Learn Cornish

Learn CornishDyski Kernewek

Lessons, games, and speaking practice — free, on every device.

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macOS

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LearnCornish-macos.dmg

Windows

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LearnCornish-windows.msi

Linux

Download for Linux (.deb)

LearnCornish-linux.deb

Debian/Ubuntu — see versioned releases for other formats.

What you'll do

Short, friendly lessons

Build up at your own pace. A few minutes a day is enough.

Speaking practice

Say the words aloud and get instant feedback on your pronunciation.

Native audio on every word

Hear every word and phrase spoken by a native-style voice.

Twelve mini-games

Word Scramble, Flashcard Sprint, Hangman, Crossword, Spelling Bee and more.

Daily challenges and streaks

Keep your momentum going with bite-sized daily challenges.

Grammar reference

Clear, structured grammar guides for when you're ready to go deeper.

Built-in Cornish dictionary

Searchable from anywhere in the app — look up any word mid-lesson.

Classes and head-to-head challenges

Learn with friends, family, or a teacher. Challenge each other across all games.

A peek inside

A few snapshots from the app on your phone.

  • Lesson asking the learner to match Cornish words to their English translations

    Match meanings

  • Lesson playing audio and asking the learner to arrange the Cornish words in order

    Listen and arrange

  • Game achievements page tracking progress across mini-game challenges

    Earn achievements

  • Games menu showing word scramble, flashcard sprint, verb conjugation and more

    Twelve mini-games

  • Grammar rule detail page with examples and a practice exercise

    Grammar reference

  • Cornish dictionary search showing definitions, plurals and gender

    Built-in dictionary

Why learn Cornish?

Cornish lives in the place names you pass every day, in songs at festivals, on signs from Penzance to Padstow. Learning even a little brings Cornwall to life in a new way — and helps keep a beautiful language thriving for the next generation.

Who it's for

Locals reconnecting with their heritage. Newcomers wanting to feel at home in Cornwall. Curious learners who love discovering languages. Teachers and students working through Cornish together. And anyone who's ever wondered what "Kernow bys vyken" means — Cornwall forever.

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