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First words in Yoruba

Báwo ni? (Ba-wo ni?), How are you?

e KA-a-ro / e KA-a-bo / BA-wo ni

Ẹ káàárọ̀ / Ẹ káàbọ̀, Good morning / Welcome

Formal greeting

Did you know? Yoruba has one of the most complex numbering systems in the world, it works by subtraction on a base-20 logic: 45 is said 'marun-din-ogọ̀ta' (five-less-sixty). The Yoruba Ifá religion is inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list, and its offshoots (Candomblé in Brazil, Santería in Cuba, Vodou in Haiti) bear witness to the influence of the Yoruba diaspora shaped by the Atlantic slave trade. Lagos, a megacity of 15 million people, is the epicenter of global Afrobeats culture, and the majority of artists dominating African charts are Yoruba or sing in Yoruba.

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Exactly what you'll find inside the platform: 52 modules, 0+ structured lessons, quizzes and exercises.

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Yoruba Débutant

👋Les salutations — Iki

🤝Ṣé presenter — Ifiranra

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦La famille — Ebi

🏪Le marché — Ọjà

🍲La nourriture — Oúnjẹ

🏥Le corps et la santé — Ara

🧭Les directions — Ọ̀nà

🌧️Le temps — Àkókò

🎵Hobbies et loisirs — Eré

🎭Culture yoruba — Àṣà Yorùbá

💻Tech et Lagos — Ìmọ̀ ẹ̀rọ àti Èkó

🎨Les couleurs — Àwọ̀

🔢Les nombres — Ìnómba

🚗Les transports — Ìrìnnà

🌳Météo et nature — Ojú-ọjọ́ àti àyíká

🐅Les animaux — Ẹranko

❤️Émotions et sentiments — Ìmọ̀lára

🔮Ifá et spiritualité — Ifá àti ẹ̀sìn ìbílẹ̀

✈️Voyage avance — Ìrìn-àjò

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Yoruba Intermediaire

📖Grammaire et structure de phrases

💼Travail et bureau — Iṣẹ́

🎭Musique, art et culture yoruba

🏠Logement — Ilé gbígbé

🏥Sante et medecine — Ìlera

🍲Gastronomie yoruba — Oúnjẹ

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Famille et lignage — Ìdílé

🗳️Societe et politique — Àwùjọ àti ìṣèlú

🌳Nature et environnement — Àgbáyé

🥁Culture yoruba — Àṣà Yorùbá

💻Technologie et fintech — Ẹ̀rọ-ìmọ̀

⚽Sports et loisirs — Eré ìdárayá

👗Mode et beaute — Aṣọ àti ẹwà

🛐Religion et spiritualite — Ẹ̀sìn àti ìmí

🎓Education superieure — Ẹ̀kọ́ gíga

🗣️Argot et slang de Lagos — Ọ̀rọ̀ ọmọ Lagos

💼Affaires et entrepreneuriat — Iṣòwò àti olùṣòwò

🌍Diaspora yoruba — Yorùbá ní àgbáyé

🗣️Argumentation et proverbes — Àríyànjiyàn àti òwe

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Yoruba Avancé

📚Littérature yoruba — Ìwé-kíkà Yorùbá

🔮Philosophie yoruba — Ìmọ̀ ìjìnlẹ̀ Yorùbá

📺Médias nigérians et diaspora — Ìròyìn àti ilẹ̀ òkèèrè

🌆Lagos àti Nàìjíríà òde-òní — Ville et société contemporaines

🎬Nollywood Yoruba — Eré Sinima àti Ìṣẹ́-Ọnà Fíímù

🗣️Dialectes Yoruba — Ọ̀yọ́, Ekiti, Ondo, Lagos

📚Ẹ̀kọ́ Èdè Niger-Congo — Yoruboid àti Ìfiwéra Ìgbó

✍️Àsà Ìkọ̀wé Yoruba — Ọ̀rọ̀ Tó Ga àti Iṣẹ́-Ọnà Ìkọ̀wé

🏆Ìpari C2 — Ìṣọ̀kan Ìmọ̀ àti Idánwò Ìgbẹ́yìn

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The curriculum

What you'll learn in Yoruba

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

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Conversational Yoruba from Lagos, Ibadan, and Abeokuta
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The three tones of Yoruba: high, low, and mid, the key to comprehension
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Religious Yoruba: Ifá, Candomblé, and the Afro-Brazilian diaspora
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Afrobeats and Yoruba pop culture: decoding Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido
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Yoruba for business across the Nigerian and West African markets
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Yoruba proverbs and philosophy: 'Ile ni ile' (home is home)

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about learning Yoruba

Is Yoruba a difficult tonal language?

Yoruba has three tones (high, low, mid) plus gliding tones. It's less complex than Vietnamese or Cantonese, but tones are essential, they distinguish words that are spelled identically. For example, 'oko' can mean husband, hoe, or canoe depending on the tone. With a native teacher correcting tones live, your ear adapts progressively. Many of our students master the basic tones within 2 to 3 months.

Is Yoruba useful in Brazil and Cuba?

Yes, it's one of the fascinating peculiarities of Yoruba. Candomblé in Brazil and Santería in Cuba have preserved thousands of Yoruba words in their liturgies and daily practices, even though these communities no longer generally speak the language fluently. For researchers, musicians, or practitioners of these traditions, learning Yoruba opens a unique cultural and spiritual dimension.

Can Afrobeats help with learning Yoruba?

Absolutely. Afrobeats (Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido, Asake) blends English and Yoruba in varying proportions. Artists like Asake sing almost exclusively in Yoruba, his albums have made the language popular with millions of young people worldwide. Our teachers can build lessons around your favorite artists: lyric decoding, tonal pronunciation, and everyday vocabulary.

Is there a Yoruba community in France?

The Nigerian community in France is estimated at 60,000 people, with a majority of Yoruba. Significant communities are based in Paris, Lyon, and Bordeaux. On top of that, Afro-Brazilian and Afro-Cuban communities in France practice religions with Yoruba roots. Learning Yoruba in France connects you to several African and Afro-diasporic communities at once.

How long does it take to speak Yoruba fluently?

For a French speaker, count on 10 to 14 months with 2 lessons per week to reach B1. The tones and vowel harmony of Yoruba are the main challenges. The alphabet is Latin (with a few tonal diacritics), which makes reading straightforward. Yoruba grammar is different from French but logical, no grammatical gender, and S-V-O word order just like French.

How much do Yoruba 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 Yoruba 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 Yoruba resources

Explore our free tools to progress outside of class.

Yoruba level test

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

Yoruba survival kit

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

Yoruba cultural quiz

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

Yoruba articles

Guides and articles to learn Yoruba.

Yoruba vocabulary

Essential words and phrases organized by theme.

Cultural resources

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

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Guides & articles

Guides to learn Yoruba

Language Guide

How to Say Hello in Yoruba: Complete Guide to Yoruba Greetings

Learn to greet in Yoruba! Master ẹ káàárọ̀, ẹ nlẹ, and traditional Nigerian greetings with tonal pronunciation, time-based expressions, and cultural context.

8 min read→Guide

Learn Yoruba: Complete Beginner's Guide

Complete guide to learning Yoruba, a major African language spoken by over 45 million people in Nigeria, Benin and Togo. Tonal system, alphabet, grammar, essential phrases and method.

9 min read→Guide complet

Learn Yoruba: Complete Beginner's Guide

Discover how to learn Yoruba, a major West African language spoken by over 45 million people. Complete guide with alphabet, tones, grammar, vocabulary, and Yoruba culture.

Yoruba, Igbo or Hausa: Nigeria's Three Great Languages Compared

Comparing Yoruba, Igbo and Hausa. Three languages, three cultures, one country: a guide to choosing the right Nigerian language.

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