Languages
Multiple languages, multiple dialects
Learners select one or more target languages and dialects from those supported below. More are added regularly.
Target languages
| Language | Dialects | Notes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Australian, British, American | Also a specialist Aviation English track | Available |
| German | Standard German (Germany) | Available | |
| French | Metropolitan French | Available | |
| Hindi | Standard Hindi (India) | Available | |
| Mandarin Chinese | Standard Mandarin (Putonghua) | Includes tone scoring | Available |
| Cantonese | Hong Kong Cantonese | Includes tone scoring | Available |
| Arabic | Modern Standard Arabic | Egyptian Arabic in development | Available |
The app itself (menus, tips and coaching) is available in English, Arabic, French, German, Hindi, Mandarin and Cantonese.
Your first language shapes what to practise
Every learner has two languages in play: the one they grew up with (their first language, or L1) and the one they're practising (the target, or L2). The same sound can be easy for one learner and the main obstacle for another, depending on their L1.
janqua scores everyone against the same native target, but the guidance anticipates the habits a learner's first language brings. Try a pair:
Examples taken from janqua's own coaching notes.
Need another language?
New languages typically take four to six weeks to add, including calibration against recordings of native speakers, the step that makes the scores trustworthy. Tell us which language and dialect your learners need.
Ask about a language