If you are learning Yoruba, there are some phrases you will hear almost every day. These are not big grammar sentences. They are simple, everyday expressions that help you connect with people, show respect, and sound natural. As a Yoruba person, I can tell you this. If you master these common phrases and know when […]
One of the biggest challenges people face when learning Yoruba is pronunciation and tone. You can know many Yoruba words, but if your tone is wrong, the meaning will change, or people may struggle to understand you. This is not because you are not smart. It is simply how the Yoruba language works. As native […]
Learning Yoruba as a second language is one of the most beautiful decisions you can make, but it can also feel confusing if you don’t know where to start. Many people try, get overwhelmed, then give up. Not because Yoruba is too hard, but because they followed the wrong path. Yoruba is not just something […]
When people say they want to learn Yoruba, most of the time they mean learning words, sentences, and maybe how to greet. That is good, but Yoruba language does not stand alone. Yoruba lives inside Yoruba culture. If you try to learn the language without understanding the culture, you will struggle, no matter how many […]
