Languages are vital -they are the bedrock of all societies. If you are considering learning the Yoruba language or teaching your children to speak Yoruba, there are some great resources online to help you learn this beautiful, rich language. Learn Yoruba online – it’s the easy way.
Ṣ’o fẹ́ kọ Yorùbá?
Where to learn Yorùbá – online
-
Amazing Talker
Amazing Talker is a paid-for platform; prices start at around $10. It’s got a slick, user-friendly interface; when you arrive at the homepage you will be asked to select your learning goals. These could be, for example, for conversation; to help your children learn Yorùbá; for business purposes and so on. The site uses artificial intelligence to match you up with the best teacher, based on your responses to a few initial questions.
-
Live Lingua Project
This free platform has some great resources to get you started including ebooks, audio and a guide to Yorùbá pronunciation. There are two promoted Yorùbá courses: FSI Yorùbá basic course and the FSI Yorùbá intermediate course.
-
Utalk
According to the website, Utalk is used by over 30 million people, so it is worth a try. Notable features on the site are game-based learning, the ability to practise with native Yorùbá speakers, exercises that cover everyday situations, and an audio facility to help you check your Yorùbá pronunciation.
-
Nalingo Naija
This is another great resource that uses high-quality sketches to act out everyday situations in Nigeria, using subtitles to help you understand what is being said. Here is flavour of what you get:
