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IBANI1000

My First 1,000 Ibani Words & Expressions

Learn Ibani one word at a time.

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Kẹ́lẹ̄ kuru

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How to Use this App

Eight simple steps that take you from seeing your first Ibani word to playing with it, then teaching it to someone else.

  1. Step 1

    See the Word

    Start every day with the featured Word of the Day, or explore 25 curated themes covering everyday life, nature, home and culture.

  2. Step 2

    Hear Authentic Audio

    Tap Proper Sound and Usage Example on any word to listen to verified Ibani pronunciation, tone and speech cadence.

  3. Step 3

    Speak with Tone Guides

    Follow the tone and vowel markings on each word to practise accurate Ibani pronunciation aloud, at your own pace.

  4. Step 4

    Read Real Examples

    See how each word lives in complete, validated sentences and cultural notes before you use it in conversation.

  5. Step 5

    Tap Done to Count

    When you have mastered a word, tap Done to log it into Your Ibani Counter and build toward your first 1,000 words.

  6. Step 6

    Play Ibani Games

    Turn what you know into quick, bite-sized challenges. Word Match shows an Ibani word with four English meanings to choose from, while Pair Connect asks you to match Ibani words to their meanings pair by pair. Pick a topic basket or play across the whole word bank, and every word you get right can be added to Your Ibani Counter with one tap.

  7. Step 7

    Ibani Children Play Room

    Immerse our little ones in engaging Ibani word games — simple animals, food, home and numbers for ages 3 to 8.

  8. Step 8

    Explore Heritage

    Go beyond vocabulary with standalone modules: Ibani Alphabets, Counting in Ibani, Proverbs, Ibani Names and Drum Names.

  9. Step 9

    Teach & Share

    Share words, proverbs and audio cards straight to your WhatsApp family groups, Telegram and Facebook to keep the language alive.

Your Ibani Counter

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Build your Ibani Language vocabulary one word at a time.

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25 learning themes

Each theme holds 40 validated words and expressions — 1,000 in total. When you reach your first 1000 words, the counter will continue from 1001 to your next 1000.

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Language Foundations & Heritage

Alphabets, counting, parts of speech, proverbs, names and drum names — standalone modules alongside your 1,000-word journey.

Stories, audio and video

A growing multimedia library in the Ibani language.

For every age

One language, learned at the level that fits.

Children

Games, songs, pictures and stories.

Teenagers

Expressions, conversation and challenges.

Adults

Everyday Ibani for home and community.

Families

Learn together, one account.

Teachers

Classroom-ready resources.

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