Asifunde Nathi — “let’s learn together” — is a South African early-learning app built so children can learn in the language they speak at home.
South Africa has eleven official languages, yet most early-learning tools speak only English or Afrikaans. Too often, children arrive at school unable to read — and many who attend English-medium schools slowly lose the language they were raised in.
We think that’s the wrong trade-off. A child shouldn’t have to choose between doing well at school and holding onto who they are. Research is clear: children learn to read best in a language they already understand, and a strong home-language foundation makes picking up English easier.
So we built Asifunde Nathi — playful reading, numbers, words, memory and bedtime stories in nine South African languages, for children aged 2 to 10, with a Parent Centre that shows parents exactly how their child is growing.
Asifunde Nathi keeps you in the loop, so you always know how your child is doing and what to do next.
Track progress in language, reading, numbers, money, memory and logic, all in one place. You’ll quickly see where your child shines and where a little extra practice will help.
No more wondering what to do today. Your child gets a 12-week plan with one short activity a day, matched to their age and home language. Just 5 to 10 minutes is enough.
The Parent Centre, weekly plans and monthly report cards come with the Nathi and Family plans. See plans
Real learning starts in the language a child thinks and dreams in.
Short, joyful sessions beat long, forced ones — every time.
Our languages, our context, our children — not a translated afterthought.
Free to try, affordable to grow, and built for homes, crèches and schools.
Asifunde Nathi is made in Johannesburg by a small South African team that cares about giving every child a joyful, confident start — in their own language.
Questions, ideas, or want to bring Asifunde Nathi to your school or organisation? Email us at sandile@asifundenathi.co.za.
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