JW Language - Learn languages offline

Unlock a world of communication with language tools for Jehovah's Witnesses

2.8.2 Version
4.4 Score
2M+ Downloads
Free License
3+ Content Rating

Download Android APK (34.83 MB)

Old Versions

PROS

Provides learning options for multiple languages

Includes features such as listening practice, picture learning, grammar observation and interactive games to enhance the learning experience

Users can create their own phrases and picture collections to quickly access frequently used content

Users can listen to native speakers to help improve pronunciation accuracy and listening comprehension

CONS

Some content requires online access

Lacks some advanced language learning features

JW Language is an official app created by Jehovah's Witnesses to aid language learners in enhancing their communication skills for ministry work and congregation meetings. The app offers phrases, images, and activities for language acquisition.

Language Selection

Once the app is installed, users can select their primary language and the language they are studying from a range of options such as Arabic, Bengali, Chinese Cantonese (Traditional), Chinese Mandarin (Simplified), Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Kurdish Kurmanji, Low German, Malay, Myanmar, Nahuatl (Central), Persian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Romanian, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Tagalog, Tamil, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese.

What can you benefit from the app？

Ministry-Focused Content

The words and phrases in JW Language focus on preaching, teaching, and Biblical vocabulary. Tracts are also included for side-by-side comparison in your primary and target languages.

Learning Features

- Read words and phrases in your primary and target languages side by side

- Listen to a native speaker read a word, phrase, or publication

- Watch ministry-focused videos in your target language

- Learn visually with pictures

- Observe how different words affect sentence structure with the Grammar feature

- Practice with learning activities

Look: Choose the translation of what you see

Match: Select matching pairs

Listen: Choose the translation of what you hear

Flash Cards: Guess the translation of what you see

Audio Lesson: Hear a collection read out loud with pauses for practice

Customize

- Save collections of your favorite pictures and phrases for quick access

- Adjust speech playback with audio speed settings

- Turn Romanized text on or off

- Download content for offline use

- Save space on your device with lower video resolution options

Romanization

For languages with writing systems not based on the Roman alphabet, words and phrases are also shown with optional Roman text.

What’s New in Version 2.5

Grammar feature: Observe how different words change a sentence to help you understand the grammar and sentence structure of the language you’re learning. Change words in a sentence from singular to plural, future to past tense, and more.

Settings are now located on the Home tab of the app

Please Note:

Romanization is not available in the Grammar feature at this time.

Audio in the Grammar feature uses the text-to-speech feature of your device, so the languages and audio can be configured in your device settings.

Grammar is available in the following languages: Bengali, Chinese Cantonese (Traditional), Chinese Mandarin (Simplified), English, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Myanmar, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swahili, Tagalog, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese

FAQ

1. Will the app run on my device?

JW Language is compatible with the following Android devices:

Android tablets and phones running version 5.0 or later

Kindle Fire

Support for the following devices is not planned:

Android tablets and phones running version 4.4 or earlier

2. Can I download content using my cellular data?

You can download content in JW Language using either Wi-Fi or cellular data. In the main menu, tap Settings. Then, select your preferred option from the dropdown menu next to Download over cellular.

3. How can I slow down the audio speed?

The ability to adjust audio speed is only available on devices running Android 6.0 or later. Tap Settings in the main menu, then use the dropdown menu next to Global Playback Speed to switch between three audio speeds. While using an activity, use the audio speed icon to change the audio speed within the activity.

4. Can I store data from JW Language on my SD card?

No. To reduce the space taken by JW Language on your device:

Download only specific publications instead of downloading all publications for offline use

Download lower resolution videos

5. How can I configure the audio in the Grammar feature?

Audio in the Grammar feature uses the text-to-speech (TTS) feature of your device. You may need to install a different TTS app to hear higher quality audio in the language you’re learning. The playback speed for Grammar audio can be adjusted in the JW Language app settings.

6. Why are some things not working for me?

Certain features, such as audio speed options, are only available on Android 6.0 or later.

7. How do I choose a primary language?

Your primary language is the language you already know. During the setup process, tap Primary Language to choose your primary language.

8. How do I change my primary language?

Tap Settings in the main menu, then change your primary language under the Primary Language menu option.