Interactive lessons
From first words to full sentences. Kids hear a native speaker, repeat, and get instant feedback on their pronunciation.
Spoken in Nigeria
Igbo for kids. Nnọọ!
Melodic, tonal and rich in proverbs. KidsLingua helps your child hear and speak Igbo through play, so the language of home becomes theirs too.
First words
Your first Igbo words.
Every word in the app is spoken by a native speaker, so kids hear exactly how it should sound.
Nnọọ
Welcome
Kedụ?
How are you?
Daalụ
Thank you
Ka ọ dị
Goodbye
Everyday phrases
- Ụtụtụ ọmaGood morning
- Ka chi fọọGood night
- Daalụ nke ukwuuThank you very much
- ImeelaWell done / thank you
Word of the day
Today's Igbo word
A new word every day, spoken by a native speaker. Say it with your child at dinner tonight.
Igbo
maọbụ
“either”
Syllables: ma-ọ-bụ
Do you want ice cream or ('maọbụ' in Igbo) cake for dessert?
What's inside
Serious learning, disguised as fun.
Every word is voiced by native speakers, so your child learns how people really talk at home.
Games that teach
Word puzzles, memory games and quick quizzes turn new vocabulary into a high score.
Storytime corner
Folktales and modern stories narrated by native speakers, with read-along text.
Virtual adventures
Visit markets, festivals and landmarks across Africa and learn the words you'd hear there.
Badges & progress
Streaks, stars and badges keep kids motivated, and show parents exactly how far they've come.
Live teachers
Ready to talk? Meet a native speaker.
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.
- One-on-one lessons with native-speaking educators
- Real-time, kind feedback on speaking and listening
- Customs, proverbs and etiquette, not just vocabulary
- Flexible times that fit around school and family
FAQ
Igbo for kids: questions parents ask
For parents
Teaching Igbo at home
· 4 min read
Igbo for Kids: A Parent's Guide to Getting Started
Want your child to speak Igbo? Where to start, the Igbo alphabet and its 8 vowels, why tones matter, 20 first words for children, and a simple weekly plan for busy families.
- Igbo
- First words
- Tips for parents
· 3 min read
Good Morning, Afternoon and Night in Igbo, Yoruba and Hausa
Good morning is Ụtụtụ ọma in Igbo, Ẹ káàárọ̀ in Yoruba and Ina kwana in Hausa. A time-of-day greeting chart for all three languages, with the right replies and a family routine to practise.
- Igbo
- Yoruba
- Hausa
- First words
· 4 min read
How to Say Thank You in Igbo, Yoruba and Hausa (and How to Reply)
Thank you is Daalụ in Igbo, Ẹ ṣé in Yoruba and Na gode in Hausa. Here's the polite way to thank an elder, how to say “you're welcome”, and a quick chart to teach your child.
- Igbo
- Yoruba
- Hausa
- First words
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