Takaua vs Talanoa

Takaua is a companion, mate, colleague, or better yet, as a kaungāme'a or tākanga. This app is meant to be a first-hand helper, companion and pal in learning the Tongan language. It is not only for Tongans, but also for non-Tongan speakers. Takaua will be the first app we turn to for enrichening our knowledge of Tongan language and culture. This new app is an innovative new tool created in efforts to sustain the Tongan language. It is designed to enable young people to learn the Tongan language and culture at their own pace, and in their own time, from anywhere in the world. It includes information on the Tongan alphabet, national anthem, Lord’s prayer, numbers, pronunciation, seasons, colours, prayers and hymns. Additionally, a series of videos on cultural protocols have been included, discussing the structure of Tongan family, extended family or kainga, core values, respect, as well as the roles and responsibilities of family members. FEATURES - Synchronised narration in Tongan - Swipe to read or touch to hear - Record your own narration - Watch informative videos - Immersive songs and prayers This app was produced by world leading Cultural Services agency Kiwa Digital. For more, www.kiwadigital.com NEED HELP? Contact us: support@kiwadigital.com

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