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Dioula is a language spoken by native communities worldwide. Dioula (Jula) is the great trade language of West Africa, spoken by more than 12 million people in Côte d'Ivoire, Burkina Faso and Mali. A Mandé variant closely related to Bambara and Mandinka, Dioula is the language of merchants that historically connected regions from the Atlantic to the Sahara. In Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire's economic capital, Dioula is the language of the Treichville and Adjamé markets, indispensable for anyone doing business in francophone West Africa.
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2 live classes per week in small groups. Ask questions, practice conversation, progress fast.
Your typical Dioula week
2 live video classes per week, Mondays and Thursdays at 8pm (Paris time). Small groups.
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Interactive lessons with native audio, vocabulary, dialogues and quizzes. Everything you need to reinforce your skills between live sessions.
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Your Dioula curriculum
Exactly what you'll find inside the platform: 44 modules, 0+ structured lessons, quizzes and exercises.
Our method for learning Dioula
Quick level test
Assess your current knowledge in 5 minutes
Structured modules
Progressive learning path with native audio and exercises
Interactive live classes
2 sessions per week with your native teacher
Level certification
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What you'll learn in Dioula
A curriculum designed to get you speaking Dioula in the situations that actually matter to you.
Try for 30 days- 01Commercial Dioula and market vocabulary (Abidjan, Bobo-Dioulasso)
- 02Dioula tones: understanding and practising them
- 03Dioula as a lingua franca for travelling in Burkina Faso and Côte d'Ivoire
- 04The Dioula-Bambara-Mandinka link: the Mandé family
- 05Mandé trading culture and commercial networks
- 06Dioula for professionals and humanitarians in West Africa
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Dioula level test
Assess your CEFR level in 5 minutes. 30-day learning plan included.
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Verified learner testimonials.
“Been on Targumi for 3 months. The small group format is exactly what I needed. My teacher takes time to correct accent, it's precious. Made more progress in 3 months than in 2 years of regular apps.”
“What sold me is you actually speak from class one. No 10 hours of theory before opening your mouth. And the platform between classes is well-built, I revise on the morning commute.”
“Honestly I had doubts at first because I'd tried plenty of methods without sticking. This is different, the teacher knows their stuff, adapts to your level, and we have fun on top of it. 6 months in and still motivated.”
“Really good experience overall, the rhythm between live classes and independent practice is well-balanced. Small note: the mobile app lags sometimes, but the teaching content is well worth the price.”
“The thing that makes a real difference compared to other platforms: teachers are native and trained. You feel it, especially on accent and everyday expressions you don't learn in textbooks.”
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- Live classes 2x/week with a native teacher
- Full learning platform (videos, quizzes, audio exercises)
- Small group classes: you actually practice
- Private WhatsApp community
- 24/7 access from mobile and desktop
- Level certificate
- Shareable account
Cancel anytime · Same access on all plans
- Live classes 2x/week with a native teacher
- Full learning platform (videos, quizzes, audio exercises)
- Small group classes: you actually practice
- Private WhatsApp community
- 24/7 access from mobile and desktop
- Level certificate
- Shareable account
Cancel anytime · Same access on all plans
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