# Talanoa — Pasifika language journey

> Pasifika language journey (iPhone/iPad app by Francis Katoa.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talanoa/id6762236133 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Francis Katoa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890655066)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 21 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-05-03
- Data updated: 2026-07-13
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talanoa/id6762236133/reviews.md

## What is Talanoa?

Talanoa helps Aotearoa learners build confidence in Pasifika languages through short daily lessons, real-world scenarios, and culturally grounded learning.

Built for New Zealand communities, Talanoa focuses on language as connection: speaking with family, using greetings in church and community settings, and reconnecting with identity through real phrases that matter.

What you can do in Talanoa:

- Choose from Gagana Samoa, Lea Faka-Tonga, Vagahau Niue, Te Reo Kuki Airani, and Vosa vakaViti
- Start with short lessons, quick quizzes, and saved-phrase review
- Explore 42 topic libraries and 30 real-world conversation scenarios
- Learn practical greetings, introductions, family phrases, respectful expressions, and daily community language
- Use source-backed pronunciation guidance with syllable and sound notes
- Receive one daily culture moment for your selected language, with no guilt or streak pressure
- Track your streak, XP, lesson progress, and phrase practice
- Reflect through short guided practice prompts and journaling

Talanoa is designed to feel warm, approachable, and useful from the very first session. Whether you are beginning your own language journey, supporting tamariki and rangatahi, or reconnecting with family heritage, Talanoa gives you a place to start and keep going.

Talanoa is for:

- NZ-born Pasifika learners wanting to reconnect with language
- Families building daily language habits together
- Community learners who want culturally relevant practice
- Anyone looking for a respectful, beginner-friendly entry point

Our goal is simple: help more people speak with confidence, belonging, and connection.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://connectclinic.co.nz/privacy.html

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Talanoa+ Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Talanoa+ Annual | $22.99 | per year |



## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.0.9 — 2026-06-18

Polish update: refined text alignment for a cleaner, calmer layout, and small copy improvements throughout.

### 1.0.4 — 2026-06-10

Biggest lesson update yet.

- The lesson path roughly doubled: every vocabulary topic now unfolds into multi-part lessons, so all your language's phrases are reachable - over 100 lessons for Tongan and Samoan learners.
- More checks per lesson: every phrase you study, you now get tested on.
- Unit progress rings and a gold crown when you complete a unit.
- Springier, more tactile lesson path.
- Cleaned up reading lists and fixed rough dictionary entries.

Malo e lelei - keep going, you're building something real.

### 1.0.3 — 2026-05-12

New: Home Screen widget that shows a daily Pacific phrase from your chosen language.
Refined Home tab layout and visual polish across the app.

### 1.0.2 — 2026-05-04

No release notes.

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