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MA Degree & Ex Yoruba language Fulbright Instructor / 10+ Years Experience Teaching Yorùbá to Adults & Kids (Beginner to Advanced)
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About Oluwafemi
Ẹ káàbọ̀! I am Oluwafemi, a certified Yorùbá scholar (MA) and former Indiana University Fulbright FLTA with 10+ years of teaching experience. An award-winning author, I teach adults and kids from beginners to fluent speakers connecting you deeply with Yorùbá language and culture.
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About the lesson
- All Levels
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
When you study Yorùbá with me, you are investing in higher-education quality instruction from a certified linguist and scholar with over a decade of professional teaching experience across university classrooms, digital platforms, and global private tutoring. Holding both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Yorùbá Language and Literature, alongside my tenure as a Fulbright Foreign Language Instructor at Indiana University, Bloomington, I bring unmatched academic rigor, structural clarity, and pedagogical excellence to every single session. Over the years, I have mentored hundreds of students across Nigeria and the global Diaspora, empowering absolute beginners and heritage learners alike to transform into fluent, articulate Yorùbá speakers.
My instruction centers on a refined, student-focused methodology that makes complex linguistic structures simple, intuitive, and engaging. Because tone is the very soul of the Yorùbá language, I employ specialized phonetic techniques developed over ten years of university and online teaching to help you master tone marks, pitch variations, and authentic pronunciation with complete ease. Furthermore, I believe language cannot be separated from identity; thus, every lesson seamlessly incorporates Yorùbá cultural philosophy, proverbs (òwe), traditional etiquette, and idiomatic nuances, offering you a rich, immersive experience that goes far beyond standard vocabulary lists.
Whether you are an adult seeking conversational fluency for family and professional life or a parent looking for dynamic, enriching instruction for your children, my curriculum is precision tailored to your unique objectives. For adult learners, sessions prioritize practical dialogue, listening comprehension, and formal reading and writing. For younger learners, I utilize vibrant, interactive, and age-appropriate learning strategies designed to build lasting confidence and instill deep pride in their cultural heritage. Under my guidance, you will eliminate hesitation, master natural expression, and achieve true linguistic autonomy.
Elevate your learning experience by studying with a proven university-level expert. Book your introductory lesson today to discuss your personal goals, and let us embark on this transformative journey toward complete Yorùbá fluency together. Ẹ káàbọ̀ sí kíláásì Yorùbá.
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- $7
Pack prices
- 5h: $35
- 10h: $70
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The first lesson with Oluwafemi will allow you to get to know each other and discuss your needs for future lessons.
- 1hr
online
- $7/h
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