Yorùbá Language Program

Breaking Down Barriers

Quality Yorùbá language instruction has historically been difficult to access, especially for those in the diaspora. Geographic distance, lack of qualified instructors, and limited resources have kept many from learning their ancestral language. We're changing that.

Our program is designed from the ground up to make authentic Yorùbá education accessible to anyone, anywhere, regardless of their starting point or circumstances.

How We Make Education Accessible

🌐 Online Learning

Our classes are conducted via Zoom, allowing students from around the world to learn together. Whether you're in New York, London, Lagos, or Los Angeles, you can join our community.

⏰ Flexible Scheduling

We offer two class sessions every Tuesday and Thursday—an early session (6 PM EST) and a late session (9 PM EST)—to accommodate different time zones and work schedules.

📹 Recorded Classes

All classes are recorded and available to enrolled students. Miss a session? Catch up on your own time. Want to review a lesson? Watch it again.

💰 Affordable Pricing

At $75/month for Phase 1 with 8 live classes, our program offers exceptional value. Temple administrators can provide information about payment plans and assistance programs.

Our Curriculum Structure

Phase 1: Yorùbá Language Foundation

$75/month

12 comprehensive units
From complete beginner to conversational fluency
Yorùbá alphabet and tone system
Essential vocabulary and grammar
Cultural context and usage
Interactive quizzes and assessments

Phase 2: Advanced Studies

Available after Phase 1 completion

Literature Studies

$100/month

Deep dive into classic Yorùbá literature

Foundational Odù Ifá

$160/month

Study of the sacred Ifá corpus

Ewé Òsányìn

$100/month

Medicinal plants and their Yorùbá names

Asynchronous & Flexible Learning

We understand that life does not always fit a fixed schedule. That's why we built asynchronous learning into the core of our program—not as an afterthought, but as a first-class path to mastery.

🔄 Asynchronous Temple Tracks

Partner temples starting at later dates don't miss a beat. New incoming cohorts can join an asynchronous track that lets them follow the full curriculum at their own pace, without waiting for the next live cohort to begin.

🕐 Custom Session Times

Every community is different. Working with the Program Director, incoming cohorts can coordinate adjusted session times based on time zone and community availability. No community is left behind due to geography alone.

📼 On-Demand Archive

Every live session is recorded and archived in Google Drive. Students on asynchronous tracks, or anyone who misses a class, can watch at their own pace and return to any lesson as many times as needed.

📋 Catch-Up & Continuation

Joining mid-program? We provide a structured catch-up path so latecomers can work through earlier units before rejoining live classes—your starting point does not determine your endpoint.

How it works in practice: A new temple contacts us in Month 4 of a running cohort. Rather than waiting for Month 1 of the next cohort, their students receive access to all recorded sessions for Units 1–4, work through them over 2–4 weeks, and then join the live class when they are caught up. The temple administrator coordinates timing with the Program Director.

Support at Every Step

Temple Network: Connect with a local temple administrator who can guide you through enrollment and answer questions.
WhatsApp Community: Join our student community for peer support, practice conversations, and cultural exchange.
Comprehensive Materials: Access worksheets, vocabulary lists, and study guides included with your enrollment.
Progress Tracking: Our assessment system helps you track your progress and identify areas for improvement.

Start Learning Today

Don't let another day pass without beginning your journey into the Yorùbá language. Our program is designed to meet you where you are and guide you to fluency.