Best Native Language Apps

FirstVoices Keyboards

by First Peoples' Heritage Language and Culture Council

Free

This Indigenous language keyboard app allows users to type in over 100 languages on their Apple mobile devices. Activate custom keyboards within any application for seamless communication in your mother tongue.

Native: Language Translator

Language Translator

Free

This AI-powered translator goes beyond word-for-word to provide context and regional variations for your translations. Get culturally relevant alternatives and save your favorite phrases for later use.

Chert – Alaska’s Native Language Keyboard

by Grant Magdanz

Free

Type in all 20 of Alaska's Native languages with this custom keyboard. It adds special characters not found on default keyboards, allowing you to communicate in emails, texts, and social media posts. Customize which characters appear based on the languages you use, all while maintaining full English functionality.

CHILD: Alaska Native Languages

by James Dube

Free

Learn basic nouns in three indigenous Alaskan languages: Dena'ina, Lake Iliamna Yup'ik, and Alutiiq (Sugt’stun). This educational app was developed in collaboration with school districts and funded by the US Department of Education.

PolyChat - Chat with Natives

Enjoy joy of find & language

Free

Practice real-world conversations with native speakers to improve your language and communication skills. Immerse yourself in authentic dialogue to build fluency and confidence, expanding your vocabulary and cultural understanding.

Pimsleur | Language Learning

Learn to Speak | Daily Lessons

Free

Master over 50 languages with daily 30-minute audio lessons. Achieve conversational fluency through a scientifically proven method focusing on speaking and pronunciation. Learn anytime, anywhere, even offline.

Mondly: Learn 41 Languages

Learning Spanish Korean French

Free

Master new languages through engaging lessons, interactive exercises, and advanced features like a chatbot and voice recognition. Practice speaking, reading, listening, and grammar to achieve fluency. Offers a wide range of languages and learning materials.

LangBridge : Learn & Speak

Practice with native speakers.

Free

This app focuses on practical language communication and speaking practice through AI conversations and real-life scenarios. Engage with a supportive community, complete interactive tasks, and track your progress to build confidence in a new language.

Navajo Clans Native Language

See and hear the Navajo Clans

$0.99

Discover and learn the names of 80 Navajo clans with this educational tool. Search by English or Navajo names, hear pronunciations, and explore clan relationships. An authentic resource for preserving Navajo language and culture.