Archived App (Last seen on 17 Sep 2025)
This is an archived listing of the app previously available on the App Store.
This app provides a quick and easy way to learn Swahili for beginners and intermediate learners. It offers over 2500 practical words and phrases for daily situations, spoken by a native speaker, with features to build vocabulary, improve speaking skills, and reinforce learning through quizzes.
2.0.0
January 12, 2017
This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. 1. Added support for sending Swahili messages in iMessage. 2. Added quick tests for all the sub-categories under the Essentials category. 3. New icon for Apple Watch app.
MoreThe Swahili Phrasebook app helps users learn Swahili quickly, focusing on practical words and phrases for everyday situations. It includes over 2500 entries, native speaker audio, and interactive quizzes to build vocabulary and improve speaking skills.
Key features include a large vocabulary of over 2500 words and phrases, clear audio spoken by a native Kenyan, the ability to adjust audio speed, record and compare your pronunciation, search functionality in both English and Swahili, and randomized quizzes for reinforcement. You can also add phrases to a favorites list for later study.
The application is a paid app. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating a one-time purchase for full access to its features.
This app is designed for complete beginners or intermediate learners of Swahili who want to pick up the language quickly without needing a comprehensive language primer. It's ideal for travelers or those interested in practical Swahili communication.
The app supports learning through native speaker audio for pronunciation, adjustable playback speeds, a recording feature to compare your voice, and randomized multiple-choice quizzes for each topic to test and reinforce your knowledge.
