Bonjour! I’m Yaya, your guide to mastering French and Wolof—two languages that open doors to the world and the heart of West Africa. With a strong academic foundation in French and native Wolof roots, I bridge textbook knowledge with vibrant, everyday communication. Whether you’re preparing for travel, work, or cultural connection, I’ll help you speak confidently and authentically. Let’s make language learning an adventure!
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Me as a Teacher
I am a patient and friendly teacher. I understand that learning a new language can be difficult. In my classes, students feel comfortable and confident. Making mistakes is okay. I support my students and help them improve step by step.
My lessons & teaching style
My lessons are simple and personalized. I adapt each lesson to your level and goals. We focus on speaking, pronunciation, and useful vocabulary. I explain grammar in a clear and easy way. My goal is to help you speak French or Wolof with confidence in real situations.
My teaching material
Presentation slides/PPT
PDF file
Text Documents
Teaching experience
2018 - 2019
Teacher AssistantCharles Jow Memorial Academy - Gambia
Education
2020 - 2023
Bachelor’s - NursingHigher Institute of Nursing Professions
2019 - 2020
Other - French LanguageMuhammed V University of Rabat
Work Experience
2023 - 2025
NursingBundung Maternal and Child Health - Gambia
5.0
Rating
34
Students
98
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
34
Students
98
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
French Lessons
French
Wolof
Trial Lesson
17 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
French Language
A1 - C2Conversation5 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Package with 15% off
Availability
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Quiz (1)
17 Reviews
All
French
Wolof
Shavait Chauhan
1 French lesson
Excellent first lesson. The teacher was patient, explained the basics of 'être' and prepositions clearly, and even gave extra time. Looking forward to more.
Mar 28, 2026
Rosa F
3 Wolof lessons
I’ve been taking lessons with Yaya on italki, and I’m really happy with the experience so far. He is a great teacher—very patient, encouraging, and supportive throughout the lessons. Each week we make steady progress, which keeps me motivated and confident.
Yaya creates a comfortable learning environment where I feel free to practice and make mistakes. He takes the time to explain things clearly and adapts to my pace.
I will definitely continue taking more lessons with him and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a friendly and effective teacher!
Mar 25, 2026
Fatou Bojang
4 Wolof lessons
Yaya is a fantastic tutor who explains even difficult concepts in a clear and simple way. He’s patient, supportive, and always makes sure you truly understand the material. His positive energy and engaging teaching style make every session enjoyable, turning learning into a fun and rewarding experience.
Mar 3, 2026
Prof Davide
1 Wolof lesson
Yaya is a great Wolof teacher!
He dives straight into Wolof from day 1. Not only he teaches you words, grammar, pronunciation, but he also shows you how the language actually works compared to other languages. He's also incredibly patient and positive.
Absolutely recommended to anyone interested in learning this beautiful language!
Mar 27, 2026
Jake
4 Wolof lessons
Yaya is a great Wolof teacher. I had not practiced Wolof in many years and he was able to help me pick up where I left off.
Mar 24, 2026
Daddy Sun
2 Wolof lessons
Great teacher. So far he is giving me good insight into the Wolof language!