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One of the first and most important steps in learning Wolof is mastering how to read and pronounce its sounds. That’s why this course starts with the very building blocks of the language: The Alphabet.

In this module, you'll learn how to confidently read and pronounce every letter of the Wolof alphabet—from the straightforward sounds to the more challenging ones.

By the end of this module, you'll be able to identify and differentiate between short vowels, long vowels, consonants, doubled consonants, and pre-nasalized consonants, giving you a solid base for reading and speaking Wolof with clarity and accuracy.

Every encounter begins with a greeting and ends with leave-taking, making these fundamental aspects of social interaction.

In this module, you'll learn everything you need to know to greet people properly and take your leave with confidence. We'll dive into the cultural nuances behind these interactions and break down all the steps involved (and trust me, there are quite a few).

Specifically, you'll explore:

• Different ways to greet someone based on the time of day (morning, evening, etc.) and context (informal, everyday).
• The essential expressions for taking your leave.
• Key grammar concepts, including the use of definite articles and basic question structures.

By the end of this module, you'll be ready to impress your family and friends the next time you see them by greeting them like a true native.

In this module, you'll gain all the tools you need to confidently introduce yourself, the person you're with, and ask meaningful questions about others.

You'll learn how to share details like your origins, where you live, your job, your family's background, and more.

Even more importantly, this module introduces key grammar concepts that are essential to your Wolof learning journey.

You'll dive into topics such as:

• Subject pronouns
• Question and answer structures
• Identity verbs
• And much more

By the end of this module, you'll be able to confidently talk about yourself and others, while mastering how to use subject pronouns to formulate questions and responses effectively.

This is the longest module in the course and introduces some of the most important building blocks of Wolof grammar.

You'll learn how to talk about your family in detail: naming and describing each member, explaining relationships and feelings between people, and asking others about their families.

You'll also dive into important grammar concepts that are essential for expressing yourself naturally in Wolof. These include:

• An introduction to Wolof conjugation
• Stative verbs and how to conjugate them
• Using object-emphasis and perfective pronouns with stative verbs
• Numbers and counting
• Forming and answering yes/no questions
• Simple negation

...and much more!

By the end of this module, you'll be able to describe your family with confidence and express yourself in more complete, accurate Wolof sentences.

In this section, you'll gain access to a curated list of resources, including content I've shared online and other valuable materials I've discovered, all organized in a structured way to support your learning.

These resources will enable you to explore beyond the main lessons while I work on developing new content.