0.99. The app currently offers around 40 categories and is continually growing.

### What devices is Lakota Vocab Builder compatible with?

Lakota Vocab Builder is designed for iPhone and iPod devices. The app supports learning on the go for these platforms.

### What is the age rating for Lakota Vocab Builder?

Lakota Vocab Builder has an age rating of 4+. This makes it suitable for young learners and beginners.

### How often is Lakota Vocab Builder updated?

The latest version of Lakota Vocab Builder is 1.1, last updated on October 10, 2015. Users can expect ongoing improvements from the developer.

### What is the user sentiment for Lakota Vocab Builder based on ratings?

Lakota Vocab Builder has a rating of 3.5 stars from 31 ratings. This indicates a generally positive but mixed user reception.

### How can I get started learning with Lakota Vocab Builder?

After downloading and opening the app, choose 'Download New Words' to begin learning Lakota vocabulary. The free version includes 20 categories with 10-25 words each.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.1 — 2015-10-10

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

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