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Learn Setswana

Pick up the basics of the official language of South Africa and Botswana

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Good for:

Those who want translations for simple Setswana-English words and phrases  

How it works:

Categories in this app are Greetings, Family (names of family members), Days, Months, Nouns (cup, book, bag) and Weather. You’re shown the phrases or words in Setswana, with the accompanying English translation. I would really like the app to include more vocabulary, especially in the Nouns section. If you like The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency books by Alexander McCall Smith, set in Botswana, you’ll enjoy seeing phrases often encountered in the books, such as “Dumela, rra,” (Good day, sir).

The good:

This app can function as a simple translator if you are travelling in the region 

The bad:

Unfortunately, there’s no audio so I can’t be sure how to pronounce the Setswana

Overall ratings
Works Well
Engaging
Looks Good

File Size:

Works offline

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Review Date:

Last Updated: 22 July 2021