Class Attendance and Cancellation Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2025 Purpose This policy explains our rules about class attendance and cancellations to ensure fair treatment of both students and tutors at Alámọ̀já Yorùbá online school. Who This Covers Student Responsibilities 1. Class Confirmation 2. Cancellations 3. Replacement Tutors Tutor Responsibilities: Class Coverage Technical Issues 1. General Guidelines 2. When Issues Occur […]
Ojúde Ọba: History, Culture and What the Festival Actually Means
Everything you need to know about Ojúde Ọba — the Ijebu-Yorùbá festival of age-grades, equestrian parades, royal homage and cultural identity celebrated in Ijebu-Ode.
How to Learn Yoruba Online: A Complete Beginner’s Guide
Starting Yoruba from zero? This guide covers the alphabet, the three-tone system, and the structure you need to build real fluency — not just phrases.
How to Teach Your Kids Yorùbá When You Live Abroad: 5 Practical Guide.
Practical strategies for diaspora parents raising Yoruba-speaking children — and why structure matters more than good intentions.
Nigerian Languages for Diaspora Families: A Complete Guide
Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa — a diaspora-focused guide to Nigeria’s major languages, why they matter, and how to start learning them.
Ìbejì: The Sacred Truth About Yorùbá Twins Most People Never Learn
Learn everything about Yorùbá twins (Ìbejì) — sacred names, rituals, the Ère Ìbejì figure, Igbo-Ora’s twin birth rate, and why Kẹ́hìndé is the elder twin.
Èṣù Is Not Satan: Who He Is, What He Does, and Why the Confusion Exists
Èṣù is a Yorùbá deity not the devil. Learn who Èṣù really is, how the colonial mistranslation happened, and why it still matters.
10 Common Yoruba Phrases Every Learner Should Know (and How to Use Them)
If you are learning Yoruba, there are some phrases you will hear almost every day. These are not big grammar sentences. They are simple, everyday expressions that help you connect with people, show respect, and sound natural. As a Yoruba person, I can tell you this. If you master these common phrases and know when […]
How to Improve Your Yoruba Pronunciation and Tone (Tips from Native Tutors)
One of the biggest challenges people face when learning Yoruba is pronunciation and tone. You can know many Yoruba words, but if your tone is wrong, the meaning will change, or people may struggle to understand you. This is not because you are not smart. It is simply how the Yoruba language works. As native […]
The Ultimate Guide to Learning Yoruba as a Second Language (Step-by-Step)
Learning Yoruba as a second language is one of the most beautiful decisions you can make, but it can also feel confusing if you don’t know where to start. Many people try, get overwhelmed, then give up. Not because Yoruba is too hard, but because they followed the wrong path. Yoruba is not just something […]