Languages. Level 1 to 17.
Every language, always offered: English, French, Mandarin and the home languages of the Lantern countries. All of it is planned; 2 sample lessons are the only part you can try today.
10 strands · 100 topics · about 670 modules planned · 15 specified · 2 with a sample lesson. From Primary 1 to 400–500 Level.
English
English, from first sounds to university-level study. Open to every learner, whatever their country pack.
Previews English Language, Linguistics, Mass Communication, Law
Foundations
LA-ENG-FND · Primary 1 to Primary 6 · 2 of about 6 modules specified
Letters, sounds and phonics: from the alphabet to blending sounds into words.
Reading
LA-ENG-RDG · Primary 1 to SSS 2 · 8 modules specified
Reading for meaning: facts, inferences, sequence and evidence, then critical reading.
- Reading simple sentencesLA-ENG-RDG-01, Planned
- Reading for meaningLA-ENG-RDG-02, Planned
- Facts and inferencesLA-ENG-RDG-03, Sample lesson in the demo
- Sequence and evidenceLA-ENG-RDG-04, Sample lesson in the demo
- Main idea and summaryLA-ENG-RDG-05, Planned
- Reading information textsLA-ENG-RDG-06, Planned
- Author's purpose and viewpointLA-ENG-RDG-07, Planned
- Comparing texts and reading criticallyLA-ENG-RDG-08, Planned
Writing
LA-ENG-WRT · Primary 1 to SSS 3 (WASSCE) · about 8 modules planned
Writing English: words, sentences, letters, stories and arguments.
- About 8 planned
Speaking and listening
LA-ENG-SPL · Primary 1 to SSS 3 (WASSCE) · about 8 modules planned
Listening carefully and speaking English with confidence, from greetings to debates.
- About 8 planned
Grammar
LA-ENG-GRM · Primary 3 to SSS 3 (WASSCE) · about 8 modules planned
How English sentences are built, one pattern at a time.
- About 8 planned
Vocabulary by theme
LA-ENG-VOC · Primary 1 to SSS 3 (WASSCE) · about 10 modules planned
Words for family, market, farm, school, health, weather and work.
- About 10 planned
Culture
LA-ENG-CUL · Primary 3 to SSS 3 (WASSCE) · about 5 modules planned
English around the world, including the Englishes of West and East Africa.
- About 5 planned
Linguistics
LA-ENG-LNG · A level / JUPEB / foundation year to 400–500 Level · about 5 modules planned
How English works: its sounds, structure, history and variety.
- About 5 planned
Translation and interpreting
LA-ENG-TRN · A level / JUPEB / foundation year to 400–500 Level · about 5 modules planned
Carrying meaning faithfully between English and other languages.
- About 5 planned
Academic and professional writing
LA-ENG-APW · SSS 3 (WASSCE) to 200 Level · about 4 modules planned
Essays, reports and professional writing in English.
- About 4 planned
French
French, from first sounds to university-level study. Open to every learner, whatever their country pack.
Previews French, International Relations, Translation Studies
Foundations
LA-FRE-FND · Primary 1 to Primary 6 · about 6 modules planned
French sounds, spelling patterns, accents and first phrases.
- About 6 planned
Reading
LA-FRE-RDG · Primary 1 to SSS 3 (WASSCE) · about 8 modules planned
Reading French for meaning, from first sentences to stories, news and long texts.
- About 8 planned
Writing
LA-FRE-WRT · Primary 1 to SSS 3 (WASSCE) · about 8 modules planned
Writing French: words, sentences, letters, stories and arguments.
- About 8 planned
Speaking and listening
LA-FRE-SPL · Primary 1 to SSS 3 (WASSCE) · about 8 modules planned
Listening carefully and speaking French with confidence, from greetings to debates.
- About 8 planned
Grammar
LA-FRE-GRM · Primary 3 to SSS 3 (WASSCE) · about 8 modules planned
How French sentences are built, one pattern at a time.
- About 8 planned
Vocabulary by theme
LA-FRE-VOC · Primary 1 to SSS 3 (WASSCE) · about 10 modules planned
Words for family, market, farm, school, health, weather and work.
- About 10 planned
Culture
LA-FRE-CUL · Primary 3 to SSS 3 (WASSCE) · about 5 modules planned
The French-speaking world, including Francophone West and Central Africa.
- About 5 planned
Linguistics
LA-FRE-LNG · A level / JUPEB / foundation year to 400–500 Level · about 5 modules planned
How French works: its sounds, structure, history and variety.
- About 5 planned
Translation and interpreting
LA-FRE-TRN · A level / JUPEB / foundation year to 400–500 Level · about 5 modules planned
Carrying meaning faithfully between French and other languages.
- About 5 planned
Academic and professional writing
LA-FRE-APW · SSS 3 (WASSCE) to 200 Level · about 4 modules planned
Essays, reports and professional writing in French.
- About 4 planned
Mandarin Chinese
Mandarin Chinese, from first sounds to university-level study. Open to every learner, whatever their country pack.
Previews Chinese Studies, International Relations
Foundations
LA-ZHO-FND · Primary 1 to Primary 6 · about 6 modules planned
Pinyin, the four tones and the neutral tone, and first characters and strokes.
- About 6 planned
Reading
LA-ZHO-RDG · Primary 1 to SSS 3 (WASSCE) · about 8 modules planned
Reading Mandarin Chinese for meaning, from first sentences to stories, news and long texts.
- About 8 planned
Writing
LA-ZHO-WRT · Primary 1 to SSS 3 (WASSCE) · about 8 modules planned
Writing Mandarin Chinese: words, sentences, letters, stories and arguments.
- About 8 planned
Speaking and listening
LA-ZHO-SPL · Primary 1 to SSS 3 (WASSCE) · about 8 modules planned
Listening carefully and speaking Mandarin Chinese with confidence, from greetings to debates.
- About 8 planned
Grammar
LA-ZHO-GRM · Primary 3 to SSS 3 (WASSCE) · about 8 modules planned
How Mandarin Chinese sentences are built, one pattern at a time.
- About 8 planned
Vocabulary by theme
LA-ZHO-VOC · Primary 1 to SSS 3 (WASSCE) · about 10 modules planned
Words for family, market, farm, school, health, weather and work.
- About 10 planned
Culture
LA-ZHO-CUL · Primary 3 to SSS 3 (WASSCE) · about 5 modules planned
Chinese festivals, food, writing and everyday life.
- About 5 planned
Linguistics
LA-ZHO-LNG · A level / JUPEB / foundation year to 400–500 Level · about 5 modules planned
How Mandarin Chinese works: its sounds, structure, history and variety.
- About 5 planned
Translation and interpreting
LA-ZHO-TRN · A level / JUPEB / foundation year to 400–500 Level · about 5 modules planned
Carrying meaning faithfully between Mandarin Chinese and other languages.
- About 5 planned
Academic and professional writing
LA-ZHO-APW · SSS 3 (WASSCE) to 200 Level · about 4 modules planned
Essays, reports and professional writing in Mandarin Chinese.
- About 4 planned
Yoruba
Yoruba, from first sounds to university-level study. Open to every learner, whatever their country pack.
Previews Yoruba, Linguistics and African Languages
Foundations
LA-YOR-FND · Primary 1 to Primary 6 · 5 of about 6 modules specified
Sounds, letters and tones, and greeting people well through the day.
Reading
LA-YOR-RDG · Primary 1 to SSS 3 (WASSCE) · about 8 modules planned
Reading Yoruba for meaning, from first sentences to stories, news and long texts.
- About 8 planned
Writing
LA-YOR-WRT · Primary 1 to SSS 3 (WASSCE) · about 8 modules planned
Writing Yoruba: words, sentences, letters, stories and arguments.
- About 8 planned
Speaking and listening
LA-YOR-SPL · Primary 1 to SSS 3 (WASSCE) · about 8 modules planned
Listening carefully and speaking Yoruba with confidence, from greetings to debates.
- About 8 planned
Grammar
LA-YOR-GRM · Primary 3 to SSS 3 (WASSCE) · about 8 modules planned
How Yoruba sentences are built, one pattern at a time.
- About 8 planned
Vocabulary by theme
LA-YOR-VOC · Primary 1 to SSS 3 (WASSCE) · about 10 modules planned
Words for family, market, farm, school, health, weather and work.
- About 10 planned
Culture
LA-YOR-CUL · Primary 3 to SSS 3 (WASSCE) · about 5 modules planned
Yoruba proverbs, names, festivals, music and oral literature.
- About 5 planned
Linguistics
LA-YOR-LNG · A level / JUPEB / foundation year to 400–500 Level · about 5 modules planned
How Yoruba works: its sounds, structure, history and variety.
- About 5 planned
Translation and interpreting
LA-YOR-TRN · A level / JUPEB / foundation year to 400–500 Level · about 5 modules planned
Carrying meaning faithfully between Yoruba and other languages.
- About 5 planned
Academic and professional writing
LA-YOR-APW · SSS 3 (WASSCE) to 200 Level · about 4 modules planned
Essays, reports and professional writing in Yoruba.
- About 4 planned
Swahili
Swahili, from first sounds to university-level study. Open to every learner, whatever their country pack.
Previews Kiswahili, Linguistics and African Languages
Foundations
LA-SWA-FND · Primary 1 to Primary 6 · about 6 modules planned
Swahili sounds, regular spelling, and greetings such as habari and jambo.
- About 6 planned
Reading
LA-SWA-RDG · Primary 1 to SSS 3 (WASSCE) · about 8 modules planned
Reading Swahili for meaning, from first sentences to stories, news and long texts.
- About 8 planned
Writing
LA-SWA-WRT · Primary 1 to SSS 3 (WASSCE) · about 8 modules planned
Writing Swahili: words, sentences, letters, stories and arguments.
- About 8 planned
Speaking and listening
LA-SWA-SPL · Primary 1 to SSS 3 (WASSCE) · about 8 modules planned
Listening carefully and speaking Swahili with confidence, from greetings to debates.
- About 8 planned
Grammar
LA-SWA-GRM · Primary 3 to SSS 3 (WASSCE) · about 8 modules planned
How Swahili sentences are built, one pattern at a time.
- About 8 planned
Vocabulary by theme
LA-SWA-VOC · Primary 1 to SSS 3 (WASSCE) · about 10 modules planned
Words for family, market, farm, school, health, weather and work.
- About 10 planned
Culture
LA-SWA-CUL · Primary 3 to SSS 3 (WASSCE) · about 5 modules planned
Swahili coast history, poetry, music and everyday life across East Africa.
- About 5 planned
Linguistics
LA-SWA-LNG · A level / JUPEB / foundation year to 400–500 Level · about 5 modules planned
How Swahili works: its sounds, structure, history and variety.
- About 5 planned
Translation and interpreting
LA-SWA-TRN · A level / JUPEB / foundation year to 400–500 Level · about 5 modules planned
Carrying meaning faithfully between Swahili and other languages.
- About 5 planned
Academic and professional writing
LA-SWA-APW · SSS 3 (WASSCE) to 200 Level · about 4 modules planned
Essays, reports and professional writing in Swahili.
- About 4 planned
Igbo
Igbo, from first sounds to university-level study. Open to every learner, whatever their country pack.
Previews Igbo, Linguistics and African Languages
Foundations
LA-IGB-FND · Primary 1 to Primary 6 · about 6 modules planned
The Igbo alphabet, its dotted vowels, tones and greetings.
- About 6 planned
Reading
LA-IGB-RDG · Primary 1 to SSS 3 (WASSCE) · about 8 modules planned
Reading Igbo for meaning, from first sentences to stories, news and long texts.
- About 8 planned
Writing
LA-IGB-WRT · Primary 1 to SSS 3 (WASSCE) · about 8 modules planned
Writing Igbo: words, sentences, letters, stories and arguments.
- About 8 planned
Speaking and listening
LA-IGB-SPL · Primary 1 to SSS 3 (WASSCE) · about 8 modules planned
Listening carefully and speaking Igbo with confidence, from greetings to debates.
- About 8 planned
Grammar
LA-IGB-GRM · Primary 3 to SSS 3 (WASSCE) · about 8 modules planned
How Igbo sentences are built, one pattern at a time.
- About 8 planned
Vocabulary by theme
LA-IGB-VOC · Primary 1 to SSS 3 (WASSCE) · about 10 modules planned
Words for family, market, farm, school, health, weather and work.
- About 10 planned
Culture
LA-IGB-CUL · Primary 3 to SSS 3 (WASSCE) · about 5 modules planned
Igbo proverbs, names, festivals such as the New Yam festival, and oral literature.
- About 5 planned
Linguistics
LA-IGB-LNG · A level / JUPEB / foundation year to 400–500 Level · about 5 modules planned
How Igbo works: its sounds, structure, history and variety.
- About 5 planned
Translation and interpreting
LA-IGB-TRN · A level / JUPEB / foundation year to 400–500 Level · about 5 modules planned
Carrying meaning faithfully between Igbo and other languages.
- About 5 planned
Academic and professional writing
LA-IGB-APW · SSS 3 (WASSCE) to 200 Level · about 4 modules planned
Essays, reports and professional writing in Igbo.
- About 4 planned
Hausa
Hausa, from first sounds to university-level study. Open to every learner, whatever their country pack.
Previews Hausa, Linguistics and African Languages
Foundations
LA-HAU-FND · Primary 1 to Primary 6 · about 6 modules planned
The Hausa alphabet in Latin script, its special letters, tones and greetings.
- About 6 planned
Reading
LA-HAU-RDG · Primary 1 to SSS 3 (WASSCE) · about 8 modules planned
Reading Hausa for meaning, from first sentences to stories, news and long texts.
- About 8 planned
Writing
LA-HAU-WRT · Primary 1 to SSS 3 (WASSCE) · about 8 modules planned
Writing Hausa: words, sentences, letters, stories and arguments.
- About 8 planned
Speaking and listening
LA-HAU-SPL · Primary 1 to SSS 3 (WASSCE) · about 8 modules planned
Listening carefully and speaking Hausa with confidence, from greetings to debates.
- About 8 planned
Grammar
LA-HAU-GRM · Primary 3 to SSS 3 (WASSCE) · about 8 modules planned
How Hausa sentences are built, one pattern at a time.
- About 8 planned
Vocabulary by theme
LA-HAU-VOC · Primary 1 to SSS 3 (WASSCE) · about 10 modules planned
Words for family, market, farm, school, health, weather and work.
- About 10 planned
Culture
LA-HAU-CUL · Primary 3 to SSS 3 (WASSCE) · about 5 modules planned
Hausa poetry, proverbs, crafts and life across West Africa's Sahel.
- About 5 planned
Linguistics
LA-HAU-LNG · A level / JUPEB / foundation year to 400–500 Level · about 5 modules planned
How Hausa works: its sounds, structure, history and variety.
- About 5 planned
Translation and interpreting
LA-HAU-TRN · A level / JUPEB / foundation year to 400–500 Level · about 5 modules planned
Carrying meaning faithfully between Hausa and other languages.
- About 5 planned
Academic and professional writing
LA-HAU-APW · SSS 3 (WASSCE) to 200 Level · about 4 modules planned
Essays, reports and professional writing in Hausa.
- About 4 planned
Twi (Akan)
Twi (Akan), from first sounds to university-level study. Open to every learner, whatever their country pack.
Previews Akan (Twi), Linguistics and African Languages
Foundations
LA-TWI-FND · Primary 1 to Primary 6 · about 6 modules planned
Twi sounds and letters, including ɛ and ɔ, tones and greetings.
- About 6 planned
Reading
LA-TWI-RDG · Primary 1 to SSS 3 (WASSCE) · about 8 modules planned
Reading Twi (Akan) for meaning, from first sentences to stories, news and long texts.
- About 8 planned
Writing
LA-TWI-WRT · Primary 1 to SSS 3 (WASSCE) · about 8 modules planned
Writing Twi (Akan): words, sentences, letters, stories and arguments.
- About 8 planned
Speaking and listening
LA-TWI-SPL · Primary 1 to SSS 3 (WASSCE) · about 8 modules planned
Listening carefully and speaking Twi (Akan) with confidence, from greetings to debates.
- About 8 planned
Grammar
LA-TWI-GRM · Primary 3 to SSS 3 (WASSCE) · about 8 modules planned
How Twi (Akan) sentences are built, one pattern at a time.
- About 8 planned
Vocabulary by theme
LA-TWI-VOC · Primary 1 to SSS 3 (WASSCE) · about 10 modules planned
Words for family, market, farm, school, health, weather and work.
- About 10 planned
Culture
LA-TWI-CUL · Primary 3 to SSS 3 (WASSCE) · about 5 modules planned
Akan proverbs, Adinkra symbols, kente and festivals.
- About 5 planned
Linguistics
LA-TWI-LNG · A level / JUPEB / foundation year to 400–500 Level · about 5 modules planned
How Twi (Akan) works: its sounds, structure, history and variety.
- About 5 planned
Translation and interpreting
LA-TWI-TRN · A level / JUPEB / foundation year to 400–500 Level · about 5 modules planned
Carrying meaning faithfully between Twi (Akan) and other languages.
- About 5 planned
Academic and professional writing
LA-TWI-APW · SSS 3 (WASSCE) to 200 Level · about 4 modules planned
Essays, reports and professional writing in Twi (Akan).
- About 4 planned
Kinyarwanda
Kinyarwanda, from first sounds to university-level study. Open to every learner, whatever their country pack.
Previews Kinyarwanda, Linguistics and African Languages
Foundations
LA-KIN-FND · Primary 1 to Primary 6 · about 6 modules planned
Kinyarwanda sounds, syllables, spelling and greetings.
- About 6 planned
Reading
LA-KIN-RDG · Primary 1 to SSS 3 (WASSCE) · about 8 modules planned
Reading Kinyarwanda for meaning, from first sentences to stories, news and long texts.
- About 8 planned
Writing
LA-KIN-WRT · Primary 1 to SSS 3 (WASSCE) · about 8 modules planned
Writing Kinyarwanda: words, sentences, letters, stories and arguments.
- About 8 planned
Speaking and listening
LA-KIN-SPL · Primary 1 to SSS 3 (WASSCE) · about 8 modules planned
Listening carefully and speaking Kinyarwanda with confidence, from greetings to debates.
- About 8 planned
Grammar
LA-KIN-GRM · Primary 3 to SSS 3 (WASSCE) · about 8 modules planned
How Kinyarwanda sentences are built, one pattern at a time.
- About 8 planned
Vocabulary by theme
LA-KIN-VOC · Primary 1 to SSS 3 (WASSCE) · about 10 modules planned
Words for family, market, farm, school, health, weather and work.
- About 10 planned
Culture
LA-KIN-CUL · Primary 3 to SSS 3 (WASSCE) · about 5 modules planned
Rwandan proverbs, poetry, dance and traditions of community work.
- About 5 planned
Linguistics
LA-KIN-LNG · A level / JUPEB / foundation year to 400–500 Level · about 5 modules planned
How Kinyarwanda works: its sounds, structure, history and variety.
- About 5 planned
Translation and interpreting
LA-KIN-TRN · A level / JUPEB / foundation year to 400–500 Level · about 5 modules planned
Carrying meaning faithfully between Kinyarwanda and other languages.
- About 5 planned
Academic and professional writing
LA-KIN-APW · SSS 3 (WASSCE) to 200 Level · about 4 modules planned
Essays, reports and professional writing in Kinyarwanda.
- About 4 planned
Arabic
Arabic, from first sounds to university-level study. Open to every learner, whatever their country pack.
Previews Arabic Studies, Translation Studies
Foundations
LA-ARA-FND · Primary 1 to Primary 6 · about 6 modules planned
The Arabic script, written right to left: letters, their joined forms and short vowels.
- About 6 planned
Reading
LA-ARA-RDG · Primary 1 to SSS 3 (WASSCE) · about 8 modules planned
Reading Arabic for meaning, from first sentences to stories, news and long texts.
- About 8 planned
Writing
LA-ARA-WRT · Primary 1 to SSS 3 (WASSCE) · about 8 modules planned
Writing Arabic: words, sentences, letters, stories and arguments.
- About 8 planned
Speaking and listening
LA-ARA-SPL · Primary 1 to SSS 3 (WASSCE) · about 8 modules planned
Listening carefully and speaking Arabic with confidence, from greetings to debates.
- About 8 planned
Grammar
LA-ARA-GRM · Primary 3 to SSS 3 (WASSCE) · about 8 modules planned
How Arabic sentences are built, one pattern at a time.
- About 8 planned
Vocabulary by theme
LA-ARA-VOC · Primary 1 to SSS 3 (WASSCE) · about 10 modules planned
Words for family, market, farm, school, health, weather and work.
- About 10 planned
Culture
LA-ARA-CUL · Primary 3 to SSS 3 (WASSCE) · about 5 modules planned
The Arabic-speaking world, its calligraphy, literature and links with West and East Africa.
- About 5 planned
Linguistics
LA-ARA-LNG · A level / JUPEB / foundation year to 400–500 Level · about 5 modules planned
How Arabic works: its sounds, structure, history and variety.
- About 5 planned
Translation and interpreting
LA-ARA-TRN · A level / JUPEB / foundation year to 400–500 Level · about 5 modules planned
Carrying meaning faithfully between Arabic and other languages.
- About 5 planned
Academic and professional writing
LA-ARA-APW · SSS 3 (WASSCE) to 200 Level · about 4 modules planned
Essays, reports and professional writing in Arabic.
- About 4 planned
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Every module here is written to be learned at a Lantern, offline, at a child’s own pace. Four Lanterns are planned and waiting for light.