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Dioula

Julakan

Côte d'Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Mali

Learn Dioula, the trade language of West Africa: origins, greetings, essential phrases and a practical method for beginners in Côte d'Ivoire, Burkina Faso and Mali.

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Soso

Sosoxui

Guinea

Discover Soso (Soussou), a major language of Guinea: origins, greetings, useful expressions and practical ways to learn it with native speakers.

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Mooré

Mòoré

Burkina Faso

Learn Mooré (Moré), the language of the Mossi people of Burkina Faso: origins, greetings, everyday expressions and practical learning resources.

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