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Yorùbá, Igbo and Hausa, together in one place.
Ways to play and learn
From flashcards to full courses
All ten game modes are free, and structured Courses are open to everyone while we build them out.
Learn
FreeBrowse Yorùbá, Igbo & Hausa vocabulary by category and level. Tap to reveal — every new word counts toward your Learn score.
Open LearnQuiz
Free10-question multiple-choice rounds. 15 pts per correct answer, +30 perfect bonus. Build your accuracy and unlock badges.
Open QuizBattles
FreeRace the 8s timer against a bot, chain streaks for 3× multipliers, spend Freeze / Skip / Hint power-ups, and climb the ELO ladder.
Open BattlesWord Match
Free5 pairs, race the clock. Speed bonus up to +5, −3 penalty per miss. Beat your best score on every round.
Open Word MatchNumbers
FreeFour round types, endlessly generated — counting, arithmetic and big numbers. The range widens as you get answers right and narrows after mistakes.
Open NumbersSentence Builder
FreeRebuild a real sentence from jumbled words, given the English meaning. Six levels from 3 to 20 words, 3 lives, a per-sentence timer and a combo multiplier up to 2×.
Open Sentence BuilderEveryday Phrases
FreeReal greetings, prayers and market talk with literal glosses and usage notes, so you know what you're actually saying. No account needed.
Open Everyday PhrasesProverbs
FreeBrowse 1,824 Yorùbá and Igbo proverbs with literal readings and meanings, then test yourself in the meaning game. Collected from public sources and awaiting speaker review. Hausa proverbs are not available yet.
Open ProverbsWord Builder
FreeUnscramble jumbled letters to spell each translation. 10 words, 3 lives, speed bonuses, limited hints.
Open Word BuilderSurvival Streak
FreeEndless flashcards, 3 lives, the clock shrinks as your streak grows. Combo multipliers stack — climb the per-language leaderboard.
Open Survival StreakCourses
FreeStructured lessons for Yorùbá, Igbo and Hausa. Three units per language so far, eight lessons each, a test at the end of every unit, and 80% to pass.
Open CoursesStructured courses
A step-by-step path, not just drills
Three units per language so far — eight lessons each, a test at the end of every unit, and 80% to pass. Lessons and units unlock in order; no skipping ahead.
Greetings & courtesy
Hello, good morning, please, thank you — the words that open every conversation.
Names & introductions
Introduce yourself, ask someone's name, and handle first meetings.
Numbers 1–20
Count confidently from one to twenty, with the quirks of each language spelled out.
Free while we build it out
Courses are open to everyone today. The content is written by us and is still awaiting review by native speakers — if a phrase reads wrong, the report control on every item sends it straight to the review queue.
Three tongues. One Naija.
Pick a language and dive in
Each course covers 2,600+ words in four categories — common words, nouns, verbs and adjectives — across five difficulty levels, plus 71 everyday phrases for greetings, the market and getting around.
Spoken across Southwest Nigeria, West Africa & beyond
Spoken across Southeast Nigeria and beyond
Spoken across Northern Nigeria, the Sahel & beyond
More African languages coming soon ✨
How it works
Three steps. Zero textbook stress.
1. Pick a language
Choose Yorùbá, Igbo or Hausa and start at Level 1 with the words you'll use most.
2. Learn with flashcards, quizzes & courses
Bite-sized lessons split into common words, nouns, verbs and adjectives — each ordered by difficulty — plus structured Courses that walk you from greetings up to numbers.
3. Build streaks & climb the board
Earn XP, unlock badges, and compete on the worldwide leaderboard with other learners.
Who it's for
Built for everyone learning a Nigerian language
Whatever brought you here — family, love, heritage, travel or curiosity — NaijaTongues meets you where you are.
Diaspora parents
Raising kids abroad and want them to grow up speaking Yorùbá, Igbo or Hausa? Short, fun daily lessons the whole family can do together.
Married into a Nigerian family
Surprise your spouse, in-laws and elders with real Yorùbá, Igbo or Hausa — greetings, prayers and the words that matter at weddings and Sunday dinners.
Nigerians learning another Nigerian language
Yorùbá speaker picking up Igbo? Hausa speaker learning Yorùbá? Bridge across Nigeria's languages and connect with friends, colleagues and customers nationwide.
Reconnecting with your roots
Second- or third-generation and never got the chance to learn at home? Start from zero — no judgement, just steady progress toward the language of your heritage.
Travellers & expats
Heading to Nigeria for work, family or fun? Learn the everyday phrases that open doors in markets, taxis, churches, mosques and homes.
Students & culture lovers
Studying African languages, Nollywood, Afrobeats or West African history? Build real fluency alongside your coursework or fandom.
Why NaijaTongues
Built for real learners, by real Nigerians.
Structured courses
Hand-written lessons for Yorùbá, Igbo and Hausa. Three units per language so far, unlocking in order — no skipping ahead.
Streaks, XP & badges
Daily streaks and unlockable badges make progress feel like a game, not homework.
Global leaderboard
Compare your XP, streaks and game scores with every other learner on the board.
Authentic vocabulary
Real Nigerian words and phrases — not stiff textbook translations.
Made for the diaspora
Reconnect with your roots from anywhere in the world. Mobile-first, works everywhere.
Private & secure
Your account, progress and data are protected with modern auth and encryption.
Simple pricing
Every game mode is free
All ten ways to play are open to anyone with an account. No card, no trial, no limits.
Everything
Free- Learn flashcards
- Quiz mode
- 🃏 Word Match arena
- 🔢 Numbers + calculator
- 🧩 Sentence Builder
- 💬 Everyday Phrases
- ⚔️ Flashcard Battles + ELO ladder
- 🔤 Word Builder + 💀 Survival Streak
- 📜 Proverbs library + meaning game
- Power-ups (Freeze, Skip, Hint)
- Streaks, badges & global leaderboard
Courses
In progressStructured, hand-written lessons rather than corpus-driven games. Today that's Stage 1 — three units each in Yorùbá, Igbo and Hausa — and none of it has been reviewed by a native speaker yet, so there's a report control on every phrase. Open to everyone while we build it out.
A paid tier may cover Courses in future. If that happens we'll say so on the pricing page first.
Open CoursesWhat's inside
What you actually get
Every number here comes straight from the content in the app today.
Structured courses
Three units per language so far — Greetings & courtesy, Names & introductions, and Numbers 1–20. Eight lessons per unit, a test at the end, 80% to pass. Free while we build it out.
2,600+ words per language
Common words, nouns, verbs and adjectives — each split across five difficulty levels so you always have a next step.
71 everyday phrases
Greetings, market talk and getting around, each with a literal gloss and a note on when to use it.
15,502 example sentences across all three
A combined Yorùbá, Igbo and Hausa Sentence Builder corpus, from 3-word lines up to 20-word sentences. It is heavily weighted toward Hausa today, machine-assembled and still awaiting speaker review.
1,824 proverbs
The collection has 1,824 Yorùbá and Igbo proverbs. Each has a literal reading and an explanation of what it actually means. Collected from public sources and still awaiting speaker review; Hausa proverbs are not available yet.
Ten free game modes
Learn, Quiz, Word Match, Numbers, Sentence Builder, Everyday Phrases, Battles, Word Builder, Survival Streak and Proverbs, all free.
Open corrections
Spotted a wrong tone mark or translation? Suggest a fix from any word — reviewed corrections ship to everyone.
Credited contributors
Approved suggestions earn you a place on the public contributors page, if you opt in.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Is NaijaTongues really free?+
Yes. You can sign up and start learning Yorùbá, Igbo and Hausa for free, with quizzes, streaks, badges and structured courses.
Which languages can I learn?+
Today: Yorùbá, Igbo and Hausa — Nigeria's three biggest languages. More African languages are coming.
Do I need any prior knowledge?+
Not at all. We start from greetings and survival phrases and build up gradually.
What are Courses?+
Structured, hand-written lessons for Yorùbá, Igbo and Hausa. Each language has three units so far — Greetings & courtesy, Names & introductions, and Numbers 1–20 — with eight lessons per unit and a 20-question test at the end. You need 80% to pass, and lessons unlock in order so you can't skip ahead. Courses are free while we build them out.
What are the proverbs?+
The Proverbs library has 1,824 Yorùbá and Igbo proverbs. Each has a literal reading and an explanation of what it means, plus there is a free meaning game. The collection comes from public sources and is still awaiting review by speakers. Hausa proverbs are not available yet.
What is Sentence Builder?+
A free game where you rebuild a Yorùbá, Igbo or Hausa sentence from jumbled words, given the English meaning. Six levels take you from 3-word sentences up to 20-word ones, with 3 lives, a per-sentence timer and a combo multiplier up to 2×. Over 15,000 sentences, and your scores count toward your streak and the leaderboards.
How do you know the content is correct?+
We have a reviewer platform where invited, vetted speakers correct text and record audio. Every correction is logged, and nothing goes live until it is personally approved. We are still bringing reviewers on, so most content has not yet been through this process.
Will it work on my phone?+
Yes. NaijaTongues is mobile-first and works in any modern browser.
How is my data protected?+
Accounts use secure authentication and we never sell your data. See our Privacy Policy for details.
Your turn
Speak the languages of home — wherever you are.
2,600+ words per language, five difficulty levels, ten free game modes and structured courses for Yorùbá, Igbo and Hausa. No credit card needed.