Yorùbá Foundation (10 Modules)

A clear, beginner-friendly curriculum that grounds you in authentic Yorùbá language, culture, and character. Whether you’re of Yorùbá origin returning to your roots or a new learner discovering the language and culture for the first time, this beginner-friendly Yorùbá course bridges culture and language, welcoming learners from every background. 🌍

This self-paced programme introduces the building blocks of Yorùbá communication, alphabets, tones, greetings, expressions, and moral values — preparing you for fluent, confident, and culturally rooted conversation.

• 10 concise modules (self-paced or instructor-led)
• Learner workbooks + facilitator slide decks
• Pronunciation and tone practice sheets
• Cultural insights & proverb breakdowns
• Quizzes + progress tracker + community support

• The Yorùbá alphabet and tone system (á, à, a; é, è, e; ó, ò, o)
• Daily greetings & respectful speech (Ìbá, Ẹ káàrọ̀, Ẹ káàsán, Ẹ kúùrọ̀lẹ́…)
• Yoruba sentence structure and word order
• Proverbs, Oríkì, and language of Ìbá (reverence)
• Cultural etiquette and communication values
• How language expresses Ìwà Pẹ̀lẹ́ (good character)
• How to introduce yourself and hold natural conversations
• Bonus: Days, numbers, time, and songs for memory practice

• New learners and re-vertees reconnecting to Yoruba roots
• Parents & teachers seeking structured Yoruba learning materials
• Cultural organizations or temples teaching language before initiation
• Anyone seeking to strengthen their Orí-first identity through language

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
✅ Read, write, and pronounce Yorùbá correctly with tone marks
✅ Use greetings and common expressions confidently
✅ Understand key proverbs and their meanings
✅ Recognize cultural etiquette through speech
✅ Build a daily Yorùbá practice with ease and joy

• Downloadable Module Workbooks (10)
• Instructor PowerPoints for group classes
• Printable flashcards and tone charts
• Certificate of Completion – ÌLÉ Ẹ̀KỌ Yoruba Foundation Graduate