Senegal Languages

Description
Senegal is a multilingual country with 36 languages listed. Wolof is the most widely spoken language as a first or second language (80%). French is the official language (inherited from the colonial era) but only about 15-20% of men and 1-2% of women understand French. English is taught as a foreign language in many graduate school languages and secondary schools. Widely used by the business and scientific community. Those with national language status include:
 * Balanta-Ganja
 * Arabic
 * Jola-Fonyi
 * Mandinka
 * Mandjak
 * Mankanya
 * Noon (Serer-Noon)
 * Pulaar
 * Serer
 * Soninke
 * Wolof

American Sign Language is used for education of the deaf in Senegal.

Alphabet and Pronunciation
Alphabet

Pronunciation

Language Aids and Dictionaries
Dictionaries

Online Dictionaries

Language Aids