Bring your children home.
One word at a time.
Expert-taught Yoruba classes for children and adults in the diaspora — woven with culture, proverbs, and family stories. Not just grammar. Your roots.
No commitment required · First trial class from £0
We bring you home.
Our tagline is our promise — not just language lessons, but cultural reconnection for the whole family.
Serving the Nigerian diaspora across London & the UK
Five pillars that set us apart
Existing platforms either ignore African languages entirely or strip them from their cultural roots. We do neither.
Structured Curriculum
Levelled learning from Beginner to Advanced, co-designed with qualified Yoruba educators — not random YouTube clips.
Cultural Immersion
Proverbs, folktales, naming ceremonies, and family vocabulary woven into every lesson. Language is identity.
Vetted & Trained Tutors
Every tutor is a native speaker trained in pedagogy — not just fluent speakers. Parents pay premium for this trust.
Shame-Free Community
A safe, non-judgmental space for heritage learners who feel embarrassed about their language gap. You belong here.
Family Connection
Our Grandparent Bridge sessions repair broken intergenerational communication — connecting grandchildren to elders.
"We don't just teach Yoruba. We bring you home."
How it works
From first click to first lesson in under 24 hours. No complicated sign-ups, no lengthy onboarding.
Choose your session
Pick from 1-on-1 tutoring, a small group cohort class, or a family subscription plan. All options include a free trial.
Book in seconds
Fill in our simple booking form. We'll match you with the perfect tutor and confirm your slot within 24 hours.
Start your journey home
Join your first session via Zoom. Experience structured lessons, cultural stories, and a shame-free community from day one.
Choose how you learn
Whether you want focused private lessons or the energy of a small group, we have the right format for your family.
1-on-1 Tutoring
Your pace. Your goals. Your tutor.
Private sessions matched to your individual learning goals. Our highest-LTV clients — the most loyal and fastest-improving learners.
- Matched with a vetted native-speaker tutor
- Fully flexible scheduling
- Tailored curriculum to your goals
- Perfect for children and adults
- Family sessions & Grandparent Bridge available
Group Classes
Learn together. Grow together.
Structured weekly Yoruba classes in small groups of up to 8 students — via Zoom. Ideal for children aged 5–12 and adult beginners.
- Weekly 45-minute sessions
- Max 8 students per group
- Levelled: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
- Cultural content in every lesson
- Sibling discounts available
Self-paced access to our full content library for up to 3 learners. Perfect alongside live classes.
Not just fluent — deeply qualified
Where Lingawa had to build tutor training from scratch, we start with trained, pedagogically-sound educators. Tutor quality is our most marketable trust signal.
The Founder
Lead Tutor & Academic Director
A native Yoruba speaker with 10 years of professional interpreting and translation experience across legal, medical, and corporate settings. Every curriculum decision runs through their cultural and pedagogical expertise.
Our Tutor Network
Vetted Yoruba Educators
Every Japaroots tutor is hand-picked from our network, background-checked, trained in culturally-sensitive pedagogy, and approved by our academic team before teaching a single class.
Families reconnected
The most powerful thing we do isn't teach vocabulary. It's repair the gap between generations.
"My daughter used to feel embarrassed that she couldn't speak Yoruba. After just 8 weeks of Japaroots, she was teaching her grandfather new words. I cried."
"I'm 27 and grew up ashamed I didn't know my language. Japaroots was the first place that didn't make me feel stupid for asking basic questions. The community is incredible."
"We booked the Grandparent Bridge session for Christmas. My mum in Lagos was able to have a full conversation with my kids for the first time. Worth every penny."
Simple, transparent pricing
No hidden fees. No long contracts. Start with a free trial and scale up when you're ready.
Group Class
Weekly 45-minute structured Yoruba classes in small groups of up to 8 students.
- Weekly live sessions via Zoom
- Max 8 students per group
- Beginner to Advanced levels
- Cultural content in every lesson
- Session recordings
1-on-1 Tutoring
Private tutoring tailored to your individual goals. Our most loyal, fastest-improving learners.
- Private sessions with a matched tutor
- Flexible scheduling 7 days a week
- Fully personalised curriculum
- Progress reports every 4 weeks
- Grandparent Bridge sessions available
Family Subscription
Self-paced access to our full content library — cultural lessons, vocabulary, and practice tools.
- Up to 3 learners per plan
- Full cultural content library
- Pre-recorded curriculum access
- Practice exercises & quizzes
- Cancel anytime
All plans include a . Corporate & B2B packages available — .
Ready to start your journey home?
Book your free trial class today. No payment required. We'll confirm your spot within 24 hours and match you with the right tutor.