8 Weeks of LIVE Yoruba - you will speak from the very first class
Whether Yoruba is your heritage, your partner's language, or simply one you have always been drawn to, you are welcome here.
An 8-week training that gets you from zero to making basic conversations in Yoruba. Combination of 1-hour LIVE classes and course videos and text on your own dedicated platform.
You will love it!
Course TypeOnline
Duration8 Weeks
Schedule1 Hour /Week
StartJuly 2026
Our courses are taught by expert teachers who are native speakers and passionate about cultural education.
This engaging and interactive class offers a unique opportunity to learn the fundamentals of Yoruba, one of Africa's most widely spoken languages, through a blend of lessons, multimedia resources, and live practice sessions.
Interactive learning through storytelling, songs, games, and arts and crafts.
Join us to explore the rich history, and contemporary relevance of the Yoruba language, all from the convenience and flexibility of online learning.
Schedule: Classes are held once a week after school hours on weekdays or weekends. Each session lasts an hour.
5 Reasons Why You Should Join Us Now
- State-of-the-Art Learning Platform: By joining our class, you gain exclusive access to our dedicated online learning platform. This innovative space provides seamless access to all your learning materials, including high-quality video lessons, ensuring a smooth and interactive educational experience from anywhere in the world.
- Comprehensive Learning Materials: Our course goes beyond traditional lessons. From day one, you'll receive a variety of additional resources tailored to enhance your learning journey. These materials are designed to support your understanding and enable you to start speaking Yoruba confidently from your very first class.
- Effective Group Learning Environment: Embark on your language learning adventure alongside peers with similar goals. Studies have consistently shown that learning in a group setting is highly effective, fostering a supportive community where students can motivate each other and share insights, enhancing the overall learning experience.
- Continued Access to Learning Resources: The learning doesn't stop at the end of your course. You will continue to have access to all the learning videos and materials for three months post-study, absolutely free. This extended access allows you to review lessons at your pace and solidify your understanding of the Yoruba language.
- Affordable Post-Course Access: After the complimentary three-month access period, you have the option to maintain access to our extensive library of learning materials and videos for a nominal monthly subscription. This ongoing access ensures that you can keep practicing and improving your Yoruba language skills, staying connected to the language and culture.
Curriculum Summary
| WEEK DATE | TOPICS |
| Week 1 | Introduction to Yoruba language - Familiarize with the Yoruba alphabet and basic greetings. |
| Week 2 | Alphabet - Learn the A-B-D song |
| Week 3 | Learn vocabulary related to family members and introductions. |
| Week 4 | Expand vocabulary with names of common objects. |
| Week 5 | Numbers (1 – 20) |
| Week 6 | Learn adjectives and how to describe people and objects. |
| Week 7 | Days of the Week and Months - Song teaching days of the week and months |
| Week 8 | Talk about daily routines and activities. |
| Week 9 | Story-Telling: Engage with traditional Yoruba songs and games. |
| Week 10 | Interactive online quiz covering all the topics learned. |
Cost
The fee for the course is £80 per participant (equivalent in your local currency). However, it is currently running at a discounted cost of £50 per participant. This covers all the course content and student support for the whole duration of the course. You also have additional 3 months of access to all recordings of classes and video lectures.
Enroll with 4 friends and the 5th joins FREE! For just £200, instead of £250, all five of you can embark on our 10-week Yoruba for Beginners journey together.
See details below
ADDRESS
Weekly Immersive Online Classes including videos and interactive sessions
Grace
Course Coordinator
Kolafiwe
Programme Manager
THE 8-WEEK JOURNEY
What happens each week
One live session per week, one hour each. Every session is recorded and yours to revisit for 90 days.
WEEKS 1 - 2
Sound and tone - the foundations
Yoruba is tonal and most learners find this the hardest part. We address it first, directly and without fear. Greetings, self-introduction, and your first real listening practice.
WEEKS 3 - 4
Family, identity and belonging
Vocabulary for family members, relationships and community roles. The conversations that come up at every Yoruba gathering — and that you deserve to understand.
WEEKS 5 - 6
Everyday Yoruba
Food, numbers, time, simple directions. Building blocks of real conversation — not textbook drills designed for classroom exams.
WEEKS 7 - 8
Putting it all together
Longer conversations, cultural context, and a final celebration session. You leave with a real foundation and a clear path forward, including options for continuing.
A taste of what you will learn
Yoruba is closer than you think
You will be surprised how quickly it starts to feel familiar. Click any card to hear Ayo, our founder, pronounce it.
Yoruba tones:
á High tone a Mid tone à Low toneGrace teaches you how to read and hear these from session one.
Greetings
Ẹ ká àárọ̀
Good morning
- Ẹ ká àáléGood evening
- Ó dàbọ̀Goodbye
- Ẹ káàbọ̀Welcome
Recorded by Ayo, Karibani founder
Numbers
Ọ́kan, Méjì
One, Two...
- MétaThree
- Mẹ́ẹ̀rinFour
- Márùn-únFive
Recorded by Ayo, Karibani founder
Family
Bàbá, Ìyá
Father, Mother
- ỌmọChild
- ArábìnrinSister
- Ẹgbọ́nElder sibling
Recorded by Ayo, Karibani founder
Songs
Orin àwọn ọmọ
Children's rhymes
- ÌrìLullabies
- OrinCounting songs
- ÌdáhùnCall & response
Recorded by Ayo, Karibani founder
Stories
Ìtàn àti òwe
Folktales & proverbs
- ÀjàpáTortoise tales
- ÒweProverbs
- ÌtànOral tradition
Recorded by Ayo, Karibani founder
Ready to learn these — and much more?
8 weeks · 5 learners · Live with Grace · £50 total
All tonal marks are phonetically correct. Grace teaches you how to read and hear them from your very first session.
Every session has two fluent speakers in the room
In addition to your Yoruba speaking teacher, we also have a quality guardian in every class to ensure that no learner falls behind without anyone noticing.
Grace
Lead teacher
Grace is a fluent Yoruba speaker based in Nigeria with years of experience teaching diaspora learners at Karibani. She understands the specific challenges that come with reconnecting with a heritage language — the tonal gaps, the emotional weight, the fear of getting it wrong in front of family.
Kolafiwe
Quality guardian
Kolafiwe attends every single session as Karibani's quality guardian. He tracks each learner's progress, flags anyone who needs more support, and ensures the standard of every class meets what Karibani promises. He also offers 1-2-1 sessions for learners who want extra practice between group classes.
8 live weekly sessions in a group of just 5 learners.
- 8 × 1-hour live Zoom sessions
- Maximum 5 learners — you will be known by name
- Grace teaches, Kolafiwe quality-guards every session
- Recordings available for 90 days after the final session
- Downloadable vocabulary and phrase guides
- Private WhatsApp group for practice between sessions
- Karibani certificate of completion
Private sessions tailored entirely to you. Best taken alongside a group cohort, or as a standalone option if group classes do not suit your schedule.
- 1 hour private session via Zoom
- Bespoke lesson focused on your specific goals
- Pronunciation feedback in real time
- Session recording for 30 days
- Written session notes sent by email
- Book via Fluent Calendar — pick your slot instantly
- Pack of 4 sessions available: £160
My grandmother used to speak to me in Yoruba and I would answer in English. I always promised myself I would learn properly. Karibani felt like the right place.
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