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Mandinka is the language of the Mandé people in The Gambia, southern Senegal (Casamance), Guinea-Bissau, and Guinea, roughly 3 to 5 million speakers. A variant of the Mandé family like Bambara and Dyula, Mandinka is the language of the Mali Empire of Sundiata Keita (13th century) and of the great trading networks that linked the Atlantic coast to Saharan Africa. The Gambia, continental Africa's smallest country, is entirely enclaved within Senegal, and Mandinka is its main language.
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Your typical Mandinka week
2 live video classes per week, Mondays and Thursdays at 8pm (Paris time). Small groups.
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Your Mandinka curriculum
Exactly what you'll find inside the platform: 38 modules, 0+ structured lessons, quizzes and exercises.
Our method for learning Mandinka
Quick level test
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Structured modules
Progressive learning path with native audio and exercises
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What you'll learn in Mandinka
A curriculum designed to get you speaking Mandinka in the situations that actually matter to you.
Try for 30 days- 01Conversational Mandinka from The Gambia and Casamance
- 02Tones and Mandinka phonology
- 03The Mandé family: Mandinka, Bambara, Dyula, similarities and differences
- 04Mandinka culture: kora, djembe, Kankurang ceremony (UNESCO)
- 05Mandinka for travelers in The Gambia and Casamance
- 06Mandinka for the Gambian and Guinean diaspora in France
Frequently asked questions about learning Mandinka
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Mandinka level test
Assess your CEFR level in 5 minutes. 30-day learning plan included.
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A hundred words and thirty key phrases as a printable PDF, free.
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How well do you know Mandinka culture? Films, music, traditions.
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Guides and articles to learn Mandinka.
Discover →Mandinka vocabulary
Essential words and phrases organized by theme.
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Learn Mandinka: complete beginner's guide
Discover how to learn Mandinka (Manding): West African Mandé language, grammar, essential phrases and Mandinka culture. Complete beginner's guide.
12 min read→Guide pratiqueBambara, Dioula or Manding: Understanding the Mande Language Family to Choose Your Language
Bambara, Dioula and Manding are three variants of the same linguistic continuum. Vocabulary, geography, diaspora and culture: how to choose the right one for your goals.
14 min read→They are learning Mandinka with Targumi
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.”
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“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)
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- 24/7 access from mobile and desktop
- Level certificate
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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
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