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Language and Culture

Ẹ káàbọ̀Welcome, in Yoruba
NnọọWelcome, in Igbo
Barka da zuwaWelcome, in Hausa
Una welcomeWelcome, in Nigerian Pidgin

Find your voice in a Nigerian language

Whether you want to talk with your grandparents, prepare for a trip home, or simply feel closer to your roots, we will help you take the first step. Free tools and friendly tutors, all in one place.
Ẹ káàbọ̀ welcome
Ẹ ṣé thank you
Nnọọ welcome
Daalụ thank you
Barka da zuwa welcome
Na gode thank you
How far? hello
Abeg please
Sannu hello
Ndeewo hello
Biko please
Jọ̀wọ́ please

What brings you here?

Choose the path that feels most like you. You can always come back and try another.
Start with the language of your people, at your own pace, for free.
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Learn the phrases that open doors, from warm greetings to a heartfelt thank you.
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Meet friendly, native-speaking tutors online at affordable prices.
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Pick your language

Every language page starts with free tools and shows you the next small step.
Hausa
Northern Nigeria

Yoruba
Southwest Nigeria

Igbo
Southeast Nigeria

Pidgin
Everyday, nationwide

Why learn?
Language carries our stories, humor, and family warmth. Even a few words, spoken with care, can bring a smile to an elder, open a door on a trip home, or put a patient or neighbor at ease.
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About these listings

NAPPSA offers this section as a free community service for learning and cultural connection. The apps, courses, platforms, and tutors listed are independent third parties. NAPPSA does not endorse or guarantee them, is not a party to any arrangement between you and a provider, and receives no payment, commission, or other benefit from any of them.

Prices, features, and availability change, so please confirm details with each provider. You are responsible for your own decisions and payments, including the supervision of children. These resources are for personal and cultural learning and are not a substitute for qualified medical interpreter services.

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