Odunife/Individual Language Sessions: (12 weeks bundle)
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Individual Language Sessions: (12 weeks bundle)


Welcome to Odunife, the premier African language school!

Thank you for your interest in learning or reconnecting with a new language!

Here's what you'll get:

  • 12 hours of tutoring from qualified indigenous tutors
  • Each session is a one-hour Zoom session with your designated tutor
  • Sessions are flexible to suit your schedule
  • Lessons are customized to suit your needs and level
  • Assignments, Lesson notes & monthly assessments
  • Preview materials sent in advance of the lessons on shared drive
  • Q& A session
  •  Available: Igbo, Yoruba, Hausa, isiXhosa, Kiswahili, Twi, Akan Setswana, Wolof, Shona, Luganda, Lingala, Hausa, Esan, Benin, Bemba, Kimbundu, Amharic, Tigrinya, Chichewa, Tshiluba, Mende, Doula, Pidgin, Kikongo, Runyankole, and more.....
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Meet the Team!

Meet some of the lovely people that make the magic happen at Ọdúnìfẹ́ African language school.

All based in different parts of the continent, our spirit, and passion to preserve and share our beautiful African languages with the world is our motivation.

Prefer to learn on demand?

We have created E courses for you!

  • Yoruba: 10 Weeks

  • Twi: 10 Weeks

  • Amharic: 10 Weeks

  • Kiswahili: 10 Weeks

  • Hausa: 10 Weeks

  • Igbo: 5 Weeks

On Demand Language E-Courses

Happy Clients speaking Swahili in the DRC!

There is nothing more we love than a great success story.
See Chaka and Axsal try out their Swahili with the lovely people of the DRC.
Compare their starting journey and their language progress after only 6 months of learning with one of our awesome Swahili tutors - Brenda!
See the great work they are doing on the DRC after the Volcanic eruption of Mount Nyiragongo, Goma, DRC occurred in 2021 rendering many homeless. See their work here and here.

Prefer a shorter 6-Week package?

Sign up for our 6 hours learning bundle and let's get you started on your language learning journey.
You can sign up here.

Client Review

Here is a client review from a lovely client. Our lessons are fun, educational, and tailored to meet your needs!

"Odunife offers a great customer service with good communication and individual guidance. The lessons are well-organized! I was paired with a very committed, kind and patient teacher, who makes my learning journey a fun and encouraging experience."
Nina Abena

Course levels

Beginners Language 1: Level Zero-A1
We use a thematic approach in instruction.
Our teaching praxis leverages indigenous African methods of storytelling and learning by listening, interacting, repetition, and immersion.
We help build your vocabulary through practice and communication so that you can effortlessly progress.

Week 1-2:
  • Introduction to basic vocabulary and grammar structures
  • Basic greetings, introductions, and expressions
  • Numbers, colors, and family-related vocabulary

Week 3-4:
  • Practice using present-tense verbs
  • More vocabulary related to food, drink, and shopping
  • Basic sentence formation and practice

Week 5-6:
  • Introduction to past tense and future tense
  • Descriptive words and adjectives
  • Cultural vocabulary, including holidays and traditions

Week 7-8:
  • Introduction to formal and informal language
  • Practicing asking and answering questions
  • Vocabulary related to work and travel

Week 9-10:
  • More advanced grammar concepts, including conditional and subjunctive moods
  • Vocabulary related to hobbies and interests
  • Practice in reading and writing, as well as speaking and listening

Week 11-12:
  • Review of all concepts learned
  • Advanced conversation practice
  • Preparation for assessment


This is just a sample schedule, and the specific topics and concepts covered will depend on the learners' needs and language level. 
Language learning is a continuous process, and consistent practice and courage are key to improving skills.

Levels 2 & 3 are a continuation and build-up of level 1. Progression is based on performance and learning needs.

Prefer to learn in a Group of two?

Learning a language has its challenges, You don't have to do it on your own!
Bring a friend along and learn at twice the fun!
Duration: 12 hrs of instruction
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Or a Group of 3?

Explore the options of learning as a group of 3.
Duration: 12 hrs of instruction

Email me for groups of more than 3: tamkara@odunife.com
Group of 3!

NEW- language Ecourses available!

We have Ecourses in the following languages:

Yoruba: 10 weeks

Igbo: 5 weeks

Swahili: 10 weeks

Amharic: 10 weeks

Twi: 10 weeks

Hausa: 10 weeks

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Bahati is the best language teacher I have EVER had! He made sure I had a strong foundation of the sounds specific to each letter and letter-combination, and because he was so thorough, I was able to say full sentences by the end of my first lesson.  He is patient, knowledgeable, and made sure I understood each part of the lesson before moving forward to the more difficult concepts. By the end of the series I was able to have short conversations, using full sentences in past tense, present tense and future tense.  He made learning fun and easy!!!  Additionally, he has an excellent command of English which allowed him to explain the meanings behind KiSwahili  terms, which increased my understanding of how to speak KiSwahili.  He was ALWAYS prepared with a slideshow for the lesson and a whiteboard to explain terms.  I could tell he really loves to teach by the dedication he had to making sure I learned to speak the language naturally.  He corrected me gently and always celebrated me when I spoke the terms properly.   I will return for the next part of the KiSwahili series with Mwalimu Bahati!! Thank you Tamkara!

Dr. Raquel A. Grindley). Georgia, United States

4 Weeks Refresher Language Package

This is for students who have some familiarity with the language and want to reacquaint themselves.
Students who want to learn the conversational basics can also sign up for this package.
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Special rates!

Special rates for groups of 10 or more
(Educational institutions, home school co-ops, workplace groups)

For Educational institutions:
Email: tamkara@odunife.com for inquiries
Enquire here

Paypal monthly plan here

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More Testimonials

This is a fantastic service you are offering. We are half Igbo and grew up in Greece and the option wasn’t ever there to get a tutor. This is very healing for our identities, thank you.

S.O (Greece)

I loved everything about the trial session and I'd like have bi-weekly sessions. Prince is an amazing tutor and I want to continue the sessions with him

Moyo S. (Nigeria)

“My feedback overall I enjoyed the lesson as I didn’t feel judged when I got things wrong and the positive feedback from the tutor helped It helped when words were broken down for me as that’s how my brain processes the information ”

Kisha Andrews (UK)

Hello Tamkara, I enjoyed the lesson with Brenda because it was fun and interactive. As an English Language and French teacher, I know that repetition and patience are very important when studying and attempting to acquire a new language. Brenda is a good teacher because she was patient, reminded me to repeat the vocabulary and phrases, and provided praise when I was able to pronounce each word correctly. The Power point format used during her lesson was well organized and easy to follow.

M.B (U.S.A)

The lesson and instructor were very well organized. I appreciated the fact that the instructor was from a country where the language being taught is widely used. I also liked the structure of the lesson, the instructor was able to teach me new things while still making it fun and engaging. I learned so much information in a small amount of time which really peaked my interest and made me want to come back for more. I enjoyed the instructor going through the geography and culture of the language and seeing how it is utilized in different areas. Overall it was a great experience and I would highly recommend it to everyone I know! 

Sierra Massey (U.S.A)


"Odunife offers a great customer service with good communication and individual guidance. The lessons are well-organized! I was paired with a very committed, kind and patient teacher, who makes my learning journey a fun and encouraging experience."

Nina Abena

Yeah it was a really good lesson! For feedback, I would say I liked how he broke things down and was very patient with the fact that I’m a beginner. It was just the first lesson so hopefully as we go along I can learn more about how to structure sentences in Igbo. But overall, it was really good and helpful and I’m excited to learn more :)

T.O

"In colonial conquest, Language did to the mind what the sword did to the Body"
- Ngugi wa Thiong o

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  • Yoruba
  • Kiswahili
  • Twi
  • Igbo
  • isiXhosa
  • Setswana
  • Wolof
  • Shona
  • Pidgin
  • Luganda
  • Lingala
  • Amharic
  • Tigrinya
  • Chichewa
  • Tshiluba
  • Mende
  • ++
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