Best Native Tongues Apps

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.

Lingbe

Practice languages

Free

Connect with native speakers for real-time voice conversations to learn and improve languages. Receive feedback on grammar, pronunciation, and fluency. Earn credits by helping others to practice for free.

Speaky - Language Exchange

Learn languages with people

Free

Connect with native speakers worldwide to learn languages authentically. Engage in real conversations, discover culture, and practice over 170 languages. It's a rewarding, two-way exchange for learners of all levels.

Native Camp

Learn English / Teach English

Free

Learn and teach English with unlimited lessons available 24/7. Connect with teachers from over 120 countries and access a wide range of teaching materials, including the Callan Method. Perfect for busy learners, beginners, and those preparing for travel or study abroad.

Clozemaster－Vocabulary Builder

Language Learning: Learn Daily

Free

Master vocabulary in over 50 languages through engaging cloze tests. Learn words in real-world sentence contexts, track progress, and compete globally. Offers multiple learning modes and grammar explanations.

FNX | First Nations Experience

by INLAND FUTURES FOUNDATION OF THE SAN BERNARDINO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

Free

This app offers a dedicated platform for Native American and World Indigenous content, featuring documentaries, series, and cultural programming. It aims to provide an accurate and diverse representation of Indigenous lives and cultures globally.

Tongue Twisters!

by Indigo Penguin Limited

Free

Challenge yourself and others with a collection of fun and difficult phrases designed to trip up your tongue. Perfect for parties or casual entertainment, these phrases offer a playful way to test your pronunciation and have a good laugh.

Owóksape

by Lakota Language Consortium, Inc.

Free

This platform offers an engaging way to learn the Lakota language through interactive lessons and exercises. It focuses on developing listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills with a curriculum crafted by fluent speakers and experts. Users can track progress, connect with a community, and earn rewards.

Spoken: Language practice

Speak better English / Spanish

Free

Practice speaking and listening skills for intermediate to advanced English and Spanish learners. Focus on daily conversation, vocabulary acquisition through audio, and AI-powered feedback on your spoken and written responses.

Scripts: Learn Chinese writing

Kanji, ASL, Cyrillic,Hiragana

Free

Master new writing systems with engaging, visual mini-games. Learn characters and letters through direct association with pronunciation, making learning fast, fun, and addictive. Commit just five minutes daily to build a consistent habit and gain the ability to read and write in a new language.

Indic Keyboard : 13 Languages

Transliteration, Fonts & Memes

Free

Type in English and automatically convert to your chosen Indian language with smart word suggestions. This keyboard works system-wide across all apps, offering a seamless typing experience for multiple Indian languages.

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.

New Lakota Dictionary - Mobile

Search, Listen, and Learn

Free

This app is a comprehensive electronic tool for learning and referencing the Lakota language. It allows users to search for words, hear pronunciations, and explore thousands of example sentences. It functions offline and includes advanced features like a lemmatizer and inflection charts.

Avdan: Native Language Cards

Learn native words and phrases

Free

This app helps children learn their native languages using authentic cards and professional voiceovers. It offers multiple learning languages and interface options, with a focus on preserving and teaching endangered languages.

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.

Lakota Vocab Builder

by Lakota Language Consortium, Inc.

Free

Learn Lakota vocabulary through an engaging game. Master words in various categories with audio pronunciation and visual aids. Track your progress and unlock new levels as you build confidence in speaking the language.

Lakota Vocab Builder Version 2

by Lakota Language Consortium, Inc.

Free

Learn Lakota vocabulary through interactive quizzes and games. Features culturally relevant categories, audio pronunciations, and visual aids for over 460 words. Track your progress and master new words with a proven repetition method.