# Lakota

> Lakota language learning app with lessons, practice, games, and quizzes. (iPhone/iPad app by File Hills QuAppelle Tribal Council.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lakota/id839717461 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [File Hills QuAppelle Tribal Council](https://appshunter.io/developer/839708517)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.13/5 from 23 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 369 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2014-04-18
- Data updated: 2026-07-16
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lakota/id839717461/reviews.md

## What is Lakota?

File Hills Qu’Appelle Tribal Council of Fort Qu’Appelle Saskatchewan, Canada is delighted to present a Lakota Language app. This app offers learning, practice, games and quizzes in many everyday categories such as greetings, phrases, vowels, expressions and much more! Learn your language so that it will be kept alive for generations to come.

The following people were part of the process of creating this app: Hartland Goodtrack, Loriane Yuzicappi, Dallen Yuzicapi, Derian Yuzicapi, Hakinyan Soo-Oyewaste, Layne Soo-Oyewaste

## Key features

- Interactive Lakota language lessons
- Practice exercises
- Vocabulary games
- Quizzes
- Everyday categories (greetings, phrases)
- Vowel and expression learning

## Recent user reviews (10 of 12)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lakota/id839717461/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Love it!

*2018-02-24*

Thanks for updating!

### 5/5 — Please update

*2018-02-13*

Developer could you please update this so I can continue to learn my language.

### 2/5 — Great App, Please Update!

*2017-12-18*

This is a great app to augment learning Lakota (it’s my favorite) and now it won’t work because the developer must update the app. Please update this app. There are so few speakers left and fewer apps like this. Please update it. Five Stars when it works.

### 4/5 — Update please

*2017-10-05*

I really enjoy this app and learning. Can you please update it for iOS11 so that people can continue to use it.

### 5/5 — Update

*2017-09-30*

Please Please Please Update your App to work with IOS 11.1

### 5/5 — Great App!!

*2017-09-30*

Please update for IOS 11

### 2/5 — Meh

*2017-06-03*

Not that good overall and seems cheaply put together. Needs a better voice actor. Many of the pronunciations don't match the phrases-as if he is using short cuts-which isn't helpful for the learner. Needs to be updated.

### 4/5 — Good....however.....

*2017-03-13*

This is a very good app overall. I've been speaking Lakota since 1994 and have an extensive library of books (eg Beuchel) and grammars and have been around many native speakers. There are some extra sounds inserted not shown on written part and 'hwo' (question) is mixed up with 'yo/ye' (command). In addition Lakota and Nakota and some Dakota are mixed together in some phrases.  But overall an excellent app.

### 3/5 — Confused

*2016-11-01*

There are many pronunciations on this app that sound nothing like the actual spelling. I've been around Lakota speakers my whole life so it's not that I don't understand the alphabet and its sounds, it more like some words have and extra "ni" or "yapi" in them here and there. And some words seem to be spelled incorrectly according to how they are said. Can you please go back and make sure you have all of these spellings and pronunciations correct? For a beginning learner, these can be embarassing mistakes

### 5/5 — Very impressed

*2015-07-08*

This app seems to be very well thought out, easy to use, and effective.  One of the few language learning apps I’ll actually use.

## Frequently asked questions about Lakota

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

Lakota employs a multi-faceted approach to language acquisition, incorporating interactive lessons, practical exercises, and engaging games and quizzes. This method aims to reinforce learning through varied activities covering everyday categories.

### How does Lakota track user progress?

While specific progress tracking features are not detailed, the app includes quizzes and practice exercises that allow users to test their knowledge and identify areas for improvement in Lakota vocabulary and grammar.

### Does Lakota offer any certifications upon completion?

The provided information does not mention any certifications being offered upon completion of the Lakota language learning program within the app.

### What is the update frequency for Lakota?

Lakota was last updated on August 3, 2018, with version 1.4. The app has not received updates since then, indicating a potentially infrequent update schedule.

### On which devices can I use Lakota?

Lakota is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for Apple's iOS ecosystem.

### What is the age rating for Lakota?

Lakota has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young children and above. This suggests content is generally appropriate for a broad audience.

### Does Lakota have ads?

No, Lakota does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use without any ad interruptions.

### What do users like most about Lakota?

Based on its 4.1-star rating from 23 reviews, users likely appreciate the app's free access and its focus on preserving the Lakota language. The inclusion of games and quizzes also suggests a positive learning experience.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.4 — 2018-08-03

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

Fixed minor spelling and audio changes

### 1.3 — 2018-04-15

Fixed audio files and spelling mistakes.

### 1.1 — 2018-02-15

Updated to work with iOS 11, corrections to spellings for some words

### 1.0 — 2014-04-18

No release notes.

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