Twi is a variety of Akan spoken in Ghana. Asante Twi and Akuapem Twi are two of its main written varieties. Hearing the tones is important, so recorded lessons and conversation are useful from the start. 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
For serious learners, Bubblegum is the best app to learn Twi. You learn from Twi you can mostly understand, which is called comprehensible input.
Bubblegum builds Twi lessons around your own life. 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 is not a person to talk with. For audio lessons with recorded speakers and a set course, Pimsleur is the better fit, and for conversation, try the apps in Learn With People.
- 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.
- Clear, expressive AI voices read every lesson aloud, with a different voice for each speaker.
- You cannot import your own books or articles.
- A new custom lesson costs us real money to make, so your first one is free, and Bubblegum Pro gives you unlimited custom lessons. The lesson library is free for everyone, because we believe everyone should be able to learn.
- Regenerative Review™
- Teaches the Twi Alphabet
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Follow a Twi Course
NKENNE
NKENNE has a Twi course made with language educators. Follow its lessons, then use LiiVE to book one-on-one practice with a speaker.
- Audio lessons with captions, flashcards, and matching games.
- Download lessons to listen offline.
- Flashcards
Mobile
Efie
Efie is made for heritage learners and families who want to use Twi together. Its lessons include greetings, speaking with elders, and daily life in Ghana.
- Asante Twi lessons with audio from speakers and a built-in dictionary.
- See tone patterns and record yourself for pronunciation feedback.
- Review words over time with spaced repetition.
- Flashcards
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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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Build Vocabulary
Akan Twi Guide
Akan Twi Guide suits learners who want words they can hear and repeat. Its listening mode also lets you play the audio while you study.
- Tap a word to hear a Twi speaker, with offline audio playback.
- Practice with quizzes and learn proverbs with audio.
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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.
- You arrange practice with a partner; it is not a guided course.
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Twi Websites and Guides
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.
For more Twi you can read, watch, and listen to at your level, see our Twi comprehensible input comparison.
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
|
| NKENNE | 1 | Full list |
| Efie | 1 | Full list |
| Akan Twi Guide | 1 | Full list |
| Pimsleur | 3 | Full list |
| italki | 19 | Full list |
| HelloTalk | 16 | Full list |
| Tandem | 14 | Full list |
Other Apps We Looked At (9)
- 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 Twi lessons that connect the language to Ghana and Akan culture.
- Fast - Learn Twi LanguageAudio lessons in a simple app. It is new and growing.
- Twi DictionaryA Twi-English and English-Twi dictionary with quizzes and flashcards. It is new and growing.
- Kiddie Twi First WordsFirst words and games for young children.
- Memrise community coursesLearner-made Twi courses on Memrise's separate community website.
- PreplyPreply tutor profiles list Twi, and some also list Fante or Ga. Check which language and variety a tutor teaches before booking.
- UdemyBeginner video courses for Twi from independent teachers.
Common Questions
Which Twi app should a beginner choose?
If you are serious about learning Twi, start with Bubblegum. Poppy writes lessons at your level about things you like. Or start with NKENNE for an audio course, Efie for Asante Twi with tone practice, or Pimsleur if you want to answer out loud, or book a tutor on italki if you want feedback.
Which Twi should I learn?
LearnAkan explains Twi and Fante varieties of Akan, including Asante and Akuapem Twi. Check which one an app or tutor teaches, and pick the one your family or friends speak.
Is Bubblegum free?
Yes. The lesson library is free for everyone, because we believe everyone should be able to learn. It holds lessons that other learners asked Poppy for. A new custom lesson costs us real money to make, so your first one is free, and Bubblegum Pro gives you unlimited custom lessons.
Sources
- LearnAkan: The Akan Language
- NKENNE: Learn Twi
- Efie: Twi lessons, tones, and plans
- App Store: Akan Twi Guide
- Bubblegum
- Pimsleur
- italki
- HelloTalk
- Tandem
Checked on October 10, 2026 against each app's own pages.
