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5 languages from Africa that you can learn to speak with 4ToSpeak, each with how long it takes and what to expect.

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  1. 1

    Swahili

    Kiswahili · moderate for English speakers · about 900 hours

    Hello: Habari · Thanks: Asante

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  2. 2

    Amharic

    አማርኛ · harder for English speakers · about 1,100 hours

    Hello: ሰላም · Thanks: አመሰግናለሁ

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  3. 3

    Yoruba

    Yorùbá · harder for English speakers · about 1,100 hours

    Hello: Ẹ n lẹ́ · Thanks: Ẹ ṣé

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  4. 4

    Zulu

    isiZulu · harder for English speakers · about 1,100 hours

    Hello: Sawubona · Thanks: Ngiyabonga

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  5. 5

    Afrikaans

    closest to english for English speakers · about 700 hours

    Hello: Hallo · Thanks: Dankie

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How many languages are on this list?

5 languages. All of them can be learned to speak on 4ToSpeak, with a free plan and no card.

Which language here should I start with?

Start with the one you have a reason to use: a trip, family, work or a show you love. Motivation matters more than small differences in difficulty. Popular picks on this list include Swahili, Amharic, Yoruba, Zulu.

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