YallaTongues: languages and writing systems
YallaTongues is a language-learning app from NorthAfricanLinguistics. Explore language lessons, historical and modern writing systems, and searchable dictionaries. The public learning library provides course introductions, examples and lesson outlines that you can read without signing in.
Language courses connect words and phrases with their meanings. Writing system courses focus on recognizing and practicing written forms, with readings and reference images where available. Browse Amharic foundations, explore the Syriac writing system, or meet the vertical forms of Mongolian writing.
In the interactive app, you can make your own two-column study sets or import existing materials. Study with spaced repetition, tracing, matching and quizzes, and use supported audio for listening practice. You choose which material to review and can continue studying beyond your daily goals.
What is a set?
A set is a collection of terms and their matching meanings or readings. For example, a French greetings set might pair bonjour with hello, and merci with thank you. You can add and edit terms whenever you want. Images and sign videos can be learning items too.
How to get started
- Find or create a set. Explore the library and save a private copy, or choose Create a set in the app and enter terms and meanings in two columns. You do not need a file to begin.
- Open your set and choose Learn. Meet each item and practice with the activities you select. Classic spaced repetition is also available.
- Use Daily review when you return. Choose which sets to include and adjust their goals. The app brings items back for practice; there is no daily practice limit.
A course organizes sets into lessons with introductions. A dictionary is a searchable reference whose entries can become study material. Quickfire and the Arcade let you play with your own sets: one set with at least two distinct terms and meanings is enough.
Your private library saves on your device. Google sign-in supports an account for public contributions, and optional Google Drive storage lets you keep your own library copies and synchronize authorized devices. Public course introductions remain available without a Google account.