Question 1

What is Lingo Switch?

Accepted Answer

Lingo switch is a card game that helps children and adults alike learn animal names in English and African languages through card matching

Question 2

My child doesn't speak any African language, will they be able to play?

Accepted Answer

The game is ideal for English speaking children to learn African languages so this will be helpful for kids to learn

Question 3

Which languages will be available in the near future?

Accepted Answer

·      isiZulu
·      isiXhosa
·      Afrikaans
·      Setswana
·      Sesotho
·      Siswati
·      isiNdebele
·      Sepedi
·      Xitsonga
·      Tshivenda

Question 4

Is the game only going to be available in African languages?

Accepted Answer

No, more languages will be added to the game

Question 5

What age group is the game ideal for?

Accepted Answer

The game is ideal for ages 5 and above.

For kids aged 5 - 7 adult supervision would be recommended to help children read out the words and facilitate the game.

Kids aged 8 and above will be able to play among themselves or with adults.

Question 6

Is the game not ideal for younger children?

Accepted Answer

Younger children will also be able to play the game but will be heavily reliant on adult supervision to play.

The game is recommended for parents who want to help their children learn languages at early ages.

Question 7

Is there a lot of reading in African languages on the cards?

Accepted Answer

·      No, the only reading in African languages is only the name of the animals
·      There is nothing else that will be in the African languages

Question 8

What if my child struggles to read the African languages?

Accepted Answer

The animal names are spaced out with the use of hyphens so they are easier to read and pronounce

Question 9

What is my child struggles with knowing the African names of animals?

Accepted Answer

Clues may be given to give children a hint of which animals are being requested in African languages

Question 10

Can adults play the game?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the game is ideal for the entire family to play and enjoy

Question 11

Is there a video version of the rules of the game available?

Accepted Answer

Yes we have a video version of the rules available on YouTube, you can watch it here:

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lingo Switch?

My child doesn't speak any African language, will they be able to play?

Which languages will be available in the near future?

Is the game only going to be available in African languages?

What age group is the game ideal for?

Is the game not ideal for younger children?

Is there a lot of reading in African languages on the cards?

What if my child struggles to read the African languages?

What is my child struggles with knowing the African names of animals?

Can adults play the game?

Is there a video version of the rules of the game available?

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