Ga from Ghana

Ga from Ghana

Age Range: 9+

Class Time (EST): 4:00 PM EST

Class Days: Fridays

Instructor Name: Goodness Okpoti 

Instructor Email: [email protected] 

Instructor cell phone: +233 54 905 2121

Class Description

Welcome to Ga for Beginners a fun and engaging language adventure designed for children and teens who want to learn one of the most historic and widely spoken languages in Southern Ghana. Through interactive lessons, music, games, and storytelling, students will: • Master Ga sounds, vowels, and phonetics • Learn to pronounce and use basic Ga words, phrases, and number names • Explore lexical items and cultural expressions • Gain confidence in speaking and understanding Ga in real-life conversations This class welcomes total beginners and anyone curious about Ghanaian culture and identity. Every lesson is designed to make learning meaningful, memorable, and fun!

Class Skills Development 

By the end of the Ga class, students will: • Confidently greet others and introduce themselves in Ga • Understand and pronounce Ga vowels and consonants correctly • Count from 1 to 100 using Ga number names • Use essential Ga words and phrases for everyday communication • Recognize key Ga cultural values embedded in language use • Speak simple sentences and respond in basic conversations

Class Materials 

Each student will receive: • A downloadable Ga Workbook with colorful exercises, pronunciation guides, and vocabulary charts • Access to audio pronunciation files for listening and practice • Printable flashcards for Ga words, phrases, and numbers • Fun cultural inserts introducing students to Ga customs and everyday expressions

Class Norms 

• Come to class with your workbook, a pencil, and curiosity! • Participation matters — we will sing, speak, and share • Respect your peers and support one another's learning journey • Practice outside of class to reinforce what you learn

About the Instructor 

Goodness Okpoti is a dynamic language educator with a heart for cultural preservation and education. Her warm and enthusiastic teaching style brings the Ga language to life for young learners. With a background in education and community development, she ensures that every class is rooted in joy, meaning, and progress. Her goal is to help the next generation reconnect with Ghanaian identity through fun, effective language learning.