The Yale African Language Initiative (YALI) aims to make instruction in a range of African languages accessible to students and professionals with varying proficiency objectives and discipline-specific needs. By combining interactive online language learning materials with videoconference-based class sessions, YALI courses enable participants to study from home, wherever that is. An initial core course serves as the foundation for subsequent discipline-specific courses in the following African Languages:

• isiZulu (Southern Africa)
• Kiswahili (East Africa)
• Wolof (West Africa)
• Yorùbá (West Africa).

Read the program overview for a description of the course details, expectations, and requirements.

“I really enjoyed the course. It is very interactive and I love that.” – student in Wolof course

“The pieces were all useful. The pacing was stellar. And each new piece built upon and enhanced my prior knowledge.” – student in isiZulu course

“I found the technology good and quite easy to use.” – student in Kiswahili course