Ẹ káàbọ̀ (welcome)
Learn Yoruba
Yoruba is musical and expressive, and it is full of proverbs and warmth. Listen first, then speak, and enjoy the rhythm of it.
1. Start free
Free lessons with audio and tips written for diaspora learners.
- US Foreign Service Institute Yoruba courses, basic and intermediate
- Free Language Yoruba lessons
- Discover Yoruba
2. Practice on your phone
A few minutes a day adds up.
3. Talk with a person
A friendly tutor helps with tones and confidence.
- Preply and italki list many native Yoruba tutors
- Tuteria
- See all tutor options
Try your first words
Say them out loud. Even a small effort is warmly received.
Ẹ káàbọ̀
Welcome
Ẹ kú àárọ̀
Good morning
Ẹ ṣé
Thank you
Jọ̀wọ́
Please
Ó dàbọ̀
Goodbye
Did you know?
Yoruba uses three tones, shown with accent marks over the vowels. Listening to native speakers is the fastest way to catch them.
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