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.
Left Out of the Conversation?
Can’t speak your parents’ language – and it’s embarrassing.
Raising bilingual kids is hard — and resources are thin.
Apps don’t cover African languages — progress stalls.
We know what it’s like to smile and nod in family talks, rely on others when you travel, or struggle with impatient relatives. We’ve been there and built this school to change that.
We Understand Your Struggle And We Can Help
We listened to you
No more 10-week courses.
Learn for as long as you like.
You told us you loved the courses — you just didn't want them to end. So we listened. SOAL is now a membership community. Stay connected to your language, your culture, and your tribe every single month, with no re-enrolment and no cut-off date.
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No end date
Keep learning month after month without stopping and restarting
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Stay in the tribe
Join Lehae — a community of learners that feels like home
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Cancel anytime
No contracts, no lock-in. Leave whenever you need to
We know how it feels to be left out of conversations with family, to rely on others when you travel, or to struggle with impatient relatives trying to teach you. You’re not alone, we’ve built our school to change that.
Our tutors are native speakers, often fluent in multiple languages. Many are qualified teachers with years of classroom experience. They bring patience, cultural knowledge, and professionalism to every lesson.
Our founder has over 15 years of teaching and curriculum development experience. We’ve designed a structured program that balances speaking, reading, writing, and listening, so you can make real progress, not just memorise words.
We’ve taught hundreds of students worldwide, from diaspora families to PhD researchers, helping them reconnect with their heritage, prepare for travel, or succeed academically.
We’ve been sought out for translation work, TV projects, and cultural advocacy. Our expertise goes beyond the classroom, and our mission is to keep African languages alive and thriving.
Getting Started Couldn’t Be Easier
In just three easy steps, you’ll be on your way to speaking with confidence.
Step 1: Choose your tier
Pick Imo, Safari, Suban, or Thuba (children’s). Tell us the language you want to learn.
Step 2: Meet your community
Get access to sessions, resources, and the member group.
Step 3: Start Speaking
Weekly sessions, culture, and a community that feels like home.
Adult membership tiers
Choose your monthly plan — every tier comes with expert tutors, structured lessons, and visible progress..
Over 30 African languages
Is your language here?
We teach over 30 African languages with native-speaking tutors. Find yours below and if you don't see it, get in touch. We'll find your tutor within 4 weeks.
We don't see that language listed yet — but don't worry. Get in touch and we'll find your tutor within 4 weeks.
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West Africa
Yoruba
Twi
Igbo
Ga
Edo
Krio (Sierra Leone)
Wolof
Lingala
Creole
French
German
East Africa
Swahili
Luganda
Amharic
Somali
Kiyarwanda
North Africa
Arabic
Tamazight
Southern Africa
Zulu
Xhosa
Ndebele
Shona
Sesotho
Our 4-week tutor promise
Tell us the language you want to learn. If we don't have a tutor available right now, we'll find you one within 4 weeks — guaranteed. You won't be left waiting.
Can't find your language?
We teach more than what's listed. Send us a message and we'll let you know what's available and when.
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ADULT MEMBERSHIP
Member prices shown — standard prices in brackets
Yorùbá · Knowledge
Imo
£55/mo
- 4 × weekly group sessions (1hr)
- Learning resources & materials
- Lehae member community
- Priority event booking
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Swahili · The journey
Safari
£85/mo
- Everything in Imo
- Monthly cultural immersion session
- 25% off all Exclusive SOAL event tickets
Twi/Akan · Character
Suban
£185/mo
- Everything in Safari
- Free entry: 4 exclusive events/yr
- 4 × weekly 1-to-1 sessions
- 2 guest tickets at £150 each
Zulu · Opportunity · Ages 5–15
Thuba — Children's membership
- 4 × weekly group sessions (45 mins) · Resources · Parent-monitored community
£35/mo
This Year Could Be Different
Every year you wait means missed conversations, wasted money on courses that don’t work, and losing touch with your language and culture.
Avoid This
Missing out on important conversations
Struggling to talk to parents & grandparents
Wasting money on apps that don’t teach African languages well
Feeling distant from your culture and identity
Choose This Instead
Join conversations with pride and confidence
Build stronger bonds with family & community
Make real progress in speaking, reading, writing & listening
Fall in love with African culture, food & traditions
Client Testimonials
"I finally chatted with my grandmother in her language. She was so happy and surprised. I could tell she was proud. It was the best feeling. "
David, UK (Yoruba)
“Great sessions with the teacher. Patient, professional, inspiring, I actually wish I’d started sooner”
Michaela, US (Twi)
"As a researcher, learning the language opened doors I didn’t know existed.”
Sara, PhD Candidate (Swahili)
Our Tribe
We’ve helped hundreds of individuals worldwide reconnect with their language and culture.
Ready to come home?
Choose your membership and join the Lehae tribe today.
