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First Fon lesson — 30 minutes
Never studied fɔ̀ngbè before? Here is a first 30-minute online lesson in 3 parts: alphabet (10 min), 10 key words (10 min), 3 sentences (10 min). A guaranteed start.
The alphabet and 3 special letters
Fon uses the Latin alphabet with 3 unique letters:
10 words to memorize
3 practical sentences
Summary
30 minutes later, you know 3 special letters, 10 key words and 3 sentences — already enough to follow a simple conversation.
30 minutes, no more
This first online lesson lays the foundations. Repeat the exercise 7 days in a row — and you’ll already have mastered 10% of beginner Fon.
You’ve just read the lesson. Now listen to it.
This article gives you the forms. The Parlons Fongbe Academy gives you the voice: 79 video lessons with a native speaker from Cotonou, every tone pronounced, every sentence repeated until your ear can follow.
One free trial lesson when you sign up.
- Getting started in Fon: the 4-step method — tones, first words, resources
- The Fon video course: see the program — 79 lessons with a native speaker from Cotonou, taught in French
- What is your Fon level? — the free 15-question test