NativeWords is a dictionary and learning app for the languages people grow up speaking at home. Hear how words are really said, learn a few every day, and help keep your language alive by adding your own voice.
WORD OF THE DAY
• A new word every day, with its meaning, an example sentence and a recording
• Save it to your favourites or share it with friends as a picture
• Tap for a random word whenever you want something new
SEARCH THE DICTIONARY
• Look up a word in your language, or search by its meaning in English
• Special letters like ɛ, ɔ and ŋ are one tap away
• Each word page has its meanings, examples, recordings, and the people who recorded and added them
• Browse words by topic: greetings, family, food and drink, feelings and more
• Can't find a word? Ask to be told when it's added
LEARN A FEW MINUTES A DAY
• Short lessons of five words, grouped by topic, most common words first
• Hear each word, then practise it with quick exercises
• Reviews bring each word back just before you'd forget it
• Keep a daily streak, with a streak freeze if you miss a day
• See your week at a glance: days practised, words learned and how many you got right
• Optional daily reminder at the time you choose
LEND YOUR VOICE
• Record words in your own voice so others can hear how they're said
• Add words that are missing from the dictionary, and example sentences that show how they're used
• Editors check every recording, word and example before it's published
• Get credit by name on the words you've helped with, if you like
• Invite friends to add words in your language
HELP KEEP IT RIGHT
• Spotted a mistake? Suggest a fix on any word: the meaning, the spelling, a recording or an example
• Editors check every report
MADE FOR EVERYDAY USE
• No account needed
• Your favourites, recent words and learning progress stay on your phone
• Light and dark appearance
Every language has words that are only passed on by people speaking them. NativeWords helps you learn them, look them up, and record them for the next person.
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