Accra - Post Report Question and Answers
How much of the local language do you need for daily living? Are local language classes/tutors available and affordable?
English is mainly used in the Accra city area but as you get further away from there then the local dialects are more prevalent. - Jul 2025
Everyone speaks English. - Jun 2025
None. English speaking but locals quickly switch to Twi or another language amongst themselves. - Aug 2024
Ghanaians speak English. Most will also either speak Twi or Gaa. I believe Twi is the one more widely spoken. - Sep 2023
English is the official language. Learning some greetings and phrases in Twi will get a lot of laughs and appreciation from locals. The local Alliance Francaise offers Twi classes. - Nov 2022
English is standard. There's a slight accent, but not that different. - Sep 2022
None, although it's hard to understand Ghanaians' English when you first arrive, as in my opinion, their accents are very strong. - Mar 2022
