Yoruba Language Class

Immersive Zoom Sessions are available at No Cost to the Public. Mondays & Thursdays, 6:30-7:30pm starting September 14th, 2026.

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Program Overview

(June-August 2026)

Eko Ede Yoruba is a 12-week language learning program built by Minnesota Educators, Artists, and Culture Bearers to support advanced, intermediate, and emerging Yoruba language learners.

Classes are every Saturday from 1:00-3:00pm between June and August.

Purpose

Creating a safe, non-judgmental space to speak Yoruba without fear or tears.

— Kemi Shittu

To preserve the language and culture. Giving descendants the confidence to speak Yoruba.

— Mrs. Ekisola, Impressive Alaga & MC.

Before we know it, we will no longer have the option or opportunity to keep our language. We need to make the intentional choice to retain it now.

— Tolu Ekisola

A welcoming and non-judgmental learning environment.

Emerging:

Greetings & Cultural Fluency

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Emerging Learners will receive a Yoruba name, learn cultural greetings, relationship dynamics, the Yoruba alphabet, numbers (1-10), and the basics of food, clothing, and identity.

Prerequisites: None

Intermediate:

Sentence Structure & Vocabulary

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Intermediate learners will review Level 1 (see greetings and cultural fluency), plus build knowledge in numbers (1-20, 10s, & 100s) while expanding their vocabulary and the eight traditional parts of speech (nouns, verbs, adverbs, etc.).

Prerequisites: Must be able to order food and, upon review, count from 1-10 in Yoruba with ease.

Advanced:

Math, Science & Philosophy

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Advanced learners will review Level 1 & 2 (see: sentence structure and vocabulary), plus build knowledge in complex numbers (15+) and use Yoruba to debate history, science, technology, arts & philosophy.

Prerequisites: Must be able to engage in complex debate and, upon review, count from 1-20 in Yoruba with ease.

Pricing Plans (Registration is now closed for Summer 2026)