Wolof School Blog

Learn how to ask for directions in Wolof with phrases recorded by our teachers: where a place is, how to say straight ahead and turn right, how to ask a taxi price, and how to understand the answer....

Learn how to say sorry, excuse me, and please in Wolof with Baal ma and ngir yalla. Includes real phrases recorded by native teachers, practical examples, and a short dialogue....

Learn how to say thank you in Wolof with Jereejef or Jërejëf, how to say thank you very much, and how to reply with “you're welcome.” All examples come from phrases recorded by native teachers....

Learn how to tell the time in Wolof with phrases recorded by native-speaking teachers. Discover the word waxtu, parts of the day, days of the week and key time expressions with their English translations....

Learn how to ask “how are you” in Wolof with phrases recorded by native speakers. Discover the most common replies and how to ask about family, health and work in everyday conversation....

Learn the essential Wolof phrases for the table: how to invite someone to eat with Kaay lekk, say it's delicious with Neex na lool, express you're full with Suur naa, and offer tea....

Funny Messages in Wolof: short playful phrases to make someone smile Using funny messages in Wolof is a fun way to practice the language and make your conversations feel more natural. Humor helps language learning because people remember phrases more easily when they...

Yes in Wolof: simple ways to say yes naturally Learning how to say yes in Wolof is one of the fastest ways to become more comfortable in basic conversations. Whether you are answering a question, agreeing with someone, or simply saying “okay,” there are a few common...

Hello in Wolof: the most useful greetings to know If you want to learn how to say hello in Wolof, it helps to know that greetings are more than just one word. In Senegal, where Wolof is widely spoken, greeting someone is an important part of daily life. People often...

Best Apps to Learn Wolof Learning Wolof with an app is often the easiest way to get started. An app can help you discover new words, listen to useful phrases, and practice a little every day, even if you have a busy schedule. But if your goal is to make real progress...

Numbers from 0 to 10 in Wolof Learning Wolof gets a lot easier once you can count—prices at the market, time, phone numbers, and everyday quantities. The good news: Wolof numbers from 0 to 10 are straightforward, and 6–9 follow a simple pattern. Wolof numbers 0–10...

5 Love poems in wolof Wolof has a wonderfully direct, warm way of talking about love, simple words, everyday imagery, and a lot of feeling packed into just a few syllables. Below are five original Wolof love poems, each with an English translation and a mini glossary...