Barka da zuwa (welcome)
Learn Hausa
Hausa is one of the most widely spoken languages in West Africa. Start with a few words today and build from there, one small step at a time.
1. Start free
Free lessons with audio. No sign-up needed.
- US Foreign Service Institute and Peace Corps Hausa courses
- Free Language, a directory of free audio lessons
2. Practice on your phone
A few minutes a day adds up.
- Learn Hausa for Beginners, works offline. The first lessons are free and full access is paid.
3. Talk with a person
A friendly tutor helps with pronunciation and confidence.
- AmazingTalker lists Hausa tutors
- Tuteria offers lessons in Nigerian languages
- See all tutor options
Try your first words
Say them out loud. Even a small effort is warmly received.
Sannu
Hello
Barka da zuwa
Welcome
Na gode
Thank you
Don Allah
Please
Sai an jima
See you later
Did you know?
Hausa has long been a language of trade across West Africa, so a few words can take you a long way, from Nigeria to Niger and beyond.
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