Malagasy is the language of a unique island-continent. Madagascar offers a fascinating culture blending Austronesian, African, Arab and French traditions. From salegy music to the growing Malagasy film industry and educational YouTube channels, here is our selection to discover Malagasy culture through immersion.
The best channels to learn Malagasy for free.
Structured Malagasy courses for beginners with explanations in French and English. Vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation.
View channel→Malagasy news and entertainment channel. Ideal for language immersion with varied content: news, music, culture.
View channel→Malagasy cultural content: documentaries on traditions, nature, gastronomy and Malagasy festivals. In Malagasy with subtitles.
View channel→Our selection of movies and TV shows for Malagasy immersion.
Powerful documentary about the 1947 Malagasy uprising against French colonization. In Malagasy and French, with moving testimonies from the last survivors.
Historical documentaryNot Lost
Malagasy drama about identity and migration. Natural dialogue in everyday Malagasy, ideal for discovering modern spoken language.
DramaDocumentary about the musical group Mahaleo, legendary in Madagascar. Mix of music, political history and Malagasy culture spanning 30 years.
Musical documentaryEssential artists to discover music in Malagasy.
Legendary group since the 1970s. Poetic songs in Malagasy about love, freedom and Madagascar. Essential for understanding the Malagasy soul.
King of salegy, the dance rhythm from northern Madagascar. Energetic songs in Malagasy with irresistible rhythms. Ideal for learning while dancing.
Virtuoso of the valiha (Malagasy bamboo zither). Instrumental and vocal music in Malagasy, blending tradition and modernity.
Key words and expressions sorted by theme to practice through immersion.
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All Targumi resources for this language.
Assess your CEFR level in 5 minutes.
A hundred words, thirty key phrases as a printable PDF, free.
Films, music, traditions. How well do you know?
Guides, methods and tips to progress.
Essential words and phrases organised by themes.
Live classes with a bilingual native teacher. First lessons free.