Mila App Adds Four Nigerian Languages

Learners of Igbo, Yoruba, Hausa and Nigerian Pidgin can now practice with native-speaker recordings and AI speaking feedback.

Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Language Learning

Bold flat-color vector editorial illustration of three overlapping speech-shaped forms in ochre and rose, each with a sound-wave curve, suggesting spoken language practice. — Mila, a new language-learning app, launched on Android this week with lessons in Igbo, Yoruba, Hausa and Nigerian Pidgin, with iOS testing underway. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Would you use a language app to learn Igbo, Yoruba, or Hausa?

Mila, a new language-learning app, has launched on Android with lessons in Igbo, Yoruba, Hausa and Nigerian Pidgin, with iOS testing underway through Apple's TestFlight program. The app plans to add Punjabi and other African and South Asian languages next.

Why it matters

For learners interested in less commonly taught languages, Mila offers a new option built around short lessons, native-speaker recordings, and speaking feedback. Its initial focus on Nigerian languages reflects a gap in app-based options for those languages.

Mila's initial languages are Igbo, Yoruba, Hausa and Nigerian Pidgin, and the app is currently available on Android. No pricing, eligibility, or user-count details were included in the source material.

The players

Apple TestFlight

Apple's beta-testing platform used to distribute pre-release iOS apps to testers.

The details

Users swipe through short lessons, listen to native-speaker recordings, and record themselves to compare pronunciation with a native speaker before trying again. The app also includes AI-powered speaking feedback, a searchable dictionary, and daily challenges. Every published lesson goes through a human review process before it reaches learners.

Mila's app launch was reported in an article published November 2, 2026.
iOS testing is currently underway through Apple's TestFlight program.
Punjabi is planned as the next language, with no date given.

Education Landscape

Mobile language apps have become a common entry point for self-directed learners, with major platforms focusing mainly on widely spoken languages. Mila's initial focus on Igbo, Yoruba, Hausa and Nigerian Pidgin places it among a smaller group of apps targeting African languages.

Learners interested in Igbo, Yoruba, Hausa or Nigerian Pidgin now have a new app option on Android, with iOS testing still underway. Those interested in Punjabi may want to watch for its planned release, though no timeline has been announced.

The takeaway

Apps that focus on under-served languages can give learners access to practice tools that major platforms may not offer. Before committing to any app, check whether it covers your target language and offers the speaking practice you need.