Learn Somali with real humans
Somali is spoken by 20 to 25 million people in the Horn of Africa, in Somalia, the Ogaden region of Ethiopia, northeastern Kenya and Djibouti. It is a Cushitic language (within the Afro-Asiatic family), a distant cousin of Amharic and Oromo. Somali is unique in Africa: it was officially written for the first time in 1972, using the Latin alphabet, a strong political choice. The Somali diaspora in Europe (especially in the UK, the Netherlands and Scandinavia) numbers over one million people.
Learn Somali live with a native teacher
2 live classes per week in small groups. Ask questions, practice conversation, progress fast.


Your typical Somali week
2 live video classes per week, Mondays and Thursdays at 8pm (Paris time). Small groups.
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Progress in Somali 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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Dedicated WhatsApp group, exchanges between learners, resource sharing. You're never alone in your learning journey.
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Your Somali curriculum
Exactly what you'll find inside the platform: 50 modules, 0+ structured lessons, quizzes and exercises.
Our method for learning Somali
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
Validate your progress with an official certificate
What makes us different for Somali
Including rare languages you won't find anywhere else.
Try everything with no commitment. Classes, exercises, community.
Video classes + interactive exercises + WhatsApp community. All included.
Learn whenever you want. Exercises and content are available 24/7.
What you'll learn in Somali
A curriculum designed to get you speaking Somali in the situations that actually matter to you.
Try for 30 days- 01Conversational Somali from Mogadishu and the diaspora
- 02Somali Latin alphabet: phonetic spelling and pronunciation
- 03Tones and accents: standard Somali vs regional dialects
- 04Somali nomadic culture: oral poetry, xeer and hospitality
- 05Somali for humanitarian professionals in the Horn of Africa
- 06Business Somali: Djibouti as a regional commercial hub
Frequently asked questions about learning Somali
All Somali resources
Explore our free tools to progress outside of class.
Somali level test
Assess your CEFR level in 5 minutes. 30-day learning plan included.
Discover →Somali survival kit
A hundred words and thirty key phrases as a printable PDF, free.
Discover →Somali cultural quiz
How well do you know Somali culture? Films, music, traditions.
Discover →Somali articles
Guides and articles to learn Somali.
Discover →Somali vocabulary
Essential words and phrases organized by theme.
Discover →Cultural resources
Podcasts, movies, TV shows and music to progress through immersion.
Discover →Guides to learn Somali
How to Say Hello in Somali: Complete Guide to Somali Greetings
Learn to greet in Somali! Master nabad, assalaamu calaykum, and traditional Somali expressions with pronunciation, Islamic context, and cultural etiquette.
8 min read→GuideLearn Somali: Complete Beginner's Guide
Complete guide to learning Somali, a Cushitic language spoken by over 20 million people in Somalia, Djibouti, Ethiopia and Kenya. Script, grammar, essential phrases and method.
9 min read→Complete GuideLearn Somali: Complete Beginner's Guide
Discover how to learn Somali: Latin alphabet, pronunciation, SOV grammar, essential vocabulary and Somali culture. A comprehensive guide for beginners.
15 min read→They are learning Somali 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.”
“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
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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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