Learn Yoruba with Awujo

Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to advance your skills, we offer a supportive, community-focused learning environment.

Class Schedule

Our Fall semester runs for 8 weeks, from the week of October 14 through the week of December 9. Our semester will conclude with Café Yoruba, a virtual mixer where we'll meet students from other sections and practice our Yoruba conversational skills.

**Please note, there will be no classes the week of November 25 due to Thanksgiving/Indigenous People's Day break.

For complete beginners or those who can only say simple expressions. This class will introduce the foundations of Yoruba language in a fun, engaging environment.

October 19

Saturdays, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST

For those comfortable with simple expressions but need help constructing sentences. Build upon your skills in a supportive group environment.

October 20

Sundays, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST

For students somewhat comfortable introducing themselves in Yoruba and speaking with native speakers. This class will help you have more in-depth conversations.

October 14

Mondays, 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM EST

For those comfortable with simple expressions but need help constructing sentences. Build upon your skills in a supportive group environment.

October 15

Tuesdays, 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM EST

What Level is Right for You?

Before signing up, take our Placement Test to determine which class level is right
for you

  • Youʼre a complete beginner or only comfortable saying simple expressions in Yoruba.

  • You can say simple expressions but need help constructing sentences. You may have taken one or two Awujo Beginner I classes in the past.

  • You’re comfortable introducing yourself in Yoruba and speaking with native speakers, but you want to improve your conversational skills.

  • You’re already able to have in-depth conversations and want more practice. This level will refine your language skills through advanced speaking, listening, and some writing.