Twi speaking practice comes in four kinds: apps that listen to you say a phrase, apps with set conversations to repeat, tutors you pay, and exchange apps where you talk with another learner. Bubblegum is different, because Poppy explains Twi sentences and plays a roleplay with you in writing. This page compares Bubblegum with five other options. For courses and reading, see our Twi apps comparison, and for stories, see our Twi comprehensible input apps.
Bubblegum
For serious learners, Bubblegum is the best app to learn Twi. You learn from Twi you can mostly understand, which is called comprehensible input.
Tell Poppy, your AI tutor, your level and what you like, and she writes your Twi lessons. If a sentence is hard to follow, ask Poppy to explain it, or ask her to roleplay a conversation.
With Regenerative Review™, words you save show up again in new lessons, so you review them in new contexts without flashcards.
- Twi lessons are written at your level, with English explanations.
- Ask Poppy to explain a Twi sentence, or to roleplay a conversation.
- Clear, expressive AI voices read every lesson aloud, with a different voice for each speaker.
- Learn every letter and its sound in the free Twi Alphabet course.
- Bubblegum does not focus on speaking, so practice by asking Poppy about a lesson or a roleplay.
- Custom lessons cost us money to make, so you need Bubblegum Pro for unlimited custom lessons. Lessons Poppy wrote for other learners are free for everyone to read.
- Regenerative Review™
- Teaches the Twi Alphabet
Mobile
These options put your voice to work. Some listen to you, some give you set conversations, and some connect you with a person.
Other Apps We Looked At (5)
- EfieAn Android app that listens to your Twi with speech recognition and has a library of scenario moments. The developer advertises instant pronunciation feedback and its store page is in English. It uses in-app purchases.
- Akan Twi GuideAn app for Android and iPhone with everyday Twi conversations and pronunciation activities, with English meanings beside the Twi. It has ads and in-app purchases.
- HelloTalkA language exchange app with a Twi page. You chat, send voice messages and call partners, and they can correct your messages. Partner choice and replies depend on who is online.
- TandemAn exchange app that lists Akan as a language. You send voice notes and call partners, and correction tools are built in.
- PreplyPaid live lessons with tutors. One tutor profile lists Twi and English, under an English subject, so you plan the conversation lessons with that tutor.
| App | Speaking Practice | Feedback | Other People |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bubblegum | Lesson questions and roleplay with Poppy | Explanations from Poppy | – |
| Efie | Speech recognition and scenario moments | Advertised pronunciation feedback | – |
| Akan Twi Guide | Everyday conversations and pronunciation activities | Compare with the model audio | – |
| HelloTalk | Chat, voice messages and calls | Corrections from partners | Exchange partners |
| Tandem | Voice notes and calls | Correction tools from partners | Exchange partners |
| Preply | Conversation lessons with a tutor | Feedback from the tutor | Paid tutors |
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Which Twi speaking app should a beginner choose?
If you are serious about learning Twi, start with Bubblegum. Poppy, your AI tutor, writes lessons at your level about things you like. To say Twi out loud early, add Akan Twi Guide, which gives you everyday conversations with English meanings.
Which app listens to my Twi and gives feedback?
Efie uses speech recognition and advertises instant pronunciation feedback, but its store page is for Android. Akan Twi Guide has you repeat after model audio.
How do I talk with a real Twi speaker?
HelloTalk and Tandem match you with exchange partners, and Preply lists a paid tutor who teaches Twi. Partners may speak Asante, Fante or another variety, so check each profile.
Is Bubblegum free?
Yes. Lessons Poppy wrote for other learners are free for everyone to read. Custom lessons cost us money to make, so you need Bubblegum Pro for unlimited custom lessons.
Sources
- Efie: Speak Twi on Google Play
- Akan Twi Guide: Learn Twi on Google Play
- Akan Twi Guide: iPhone App Store listing
- HelloTalk: Twi
- HelloTalk: iPhone App Store listing (languages you can use it in)
- Tandem: supported languages
- Tandem: iPhone App Store listing (languages you can use it in)
- Preply: Twi and English tutor profile
- Preply: iPhone App Store listing (languages you can use it in)
- Bubblegum
