Genii Games

Name: Genii Games
Rating: 4.4 (27 reviews)
Author: Wafunk Limited

Education

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad

27 Ratings
Ages

4+
Years
Category

Education
Developer

Wafunk Limited
Language

EN
English
Size

77.1
MB

The app is now completely free! All modules are free to use for learning your favourite African languages. The Genii Games App is a fun app for learning African languages. It is targeted at children (6+ years) and adult learners. Learn how to converse in Kiswahili, Twi, Yoruba, Igbo, Wolof and Ewe languages which are spoken across Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, Togo, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and other African countries. Learn with over a dozen lessons and games for each language. Track your progress with the dashboard. The lessons and games are delivered in colourful cartoon images, interactive conversation flow and available in English and French subtitles. The lessons were prepared and voiced by native speakers and writers across Africa. Benefits include: - Exciting trivia games with rewards to aid your progress - Ease of use with navigational buttons, colourful graphics, clear voice-over and more friendly features. - Multiple African languages with more to come all within the app. - Offline access across multiple devices. Once content is downloaded, it does not require internet access to play. - Full control over content. You can download and delete relevant language modules and topics as you like to save space on your phone or tablet. - Subtitles are available from native African language to English and French If you've experienced any of our Yoruba101, Igbo101 or Shona101 apps, then you'll enjoy this even more. The Genii Games App provides access to our growing collection of existing and new interactive learning games to help you learn native African languages.

Ratings & Reviews

4.4

out of 5

27 Ratings

Best African Language App Available
06/18/2020

Darnell Clayton
The fact that they teach language at a kid's level is genius! It is very interactive and fun, especially the background music! I am learning Yoruba right now & now I feel silly wasting over $50 on other apps/books, which did not help me at all! I use it mostly on my iPad, but the iPhone version is fun to do at work on breaks or while waiting in line at the store.

Developer Response
Glad to know. Thank you very much.
Best African Language App Available
06/18/2020

Darnell Clayton

The fact that they teach language at a kid's level is genius! It is very interactive and fun, especially the background music! I am learning Yoruba right now & now I feel silly wasting over $50 on other apps/books, which did not help me at all! I use it mostly on my iPad, but the iPhone version is fun to do at work on breaks or while waiting in line at the store.
Developer Response 06/20/2020
Glad to know. Thank you very much.
Too fast
02/23/2022

LoveToSeeMeComing
First thing first in language concerning repetition is non existent. It must also be repeated in English so that it’s heard as well, not just to read. It moves too fast and you can only pause it and or start over again. There should be a playback option so it either to moves slow or fast. The linguistics is NOT taught which is important and pronunciation such as phonics, or morphology. I know that this may be one of zero systems available to teach the language but it needs to be structured better. As person who speaks 3 language and an ESL teacher myself this app needs some improvements. For a person familiar with the language it may seem child friendly but this isn’t a Germanic or Latin based language so the basics especially must be taught first. I’d suggest looking at the Pimselur language system and format the order of learning in that matter. I would be most thankful.
Too fast
02/23/2022

LoveToSeeMeComing

First thing first in language concerning repetition is non existent. It must also be repeated in English so that it’s heard as well, not just to read. It moves too fast and you can only pause it and or start over again. There should be a playback option so it either to moves slow or fast. The linguistics is NOT taught which is important and pronunciation such as phonics, or morphology. I know that this may be one of zero systems available to teach the language but it needs to be structured better. As person who speaks 3 language and an ESL teacher myself this app needs some improvements. For a person familiar with the language it may seem child friendly but this isn’t a Germanic or Latin based language so the basics especially must be taught first. I’d suggest looking at the Pimselur language system and format the order of learning in that matter. I would be most thankful.
No sound
06/28/2020

classywithasideofratchet
I can’t hear. I’ve messed with the settings and still no sound. Update: If you have your phone on silent mode, you won’t be able to hear the sound. The developer informed me of this. With other apps, I haven’t had this issue. But I’ve updated my review.

Developer Response
Hello. Simply toggle the mute button on the side of the iPhone. We also added it as part of our FAQs.
No sound
06/28/2020

classywithasideofratchet

I can’t hear. I’ve messed with the settings and still no sound. Update: If you have your phone on silent mode, you won’t be able to hear the sound. The developer informed me of this. With other apps, I haven’t had this issue. But I’ve updated my review.
Developer Response 06/28/2020
Hello. Simply toggle the mute button on the side of the iPhone. We also added it as part of our FAQs.
This really helps!
07/25/2020

ariebe410
I’ve been using this app for to learn Igbo for the past two months and I’ve definitely improved in my listening and conversational skills. I hope more modules are added later.

Developer Response
Thank you. We have more coming.
This really helps!
07/25/2020

ariebe410

I’ve been using this app for to learn Igbo for the past two months and I’ve definitely improved in my listening and conversational skills. I hope more modules are added later.
Developer Response 07/25/2020
Thank you. We have more coming.