🌅Learn Hausa online

Learn Hausa online — speak Hausa in minutes a day.

The fun, mobile-first Hausa app. Bite-sized flashcards, quizzes and streaks built around real, everyday Hausa — greetings, food, family, markets and more. Free to start.

4.9★ · 1,000+ learners across 60+ countries
Sample lessonHausa · Phrases
Sannu
Hello
Ina kwana
Good morning
Na gode
Thank you
Barka da zuwa
Welcome
Ina son ka
I love you
+25 XP per lesson
5 min a day 🔥

Why learn Hausa?

A lingua franca of West Africa

Hausa is spoken across Northern Nigeria, Niger and the Sahel — one of Africa's most widely spoken languages.

Open doors across borders

Trade, travel and connect across West Africa. Hausa unlocks markets, music and friendships in a dozen countries.

Beginner-friendly

Hausa uses the Latin alphabet (Boko) and has no complex tone system — perfect for first-time language learners.

Who it's for

Built for everyone learning Hausa

Whatever brought you to Hausa — family, love, heritage, travel or curiosity — NaijaTongues meets you where you are.

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Diaspora parents

Raising kids abroad and want them to grow up speaking Hausa? Short, fun daily lessons your whole family can do together — no textbooks, no lectures.

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Married into a Hausa family

Surprise your spouse, in-laws and elders with real Hausa — greetings, prayers, jokes and the words that matter at weddings, naming ceremonies and Sunday dinners.

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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.

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Reconnecting with your roots

Second- or third-generation and never got the chance to learn Hausa at home? Start from zero — no judgement, just steady progress toward the language of your heritage.

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Travellers & expats

Heading to Nigeria for work, family or fun? Learn the everyday Hausa that opens doors in markets, taxis, churches, mosques and homes.

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Students & culture lovers

Studying African languages, Nollywood, Afrobeats or West African history? Build real fluency in Hausa alongside your coursework or fandom.

What you'll learn

From your first Sannu to real conversations.

  • Greetings & introductions — Sannu, Ina kwana, Na gode
  • Numbers, days & time — count, schedule, plan
  • Pronunciation — clear consonants and vowels explained simply
  • Family, food & market vocabulary — talk about real life
  • Verbs in everyday sentences — go, eat, want, love
  • Conversation starters — chat with family, friends and traders

Phrase preview

Sannu
Hello
Ina kwana
Good morning
Na gode
Thank you
Barka da zuwa
Welcome
Ina son ka
I love you
Lafiya?
Are you well?

Three steps. Zero textbook stress.

1. Pick a lesson

Start with greetings and survival Hausa phrases — no prior knowledge required.

2. Practice daily

Bite-sized flashcards and quizzes drill vocabulary in 5 minutes a day.

3. Track streaks

Earn XP, unlock badges, and climb the global leaderboard.

Free to start. Pro when you're ready.

Learn Hausa flashcards and quizzes for free. Unlock Battles, Word Match, Word Builder and Survival Streak with Pro — 7-day free trial, cancel anytime.

Frequently asked questions

Is Hausa hard to learn?

Hausa is one of the most beginner-friendly African languages. It uses the Latin alphabet (Boko script), has straightforward pronunciation, and a simple grammar that clicks fast.

Does Hausa have tones?

Hausa has tones, but they're much lighter than Yorùbá or Igbo. Our lessons introduce them naturally through audio-friendly flashcards.

Can I learn Hausa as a complete beginner?

Absolutely. Lessons start from zero — greetings, numbers, food, family — and build up to real sentences and conversations.

Is this Hausa app free?

Yes. Flashcards and quizzes are free forever. Pro features are $5.99/month or $47.99/year with a 7-day free trial, cancel anytime.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. NaijaTongues is mobile-first and runs in any modern browser — no install required.

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