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First words in Hausa

Yaya dai?, How are you?

SA-nu / YA-ya dai

Sannu, Hello (formal greeting)

Formal greeting

Did you know? Hausa is the only sub-Saharan African language with its own station on BBC World Service, BBC Hausa broadcasts daily and reaches 50 million listeners. The city of Kano, cultural capital of Hausaland, is one of the oldest cities in sub-Saharan Africa, its clay walls date from the 12th century. Hausa is a tonal language with two tones (high and low) and gliding contour tones, giving it a distinctive musicality. The word 'gwamnati' (government) comes from English, while 'kayan mota' (car) is pure Hausa, this language absorbs loanwords with remarkable fluency.

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Your typical Hausa week

2 live video classes per week, Mondays and Thursdays at 8pm (Paris time). Small groups.

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Progress in Hausa between classes, at your own pace

Interactive lessons with native audio, vocabulary, dialogues and quizzes. Everything you need to reinforce your skills between live sessions.

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Lea

Sannu everyone 🙌

4:22 PM

Ibrahim

Sannu! Welcome to the group 🎉

4:23 PM

I’m not on desktop, is it mobile-friendly too?

4:23 PM

Mrhd

Yes, it works on phone and computer together 📱💻

4:24 PM

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Your Hausa curriculum

Exactly what you'll find inside the platform: 47 modules, 0+ structured lessons, quizzes and exercises.

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Haoussa Débutant

👋Salutations — Gaisuwa

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦La famille — Iyali

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦La famille — Iyali

🛒Le marche — Kasuwa

🍲La nourriture — Abinci

🗺️Direction — Jagora

🍛Gastronomie — Abincin Gargajiya

👪Famille et traditions — Iyali da al'ada

✈️Voyager — Tafiya

🌿Nature — Yanayi da Ƙasa

🎭Culture — Al'adu da bukukuwa

📱Tech — Fasaha da kuɗi

💼Travail — Aiki da sana'a

⏰Temps — Lokaci da yanayi

⚽Sport et corps — Wasanni da jiki

😊Emotions et caractere — Hali da motsin rai

🎓Education et ecole — Ilimi

🕌Religion et spiritualite — Addini

✈️Voyages avances — Tafiya

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Haoussa Intermediaire

💼Monde du travail — Aiki

📰Medias et actualites — Labarai

🏛️Politique et societe — Siyasa

💰Economie et finances — Tattalin arziki

🎓Education avancee — Ilimi

🎭Arts et litterature — Fasaha

🌿Environnement — Muhalli

🔬Sciences et technologie — Kimiyya

🌍Relations internationales — Hulda

🧘Philosophie et pensee — Falsafa

🎯Projet personnel — Shirin kai

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Expression avancée

📜Proverbes et rhétorique

🕌Société, religion et politique

📰Labarai da Jaridun Hausa — Presse et médias

🎬Kannywood — Cinéma, musique et arts haoussa

🌍Ta'addanci da Sahel — Boko Haram et crise sécuritaire

🏰Daular Sokoto da Sarakunan Hausa — Califat et émirs

🌙Musulunci da Kalanda Hijri — Islam et temps islamique

📱Hausa na Matasa — Langue des jeunes et médias sociaux

🏆Cikakkiyar Harshe — Maîtrise C2 et synthèse avancée

🍲Abincin Hausa — Cuisine, saveurs et traditions culinaires

🎵Kiɗan Hausa — Musique, griots et hip-hop haoussa

🥊Wasannin Jiki — Sport, dambe et culture physique haoussa

🔬Kimiyyar Harshe C2 — Linguistique tchadique avancée

🏆Cikakkiyar Masarautar Harshe — Synthèse C2 et expression avancée

The method

Our method for learning Hausa

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Quick level test

Assess your current knowledge in 5 minutes

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Structured modules

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2 sessions per week with your native teacher

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The curriculum

What you'll learn in Hausa

A curriculum designed to get you speaking Hausa in the situations that actually matter to you.

01
Conversational Hausa from Kano and Katsina
02
High/low tones in Hausa: the key to listening comprehension
03
Business Hausa and market vocabulary
04
Ajami: Hausa written in Arabic script
05
Media Hausa: BBC Hausa and RFI Hausa
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Culture: Hausa traditions, dan kama music and Kano handicraft

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about learning Hausa

Why learn Hausa rather than Swahili for Africa?

Hausa and Swahili are the two great cross-regional languages of sub-Saharan Africa. Hausa dominates West Africa (Nigeria, Niger, Chad, Ghana, Cameroon), Swahili dominates East Africa. With Nigeria as Africa's largest economy, Hausa opens the door to the continent's biggest and most dynamic market. For business in West Africa, Hausa is an incomparable asset.

Is Hausa a difficult tonal language to master?

Hausa is a tonal language with two main tones (high and low), plus a falling contour tone. It is less complex than Mandarin (four tones) or Vietnamese (six tones). Tones distinguish words that are identical in writing: 'yârà' (children) vs 'yàrà' (easy). With a native teacher correcting tones from the start, the right reflexes develop gradually over 2 to 3 months.

Is Hausa useful outside Nigeria?

Absolutely. Hausa is spoken in eight countries: Nigeria, Niger, Chad, Ghana, Cameroon, Benin, Togo and Sudan. It is the language of commerce in markets throughout West Africa. BBC Hausa and RFI Hausa broadcasts reach tens of millions of listeners every week across the Sahel. For NGOs, diplomats and entrepreneurs working in the region, Hausa is often more useful than French or English.

Is there a Hausa-speaking community in Europe?

The Nigerian community in France is estimated at 60,000 people, with a strong Hausa presence. More significantly: hundreds of thousands of nationals from Niger, Chad and Cameroon speak Hausa in Europe. In certain neighbourhoods of Paris and Lyon, Hausa is a language of commerce. For social workers and healthcare professionals, learning Hausa is a real advantage.

How long does it take to learn Hausa?

For a French or English speaker, 8 to 12 months with two lessons per week to reach B1. The Latin alphabet used for Hausa makes the start easier, no new script to learn for everyday communication. The main challenges: the tones, grammatical gender (masculine/feminine) and aspect-based verb constructions. But core vocabulary is attainable quickly with regular oral practice.

How much do Hausa courses cost on Targumi?

Targumi offers 3 plans: quarterly, yearly, and lifetime access. All plans include live small-group classes with native teachers, interactive lessons, and the community. See full pricing on the pricing page.

Are the Hausa courses online or in person?

100% online. Live classes happen twice a week in small groups via Google Meet. You can join from anywhere in the world. The mobile and web app stay accessible 24/7 for interactive lessons.

Is there a money-back guarantee?

Yes. Targumi offers a 30-day money-back guarantee on all plans. If you are not satisfied, just email [email protected] for a full refund.

How do I cancel my subscription?

You can cancel anytime from your profile (“My subscriptions” section) with no hidden fees. Your access stays active until the end of your paid period.

Resources

All Hausa resources

Explore our free tools to progress outside of class.

Hausa level test

Assess your CEFR level in 5 minutes. 30-day learning plan included.

Hausa survival kit

A hundred words and thirty key phrases as a printable PDF, free.

Hausa cultural quiz

How well do you know Hausa culture? Films, music, traditions.

Hausa articles

Guides and articles to learn Hausa.

Hausa vocabulary

Essential words and phrases organized by theme.

Cultural resources

Podcasts, movies, TV shows and music to progress through immersion.

Guides & articles

Guides to learn Hausa

Diaspora

Learn Hausa in Paris: The Nigerian Diaspora in Ile-de-France

Discover how to learn Hausa in Paris through the Nigerian diaspora: associations, neighbourhoods, resources and courses with native teachers.

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“Hausa opened doors at work. My boss entrusted me with an international client.”

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“Hausa allowed me to take a prestigious MOOC that only existed in this language.”

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“3 great things about Hausa: the teacher, the small group, the audio exercises. Winning trio.”

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“During my recovery, Hausa kept my mind busy while everything else fell apart.”

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“During my recovery, Hausa became a reassuring habit. Three evenings a week, and I bounce back.”

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“The Hausa teacher makes us laugh every session. Relaxed atmosphere that helps us dare to speak.”

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