Learn Nigerian Pidgin

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Many people want to learn Nigerian Pidgin to socialise with friends and family or to travel comfortably across Nigeria. But, frustratingly, many language apps don't offer this Nigerian language.

uTalk is the solution. Our app helps you avoid:

Missing out on casual conversations with people across West Africa
Relying on tutorials that don't match how locals really talk
Losing confidence in your conversational skills because lessons ignore common phrases such as Wetin yu wan chop? or I no sabi.

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Three steps to learn Pidgin online

No in-person classes. No complicated theory. Just a clear path to conversational Nigerian.

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Subscribe now, then download the app or open the web platform and choose Pidgin (Nigerian) to select your first category.

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Practise real phrases

Learn through brief lessons with native speaker audio and games that boost your recall. Learn faster with reviews that focus on words you have trouble with.

Speak like a local

Apply your new Pidgin abilities in real life. Regardless of your experience level, you can build on the basics and focus on practical spoken language skills.

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Why uTalk is the best Pidgin learning app

uTalk helps you learn how to speak Nigerian Pidgin, including recognising key words and phrases. It's app-based and easily accessible from wherever you are.

Speak first

Lessons include practical content for greetings and everyday spoken Pidgin. Learn common local phrases and vocabulary for food, family and travel.

Authentic speakers

uTalk uses recordings from real, native Nigerian speakers instead of computerised voices. Listen to the pronunciation you'll actually hear across Nigeria and West Africa.

Beginner friendly, fun and effective

Short, evidence-based lessons focus on helpful content you can apply in real life. Stay engaged and motivated with games to reinforce what you learn.

Speak Pidgin today – Common phrases and audio

uTalk helps you learn how to speak and recognise key words and phrases. It's app-based, online and ready when you are.

Phrase Image - I’d like a coffee, please.

Abeg I want coffee.

I’d like a coffee, please.

How una dey.

Hello.

Yes o o.

Yes.

Yes o o abeg.

Yes please.

No o o.

No.

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I no want.

No thanks.

Abeg.

Please.

You do well.

Thank you.

Thank you well well.

Thank you very much.

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You na welicom.

You’re welcome.

Two bias, abeg.

Two beers, please.

bus

motor

car

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cabu cabu

taxi

train

railway station

airport

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hotel

passport

telefone

telephone

Abeg, look here.

Excuse me.

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Wetin time talk?

What time is it?

Phrase Image - Can you repeat that please?

You fit talk that one again, abeg?

Can you repeat that please?

Phrase Image - Please speak more slowly.

Abeg talk am small small.

Please speak more slowly.

I no get you.

I don’t understand.

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No vex.

Sorry.

Where di toilet dey?

Where are the toilets?

Woman toilet

Ladies’ Toilet

Man toilet

Gents’ Toilet

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Where di beach dey?

Where is the beach?

Where di bank dey?

Where is the bank?

How much dis one be?

How much does this cost?

credit card

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cash machine

Bye-bye.

Goodbye.

parasitamol

paracetamol

keys

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map

left

right

one

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two

three

Where is it spoken?

Nigeria

Number of speakers

30,000,000

Language family

Creole

English-based

Atlantic

Fun facts | Pidgin (Nigerian)

There are over 500 languages spoken in Nigeria, but Pidgin is spoken as a lingua franca across the country.
Pidgin is sometimes informally called 'Broken English' or just ‘Broken’.
'Please' in Nigerian Pidgin is 'abeg', from the English 'I beg'.

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How our Pidgin lessons work

Your language learning journey shouldn't be complicated. Start with basic greetings and common terms. When you're ready, expand your vocabulary with practical topics such as family, numbers, travel and everyday phrases. Lessons are short, fun and designed for beginners. Listen to and practise with native speaker audio, then test what you've learned. Automatically customised review sessions reinforce what you’ve learned by testing you more on the words you get wrong. The app lets you work at your own pace, no matter how fast or slow you're learning.

Pick any category, and uTalk orders content to help you quickly reach your goals. Follow the suggested structure, or switch categories and create your own learning path. If you don't want to learn in English, choose another supported language in Settings. You can use uTalk online or offline, on a mobile device or your desktop. If you have questions, contact support. Our friendly UK-based team is ready to help.

Pidgin vs Pidgin English vs Nigerian English

Nigerian Pidgin is a widely spoken language throughout Nigeria, used by millions of people every day. It's particularly popular in Lagos and other urban centres.

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Key points

Many people use "Broken English" and "Pidgin English" as informal terms for Pidgin, but Nigerian Pidgin is far more than simplified English. It has unique grammar rules and follows its own patterns and structure, making it a language in its own right. While Nigerian Pidgin does mainly draw from English vocabulary, it also borrows words from Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa and other Nigerian languages.
Nigerian English refers to the standard English spoken in Nigeria, which is the official language used in government and education. This is different from Pidgin. Learning Nigerian Pidgin not only helps you chat comfortably with locals across the country but also shows cultural appreciation.

How Pidgin compares with other Nigerian languages

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Nigerian Pidgin works as a bridge language, letting you communicate across different regions and with many ethnic communities. This makes it especially useful for travel and business when you're connecting with people from various backgrounds.
Hausa, Yoruba and Igbo are major Nigerian languages with distinct grammar, vocabulary and cultural traditions. They're spoken within specific ethnic communities, while native speakers use Nigerian Pidgin to communicate across these different groups. So, learning Pidgin gives you a broader reach across Nigeria, while learning the Hausa, Yoruba or Igbo languages connects you more deeply within those particular communities.

uTalk supports 150+ languages. Browse them all to see what best fits your goals, or even learn more than one if you like.

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“We help make learning Pidgin easy”

“It's frustrating when you can't find the right resources for the language you want to learn. At uTalk, we're passionate about helping people discover new languages, which is why we recorded native Nigerians speaking Pidgin. This language is part of everyday life and culture across Nigeria, and you'll hear the way locals really speak.”

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Why learners trust uTalk

Our goal is to support minority and regional languages, as well as the mainstream ones, so we ask native speakers to record content. The app works for speakers of more than 140 languages, including English. Read through reviews to see how other Nigerian Pidgin learners turn practice into progress.

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Your language learning journey in Pidgin

Perhaps you'd like to connect with family in West Africa, explore Nigerian culture or communicate for work or travel. People across Nigeria and West Africa speak Nigerian Pidgin, especially in Lagos and other urban centres. Finding quality Pidgin lessons can require a lot of effort, but it doesn't have to be this way.

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uTalk can help. Begin with categories that cover basic Pidgin greetings, such as how una dey, then work on useful words and phrases you'll use in real life. Listen to native speakers, record yourself copying their speech and compare the two. Games make learning Nigerian Pidgin fun and engaging, with content practical for learners at beginner or intermediate levels. You can learn online or offline, following a guided learning path or choosing what you want to learn at your own pace.

The outcome is amazing. You'll speak Nigerian Pidgin with confidence and understand native speakers better. You can speak with friends, strengthen family ties, travel across Nigeria with ease and make new business connections. Whether you're preparing for a trip or communicating in Pidgin at home, you'll have the language skills you need when you need them.

See the difference

Before uTalk you were:

Unable to find Nigerian Pidgin lessons with a focus on speaking skills
Memorising vocabulary without knowing how native speakers pronounce the words
Becoming frustrated with difficult, ineffective lessons
Relying on classes or courses that don't fit your schedule
Struggling to communicate with Nigerian-speaking friends or locals

"I'll never be able to speak Nigerian Pidgin properly"

With uTalk you will be:

Using everyday greetings and phrases confidently
Perfecting your Pidgin pronunciation with clear examples from native speakers
Building confidence with short lessons and games that keep you motivated
Studying at your own convenience, whether on your mobile, tablet or desktop
Connecting authentically with Nigerians in everyday situations

“I can actually have conversations in Nigerian Pidgin”

Learn real-life topics in Nigerian Pidgin

First Words Transport Restaurant Food and Drink Cooking Places Directions Illness Doctor Body Emergencies Social Phrases Leisure Likes and Dislikes Football Match Abroad Football Commentary Sports Shopping Words Fruit Vegetables Clothes Ingredients Home Bathroom Kitchen Tools Family Occupations Animals Animals' Bodies Farming Technology School Business Numbers up to Twenty Numbers up to Ten Million Essential Phrases Adjectives Prepositions Colours Countries Calendar Time Timetable Outdoors Holiday Skiing Camping Golf Sailing Driving Olympics Summer Olympics Winter Olympics Military Commands Military Peace Keeping Military Intelligence Accommodation Shopping Phrases Travelling Free Starter Words Disaster Relief - Volunteers Natural Disasters

Explore the English-based language family

Pidgin (Nigerian) belongs to the English-based Creole language family, a group of languages that developed from contact between English and other local languages around the world. If you're interested in comparing words or sounds across the family, check out: Tok Pisin (Papua New Guinea Pidgin).

These languages share historical roots in English, but over time each has developed its own unique grammar, vocabulary, phrases and cultural identity. Learning one might feel familiar if you know another.

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Your Pidgin questions, answered

Do you offer live online classes or is it just an app?

uTalk is an app and online language learning software. Lessons are digital, short and practical. If you want a tutor, the app still helps you prepare for class and review between sessions.

Can I start as a beginner?

Yes. The course begins with basic greetings and everyday words and phrases and takes you to an A1-A2 level on the CEFR scale. Some of our topics even cover material you’d learn as you grow your skills to B1 or B2.

What application languages do you support? Can I learn without English?

Yes. uTalk works for speakers of more than 140 languages. Choose the one that suits you in Settings.

How is content selected and ordered?

Topics are based on real life situations. You can select any category and the app suggests a smart learning order for beginners. You can change it at any time.

How does uTalk compare with YouTube lessons?

YouTube can be useful, but it’s hard to check pronunciation or get structured reviews. uTalk gives you native speaker audio, games that test tricky words more often and a clear path from basic to practical use.

Where can I learn a language with uTalk?

We’re available on iOS, Android, web, Mac and PC. Get started now and you’ll be directed to download uTalk for your device.

Is Pidgin the same as Broken English?

Many people call Nigerian Pidgin "Broken English", or "Pidgin English". However, it's actually a fully developed language with its own grammar and structure, widely spoken across Nigeria and West Africa. It's listed as Pidgin (Nigerian) in the app.

Is Nigerian Pidgin on Duolingo?

No, Nigerian Pidgin isn't available on Duolingo, but it is available on uTalk. The uTalk platform offers more than 150 languages, teaching and preserving languages from all around the world.

How fast can I learn to speak Pidgin?

Short, consistent sessions work best. Many Nigerian Pidgin learners can hold simple conversations after just a few weeks of regular practice. Your learning speed depends on how often you practise and review.

What's the difference between Pidgin and Nigerian English?

Nigerian English is the standard English used in schools, government and formal settings. Nigerian Pidgin is a separate language used in everyday conversation across Nigeria's many ethnic groups. Both use English vocabulary, but they're distinct languages.

Can I learn Pidgin for free with uTalk?

Starting to learn Pidgin with uTalk is easy, and you can cancel whenever you want. We want you to love uTalk, so we even offer a 28-Day Money Back Guarantee if you're not satisfied.

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