NKENNE: Learn African Language 4+

I’m glad I found an app where I can learn my native Nigerian language & I’m loving the content so far. There a couple issues I’ve noticed though like the spelling/dialects are not consistent. For example with Igbo, “Sit down” was introduced as “noro ala” then later in a separate course it becomes “nodu ala”. This doesn’t throw me off because I know there are different dialects but others might get confused. Another example is the match quiz in lesson one. How are you can both be “Kedu ki mere” and “Kedu ka idi” but only one of those are accepted as correct & it’s not the version that was thought in the course.

I’m also not sure how this Igbo tutor chat works but it doesn’t look like there are any live tutors.

Hi,

Thank you so much for your feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying learning your native Nigerian language with our app.

We appreciate you pointing out the inconsistencies with the spelling and dialects. Both "noro ala" and "nodu ala" mean "sit down" and are part of the Standard Igbo Dialect. We understand that such variations can be confusing, but this variation occurs based on the contextual structure and so we use both versions in our lessons.

Regarding the quiz in lesson one, "Kedu ka idi?" (How are you?) and "Kedu ka I mere?" (How are you doing?) are both correct phrases taught in the lessons. This is a small difference and so the correct answer is set accordingly.

For the tutor chat, we apologize for any inconvenience. Tutors operate on a first-come, first-serve basis due to the high volume of queries. However, you can request a specific time to chat with a tutor via text and audio messages. Feel free to request time, and they will do their best to accommodate.

Thanks again for your valuable input. We're committed to improving your learning experience!

Best regards.

When I started using this app I was kinda disappointed because there was no kinyarwanda option, and I'm pretty sure Rwanda is in Africa but if I'm wrong then sorry. Anyway this is a pretty good app afterall but I didn't need it anymore so I deleted it.

Thank you for your feedback! We’re sorry Kinyarwanda wasn’t available when you used the app. We’re constantly adding new languages, and your input helps us improve. We hope you’ll give us another try in the future!

My only issue is that French and Portuguese should not be included. Yes, they are spoken on the continent, but that is a result of colonialism. We, as Africans, deserve a place that caters to and showcases our linguistic diversity without colonizers being included.

Also, please add Bambara! 🙏🏾

Thanks for your feedback! You’re absolutely right that French and Portuguese are colonial languages, but as Africans, we’ve adopted and transformed these languages, enriching them with our unique dialects and cultural influences. NKENNE is dedicated to celebrating linguistic and cultural diversity, embracing inclusivity for all Africans on the continent and in the diaspora. We’ll also consider your suggestion about adding Bambara!