Learn Yoruba and Igbo with fun, immersive games and lessons for adults and kids (ages 5+).
Lingawa makes learning your mother tongue easy, fun, and deeply cultural.
Whether you’re reconnecting with your roots or introducing your child to theirs, Lingawa brings your language and culture to life through interactive lessons, games, videos, and one-on-one tutoring with native speakers.
Learn the language, live the culture
Master everyday conversations with our dialogue videos.
Explore Yoruba and Igbo proverbs, stories, and expressions.
Practice speaking and understanding the way natives do.
Structured lessons that build confidence
Follow a clear, step-by-step curriculum built by expert tutors.
Learn through short, focused lessons that fit your schedule.
Track your progress as you grow from basics to fluency.
1-on-1 learning made personal
Book lessons with native Yoruba and Igbo tutors.
Get real-time feedback and personalized guidance.
Learn from anywhere — at your pace and comfort.
Perfect for kids (ages 5+)
Colorful, engaging lessons that make language learning exciting.
Kid-friendly exercises designed to build confidence early.
A safe, supportive space to keep their mother tongue alive.
Play, match, and remember
Make learning fun with interactive games and flashcards.
Build real sentences that sound natural.
Stay motivated with bite-sized challenges and instant feedback.
Why Lingawa
Lingawa isn’t just a language app; it’s a movement to preserve culture, identity, and pride.
We believe learning your mother tongue should be joyful, inclusive, and empowering.
From adults rediscovering their heritage to kids learning for the first time, Lingawa connects you to your roots one word at a time.
Start learning today
Join thousands of learners keeping African languages alive.
Download Lingawa and start speaking your mother tongue with pride.
This app has been a long time coming! I have been taking lessons using the desktop, and although I enjoyed the desktop, I especially love the app! I have finally been able to keep up a streak for over 10 days. Thanks team
very kind tutors!
hazele88
in only my first session I learned so much and have grown confidence in my Igbo! very grateful for this app, it really makes a difference for us Nigerians in the diaspora!
This update brings improvements to Practice Hotline — including support for booking calls on a child's profile — plus performance improvements and bug fixes.
Thanks for learning with Lingawa!
Version 1.1.26
The developer, Lingawa Inc., indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
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Information
Seller
Lingawa Inc.
Size
178 MB
Category
Education
Compatibility
Requires iOS 16.0 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 16.0 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 16.0 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 13.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
