Una welcome (welcome, everybody)
Learn Nigerian Pidgin
Nigerian Pidgin is the everyday language that connects Nigerians from every region. If you speak English you will recognize many words, and the rhythm is the fun part.
1. Join a community
Learn from a native speaker in a friendly space.
- Easy Pidgin, an online community run by a native speaker
2. Take a course or app
Structured lessons at your own pace.
- uTalk, paid
- Learn Nigerian Pidgin: From Basics to Fluency on Udemy, paid
3. Talk with a person
Dedicated Pidgin tutors are limited. Many Nigerian tutors will happily practice Pidgin conversation with you, so just ask.
Try your first words
Say them out loud. Pidgin spelling varies, so do not worry about getting it perfect.
How far?
Hello, how are you?
I dey fine
I am fine
Abeg
Please
Thank you o
Thank you
No wahala
No problem
Did you know?
Abeg, the Pidgin word for please, comes from the English words I beg. Once you spot patterns like that, Pidgin starts to feel familiar fast.
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