Talanoa
Francis Katoa Education iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Talanoa is a free Education app for iPhone and iPad by Francis Katoa. Requires iOS 17.0. Updated June 18, 2026.
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 21 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Jun 18
- 2026 · v1.0.9
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About Talanoa
Talanoa helps Aotearoa learners build confidence in Pasifika languages through short daily lessons, real-world scenarios, and culturally grounded learning. Built for New Zealand communities, Talanoa focuses on language as connection: speaking with family, using greetings in church and community settings, and reconnecting with identity through real phrases that matter. What you can do in Talanoa: - Choose from Gagana Samoa, Lea Faka-Tonga, Vagahau Niue, Te Reo Kuki Airani, and Vosa vakaViti - Start with short lessons, quick quizzes, and saved-phrase review - Explore 42 topic libraries and 30 real-world conversation scenarios - Learn practical greetings, introductions, family phrases, respectful expressions, and daily community language - Use source-backed pronunciation guidance with syllable and sound notes - Receive one daily culture moment for your selected language, with no guilt or streak pressure - Track your streak, XP, lesson progress, and phrase practice - Reflect through short guided practice prompts and journaling Talanoa is designed to feel warm, approachable, and useful from the very first session. Whether you are beginning your own language journey, supporting tamariki and rangatahi, or reconnecting with family heritage, Talanoa gives you a place to start and keep going. Talanoa is for: - NZ-born Pasifika learners wanting to reconnect with language - Families building daily language habits together - Community learners who want culturally relevant practice - Anyone looking for a respectful, beginner-friendly entry point Our goal is simple: help more people speak with confidence, belonging, and connection. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://connectclinic.co.nz/privacy.html
What’s new
Version 1.0.9 · Updated June 18, 2026
Polish update: refined text alignment for a cleaner, calmer layout, and small copy improvements throughout.
App privacy
The developer, Francis Katoa, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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