Twi is a variety of Akan, a language that nearly 80 percent of Ghanaians speak as a first or second language. Akan was also the largest ethnic group in Ghana's 2021 census, at 45.7 percent of the people counted. Even so, many big language apps do not teach Twi, so learners often use audio courses, tutors, and smaller apps made for the language.
Here are the apps and services that teach Twi, grouped by what they help you do. You can start with one and add another when you need it.
Custom Lessons Made for You
Bubblegum
Bubblegum suits learners who want Twi built around their own lives. Tell Poppy, your AI tutor, what you want to learn. She writes lessons for your level and helps you understand the words and grammar. You can read and listen, and ask her about anything that is unclear. News and stories give you more Twi to read about music, food, family, and other things you care about.
The trade-off is that Bubblegum does not replace real Twi voices. For recorded speakers and a set course, Pimsleur is the better fit, and for conversation, try the apps in Learn With People.
- Read Twi lessons for free.
- The Twi Alphabet course teaches the Twi letters, like ɛ and ɔ, from the first letter.
- Lessons fit your level, interests, and goals.
- Read and listen to news and stories in Twi about things you care about.
- Ask Poppy about a sentence while you read.
- Regenerative Review™ brings saved words back in new lessons, so you review them by reading instead of using flashcards.
- Lesson audio uses AI voices, not recordings of Twi speakers.
- You cannot import your own books or articles.
- The free plan includes one new custom lesson each day.
- Regenerative Review™
- Teaches the Twi Alphabet
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Practice Speaking and Listening
Pimsleur
Pimsleur suits learners who want to start speaking before they read much. You hear a prompt, answer aloud, and then hear the answer. Twi uses tone to tell words apart, so hearing it early helps.
- 30-minute audio lessons made for complete beginners.
- Voice Coach gives you feedback as you practice your pronunciation.
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Learn With People
Choose a tutor if you want teaching and correction. Choose a language exchange if you want a practice partner and are happy to help with English in return.
italki
italki has a page of Akan Twi tutors, including speakers from Ghana who teach practical, conversational Twi. Check a tutor's profile to see which variety they teach.
- Choose an Akan Twi tutor and book lessons around your schedule.
- Get feedback while you speak.
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HelloTalk
HelloTalk has language exchange pages for Akan, so you can offer practice in your language and get Twi practice back. Ask a partner which variety they speak.
- Meet Akan speakers who want to practice your language.
- Practice with messages and voice notes.
- It has no Twi lessons of its own, so pair it with a course or a tutor.
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Tandem
Tandem lists Akan among its languages and has a language exchange page for Accra. Agree with your partner on how to split time between your two languages.
- Practice with messages, voice notes, and video calls.
- Correct each other's writing.
- It can take a few tries to find a partner who matches your interests and time.
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Twi Websites and Guides
Several apps made for Twi are listed in Other Apps We Looked At below. On the web, LearnAkan has grammar breakdowns, downloadable resources, and notes on Akan culture, and Learn Akan Twi has explanations, quizzes, games, and a video course. The University of Wisconsin's guide to Akan (Twi) gives an overview of the language and its varieties.
Learn Twi in Your Language
These counts cover menu-language choices, including script variants. Other apps’ counts and full lists come from their iPhone listings. Lesson explanations and other platforms may differ.
| App | Supported Display Languages | Full List |
|---|---|---|
| Bubblegum | 74 | Full list
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| Pimsleur | 3 | Full list |
| italki | 19 | Full list |
| HelloTalk | 16 | Full list |
| Tandem | 14 | Full list |
Other Apps We Looked At (13)
- NKENNEAn app for African languages with Twi audio lessons of 15 to 30 minutes, flashcards, a matching game, and offline lesson playback. It has a free plan, and its LiiVE service offers one-on-one tutoring with speakers.
- SebmitaA free app with short lessons that practice speaking, reading, listening, and writing in Twi and other African languages.
- Akan Twi GuideTap a Twi word to hear it spoken by a Ghanaian speaker. It has vocabulary lists, quizzes, games, and proverbs.
- EfieMade for Ghanaian families abroad and other heritage learners. You can record yourself and compare with Akan speakers, and spaced repetition brings words back for review.
- Twi PrimerFifteen topics with audio and exercises, from the alphabet and digraphs to pronouns, tenses, and telling time.
- Speak Akan (Twi) LanguageTeaches you to read, write, and pronounce Akan (Twi).
- Dialogue AfricaA platform for African languages with free Twi lessons that connect the language to Ghana and Akan culture.
- Fast - Learn Twi LanguageAudio lessons in a simple app.
- Twi DictionaryA Twi-English and English-Twi dictionary with quizzes and flashcards.
- Kiddie Twi First WordsFirst words and games for young children.
- Memrise community coursesLearners have made Twi courses on Memrise's separate community site, including one with audio and images.
- PreplySeveral Preply tutors teach Twi, and some also teach Fante or Ga. Preply has no separate Twi category, so search its tutor list for Twi.
- UdemyBeginner video courses for Twi from independent teachers.
Common Questions
Which Twi app should a beginner choose?
Start with Pimsleur if you want to hear Twi and answer out loud, or book a tutor on italki if you want feedback. Bubblegum suits learners who want lessons around their own interests.
Which Twi should I learn?
Akan has at least four varieties: Asante Twi, Akuapem Twi, Fante, and Bono. Speakers of the varieties can understand each other well. Check which one an app or tutor teaches, and pick the one your family or friends speak.
Is Bubblegum free?
Yes. You can read the free lesson library and ask Poppy for one new custom lesson each day on iPhone and Android. Become a Bubblegum Pro for unlimited custom lessons and to support our team.
Sources
- University of Wisconsin LCTL Resources: About Akan (Twi)
- Statista: Share of ethnic groups in Ghana, 2021 census
- Wikipedia: Akan language
- Bubblegum
- Pimsleur
- italki
- HelloTalk
- Tandem
Checked on September 29, 2026 against each app's own pages.
