Learn Wolof
Wolof School is the only online platform fully dedicated to learning Wolof, with a complete approach designed to help you make real progress:
Live group classes with Wolof teachers twice a week + a full learning platform with level-based guided paths, audio lessons, videos, quizzes, and personal progress tracking.
🛡️ 30-day money-back guarantee
❤️ Rated 4.6/5 by our students
Lessons, practice, and resources: everything you need to learn Wolof in one place.
Learning Wolof on your own often follows the same pattern: you watch videos, download PDFs, try a few apps… and then you hit a plateau because there’s no clear plan and no consistency.
Wolof School gives you a structured learning path with progressive lessons, practical exercises, and step-by-step guidance to help you understand and speak Wolof week after week.
1. Live classes with native Wolof teachers
These small-group live classes are designed to help you make real progress in Wolof: improve your pronunciation, practice speaking, interact in real time, and get all your questions answered by native Wolof teachers.
Classes take place every Monday and Thursday at 8:00 PM, and every session is available as a replay directly on the platform.
Access is flexible: you can join at any time during the year, attend whenever it suits you, and learn at your own pace. Classes are available for complete beginners as well as more advanced learners.
2. A complete platform to learn Wolof independently
📚 Essential Wolof vocabulary + everyday topics
🎧 Native-speaker audio to improve your pronunciation
🎥 Clear video lessons to help you understand easily
🧠 Quizzes to help you remember long-term
📈 Personal progress tracking
🧭 Guided learning paths based on your level
We guarantee that by joining Wolof School, you will learn to understand and speak Wolof ✅
We guarantee that by joining Wolof School, you will learn to understand and speak Wolof ✅
No matter which plan you choose, you get full access: unlimited live group classes with Wolof teachers + unlimited access to our online Wolof learning platform.
All plans also include our 30-day money-back guarantee 🛡️
The only difference between the 3 options is the subscription length: lifetime access, yearly, or quarterly.
Lifetime access to Wolof School
One-time payment, 100% unlimited access
$699
$489,30
🎁-30% with GET30🎁
Limited offer
✅ Live Wolof classes on Zoom with a teacher, every Monday and Thursday at 8:00 PM — small-group sessions.
✅ Unlimited access to the Wolof School platform: video lessons, quizzes, native-speaker audio, practical cheat sheets, and guided learning paths.
✅ Suitable for all levels, from complete beginners to more advanced learners.
(Your account can also be shared with a family member.)
🛡️ 30-day money-back guarantee
You can request a full refund within 30 days, with no explanation needed, simply by emailing contact@wolofschool.com
Annual Access ❤️
In one year, you’ll be able to speak Wolof
$279€/year
$195,30/year
🎁-30% with GET30🎁
Limited offer
✅ Live Wolof classes on Zoom with a teacher, every Monday and Thursday at 8:00 PM — small-group sessions.
✅ Unlimited access to the Wolof School platform: video lessons, quizzes, native-speaker audio, practical cheat sheets, and guided learning paths.
✅ Suitable for all levels, from complete beginners to more advanced learners.
(Your account can also be shared with a family member.)
🛡️ 30-day money-back guarantee
You can request a full refund within 30 days, with no explanation needed, simply by emailing contact@wolofschool.com
Quarterly Access 👌🏿
This option is perfect if you want to spread out your payments or try the platform before switching plans.
$139/quaterly
$97.30/quaterly
🎁-30% with GET30🎁 - Limited offer
✅ Live Wolof classes on Zoom with a teacher, every Monday and Thursday at 8:00 PM — small-group sessions.
✅ Unlimited access to the Wolof School platform: video lessons, quizzes, native-speaker audio, practical cheat sheets, and guided learning paths.
✅ Suitable for all levels, from complete beginners to more advanced learners.
(Your account can also be shared with a family member.)
🛡️ 30-day money-back guarantee
You can request a full refund within 30 days, with no explanation needed, simply by emailing contact@wolofschool.com
They used Wolof School to learn how to speak Wolof ❤️
FAQ - Wolof School
What exactly is the 30-day guarantee?
For 30 days, you can request a full refund — no questions asked.
If Wolof School isn’t the right fit for you, simply email contact@wolofschool.com and you’ll be refunded.
Can I try Wolof School before subscribing?
Yes. A free version is available here:
https://www.learn.wolofschool.com/limited-access
And if you choose a plan, you’re still covered by our 30-day money-back guarantee.
Does Wolof School work on mobile?
Yes. Wolof School works on desktop, tablet, and mobile, so you can learn Wolof consistently even with a busy schedule.
Do I have to attend the live classes?
No. You can learn using the platform only if you prefer.
The live classes are mainly there to help you improve faster — especially your speaking skills and pronunciation — but you stay fully flexible: you can join regularly, occasionally, or simply watch the replays.
How does it work: platform only or live classes?
Your subscription includes two things:
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a complete self-study Wolof learning platform (videos, native audio, quizzes, cheat sheets, exercises)
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small-group live classes included at no extra cost
Live classes happen twice a week:
📅 Monday and Thursday at 8:00 PM
All sessions are also available as replays.
Is it suitable for beginners?
Yes. Wolof School is designed for all levels.
If you’re starting from zero, you’ll follow a clear step-by-step beginner path. If you already know some Wolof, you can join intermediate or advanced tracks with more in-depth content to help you reach a real conversational level.
That’s it, you’re going to speak Wolof!
Wolof is one of the most widely spoken languages in Senegal, and an essential language if you want to understand everyday life, culture, humor, and social interactions across the country.
Learning Wolof isn’t just about memorizing vocabulary — it’s about being able to communicate naturally, build real connections, and feel more comfortable with family, friends, and loved ones. Whether you’re a complete beginner or you already have some basics, Wolof School helps you make steady progress so you can understand and speak Wolof with confidence.
To understand and connect with your loved ones
It can be really frustrating not being able to understand or communicate with the people close to you. By joining Wolof School, you’ll make fast progress and finally feel comfortable having real conversations in Wolof.
For culture and history
Wolof comes from a rich and vibrant culture — and learning the language gives you much deeper access to it: music, films, podcasts, and everyday stories.
Keep Senegalese culture alive and pass it on through Wolof.
9 Tips to Learn Wolof
1) Learn useful phrases first (before grammar)
Start with everyday phrases: greetings, thanking people, introducing yourself, asking for a price, saying you don’t understand, etc.
👉 Goal: start speaking in your first week, even with a small vocabulary.
2) Work on pronunciation from day one
Wolof has its own rhythm and specific sounds.
Listen to a sentence → repeat it → record yourself → compare.
Even 5 minutes a day can make a big difference.
3) Use the “1 sentence = 10 variations” method
Instead of memorizing long lists, take one sentence and build variations:
“I want…”
“I want to eat…”
“I want to drink…”
“I want to go…”
This helps you learn Wolof you can actually use right away.
4) Learn vocabulary by topic (not randomly)
For example:
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family
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food
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transport
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home
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emotions
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work
👉 It’s easier to remember and much more useful for real conversations.
5) Practice mini-dialogues out loud (even alone)
Yes, it feels a little weird at first — but it works.
Act out short scenes: at the market, with family, on the phone, on public transport…
Your brain learns that Wolof is meant to be spoken, not just studied.
6) Start speaking early, even if you make mistakes
If you wait until you feel “ready”, you’ll never start.
Real progress happens when you allow yourself to speak, even with imperfect Wolof.
7) Listen to Wolof every day (even in the background)
Podcasts, videos, conversations, music — anything works.
The goal is to train your ear to the rhythm of the language.
👉 Just 10 minutes a day can make a huge difference.
8) Review with spaced repetition (or you’ll forget)
Memory happens over time:
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Day +1
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Day +3
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Day +7
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Day +14
👉 This is one of the most effective ways to remember Wolof long-term.
9) Join Wolof School to progress faster
If you want a structured method, level-based learning paths, a complete platform, and live group classes to practice speaking, Wolof School is one of the easiest ways to learn and speak Wolof consistently.