Twi (Akan) Intro Class — Lesson 1 (Feb 8, 2026): Sounds, Core Greetings & Culture

Overview

This session is the first class in an 8-class Twi (Akan) introductory course, taught live on February 8, 2026. It’s designed to function as a stand-alone crash course while also setting the foundation for the full series.

You’ll learn the why behind the language—how simple expressions carry worldview—and you’ll leave with practical Twi you can use immediately in real interactions.

What you’ll learn in this class

1) Twi sounds & pronunciation (the real foundation)

• The Twi vowel system (including unfamiliar vowel sounds)

• How spelling and sound relate in Twi (and why “English eyes” can mislead you)

• Key sound patterns that help you pronounce words correctly from the start

2) High-utility vocabulary you’ll actually use

• Words you’ll hear daily in Ghanaian social life

• How Twi forms words from meaningful parts (so vocabulary becomes easier to remember)

3) Essential greetings and responses
You’ll practice everyday social language such as:

• Akwaaba (Welcome) and culturally correct ways to respond

• Time-of-day greetings like Maakye (morning), Maaha (afternoon), Maadwo (evening)

• Core interaction phrases like Wo ho te sɛn? (How are you?), Me din de… (My name is…), Wo din de sɛn? (What’s your name?)

• The “call-and-response” flow of greeting that makes Twi feel natural and respectful

4) Culture built into language
Because you can’t truly learn the language without the culture (and vice versa), we also cover:

• Respect and etiquette (including right-hand cultural protocols)

• How language shifts when English patterns start replacing indigenous Twi patterns—and how to avoid those common mistakes

• Proverbs and cultural artifacts used to deepen understanding and memory

Who this is for

• Diasporans, visitors, and residents who want to integrate into Ghanaian community life

• Beginners who want a strong pronunciation foundation instead of memorizing phrases blindly

• Learners who want language tied to culture, worldview, and real social usage

• Anyone preparing for deeper engagement in Ghana (community, family, work, daily life)

What you’ll receive

• Replay access to the Feb 8, 2026 class session

• Learning support materials used in class (where applicable), so you can review and practice

Why this class is different

Most Twi lessons teach phrases. This class teaches how Twi works—sound-by-sound, meaning-by-meaning—so you can build confidence, speak more naturally, and understand what you’re saying (not just repeat it).

Ready to start?

Enroll now and begin with the essentials: sounds, greetings, and cultural fluency—the exact tools that make Twi “stick” in real life.

Featuring / In collaboration with

Abibitumi • African American Association of Ghana (AAAG) • Ghana Caribbean Association (GCA) • Rastafari Council • Decade of Our Repatriation • Jamaica Affairs

This link is for non-members of the above-listed organizations.

Note: Please complete your registration as soon as possible to secure your place. Earn 600 Abibisika (Black Gold) Points