Practice for free
Listen and practice
You do not need a tutor to start speaking. Hear real voices, read the news in your language, and practice with the people around you. Everything on this page is free.
Read and listen to the news
BBC News publishes free stories, audio, and video in four Nigerian languages. Read one short story a day and listen for the words you know.
More Hausa news and radio
Two more free Hausa services to help your ear get used to the rhythm of the language.
Hear words spoken
Forvo is a free pronunciation dictionary where native speakers record words. Search for any word and listen as many times as you like.
Alphabets, phrases, and samples
Omniglot is a free reference site with alphabets, pronunciation notes, and sample texts.
Make it a conversation
The best practice feels like talking with family. Pick three phrases, say them to a relative, a friend, or a fellow member, and ask them to correct you gently. Then try three more.
Practice with the people around you
- Ask a parent, grandparent, or relative to teach you one new greeting each week.
- Say your phrases out loud, then listen to a native speaker say them and compare.
- Pick one short news story and look up five words you do not know.
- Little and often works best. Ten minutes a day beats an hour once a month.
Learning with your children
- Short, playful sessions work best for young learners.
- Listen to a news clip or a recorded word together and repeat it.
- For Igbo, Asụsụ Ọma has games and folktales made for children and families.
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