How YapTime Works?
Learning Yoruba doesn’t have to be overwhelming. YapTime makes it easy — just 10 minutes a day (Mon - Fri) with your own tutor. No apps. No pressure. Just short, focused calls with a tutor who’s there to help you grow in confidence and build a daily habit of speaking Yoruba. YapTime is designed for busy adults (18+) who want to speak Yoruba with confidence — whether you’re a complete beginner or picking it up again after years away. Here’s how it works:
Step 1 : Join YapTime Yoruba
Start your Yoruba journey with the YapTime Kickoff Month (4 weeks / 20 lessons).
You’ll begin with short, daily lessons (Monday–Friday) designed to help you build consistency, confidence, and momentum — all delivered over WhatsApp.
Once you join, we’ll match you with a friendly Yoruba tutor based on your schedule, goals, and learning style.
Step 2 : Short Daily Lessons
Learn Yoruba on your terms — just 10 minutes a day, Monday to Friday.
Your tutor will call you on WhatsApp at a time that suits you to practice real-life conversations, build pronunciation skills, and gain confidence in a supportive, no-pressure environment.
After each lesson, you’ll get a personalised voice note and pronunciation tips to help everything stick.
Step 3 : See Progress
By showing up daily, you’ll form the habit of speaking Yoruba — moving from simple greetings and everyday phrases to more meaningful conversations.
After your Kickoff Month, your subscription continues automatically at £49 every 4 weeks.
Each month, you’ll explore new types of everyday conversations drawn from the YapTime bespoke curriculum, specially curated to help you speak naturally with family and friends.
Join YapTime Yoruba—
Build Confidence and Consistency with 10-Min Lessons
Build your confidence in speaking Yoruba with YapTime Yoruba
Begin your YapTime journey with the Kickoff Month!
Over the 1st 4 weeks, you’ll do 20 short 10-minute WhatsApp lessons (Mon–Fri) with a friendly Yoruba tutor — building consistency, confidence, and real conversations one day at a time.
YapTime Yoruba
49
Every 4 weeks
Learn to speak Yoruba with 10-minute WhatsApp lessons, Monday to Friday, with a friendly tutor.
One simple monthly subscription. Cancel anytime. Start speaking with confidence — one day at a time.
Valid until canceled
5 lessons per week (Mon–Fri), renewed every 4 weeks
10-minute WhatsApp audio lessons with your personal tutor
Build real conversation skills with consistent practice
From beginner to confident — advance through YapTime’s stage
Flexible scheduling — choose your preferred time each day
Flexible missed lesson catch-ups and holiday pauses
Personalised support + check-ins from YapTime Admin Team
Build momentum and speaking confidence
Cancel anytime
Seun. B, Manchester
"I’ve tried to learn Yoruba for years, but nothing stuck. YapTime’s short daily lessons fit perfectly into my schedule — now I’m finally speaking with my parents in Yoruba!"
Olivia. G, London
"My family used to laugh when I tried to speak Yoruba — now they’re impressed! YapTime gave me the confidence to keep going and actually enjoy the process."
Peter. A, London
"At first I thought 10 minutes wouldn’t be enough. But after four weeks, I’m amazed how much I’ve learned. It’s all about showing up every day — YapTime made that easy."
Why YapTime Was Created?
I’m the co-creator of the hit TV show Meet the Adebanjos on Netflix — a sitcom all about British-Nigerian family life. But for years, I carried a personal secret: I didn’t know how to speak Yoruba.
I had tried to learn before — weekly tutors, online courses, language apps. Nothing stuck. Maybe I was too busy. Maybe I gave up too easily. Or maybe the traditional ways of learning just didn’t work for someone like me.
I’d start... then stop. Every time. No momentum. No confidence.
Then I thought back to when I trained for my first marathon. I didn’t become a runner overnight. I built up to it — a little bit, every day. That’s when it hit me: language learning is just like training — it’s a habit.
So I built YapTime — first as an experiment on myself. Ten minutes a day. No pressure. Real conversations. The goal was to show up, not be perfect.
Twenty days turned into fifty. Fifty into a hundred.
And now? I can have full conversations with my parents — in Yoruba. It's been one of the most empowering experiences of my life.
YapTime wasn’t just created for learners. It was created by one.
Andrew Osayemi
Frequently asked questions
What is YapTime and how does it work?
YapTime helps busy adults (18+) build confidence in spoken Yoruba through short, live WhatsApp lessons with friendly native tutors. You’ll learn for 10 minutes a day, Monday to Friday, through real conversations that fit easily into your schedule.
Each 4-week cycle includes 20 lessons and renews automatically every 4 weeks — you can cancel anytime.
How do the WhatsApp lessons work?
Your tutor will message you each morning to confirm a time that suits you.
At that time, they’ll call you on WhatsApp for a short, voice-only lesson focused on real conversation and pronunciation. No video, no Zoom, no stress — just comfortable, focused learning.
What will I learn?
You’ll learn practical Yoruba you can use with family and friends — from simple greetings and everyday expressions to natural, flowing conversations.
Each month follows the YapTime Yoruba Curriculum, which focuses on real-life conversations rather than memorising words or grammar rules.
Every student learns at their own pace, and your tutor will guide you with patience and encouragement. No pressure. Just steady progress, one day at a time.
What if I can't speak Yoruba at all?
That’s exactly why YapTime exists!
We help adult beginners (18+) build confidence with friendly tutors, real conversations, and zero pressure.
Can children take YapTime lessons?
At the moment, YapTime is designed for adults (18+) only.
Our lessons are structured for busy professionals and adult learners, focusing on real-life conversations and cultural context. We may offer a version for younger learners in the future.
Do I have to do the same time every day?
Not at all. You can choose a different time each day depending on your schedule. Your tutor will check in each morning to confirm what works best for you. This flexibility is especially helpful for busy adults balancing work, family, and learning.
What happens if I miss a day?
Life happens! If you miss a day, you can do a longer catch-up lesson later in the week.
Lessons are designed to be taken daily (Mon–Fri) to build a habit, but you’ll never lose a session if you communicate with your tutor.
What if I go on holiday?
As long as you have WhatsApp access, you can keep learning from anywhere in the world. Prefer to pause while you’re away? Just let us know, and we’ll adjust your schedule.
Can lessons be carried over?
No. Lessons are designed to build consistency through daily practice.
Missed lessons can’t be carried over to future weeks, but you can make them up with a longer session.
What support or resources do I get?
After each session, you’ll receive:
A personalised voice note from your tutor
A vocabulary recap list
Optional PDFs or practice prompts to help you revise at your own pace
How are the tutors selected and trained?
All YapTime tutors are native Yoruba speakers based in Nigeria. They’re carefully selected for their fluency, friendliness, and teaching ability, and receive full training in the YapTime method.
We monitor every tutor’s performance and feedback to ensure a consistently high-quality experience.
Can I choose or change my tutor?
We’ll match you with a tutor based on your schedule and goals.
If the match doesn’t feel right, we’re happy to switch you to another tutor — no stress, no extra cost.