Yanai – Learn Shona & Ndebele the Fun & Easy Way!

Welcome to Yanai! We are thrilled to introduce you to our app, which helps children learn Shona and Ndebele online through interactive flashcards and immersive stories.

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Why choose Yanai?

  • Our app is free! Learn to speak Ndebele and Shona online for free!
  • Our app has a modern and interactive user interface, making it the best to learn Shona and Ndebele
  • Yanai can be used offline so you can still read your favourite stories even when you are on the go. 
  • The Yanai app features flashcards that will aid in conversational language learning 
  • Follow along with our stories to learn new words in context via audio lessons
  • Our Shona and Ndebele lessons are great for beginners! Build a love of language in your child
  • Native Shona and Ndebele speaker pronunciation helps children have a better grasp of the language
  • The app features a collection of African folktales and stories
  • Yanai gives you regular updates to stories and learning guides 

Meet our mascots

Say hello to Mandla, Twigga, Nandi and Masimba — four playful friends who turn every Shona and Ndebele lesson into an adventure.

Mandla

Mandla

Twigga

Twigga

Nandi

Nandi

Masimba

Masimba