Learn Yoruba for Beginners: Complete Yoruba Language Course

Learn Yoruba from scratch with practical lessons in greetings, pronunciation, grammar, and everyday conversations

Created byBusayo Adekolurejo

Last updated 3/2026

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What you'll learn

Understand and correctly pronounce the Yoruba alphabet, sounds, and tone marks.
Use common Yoruba greetings and everyday expressions in real-life conversations.
Build simple Yoruba sentences and ask basic questions confidently.
Understand essential Yoruba vocabulary related to daily life, family, food, and social interactions.

Course content

10 sections • 42 lectures • 4h 59m total length

Welcome to the Yoruba Made Easy Master Course1:12
Learn how to navigate the course, set the right pace, and start your journey to speaking Yoruba with confidence.

Self Introduction in Yoruba4:04
Learn how to introduce yourself in Yoruba. Practice basic Yoruba phrases, self-introduction, and greetings for beginners learning the Yoruba language
How to Ask Someone’s Name in Yoruba2:49
Master asking and answering names in Yoruba. Learn simple Yoruba questions and conversation phrases for beginners
Yoruba Alphabet: Consonants and Vowels5:38
Understand the Yoruba alphabet, consonants, vowels, and pronunciation. Build a strong foundation in Yoruba reading and speaking
Forming Simple Yoruba Words5:40
Learn to form simple Yoruba words. Expand your Yoruba vocabulary and start building basic sentences for conversation
Common Yoruba Greetings5:05
Discover common Yoruba greetings, polite expressions, and daily phrases. Speak Yoruba confidently in real-life situations
Beginner Review: Lecture 2–6

Common Language Difficulties When Learning Yoruba16:06
Learn common challenges beginners face when learning Yoruba and strategies to overcome them for faster language progress
Counting in Yoruba: Numbers 1–10 and Ordinals7:27
Master counting from 1–10 in Yoruba, including ordinal numbers, to build basic number vocabulary and pronunciation
Counting in Yoruba: Numbers 11–207:10
Learn numbers 11–20 in Yoruba and practice pronunciation to expand your counting skills for everyday use
How to Ask and Say Your Age in Yoruba4:27
Learn how to ask someone’s age and state your own in Yoruba using correct vocabulary and sentence structure
Parts of the Body9:31
Learn key Yoruba words for parts of the body, improve pronunciation, and use them in simple sentences
Beginner Review: Lecture 7–11

Understanding Yoruba Tones6:05
Learn Yoruba tones, pronunciation rules, and how to use correct intonation for speaking and understanding the language
Fruits in Yoruba8:33
Master common Yoruba words for fruits, improve vocabulary, and practice pronunciation for everyday conversations
Personal Pronouns in Yoruba5:39
Learn Yoruba personal pronouns, their usage in sentences, and how to speak accurately in conversations
Action Verbs in Yoruba2:51
Learn common Yoruba action verbs, build sentences, and improve your ability to describe daily activities
Possessive Pronouns in Yoruba3:43
Master possessive pronouns in Yoruba and learn how to express ownership in basic conversations
Beginner Review: Lecture 12–16

More Action Verbs2:54
Expand your Yoruba vocabulary with more action verbs and practice forming sentences about daily activities
Expressing Likes and Dislikes: Eat and Drink9:20
Learn how to express likes and dislikes in Yoruba, including food and drink, using proper phrases and sentences
Animals in Yoruba7:11
Master common Yoruba words for animals and practice pronunciation for everyday conversations
Making Negative Statements in Yoruba (Part A)8:53
Learn how to form negative sentences in Yoruba and use them correctly in daily conversation
Yoruba Adjectives8:54
Learn key Yoruba adjectives, describe people and things, and enhance your basic sentence building skills
Beginner Review: Lecture 17–21

Days of the Week in Yoruba5:27
Learn the Yoruba names for days of the week and practice using them in everyday conversations
Places in Yoruba19:47
Master common Yoruba words for places and locations to describe your surroundings and daily activities
Months of the Year in Yoruba5:38
Learn the Yoruba names for months and how to talk about dates and events in everyday conversation
Prepositions in Yoruba10:46
Learn essential Yoruba prepositions to improve sentence structure and describe locations and positions accurately
Beginner Review: Lecture 22–25

Talking About Birthdays in Yoruba12:06
Learn how to talk about birthdays in Yoruba, ask questions, and use phrases for celebrations and greetings
Clothes in Yoruba10:26
Master common Yoruba words for clothes and practice using them in sentences and daily conversation
Weather and Seasons in Yoruba11:07
Learn Yoruba words for weather and seasons and practice describing daily weather conditions
Yoruba Conjunctions11:54
Learn essential Yoruba conjunctions to connect words and sentences for smoother communication
Useful Daily Yoruba Expressions7:27
Master practical daily Yoruba expressions for greetings, conversations, and common interactions
Beginner Review: Lecture 26–30

Colors in Yoruba4:28
Learn Yoruba words for colors and practice using them to describe objects and everyday items
Making Negative Statements in Yoruba (Part B)4:59
Master forming negative sentences in Yoruba and use them accurately in conversation
Yoruba Vocabulary: Family7:02
Master forming negative sentences in Yoruba and use them accurately in conversation
How to Ask Questions in Yoruba6:39
Learn how to ask questions in Yoruba, form sentences, and communicate effectively
Food and Cooking7:22
Master common Yoruba words related to food and cooking, and practice using them in daily conversation
Beginner Review: Lecture 31–35

Plurals in Yoruba1:16
Learn how to form plurals in Yoruba and use them correctly in sentences for everyday communication
Occupations in Yoruba9:29
Master common Yoruba words for occupations and describe people’s jobs in conversation
Using “This” and “That” in Yoruba9:11
Learn how to use “this” and “that” in Yoruba to point out objects and communicate clearly
Rooms in the House in Yoruba6:14
Learn key Yoruba words for rooms in the house and practice describing your home
Understanding Yoruba Tenses3:04
Master Yoruba tenses to talk about past, present, and future actions accurately
Travel and Transport Vocabulary in Yoruba11:36
Learn Yoruba words for travel and transport, and practice using them in everyday situations
Beginner Review: Lecture 36–41

Requirements

No previous knowledge of the Yoruba language is required; this course starts from the basics.
A willingness to practice speaking and listening to Yoruba.
Access to a computer, tablet, or smartphone to watch the lessons.

Description

Learn to speak and understand Yoruba with clear, step-by-step lessons designed specifically for beginners.

The Yoruba Made Easy Master Course is designed to help you build a strong foundation in the Yoruba language through practical vocabulary, pronunciation guidance, and real-life conversation examples. Whether you are completely new to Yoruba or want to reconnect with the language, this course will guide you from the basics to confidently forming simple sentences.

Throughout the course, you will learn how to introduce yourself, greet people properly, ask and answer common questions, talk about family, describe everyday activities, discuss time and dates, and communicate in practical situations such as travel or daily conversations. You will also learn essential grammar topics including Yoruba tones, pronouns, plurals, sentence structure, and tenses.

The lessons are carefully structured to make learning simple and engaging. Each video focuses on clear explanations, useful vocabulary, and practical examples that you can immediately use in real-life conversations.

This course is perfect for beginners, people with Yoruba heritage, travelers, language enthusiasts, or anyone interested in Nigerian culture. It is also ideal for those who want to communicate with Yoruba-speaking friends, family members, or partners.

All lessons are pre-recorded and designed for self-paced learning, so you can study anytime and revisit lessons whenever you need.

By the end of the course, you will have the confidence to understand basic Yoruba conversations and start speaking Yoruba naturally.

Who this course is for:

Beginners who want to learn the Yoruba language and confidently use common words, greetings, and everyday conversations.
People with Yoruba heritage or cultural interest who want to understand and use the language in daily life
Travelers or language enthusiasts who want to communicate in Yoruba and learn practical conversation skills
People with Yoruba-speaking partners who want to communicate better and connect through language and culture

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Course Introduction1 lecture • 1min

Getting Started with Yoruba5 lectures • 23min

Basic Conversations5 lectures • 45min

Yoruba Pronunciation and Pronouns5 lectures • 27min

Daily Activities and Descriptions5 lectures • 37min

Time and Everyday Life4 lectures • 42min

Real-Life Situations5 lectures • 53min

Building Better Yoruba Sentences5 lectures • 31min

Intermediate Grammar and Vocabulary6 lectures • 41min

Course Completion1 lecture • 1min

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