Reconnect with your roots, your loved ones, and your future in Africa
Diaspora reconnecting with parents & grandparents.
Partners building deeper bonds.
Professionals preparing for research or work.
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Who learns with us
You understand it.
Now it's time to speak it.
Whatever brought you here, family, culture, opportunity.. you're in the right place.
Our story
Born from a lockdown Sunday session
SOAL was founded in 2020 after a simple realisation: so many of us grew up in multilingual households where languages were spoken around us, but never quite passed on.
What started as family Sunday sessions became a school. Five years later, we teach over 30 African languages to diaspora communities across the UK, US, Africa and Middle East through native-speaking tutors who bring the language and culture to life.
We don't just teach language. We help people reconnect with who they are.
Why SOAL
Can't I just use Duolingo?
Apps are great for Spanish. But African languages are different they carry culture, tone, family and identity. Here's why learners choose SOAL.
How it works
Three steps to speaking
Getting started is simple. We handle the rest.
1
Choose your path
Block sessions to try us out, or straight into monthly membership. Both get you speaking.
2
Tell us your language
We teach 30+ languages. Don't see yours? We'll source your tutor within 4 weeks.
3
Start speaking
Weekly sessions with your native-speaking tutor, plus culture, resources and community.
Community
Welcome to Lehae.
Home, where you belong.
Membership includes access to Lehae, our private community where learners connect, practise, share culture and grow together between sessions.
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Community chats
Practice between sessions
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Cultural sessions
Music, food, stories & more
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Language challenges
Stay motivated and consistent
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Events & meetups
Online and in-person
Two ways to learn
Choose how you want to start
Not ready to commit monthly? Start with a block. Already convinced? Go straight to membership.
Back by popular demand
Block sessions
Pay upfront, start speaking
No monthly commitment. Buy a block of group sessions and get started right away.
10 group sessions
£225
£22.50/session
15 group sessions
£450
£30/session
1-2-1 sessions also available
✓Video recording of every session included
✓Pay just £100 today to secure your spot
✓Balance due before your 5th session
After paying, reference your name, language and preferred days/times. We'll be in touch within 24hrs.
Reserve my spot — £100 deposit
Monthly membership
Stay connected for as long as you like
No end dates. No re-enrolment. Cancel anytime. Join Lehae and keep progressing every month.
Imo
4 group sessions/mo
£55/mo
Safari
Imo + cultural sessions
£85/mo
Suban
Safari + weekly 1-2-1s + recordings
£185/mo
Thuba
Children ages 5–15
£35/mo
✓Cancel anytime — no contracts
✓Native-speaking tutors throughout
✓Access to Lehae member community
30+ languages
Is your language here?
Don't see yours? We source tutors on request — usually within 4 weeks.
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Yoruba
Nigeria
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Igbo
Nigeria
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Hausa
Nigeria
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Swahili
East Africa
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Twi
Ghana
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Zulu
South Africa
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Xhosa
South Africa
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Amharic
Ethiopia
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Wolof
Senegal
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Shona
Zimbabwe
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Edo
Nigeria
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Somali
Somalia
+ many more
Ask us
FAQ
Questions we get asked
Do you teach my language?
We teach 30+ African languages through native-speaking tutors. If yours isn't listed, get in touch — we source tutors on request, usually within 4 weeks.
What level do I need to be?
Any level, including complete beginners. Many of our learners grew up hearing the language but never spoke it. Your tutor will assess you in your first session and tailor learning from there.
What's the difference between block sessions and membership?
Block sessions are a fixed number of group classes you pay for upfront — ideal if you want to try us before committing. Membership is ongoing with no end date, giving you consistent weekly sessions plus access to the Lehae community.
Can I cancel my membership?
Yes, anytime. No contracts, no lock-in. As long as your membership is active you keep access to everything.
How do 1-2-1 sessions work?
You pay a £100 deposit to secure your slot, then reference your name, language and preferred days/times. We'll match you with your tutor within 24hrs. The remaining balance is due before your 5th session. Every 1-2-1 is recorded so you can review it afterwards.
Can my children learn too?
Yes — our Thuba membership tier is designed for children aged 5–15. Sessions are age-appropriate and delivered by patient, experienced tutors.
Ready to start?
The conversations are waiting.
Start today.
Reserve a block of sessions with a £100 deposit, or go straight to a monthly membership. Either way, your tutor is ready.
Questions? Get in touch — we respond within 24 hours.
