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I ni ce!
Hi! Bonjour!
I’m Coleman and I’m the linguistic anthropologist behind An ka taa.
I’ve been speaking, teaching and exploring Manding and related varieties such as Bambara, Dioula and Malinké since 2009 when I was in the Peace Corps.
Why learn with An ka taa?
🔎 Clear Explanations
I teach the language piece by piece, as someone who learned it myself and then studied it deeply.
🛠 Made for Manding
Courses and materials for all levels, on a platform specifically for Bambara, Dioula and Malinké.
🎬 Immersive Content
Learn with real speech, street interviews and cultural videos I film across West Africa.
Explore
Free resources to start learning Manding on your own.
🎬 Video Series
Basic Bambara
Step-by-step grammar lectures from a returned Peace Corps volunteer and PhD linguist.
Na baro kè
Street-side chats with everyday people. Subtitled in Manding, English and French so you won’t miss a word.
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Podcast
Learn Bambara alongside a first-time student!
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Dictionary
A mobile-friendly Bambara/Jula dictionary!
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