Learn a new language in Africa!
There are over 2,000 languages spoken in Africa, yes 2,000! Nigeria dominates the list with over 500 languages spoken whilst in Cameroon and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, over 200 languages are spoken.
No one would be able to learn all 2,000, although there are schools throughout the continent offering beginners and advance levels courses.
But what are the most popular languages and destinations? View our guide.
Languages
Arabic
Arabic speaking countries in Africa include Egypt, Libya, Mauritania, Sudan, Tunisia, Morocco, Algeria, and Western Sahara.
English
24 countries in Africa use English as one of their main languages. For some, it’s the official language, while others use it as a lingua franca or a de facto working language. Some countries where English is spoken include South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Tunisia, Ethiopia, Tanzania and Mozambique.
French
French is the official language in Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Congo, the Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Gabon, Guinea, Madagascar, Mali, Niger, Rwanda, Senegal, the Seychelles, and Togo.
Where to Go
Popular destinations include Egypt and Morocco to study Arabic, French in Cameroon or South Africa to study English.
Top Reasons to Study in Africa
• A cultural experience like no other
• Meet like-minded people
• Great value for money courses, especially compared to language schools in Europe
• Go sightseeing in your free time