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Akimu
- Rate J$588
- Response 1h

J$588/hr
1st lesson free
- Yoruba
Professional And Experienced Yoruba Language Tutor | Children, Teenagers & Adults | Online & In-Person Lessons
- Yoruba
Lesson location
Recommended
Akimu is a respected member of our tutor community. He is highly recommended for his commitment and the quality of his lessons. An excellent choice to progress with confidence.
About Akimu
Hello! My name is Akeem, and I am a native Yoruba speaker from Nigeria with extensive experience teaching Yoruba to children, teenagers, and adults. I enjoy helping learners understand and speak Yoruba confidently through simple, practical, and interactive lessons.
I am patient and friendly, and I adapt my teaching style to each student's age, level, and learning goals. Whether you want to learn Yoruba for communication, family, culture, travel, or personal development, I will make your lessons engaging and easy to understand.
I look forward to helping you discover and enjoy the Yoruba language and culture!
About the lesson
- Primary
- Lower Secondary
- Upper Secondary
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levels :
Primary
Lower Secondary
Upper Secondary
Lower Sixth Form
Upper Sixth Form
Adult Education
Undergraduate
Master’s degree
PhD
ACCA
CIMA
MBA
Kindergarten
A1
A2
B1
B2
C1
C2
Other Professional Training
Beginner
Advanced
Children
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Experienced Yoruba Language Tutor — Children, Teenagers & Adults
Hello! My name is Akeem, and I am a Yoruba language tutor from Nigeria.
I teach Yoruba to children, teenagers and adults who want to learn how to understand, speak, read and write Yoruba with confidence.
My lessons are especially suitable for beginners, children growing up in English-speaking homes, Nigerians living abroad, adults reconnecting with their Yoruba heritage, and anyone interested in learning the Yoruba language and culture.
I believe learning a language should be practical and enjoyable. Rather than simply memorizing vocabulary, my lessons help students understand how Yoruba is actually used in everyday situations.
What I Can Help You Learn
• Everyday Yoruba conversation
• Yoruba greetings and expressions
• Yoruba vocabulary
• Yoruba pronunciation and tones
• Sentence construction
• Yoruba reading and writing
• Questions and answers
• Everyday activities and conversations
• Yoruba for children and teenagers
• Yoruba for complete beginners
• Yoruba for adults
• Yoruba language and culture
My Teaching Approach
I use a structured and practical approach that combines explanation, repetition, conversation, questions and answers, pronunciation practice, exercises, revision and homework.
For children, I make lessons interactive and age-appropriate so that they remain engaged while gradually developing their Yoruba vocabulary and speaking ability.
For adults, I focus strongly on practical communication and situations they are likely to encounter in everyday life.
Online lessons can be conducted through Zoom, making it possible for students anywhere in the world to learn Yoruba from the comfort of their homes.
I also offer in-person lessons in Lagos by arrangement.
Whether you want your child to communicate with Yoruba-speaking grandparents and relatives, reconnect with your Nigerian heritage, prepare for a visit to Nigeria, or simply learn a beautiful African language, I would be happy to guide you.
Let's make learning Yoruba simple, practical and enjoyable.
Ẹ káàbọ̀! I look forward to seeing you in class.
Recommendations
Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the teacher
A Great Teacher
I highly recommend this Yoruba teacher! He is patient, knowledgeable, and passionate about what he teaches. His lessons are clear, engaging, and easy to understand, even if you are completely new to Yoruba.
He makes learning enjoyable and takes the time to ensure you truly understand the language, pronunciation, expressions, and culture. He is also very encouraging and creates a comfortable learning environment.
If you want to learn Yoruba from a dedicated and professional teacher, I definitely recommend him. Book a lesson with him—you’ll be in great hands!The yoruba lesson made me be confident about myself
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Rates
Rate
- J$588
Pack prices
- 5h: J$2940
- 10h: J$5880
free lessons
The first free lesson with Akimu will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hr
online
- J$588/h
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