Spoken in Nigeria, Niger, Ghana
Clear and elegant, spoken by tens of millions of people across West Africa. KidsLingua makes it playful for kids, and easy for families to learn together.
First words
Every word in the app is spoken by a native speaker, so kids hear exactly how it should sound.
Sannu
Hello
Yaya dai?
How are you?
Na gode
Thank you
Sai an jima
See you later
Word of the day
A new word every day, spoken by a native speaker. Say it with your child at dinner tonight.
Hausa
Shinkafa
“Rice”
Syllables: Shin-ka-fa
After school, Ahmed can't wait to eat his favourite meal - 'Shinkafa' and soup.
Watch: Hausa in action
Short scenes at home and at school, each one teaching Hausa words kids can use straight away.
Amara asks her friend Ola how to greet someone in Hausa, and learns “Sannu, ina kwana”: hello, good morning.
In class, Amara puts up her hand and welcomes her teacher in Hausa: “Sannu da zuwa, Malam. Ina farin cikin koyo a yau”: welcome, teacher, I'm happy to learn today!
What's inside
Every word is voiced by native speakers, so your child learns how people really talk at home.
From first words to full sentences. Kids hear a native speaker, repeat, and get instant feedback on their pronunciation.
Word puzzles, memory games and quick quizzes turn new vocabulary into a high score.
Folktales and modern stories narrated by native speakers, with read-along text.
Visit markets, festivals and landmarks across Africa and learn the words you'd hear there.
Streaks, stars and badges keep kids motivated, and show parents exactly how far they've come.
Live teachers
The app is free to play and learn. When your child is ready for real conversation, book a paid live lesson with a teacher who grew up speaking the language.
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