🦅Learn Igbo online

Learn Igbo online — speak Igbo in minutes a day.

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

4.9★ · 1,000+ learners across 60+ countries
Sample lessonIgbo · Phrases
Kedu
Hello / How are you?
Ụtụtụ ọma
Good morning
Daalụ
Thank you
Nnọọ
Welcome
A hụrụ m gị n'anya
I love you
+25 XP per lesson
5 min a day 🔥

Why learn Igbo?

Spoken by millions

Igbo is spoken across Southeast Nigeria and by a vibrant global diaspora — one of Africa's major languages.

Reconnect with heritage

From Nollywood to Afrobeats, Igbo culture shapes modern Nigeria. Learn the language and feel at home.

Beginner-friendly

Igbo uses the Latin alphabet and clear vowel sounds, so you can read and pronounce words from day one.

Who it's for

Built for everyone learning Igbo

Whatever brought you to Igbo — 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 Igbo? Short, fun daily lessons your whole family can do together — no textbooks, no lectures.

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Married into a Igbo family

Surprise your spouse, in-laws and elders with real Igbo — 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 Igbo 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 Igbo 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 Igbo alongside your coursework or fandom.

What you'll learn

From your first Kedu to real conversations.

  • Greetings & introductions — Kedu, Ụtụtụ ọma, Daalụ
  • Numbers, days & time — count, schedule, plan
  • Tones & pronunciation — high and low 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 elders

Phrase preview

Kedu
Hello / How are you?
Ụtụtụ ọma
Good morning
Daalụ
Thank you
Nnọọ
Welcome
A hụrụ m gị n'anya
I love you
Ị dị mma?
Are you well?

Three steps. Zero textbook stress.

1. Pick a lesson

Start with greetings and survival Igbo 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 Igbo 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 Igbo hard to learn?

Not at all. Igbo uses the Latin alphabet, so reading is easy from day one. Tones take a little practice, but our flashcards and short lessons make them click.

Do I need to know the tones?

Yes, eventually — Igbo uses high and low tones to distinguish words. We introduce them gradually so you build a natural ear.

Can I learn Igbo as a complete beginner?

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

Is this Igbo 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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