Learn Yoruba with Awujo

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

Summer Class Schedule

Our Spring semester runs for 8 weeks, from the week of June 16 through the week of August 4th. Our quarter will conclude with Café Yoruba, a virtual mixer where we'll meet students from other sections and practice our Yoruba conversational skills.

*We offer special rates for students based in Nigeria. Please reach out to us directly to learn more!

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.

Begins June 19th and June 21st

Thursdays, 6:30 - 7:30PM EST

Saturdays, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EST

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.

Begins June 19th and June 22nd

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

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

Sundays, 12:00PM - 1:00 PM EST

For students somewhat comfortable using simple expressions but need help constructing more complex sentences.

Begins June 16th

Mondays, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM EST

For students who are able to express themselves in Yoruba but need help sounding more natural and building on their complex sentences.

Begins June 17th

Tuesdays, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST

For students who have previously completed Intermediate II or have a strong grasp of Yoruba comprehension and speaking, and are looking to deepen their knowledge of vocabulary and grammar.

Begins June 18th

Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 PM EST

1:1 lessons with one of our teachers. For eight weeks, you'll have personalized instruction tailored to your learning style and goals.

Begins week of June 16th

Mondays, 7:30 - 8:30 PM EST

Saturdays, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM EST

Sundays, 5:00 - 6:00PM 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 need help constructing more complex sentences and speaking more naturally.

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

2025 Class Calendar

Winter 2025

Late January - Late March

Spring 2025

Mid April - Early June

Summer 2025

Late June - Mid August

Fall 2025

Late September - Mid November