All-Access Student Pass

Unlimited access to all courses and materials for learning Bambara/Jula or Maninka!

Is this for you?

  • Comprehensive: Access all levels of all courses and learning materials!

  • Flexible Learning: Study at your own pace with 24/7 access!

  • Cost-Effective: Save with bundled pricing!

What You Get

  • All Courses: Access any course!

    • Beginner Bambara

    • Beginner Maninka

    • [IN PROGRESS] Advanced Beginner Bambara

    • [IN PROGRESS] Advanced Beginner Maninka

  • Library Access: Study any chapter of any book at any level!

    • Beginner Bambara/Dioula

      • Grammar Manual (Volume I)

      • Workbook (Volume I)

    • Intermediate Bambara/Dioula

      • Avanced Beginner Textbook

      • Grammar Manual (Volume II)

      • Workbook (Volume II)

      • Kuma Bakolo Reader

    • Advanced Bambara/Dioula

      • “Na baro kè” Reader

  • Community: Connect and practice with me (Coleman) and other learners!

    • Discord Server — For real-time practice and chatting

    • Forum’s Study Space — For asynchronous practice and tougher questions

  • Support: Ask questions and get guidance from me (Coleman) when you need it!

 

I ni ce!
Hi! Bonjour!

 

I'm Coleman, your teacher and the linguist behind An ka taa.

I've been speaking, teaching and exploring Bambara, Dioula and Malinké since 2009. An ka taa is about removing barriers to one of Africa's most important languages.

Learn more!

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for less than the cost of a 1-hour lesson
 

Monthly

$35

🎓 Courses
📚 Library
🌍 Community
🙋 Support

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(Or pay yearly to save nearly 15%.)

Change or cancel whenever you want.

Need access for multiple people?

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Questions
 

Who should sign up for the "All-Access Student Pass"?

The "All-Access Student Pass" is designed primarily for Advanced Beginner or Intermediate level students that would like to tackle Intermediate level materials, but would like to retain access to the Beginner Bambara and/or Beginner Maninka course.

If you're at the Intermediate level and no longer need to access a Beginner level course, you can opt for the Library Pass. This option includes all Intermediate AND Beginner level materials in the Library. It, however, doesn't provide full all access to the Beginner courses.

If you're a complete beginner, it's best to start with the full online Beginner Bambara or Beginner Maninka courses. If you are comfortable with all of the material covered in those courses, but you are looking for way to keep practicing Manding, then the subscription is right for you.


How is the pass subscription related to Basic Bambara, Na baro kè, Kuma Bakolo or other An ka taa videos on YouTube? The subscription provides access to expanded "virtual" books that complement the video series on YouTube. The books are made up of different combinations of texts, vocab lists, flashcards and interactive exercises.

Why should I sign up for a subscription if I can just watch An ka taa videos for free on YouTube? The videos on YouTube show, explain or explore the Manding language, but they don’t offer a way to practice or assess's one's comfort with the vocabulary or grammar that they cover. A subscription is for those that want or need additional assistance with their learning.

Can I preview the materials that are included in a subscription? Yes! Above there are links to all of the materials that go along with a Na baro kè video. You can also view a sample for Basic Bambara here and a sample for Kuma Bakolo here.

What does "Community" refer to? Digital spaces for you to meet, converse and support one another in learning and speaking Bambara! There's a Community Discord Server for real-time chatting and a special Study Space in the Forum for asynchronous written conversation whenever works for you. Click the links for the details!

How long does my subscription last? For as long you pay your subscription fee!

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