NKENNE: Learn African Language

Name: NKENNE: Learn African Language
Rating: 4.1 (53 reviews)
Author: ESM Global Productions

Learn Swahili, Yoruba, & more

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53 Ratings
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16+
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Developer

ESM Global Productions
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English
Size

143.4
MB

iPhone

Reclaim your ancestral languages. Embrace your culture. Reconnect with your roots and your community — it starts here. NKENNE is the premier and only dedicated African Language learning app. Join our community of over 150,000 users in learning any of our 14 offered African languages on the app: Igbo, Somali, Nigerian Pidgin, Yoruba, Swahili, Twi, Hausa, Zulu, Amharic, Wolof, Kinyarwanda, French, Portuguese, and Shona. We offer hundreds of language learning lessons developed by accredited educators around the world. With our community-focused approach to language learning, we offer a unique approach to learning African languages and engaging with the beautiful cultures and people of Africa. NKENNE means "mother’s own" and it is a unisex name from the southeastern part of Nigeria. Driven by passion and inspired by technology, we built NKENNE to revolutionize African language learning for everyone. NKENNE: African Language Learning App Features: Learn African Languages on-the-go with NKENNE. You can access lessons for Igbo, Somali, Nigerian Pidgin, Yoruba, Swahili, Wolof, Twi, Hausa, Zulu, and more, easily online or offline so you can learn from anywhere. NKENNE offers premium 15-30 minute lessons, community chat capabilities, music, blog posts, podcasts, and more! LANGUAGE LEARNING LESSONS: Our lessons are designed in a fun, conversational format, and accompanied by Captions time-synced to the audio, making it easy for you to learn a language on the go with a convenient and collaborative language-learning app. DIGITAL FLASH CARDS: Sharpen your vocabulary skills with our digital flashcards to test your knowledge. SKILL BUILDING: Build your African language skills and practice phrases and words with General Phrases, Speed Round, Speak Easy, Quick Match and Practice Sections. Our Sound Table feature is designed for learners to master the complex sounds and tones in African languages. BLOG AND PODCAST: Our blog articles and podcasts provide unique and engaging content on African Culture, Music and Art. GAMIFICATION FEATURES: You can learn African languages and compete with friends and other community members on the NKENNE app. Be prepared to level up with unique Badges and Achievements (XP) that reflect the rich heritage of Africa. COMMUNITY SECTION: TRiiBE is a cornerstone of the NKENNE app. With interactive social media features and chat rooms, we aim to build a safe and engaging community for our users to connect with each other. PERSONALIZE YOUR PROFILE: Customize your profile and track your progress on the app. *Not all features are available for all languages and/or lessons. For more info, please visit the NKENNE website. *Terms of Use: https://www.nkenne.com/terms-of-service

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4.1

out of 5

53 Ratings

So far, not bad but content needs consistency
11/06/2024

Mutability777
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.

Developer Response
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.
So far, not bad but content needs consistency
11/06/2024

Mutability777

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.
Developer Response 11/16/2024
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.
Good
02/26/2024

mamma odie
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.

Developer Response
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!
Good
02/26/2024

mamma odie

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.
Developer Response 06/18/2024
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!
Finally an app for African Languages
Apr 26

JayJ-Bean
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! 🙏🏾

Developer Response
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!
Finally an app for African Languages
Apr 26

JayJ-Bean

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! 🙏🏾
Developer Response Apr 28
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!
So good but it’s missing something
03/02/2024

Angelplays YT
So basically I’m from Ghana and I speak Ewe and I was hoping to learn my language because I’m still young so developers please add more African languages including Ewe but so I don’t have to learn twi

Developer Response
Thank you for your feedback! We appreciate your interest in learning Ewe. We’re working on adding more African languages to our app, including Ewe. Stay tuned for updates!
So good but it’s missing something
03/02/2024

Angelplays YT

So basically I’m from Ghana and I speak Ewe and I was hoping to learn my language because I’m still young so developers please add more African languages including Ewe but so I don’t have to learn twi
Developer Response 06/18/2024
Thank you for your feedback! We appreciate your interest in learning Ewe. We’re working on adding more African languages to our app, including Ewe. Stay tuned for updates!

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