Learn Sicilian

Name: Learn Sicilian
Rating: 4.3 (151 reviews)
Author: Robert Garofalo

Master the Sicilian language

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad

151 Ratings
Ages

16+
Years
Category

Education
Developer

Robert Garofalo
Language

EN
English
Size

46.9
MB

Introducing Learn Sicilian, your gateway to mastering the vibrant language of Sicilia! Dive into the rich linguistic tapestry of this Southern Italian region with our user-friendly language learning app. Specifically tailored to help you grasp the nuances of different regional dialects, Learn Sicilian is your virtual tutor, available anytime, anywhere. With Learn Sicilian, you'll unlock a treasure trove of audio and written translations for words, phrases, and verbs, seamlessly bridging the gap between multiple languages and the captivating Sicilian language spoken across the island. Whether you're a language enthusiast, a traveler eager to immerse yourself in local culture, or someone with Sicilian roots seeking to reconnect with your heritage, our app is your indispensable companion. Key Features: Courses and Lessons: Dive into detailed courses specifically designed to teach the intricacies of the Sicilian language. Each lesson takes you through the basics and gradually advances into more complex structures, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience. Interactive Quizzes: Test your knowledge and improve your Sicilian language skills with our interactive quizzes. Challenge yourself after each lesson and track your progress as you master new vocabulary and phrases. Region Dialect Options: With our interactive map of Sicily, you can choose from various Sicilian regional dialects such as Palermitano, Catanese, Siracusano, and more, ensuring an authentic and tailored learning experience that reflects the unique linguistic landscape of Sicilia. Progressive Learning: As we continue to grow, your contribution supports the expansion of our offerings, including additional language resources, more courses, and even live conversation features to enhance your learning journey. Embark on your language-learning adventure with Learn Sicilian today and unlock the beauty of Sicily's linguistic heritage. Whether you're navigating the bustling streets of Palermo and Catania or exploring the picturesque landscapes of Taormina and Cefalù, let Learn Sicilian be your guide to meaningful connections and immersive experiences. Also available in other languages. User terms of service: https://www.learnsicilian.com/terms-and-conditions

Ratings & Reviews

4.3

out of 5

151 Ratings

It seems good
Aug 30

H@/0
I have downloaded this app to learn about the Sicilian language but it seems to not let me listen to the pronunciation of the words. I’m not sure if it is something wrong on my part but I’ve tried everything I can think of and it still does not work. I wish to be able to learn and this app seems to be specific and I appreciate that, but I just wish this one problem would be fixed
It seems good
Aug 30

H@/0

I have downloaded this app to learn about the Sicilian language but it seems to not let me listen to the pronunciation of the words. I’m not sure if it is something wrong on my part but I’ve tried everything I can think of and it still does not work. I wish to be able to learn and this app seems to be specific and I appreciate that, but I just wish this one problem would be fixed
Great App ! Very convenient
04/17/2020

ShaunCPDFG
I have bought books and tried learning Sicilian on many occasions but have given up because a book cannot talk to you and help you pronounce words properly. Id get bored sitting in front of a book, thinking im saying it right just to find out I am not. Many books ive tried learning from were a mash up of many different Sicilian provinces in one making it even more confusing to learn. They come with lousy CD’s that skip around. With this app you will be able to simply choose a province and begin learning. No more annoying books to carry around or outdated CD’s. Its all in your phone and its so convenient, you can learn anywhere anytime! After practicing words and memorizing you take a course and see how well you retained. This is a wonderful app, I highly recommend it to anyone trying to learn Sicilian.Note: For the people giving this app a bad review, they must have their phone settings on Dark Mode. I did too at first and after I switched it off the App worked just fine.

Developer Response
Hi Shaun, thank you for the great review. We honestly appreciate it considering the hard work we put into it. And thank you for pointing out the 'Dark Mode' issue to reviewers, we had that fixed so it shouldn't be a problem anymore. All the best and goodluck with your Sicilian learning journey
Great App ! Very convenient
04/17/2020

ShaunCPDFG

I have bought books and tried learning Sicilian on many occasions but have given up because a book cannot talk to you and help you pronounce words properly. Id get bored sitting in front of a book, thinking im saying it right just to find out I am not. Many books ive tried learning from were a mash up of many different Sicilian provinces in one making it even more confusing to learn. They come with lousy CD’s that skip around. With this app you will be able to simply choose a province and begin learning. No more annoying books to carry around or outdated CD’s. Its all in your phone and its so convenient, you can learn anywhere anytime! After practicing words and memorizing you take a course and see how well you retained. This is a wonderful app, I highly recommend it to anyone trying to learn Sicilian.Note: For the people giving this app a bad review, they must have their phone settings on Dark Mode. I did too at first and after I switched it off the App worked just fine.
Developer Response 04/22/2021
Hi Shaun, thank you for the great review. We honestly appreciate it considering the hard work we put into it. And thank you for pointing out the 'Dark Mode' issue to reviewers, we had that fixed so it shouldn't be a problem anymore. All the best and goodluck with your Sicilian learning journey
Has promise
05/24/2020

Vapuri
This app needs some serious content in order to compete for one’s desire to keep coming back to the app. There is some good content, but it is seriously lacking features that should have someone wanting to go back for more. There are no pictures at all. Pictures help tremendously in learning a language. There is a reason certain language apps are successful and have taught millions. These and many more features are extremely important in teaching a language to people. They offer the complete package and appeal to all. Being Sicilian is considered an endangered language, shouldn’t we make the app attractive to children as well? The saying goes, children are our future, so why leave them out? The app is far from complete, but I donated my money in the hopes that it will improve and help teach our Sicilian language to many more. I would like to help as well.

Developer Response
Hi Vapuri. You do have a point, but if you consider that there are hundreds of dialects that make up the Sicilian language, it is not easy to cater for all. We've included 9 of the dialects, which means 9 different ways of saying over 300 words, 9 different ways of saying over 300 different phrases, and 9 different ways of saying both past and present tenses of a significant number of verbs. Also included is a complete beginner course that covers the fundamentals of Sicilian. Not to mention the audio from 9 different Sicilian natives that have spent time contributing to the app. Creating this kind of project has been a significant challenge, not only becauses of a lack of resources and funding, but even uninterested parties and investors who see no future in the Sicilian language. Also to add to it the difficulty of collaboration because of Covid. You do not know what goes on behind a project like this, so 2 stars is very dissapointing, especially for someone who states they'd "like to help".
Has promise
05/24/2020

Vapuri

This app needs some serious content in order to compete for one’s desire to keep coming back to the app. There is some good content, but it is seriously lacking features that should have someone wanting to go back for more. There are no pictures at all. Pictures help tremendously in learning a language. There is a reason certain language apps are successful and have taught millions. These and many more features are extremely important in teaching a language to people. They offer the complete package and appeal to all. Being Sicilian is considered an endangered language, shouldn’t we make the app attractive to children as well? The saying goes, children are our future, so why leave them out? The app is far from complete, but I donated my money in the hopes that it will improve and help teach our Sicilian language to many more. I would like to help as well.
Developer Response 04/22/2021
Hi Vapuri. You do have a point, but if you consider that there are hundreds of dialects that make up the Sicilian language, it is not easy to cater for all. We've included 9 of the dialects, which means 9 different ways of saying over 300 words, 9 different ways of saying over 300 different phrases, and 9 different ways of saying both past and present tenses of a significant number of verbs. Also included is a complete beginner course that covers the fundamentals of Sicilian. Not to mention the audio from 9 different Sicilian natives that have spent time contributing to the app. Creating this kind of project has been a significant challenge, not only becauses of a lack of resources and funding, but even uninterested parties and investors who see no future in the Sicilian language. Also to add to it the difficulty of collaboration because of Covid. You do not know what goes on behind a project like this, so 2 stars is very dissapointing, especially for someone who states they'd "like to help".
Incompetently done! Don’t buy!
03/12/2020

M Not happy with app
I want my money back. I just spent $4.99 to upgrade. Nothing shows up on any of the sectionsApp seems to want me to perhaps energetic whatever wordsI want to know. It does not matter what portion of screens I go to nothing there! This is not how a language learning app is supposed to work!!! Complete technical incompetence. Apple will not refund my money unless app maker does this so beware and DO NOT upgrade!! It pains me to leave this review as I am Sicilian and looked forward to going thru this app! It makes the Sicilians look incompetent as well when they cannot write a simple app! As you will not provide a refund, I will let everyone I know about this app and the problems with it. I am Sicilian and have a large social network of other Sicilians/Americans who would have also enjoyed this app

Developer Response
Ok. Our team at Learn Sicilian is very dissapointed and offended with your review for a number of reasons:1. We know that you're apart of another Sicilian language organization and we suspect that you're doing all you can to belittle our group and spread rumours and propaganda for your own benefits and interests. The team at Learn Sicilian has worked hard together to build an app from scratch and include thousands of words, phrases and verbs in various dialects with audio for people wanting to learn the language of their origins or for personal interest. It "pains us" to read this review from such an incompetent person who DOES NOT appreciate the effort put into this app!2. The solution to the issue you were "experiencing" was a simple fix on your device - at the time it wasn't compatible with DARK MODE and a simple swipe on your iphone would have fixed it. - Now our updated release currently is compatible so the app will work fine regardless of LIGHT or DARK mode being activated.3. If you want a refund, you're more than welcome to contact us and we'll be happy to give you a refund.
Incompetently done! Don’t buy!
03/12/2020

M Not happy with app

I want my money back. I just spent $4.99 to upgrade. Nothing shows up on any of the sectionsApp seems to want me to perhaps energetic whatever wordsI want to know. It does not matter what portion of screens I go to nothing there! This is not how a language learning app is supposed to work!!! Complete technical incompetence. Apple will not refund my money unless app maker does this so beware and DO NOT upgrade!! It pains me to leave this review as I am Sicilian and looked forward to going thru this app! It makes the Sicilians look incompetent as well when they cannot write a simple app! As you will not provide a refund, I will let everyone I know about this app and the problems with it. I am Sicilian and have a large social network of other Sicilians/Americans who would have also enjoyed this app
Developer Response 03/25/2020
Ok. Our team at Learn Sicilian is very dissapointed and offended with your review for a number of reasons:1. We know that you're apart of another Sicilian language organization and we suspect that you're doing all you can to belittle our group and spread rumours and propaganda for your own benefits and interests. The team at Learn Sicilian has worked hard together to build an app from scratch and include thousands of words, phrases and verbs in various dialects with audio for people wanting to learn the language of their origins or for personal interest. It "pains us" to read this review from such an incompetent person who DOES NOT appreciate the effort put into this app!2. The solution to the issue you were "experiencing" was a simple fix on your device - at the time it wasn't compatible with DARK MODE and a simple swipe on your iphone would have fixed it. - Now our updated release currently is compatible so the app will work fine regardless of LIGHT or DARK mode being activated.3. If you want a refund, you're more than welcome to contact us and we'll be happy to give you a refund.

- Updated splash screen - bug fixes

Version 4.1

09/12/2024

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