# Speak the languages of the African Continent

> Offline phrasebook for 40 African languages for travelers and learners. (iPhone/iPad app by Jerome Goursau.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speak-the-languages-of-the-african-continent/id922962495 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jerome Goursau](https://appshunter.io/developer/427950097)
- Category: Travel, Reference
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 51 MB
- Languages: Arabic, Bulgarian, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish and 32 more
- Released: 2014-11-26
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speak-the-languages-of-the-african-continent/id922962495/reviews.md

## What is Speak the languages of the African Continent?

speak the languages of the African Continent by Henri Goursau

Here's an application that presents for your discovery the 40 main languages in use on the African continent. 

This application makes it possible for travelers, tourists, business men and women, and students, to exchange or express simple day-to-day phrases, and thus more easily travel through the different countries in Africa.

This app consists of 200 phrases and expressions that will help you, when in Africa, to find your way out of an embarrassing or difficult situation, or extricate yourself from a tight spot. However, these same 200 phrases are the keys to communicating and exchanging ideas with others. They also help you address people, start a conversation, express yourself, ask questions, and request directions in the local language.

This is a 40-language passport for the visitor to Africa who may need or wish to speak with the inhabitants of every country in the African continent. 
And, if you are curious about the languages of Africa and their writing, this app gives you a look at the elegant scripts of languages like Tigrinya, Swahili, Oromo, Yoruba, Lingala, and my two personal favorites, Wolof and Hausa. 

The content of this application is accessible at any time, and does not require an Internet connection.

List of languages :
Afrikaans, Amharic, English, Algerian Arabic, Egyptian Arabic, Libyan Arabic, Moroccan Arabic, Sudanese Arabic, Tunisian Arabic, Bambara, Berber, Chichewa, Cape Verdean Creole, Mauritian Creole, Reunion Creole,  Seychelles Creole, Spanish, French, Hausa , Igbo, Kikongo, Kinyarwanda, Kirundi, Lingala, Congo, Luo, Malagasy, Malinke, Ndebele, Dutch, Nyanja, Oromo, Peul, Portuguese, Sesotho, Shikomori, Shona, Somali, Swahili,  Tigrinya, Tswana, Tumbuka, Wolof , Xhosa, Yoruba, Zulu

## Key features

- 40 African languages
- 200 essential phrases
- Offline access
- Traveler-focused content
- Language script examples
- Daily conversation aids

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speak-the-languages-of-the-african-continent/id922962495/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Not what I exspected

*2015-07-30, version 1.1*

This app is ok for getting around and using the provided sentences that are provided, but as far as getting a direct translation for an individual word this app is completely useless...

## Frequently asked questions about Speak the languages of the African Continent

### What languages are included in Speak the languages of the African Continent?

This application features 40 main languages used across the African continent, including Afrikaans, Amharic, Hausa, Swahili, Wolof, and Yoruba, among many others.

### Can I use Speak the languages of the African Continent without an internet connection?

Yes, the content of this application is accessible at any time and does not require an Internet connection, making it ideal for travelers.

### How many phrases are available in Speak the languages of the African Continent?

The app provides 200 phrases and expressions designed to help users navigate daily interactions, difficult situations, and initiate conversations in local African languages.

### What is the price of Speak the languages of the African Continent?

Speak the languages of the African Continent is available for a one-time purchase of $2.99.

### What is the age rating for Speak the languages of the African Continent?

The app has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### How often is Speak the languages of the African Continent updated?

The latest version of the app is 1.2, and it was last updated on January 9, 2016. Updates are infrequent.

### What devices is Speak the languages of the African Continent compatible with?

While specific device compatibility isn't detailed, the app was released in 2014 and updated in 2016, suggesting compatibility with older Android devices.

### Does Speak the languages of the African Continent have ads?

The provided data does not indicate the presence of advertisements in this application.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.2 — 2016-01-09

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

Correction of bug

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