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Learn Yoruba online — speak Yorùbá in minutes a day.

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

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Sample lessonYorùbá · Phrases
Báwo
Hello
Ẹ kàárọ̀
Good morning
Ẹ ṣé
Thank you
Ẹ káàbọ̀
Welcome
Mo nífẹ̀ẹ́ rẹ
I love you
+25 XP per lesson
5 min a day 🔥

Why learn Yoruba?

Spoken by millions

Yorùbá is spoken across Southwest Nigeria, Benin, Togo and the diaspora — one of West Africa's most influential languages.

Reconnect with culture

From Fela to Burna Boy, Yorùbá powers Nigerian music, film and food. Learn the language behind the culture.

Easier than you think

With three tones and a Latin alphabet, you can read and pronounce Yorùbá from day one — we guide you through every step.

Who it's for

Built for everyone learning Yoruba

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

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Married into a Yoruba family

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

What you'll learn

From your first Báwo to real conversations.

  • Greetings & introductions — Báwo, Ẹ kàárọ̀, Ẹ ṣé
  • Numbers, days & time — count, schedule, plan
  • Tones & pronunciation — high, mid 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

Báwo
Hello
Ẹ kàárọ̀
Good morning
Ẹ ṣé
Thank you
Ẹ káàbọ̀
Welcome
Mo nífẹ̀ẹ́ rẹ
I love you
Ṣé daadaa ni?
Are you well?

Three steps. Zero textbook stress.

1. Pick a lesson

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

Not at all. Yorùbá uses the Latin alphabet, so reading is easy from day one. Tones take a little practice, but our flashcards and audio-friendly lessons make it click fast.

Do I need to know the tones?

Yes, eventually — Yorùbá uses high, mid and low tones to distinguish words. We introduce them gradually so you build a natural ear, not memorize rules.

Can I learn Yoruba as a complete beginner?

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

Is this Yoruba app free?

Yes. Flashcards and quizzes are free forever. Pro features (Battles, Word Match, Word Builder, Survival Streak) are $5.99/month or $47.99/year with a 7-day free trial.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. NaijaTongues is mobile-first and runs in any modern browser on phone, tablet or desktop — no install required.

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