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# WAEC Hausa Areas of Concentration 2027/2028

See the WAEC Hausa Areas of Concentration 2027/2028, including composition, grammar, sound system, literature, culture and the current Hausa set books for WASSCE.

The **WAEC Hausa Areas of Concentration 2027/2028** will help you organise your revision around the major Language, Literature and Culture topics contained in the Hausa syllabus.

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Hausa is divided into three broad areas:

- Language
- Literature
- Culture

Your Language preparation should cover **Comprehension, Composition and Letter Writing, Sound System, Grammar and Translation**. Literature covers both **Oral Literature and Written Literature**, while Culture covers Hausa customs, family life, traditional occupations, institutions and other aspects of Hausa society.

**READ:** [Access 2027 WAEC Questions and Answers in all Subjects – Free Study Guide](/waec-questions-and-answers/)

**ALSO READ:** [WAEC Specimens 2027](/waec-specimens-practicals/)

You should also prepare the current **Hausa selected texts for the WASSCE 2026–2030 examination cycle**, since Literature questions are tied to the prescribed books.

**READ ALSO:** [WAEC Hausa Syllabus 2027/2028 PDF Download](/waec-hausa-syllabus-questions/)

## WAEC Hausa Areas of Concentration at a Glance

The major areas you should concentrate on include:

- Hausa Comprehension
- Vocabulary
- Translation
- Composition
- Narrative Essay
- Descriptive Essay
- Argumentative Essay
- Expository Essay
- Dialogue
- Proverbial Composition
- Letter Writing
- Official Hausa Orthography
- Hausa Sound System
- Consonants
- Vowels
- Place of Articulation
- Manner of Articulation
- Voiced and Voiceless Sounds
- Syllable Structure
- Open Syllables
- Closed Syllables
- Short Vowels
- Long Vowels
- Diphthongs
- High Tone
- Low Tone
- Falling Tone
- Word Structure
- Word Formation
- Root
- Affix
- Prefix
- Infix
- Suffix
- Hausa Word Classes
- Nouns
- Verbs
- Adjectives
- Adverbs
- Pronouns
- Conjunctions
- Specifiers
- Quantifiers
- Demonstratives
- Ideophones
- Diminutives
- Stabilizers
- Referentials
- Tense and Aspect
- General Past
- Relative Past
- General Continuous
- Relative Continuous
- First Future
- Second Future
- Habitual
- Subjunctive
- Negative Forms
- Gender
- Number
- Subject and Predicate
- Simple Sentences
- Complex Sentences
- Compound Sentences
- Basic Principles of Literary Appreciation
- Oral Prose
- Oral Poetry
- Oral Drama
- Written Prose
- Written Poetry
- Written Drama
- Current Hausa Set Books
- Greetings
- Tarbiyya
- Hospitality
- Family Customs
- Marriage
- Childbirth
- Naming
- Child Rearing
- Weaning
- Kinship
- Funeral Customs
- Traditional Beliefs and Practices
- Traditional Occupations
- Traditional Medicine
- Traditional Authority
- Traditional Office Holding
- Traditional Recreation

These areas follow the Language, Literature and Culture sections of the Hausa syllabus.

## Hausa Language

Language is a major part of both Paper 1 and Paper 2.

Paper 1 contains **30 Language questions** distributed as follows:

- Comprehension — 10 questions
- Composition/Letter Writing — 4 questions
- Sound System — 6 questions
- Grammar — 6 questions
- Translation — 4 questions

The Language section therefore deserves a substantial part of your revision time.

## Hausa Comprehension

Paper 1 contains **two short comprehension passages** with ten questions altogether.

You should practise:

- Reading Hausa passages quickly and carefully
- Identifying the main idea
- Finding important details
- Understanding words from context
- Following the sequence of events
- Identifying relationships between ideas

Do not rush to the questions before understanding what the passage is saying.

## How to Prepare for Hausa Comprehension

Read Hausa regularly.

Useful materials can include:

- Hausa textbooks
- Stories
- Newspaper articles
- Educational passages
- Short prose texts

After reading a passage, ask yourself:

- What is the main subject?
- Who is involved?
- What happened?
- Why did it happen?
- What lesson or conclusion can be drawn?
- What do important words mean in the passage?

## Hausa Vocabulary

A strong vocabulary supports:

- Comprehension
- Translation
- Composition
- Literature
- Culture

Keep a notebook for unfamiliar Hausa words.

For each word, record:

- Meaning
- Correct spelling
- Example sentence
- Related expressions

## Hausa Translation

Translation contributes four questions in Paper 1.

Your preparation should focus on **meaning**, not word-for-word substitution.

When translating:

- Read the complete sentence first.
- Identify the intended meaning.
- Use natural Hausa expressions.
- Pay attention to tense.
- Check pronouns.
- Check word order.
- Preserve the original message.

## Composition and Letter Writing

Composition is one of the most important Hausa areas because the Paper 2 Composition/Letter Writing question carries **25 marks**.

The syllabus advises candidates to write about **300 words** and spend not more than **45 minutes** on the question.

The possible composition types are:

- Narrative — Insha’i Na Labari
- Descriptive — Insha’i Na Siffance
- Argumentative — Insha’i Na Muhawara
- Expository — Insha’i Na Bayani
- Dialogue — Muhawara ta kai tsaye
- Proverbial — Karin Magana
- Letter Writing — Rubutun Wasika

## Narrative Essay Insha’i Na Labari

A narrative essay requires you to tell a story or relate an event.

Your answer should normally have:

- A clear beginning
- Logical development
- Important events
- A suitable ending

Make sure events follow one another naturally.

## Descriptive Essay Insha’i Na Siffance

You may be required to describe:

- A Person
- A Place
- An Event
- An Object
- A Situation

Use specific details instead of vague statements.

Your description should allow the reader to form a clear picture.

## Argumentative Essay Insha’i Na Muhawara

Argumentative writing requires you to support a position with clear reasons.

A useful structure is:

- Introduce the issue.
- State your position.
- Give your first reason.
- Explain it.
- Add further reasons.
- Address the subject directly.
- Conclude.

Avoid repeating one idea using different words.

## Expository Essay Insha’i Na Bayani

Expository writing explains a subject.

Your answer should be:

- Clear
- Informative
- Organised
- Relevant

If the question asks you to explain a process, arrange the stages in the correct order.

## Dialogue Muhawara Ta Kai Tsaye

Dialogue should read like a real conversation.

Pay attention to:

- Who is speaking
- Natural responses
- Logical sequence
- Correct Hausa expressions
- Punctuation

Do not allow one speaker to give an unnecessarily long speech if the task requires conversation.

## Proverbial Composition Karin Magana

You should understand important Hausa proverbs and their applications.

When a composition is based on a proverb:

- Explain the idea behind the proverb through your story or discussion.
- Make sure the events relate directly to it.
- End in a way that makes its meaning clear.

## Letter Writing Rubutun Wasika

Practise the letter-writing formats taught in your course.

Give attention to:

- Address
- Date
- Salutation
- Introduction
- Main Body
- Conclusion
- Closing

Your tone should match the person receiving the letter.

## Official Hausa Orthography

The syllabus requires Paper 2 answers to be written using **official Hausa orthography** and the appropriate Hausa metalanguage.

This means spelling is important.

During revision, pay attention to:

- Correct word forms
- Hausa special characters
- Word separation
- Punctuation
- Capitalisation where required

Do not develop your own informal spelling style for examination answers.

## Hausa Metalanguage

You should know the Hausa grammatical terms used in the syllabus.

Examples include:

- Nahawu
- Suna
- Aikatau
- Sifa
- Bayanau
- Wakilin Suna
- Mahadi
- Jinsi
- Adadi
- Karin Sauti
- Tsarin Sauti
- Ginin Kalmomi

Learn both the term and what it means.

## Hausa Sound System Tsarin Sauti

The Sound System is tested in both the objective and essay parts of Hausa.

Paper 2 requires candidates to answer one of the two Sound System questions set.

The main areas are:

- Consonants
- Vowels
- Syllable Structure
- Vowel Length
- Tone

## Consonants Furucin Bakake

You should understand the production of consonant sounds according to:

- Place of Articulation
- Manner of Articulation
- Status of the Glottis

The syllabus gives examples such as:

- Bilabials
- Nasals
- Voiced Sounds
- Voiceless Sounds

## Place of Articulation

Learn where the relevant sounds are produced.

You should be able to identify how parts of the speech organs interact during pronunciation.

## Manner of Articulation

Understand how airflow is modified when different consonants are produced.

Do not study the names alone; connect each term with actual Hausa sounds.

## Voiced and Voiceless Sounds

Understand the difference between:

- Mai ziza
- Maras ziza

You should be able to distinguish sounds based on whether the vocal cords vibrate.

## Hausa Vowels Furucin Wasula

Study:

- Short Vowels
- Long Vowels
- Diphthongs

The syllabus refers to these as:

- Gajeru
- Dogaye
- Tagwan Wasula

## Short and Long Vowels

Learn the distinction between short and long vowels.

Practise pronunciation and examples.

Vowel length can affect the way a Hausa word is pronounced and understood.

## Diphthongs Tagwan Wasula

Understand how two vowel elements can occur together within a syllable.

## Hausa Syllable Structure Tsarin Gaba

The syllabus includes:

- CV — BW
- CVV — BWW
- CVC — BWB

You should be able to divide Hausa words into syllables and identify their structures.

## Open Syllable Budaddiyar Gaba

Understand what makes a syllable open.

Practise identifying examples from Hausa words.

## Closed Syllable Rufaffiyar Gaba

Understand the structure of a closed syllable and how it differs from an open syllable.

## Hausa Tone Karin Sauti

The syllabus includes three major tone patterns:

- High Tone — Karin Sautin Sama
- Low Tone — Karin Sautin Kasa
- Falling Tone — Karin Sauti Mai Faduwa

Tone should be practised using actual Hausa words rather than definitions alone.

## Hausa Grammar Nahawu

Grammar is another major area.

The syllabus divides Grammar into:

- Word Structure and Word Formation
- Word Classes
- Grammatical Categories
- Structure and Types of Sentences

## Word Structure and Word Formation Ginin Kalmomi

Study:

- Root — Saiwa
- Affix — Dafi
- Prefix — Dafa Goshi
- Infix — Dafa Ciki
- Suffix — Dafa Keya

## Root Saiwa

Understand the basic element from which a word may be formed.

Be able to identify the root in examples where required.

## Affix Dafi

An affix is added to a root or word.

The syllabus divides affixes into:

- Prefix
- Infix
- Suffix

## Prefix Dafa Goshi

A prefix is added before the root.

## Infix Dafa Ciki

An infix occurs within the word structure.

## Suffix Dafa Keya

A suffix occurs after the root or stem.

## Hausa Word Classes Azuzuwan Kalmomi

The syllabus contains the following word classes:

- Noun — Suna
- Verb — Aikatau
- Adjective — Sifa
- Adverb — Bayanau
- Pronoun — Wakilin Suna
- Conjunction — Mahadi
- Specifier — Mafayyaci
- Quantifier — Ma’auni
- Demonstrative — Nunau
- Ideophone — Amsa-Kama
- Diminutive — Tsigilau
- Stabilizer — Dirka
- Referential — Madanganci

## Noun Suna

Study:

- Meaning
- Identification in sentences
- Functions

Practise identifying nouns from actual sentences.

## Verb Aikatau

Verbs are especially important because they interact with tense and aspect.

Study how verbs function within Hausa sentences.

## Adjective Sifa

Understand words used to describe nouns.

## Adverb Bayanau

Study words that provide additional information about actions or other elements in a sentence.

## Pronoun Wakilin Suna

Understand how pronouns take the place of nouns.

## Conjunction Mahadi

Study how conjunctions connect words, phrases and clauses.

## Specifier Mafayyaci

Understand the grammatical function of Mafayyaci within the sentence.

## Quantifier Ma’auni

Study words or expressions that indicate quantity.

## Demonstrative Nunau

Understand expressions used to point to specific persons or things.

## Ideophone Amsa-Kama

Study ideophones and how they are used in Hausa expression.

## Diminutive Tsigilau

Understand how diminutive forms function.

## Stabilizer Dirka

Study Dirka and its use in Hausa grammatical structure.

## Referential Madanganci

Understand the role of Madanganci within the grammatical system.

## Hausa Grammatical Categories Rukunonin Nahawu

The syllabus lists:

- Tense and Aspect — Lokutan Aiki
- General Past — Shudadden Lokaci Na I
- Relative Past — Shudadden Lokaci Na II
- General Continuous — Lokaci Mai Ci Na I
- Relative Continuous — Lokaci Mai Ci Na II
- First Future — Lokaci Na Gaba Na I
- Second Future — Lokaci Na Gaba Na II
- Habitual — Lokaci Na Sabo
- Subjunctive — Umurtau
- Negative — Korewa
- Gender — Jinsi
- Number — Adadi

## General Past Shudadden Lokaci Na I

Study:

- Formation
- Appropriate Context
- Examples

## Relative Past Shudadden Lokaci Na II

Understand how it differs from the General Past.

Practise identifying the form in sentences.

## General Continuous Lokaci Mai Ci Na I

Study how ongoing actions are expressed.

## Relative Continuous Lokaci Mai Ci Na II

Practise distinguishing it from the General Continuous form.

## First Future Lokaci Na Gaba Na I

Understand the first future construction and its use.

## Second Future Lokaci Na Gaba Na II

Study the second future construction and learn how it differs from the first.

## Habitual Lokaci Na Sabo

Study expressions used for actions that happen regularly or habitually.

## Subjunctive Umurtau

Understand the form and its grammatical uses.

## Negative Korewa

Practise converting suitable positive constructions into their negative forms.

## Gender Jinsi

Understand grammatical gender where applicable.

## Number Adadi

Study distinctions involving singular and plural forms.

## Hausa Sentence Structure

The syllabus includes:

- Subject and Predicate — Yankin Suna da Na Aikatau
- Simple Sentence — Sassaukar Jumla
- Complex Sentence — Sarkakkiyar Jumla
- Compound Sentence — Hardaddiyar Jumla

## Subject and Predicate

Understand how the major parts of the Hausa sentence are organised.

You should be able to identify the relevant sections in examples.

## Simple Sentence Sassaukar Jumla

Study the structure of a complete simple sentence.

## Complex Sentence Sarkakkiyar Jumla

Understand how a complex sentence contains related clauses.

## Compound Sentence Hardaddiyar Jumla

Study how independent ideas can be joined to form a compound sentence.

## Hausa Literature

Literature is a major part of both papers.

Paper 1 contains **22 Literature questions**:

- Basic Principles of Literary Appreciation — 4
- Oral Prose — 3
- Oral Poetry — 3
- Oral Drama — 3
- Written Prose — 3
- Written Poetry — 3
- Written Drama — 3

With the exception of Basic Principles of Literary Appreciation, the Paper 1 Literature questions are based on the set books used for Paper 2.

## Hausa Paper 2 Literature

Six Literature questions are set.

You answer:

- One question from Oral Literature
- One question from Written Literature

There are three prescribed books for Oral Literature and three for Written Literature.

## Basic Principles of Literary Appreciation

Study the fundamental literary concepts used when discussing:

- Prose
- Poetry
- Drama

You should understand concepts such as:

- Plot
- Character
- Setting
- Theme
- Style
- Language
- Conflict
- Literary Devices

where applicable.

## Oral Literature

The Oral Literature section covers:

- Prose
- Poetry
- Drama

## Oral Prose

The syllabus identifies oral prose with forms such as:

- Tatsuniya
- Tarihi
- Karin Magana
- Ka-Cinci-Ka-Cinci

Study:

- Content
- Themes
- Lessons
- Characters where relevant
- Cultural Significance
- Methods of Presentation

## Oral Poetry Wakokin Baka

Study:

- Themes
- Style
- Performance
- Language
- Literary Devices
- Message

Oral Poetry should be studied as a performance tradition as well as a literary form.

## Oral Drama Wasannin Gargajiya

Study:

- Performance
- Characters
- Actions
- Cultural Context
- Purpose

## Written Literature

Written Literature covers:

- Prose — Zube
- Poetry — Rubutattun Wakoki
- Drama — Wasan Kwaikwayo

## Written Prose Zube

When studying a prose text, prepare:

- Plot
- Setting
- Characters
- Themes
- Important Events
- Conflict
- Lessons
- Style

## Written Poetry Rubutattun Wakoki

Study:

- Subject Matter
- Themes
- Message
- Language
- Poetic Devices
- Structure

## Written Drama Wasan Kwaikwayo

Study:

- Plot
- Characters
- Conflict
- Dialogue
- Setting
- Themes
- Lessons

## WAEC Hausa Set Books for 2026–2030

The current Hausa selected texts contained in the syllabus for the **WASSCE 2026–2030 cycle** are as follows.

### Written Prose

**Maraya** — Mahe, I. A.

### Written Drama

**Malam Zalimu** — Gidan Dabino, A. A.

### Written Poetry

**Gadar Zare (Na Daya)** — Anwar, A.

### Oral Prose

**Mu Sha Dariya** — Tofa, B. O.

### Oral Drama

**Wasannin Kwaikwayo Na Hausawa** — Gobir, Y. A. and Sani, A. U.

### Oral Poetry

**Jagoran Nazarin Wakar Baka** — Gusau, S. M.

## How to Study the Hausa Set Books

For each prescribed text, prepare notes under:

- Title
- Author
- Genre
- Plot or Main Content
- Characters
- Setting
- Themes
- Literary Techniques
- Lessons
- Important Incidents

Do not depend on a short summary alone.

Read the prescribed book and use your notes for revision.

## Characters in Hausa Literature

For prose and drama, study important characters under:

- Role
- Personality
- Important Actions
- Relationship With Others
- Contribution to Events
- Development

If a question asks about a character, support your answer with relevant events from the text.

## Themes in Hausa Literature

Do not write themes as one-word answers.

If you identify a theme, explain:

- How it appears
- Which characters or events show it
- What consequences follow
- What message the text communicates

## Literary Devices

As you read the set texts, identify important literary techniques and understand their functions.

Do not simply memorise a list of devices without knowing examples or effects.

## Hausa Culture

Culture is another major component of the examination.

Paper 1 contains:

- Customs — 4 questions
- Institutions — 4 questions

Paper 2 sets two Culture questions, and you answer one.

The main Culture areas are:

- Greeting
- Tarbiyya
- Hospitality
- Family
- Traditional Beliefs
- Traditional Occupations
- Traditional Medicine
- Traditional Authority
- Traditional Recreation

## Greetings Gaisuwa

Study:

- Gaisuwar Ban Girma
- Gaisuwar Taya Murna
- Gaisuwar Lokatai
- Jaje
- Ta’aziyya

## Gaisuwar Ban Girma

Understand forms of greeting used to show respect.

## Gaisuwar Taya Murna

Study expressions associated with congratulating others.

## Gaisuwar Lokatai

The syllabus gives examples connected with:

- Safiya
- Rana
- La’asar
- Damina
- Rani

Understand when the greetings are used.

## Jaje

Study the meaning and appropriate cultural situation.

## Ta’aziyya

Understand condolence customs and their social importance.

## Tarbiyya

The syllabus includes:

- Hanyoyin Tarbiyya
- Girmama Iyaye
- Girmama Na Gaba
- Girmama Tsara
- Da’a Ga Hukuma

## Hanyoyin Tarbiyya

Examples given include:

- Tsawa
- Kwabo
- Harara
- Horo

Study their place in traditional upbringing.

## Girmama Iyaye

Understand respect for parents and its cultural importance.

## Girmama Na Gaba

Study behaviour expected towards elders.

## Girmama Tsara

Understand respect and social relationships among peers.

## Da’a Ga Hukuma

Study obedience and respect for recognised authority.

## Hospitality Karimci

The syllabus includes:

- Girmama Bako
- Kyauta
- Ciyarwa
- Sadaka

## Girmama Bako

Understand how visitors are traditionally received and treated.

## Kyauta

Study the cultural significance of giving gifts.

## Ciyarwa

Understand the importance of providing food to guests and others.

## Sadaka

Study charitable giving as part of Hausa social life.

## Family Iyali

The Family section includes:

- Al’adun Aure
- Haihuwa
- Radin Suna
- Reno
- Yaye
- Kaciya
- Zumunci
- Al’adun Mutuwa

## Al’adun Aure

Study important Hausa marriage customs.

Organise your notes according to the stages taught in your course.

## Haihuwa

Understand customs associated with childbirth.

## Radin Suna

Study naming customs and their cultural significance.

## Reno

Study traditional child-rearing practices.

## Yaye

Understand customs associated with weaning.

## Zumunci

Study the importance of kinship and maintaining family relationships.

## Al’adun Mutuwa

Study customs connected with death and the social responsibilities of relatives and community members.

## Traditional Beliefs and Practices

The syllabus gives examples including:

- Camfi
- Bori
- Duba
- Tsibbu
- Maita
- Fatalwa

Know what each term refers to within the cultural context presented in your Hausa course.

## Traditional Occupations Sana’o’in Gargajiya

The syllabus lists:

- Noma
- Kira
- Saka
- Jima
- Wanzanci
- Kitso
- Sassaka
- Kiwo
- Dukanci
- Fawa
- Su
- Rini
- Kasuwanci
- Dillanci

For each occupation, study:

**Meaning → Activity → Tools → Products or Services → Importance**

## Noma

Study traditional farming activities and their importance.

## Kira

Understand traditional blacksmithing.

## Saka

Study traditional weaving and the products made through it.

## Jima

Understand the occupation and its associated products.

## Wanzanci

Study the traditional services associated with Wanzanci.

## Kitso

Understand traditional hairdressing.

## Sassaka

Study carving and the products produced by traditional carvers.

## Kiwo

Understand livestock rearing and its importance.

## Dukanci

Study the occupation as presented in Hausa cultural materials.

## Fawa

Understand the traditional occupation and its social role.

## Rini

Study traditional dyeing.

## Kasuwanci

Understand traditional commerce and trade.

## Dillanci

Study brokerage or intermediary commercial activity.

## Traditional Medicine Magungunan Gargajiya

The syllabus gives examples of traditional medicine practitioners such as:

- Magori
- ’Yar Maiganye
- Bokaye
- Wanzamai

Study their traditional roles as presented in Hausa culture.

## Traditional Authority Sarautun Gargajiya

Traditional authority and office holding include titles such as:

- Sarki
- Hakimi
- Dagaci
- Mai Unguwa
- Shamaki
- Shantali
- Sarkin Zagi
- Liman
- Sarkin Fada

## Sarki

Study the traditional position, authority and responsibilities of the Sarki.

## Hakimi

Understand the role of the Hakimi within traditional administration.

## Dagaci

Study the responsibilities connected with the office.

## Mai Unguwa

Understand the role of the Mai Unguwa at community level.

## Other Traditional Offices

Also revise the roles associated with:

- Shamaki
- Shantali
- Sarkin Zagi
- Liman
- Sarkin Fada

## Traditional Recreation Wasannin Dandali

The syllabus includes:

- Dambe
- Kokawa
- Kalankuwa
- Shanci
- Sukuwa
- Hawan Kaho

For each one, understand:

- Nature of the Activity
- How It Is Performed
- Participants
- Occasion
- Cultural Importance

## Dambe

Study traditional boxing and its cultural role.

## Kokawa

Understand traditional wrestling.

## Kalankuwa

Study the form of recreation and the context in which it is practised.

## Shanci

Understand the traditional activity as covered in your Hausa materials.

## Sukuwa

Study the form of recreation and its cultural significance.

## Hawan Kaho

Understand how it is practised and the occasions associated with it.

## Important Hausa Areas to Give Regular Practice

Your revision should cover the complete syllabus, but give regular practice to:

- Comprehension
- Composition
- Letter Writing
- Translation
- Official Hausa Orthography
- Sound System
- Consonants
- Vowels
- Syllable Structure
- Tone
- Word Formation
- Word Classes
- Tense and Aspect
- Sentence Structure
- Oral Literature
- Written Literature
- Set Books
- Hausa Culture

## Areas That Require Writing Practice

You should not study the following areas by reading alone:

- Composition
- Letter Writing
- Grammar
- Sound System
- Literature Essays
- Culture Essays

Write answers regularly.

This will help you improve:

- Hausa spelling
- Organisation
- Vocabulary
- Speed
- Accuracy

## Best Order to Study WAEC Hausa

A useful revision order is to build your Language foundation before moving deeply into Literature and Culture.

### Stage 1 Comprehension and General Language

Start with:

- Comprehension
- Vocabulary
- Translation
- Official Hausa Orthography

### Stage 2 Sound System

Study:

- Consonants
- Vowels
- Place of Articulation
- Manner of Articulation
- Voiced and Voiceless Sounds
- Syllable Structure
- Open Syllables
- Closed Syllables
- Vowel Length
- Diphthongs
- Tone

### Stage 3 Grammar

Study:

- Word Formation
- Roots
- Affixes
- Word Classes
- Tense and Aspect
- Gender
- Number
- Sentence Structure

### Stage 4 Composition

Practise:

- Narrative
- Descriptive
- Argumentative
- Expository
- Dialogue
- Proverbial Composition
- Letter Writing

### Stage 5 Literature

Study:

- Basic Literary Appreciation
- Oral Prose
- Oral Poetry
- Oral Drama
- Written Prose
- Written Poetry
- Written Drama
- Current Set Books

### Stage 6 Hausa Culture

Finish the main cycle with:

- Greetings
- Tarbiyya
- Hospitality
- Family
- Traditional Beliefs
- Traditional Occupations
- Traditional Medicine
- Traditional Authority
- Traditional Recreation

Continue practising Composition, Comprehension and Grammar throughout all six stages.

## How to Use These WAEC Hausa Areas of Concentration

### Start With the Complete Syllabus

Use the complete syllabus as your main study checklist.

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### Divide Your Revision Into Language Literature and Culture

Create three sections in your notebook:

**Language**

- Comprehension
- Writing
- Sound System
- Grammar
- Translation

**Literature**

- Literary Appreciation
- Oral Literature
- Written Literature
- Set Books

**Culture**

- Customs
- Institutions

This will make it easier to see whether one section is being neglected.

### Practise About 300-Word Compositions

Paper 2 gives Composition/Letter Writing **25 marks**, making it the highest-valued single answer in the paper.

Practise writing about 300 words within 45 minutes.

As you improve, reduce the time while maintaining quality.

### Read the Hausa Set Books

Do not rely only on summaries.

The prescribed texts for the current examination cycle are part of your Literature preparation.

Read them and make your own notes.

### Practise Hausa Grammar With Sentences

Do not study:

- Suna
- Aikatau
- Sifa
- Wakilin Suna
- Mahadi

as definitions only.

Identify them inside real sentences.

### Practise Sound System With Actual Words

For:

- Tone
- Syllables
- Vowels
- Consonants

use actual Hausa examples.

This helps you understand how the concepts work in the language.

### Answer Past Questions by Section

Organise past questions into:

- Comprehension
- Composition
- Sound System
- Grammar
- Translation
- Literature
- Culture

After completing each topic, answer related questions immediately.

## What Should You Concentrate on Most for WAEC Hausa

You should cover the complete syllabus, but make sure you are especially confident in:

- Comprehension
- Composition and Letter Writing
- Hausa Orthography
- Sound System
- Consonants and Vowels
- Syllable Structure
- Tone
- Word Formation
- Word Classes
- Tense and Aspect
- Sentence Structure
- Basic Literary Appreciation
- Oral Literature
- Written Literature
- Current Set Books
- Greetings
- Tarbiyya
- Family Customs
- Traditional Occupations
- Traditional Medicine
- Traditional Authority
- Traditional Recreation

The [WAEC Hausa Syllabus 2027/2028 PDF Download](/waec-hausa-syllabus-questions/) contains the complete syllabus that you can use alongside this revision guide.

You can also use the [WAEC Areas of Concentration 2027/2028 for All Subjects](/waec-areas-of-concentration-for-all-subjects/) to access the other subject guides.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What Are the WAEC Hausa Areas of Concentration for 2027

The major areas are Language, Literature and Culture.

Language includes Comprehension, Composition, Sound System, Grammar and Translation. Literature includes Oral and Written Literature, while Culture covers Hausa customs and institutions.

### What Should I Focus on Most for WAEC Hausa

Give strong attention to Composition, Grammar, Sound System, Literature and Culture while covering the complete syllabus.

### Is Composition Important in WAEC Hausa

Yes.

Composition/Letter Writing carries **25 marks in Paper 2**, while the other five answers carry 15 marks each.

### How Many Words Should I Practise for Hausa Composition

The syllabus advises candidates to write about **300 words**.

### How Much Time Should I Spend on the Composition Question

The syllabus advises not more than **45 minutes**.

### What Hausa Essay Types Should I Study

Study:

- Insha’i Na Labari
- Insha’i Na Siffance
- Insha’i Na Muhawara
- Insha’i Na Bayani
- Muhawara Ta Kai Tsaye
- Karin Magana
- Rubutun Wasika

### Is Hausa Comprehension Included

Yes.

Paper 1 contains two short passages with ten Comprehension questions altogether.

### Is Translation Included

Yes.

Paper 1 contains four Translation questions.

### Is Sound System Important

Yes.

Sound System is tested in Paper 1 and Paper 2.

### What Should I Study in Hausa Sound System

Study:

- Consonants
- Vowels
- Syllable Structure
- Open and Closed Syllables
- Short and Long Vowels
- Diphthongs
- High Tone
- Low Tone
- Falling Tone

### What Syllable Structures Are Included

The syllabus includes:

- CV
- CVV
- CVC

### What Types of Hausa Tone Should I Study

Study:

- Karin Sautin Sama
- Karin Sautin Kasa
- Karin Sauti Mai Faduwa

### Is Hausa Grammar Included

Yes.

Grammar covers Word Formation, Word Classes, Grammatical Categories and Sentence Structure.

### What Should I Study Under Word Formation

Study:

- Saiwa
- Dafi
- Dafa Goshi
- Dafa Ciki
- Dafa Keya

### What Hausa Word Classes Should I Study

The syllabus includes:

- Suna
- Aikatau
- Sifa
- Bayanau
- Wakilin Suna
- Mahadi
- Mafayyaci
- Ma’auni
- Nunau
- Amsa-Kama
- Tsigilau
- Dirka
- Madanganci

### What Hausa Tenses Should I Study

The syllabus includes:

- Shudadden Lokaci Na I
- Shudadden Lokaci Na II
- Lokaci Mai Ci Na I
- Lokaci Mai Ci Na II
- Lokaci Na Gaba Na I
- Lokaci Na Gaba Na II
- Lokaci Na Sabo
- Umurtau
- Korewa

### What Sentence Types Are Included

Study:

- Sassaukar Jumla
- Sarkakkiyar Jumla
- Hardaddiyar Jumla

You should also understand Yankin Suna da Na Aikatau.

### Is Hausa Literature Important

Yes.

Literature contributes **22 of the 60 questions in Paper 1**, and you also answer two Literature questions in Paper 2.

### What Literature Areas Should I Study

Study:

- Basic Principles of Literary Appreciation
- Oral Prose
- Oral Poetry
- Oral Drama
- Written Prose
- Written Poetry
- Written Drama

### What Are the WAEC Hausa Set Books for 2026–2030

The selected texts include:

**Written Literature**

- *Maraya*
- *Malam Zalimu*
- *Gadar Zare (Na Daya)*

**Oral Literature**

- *Mu Sha Dariya*
- *Wasannin Kwaikwayo Na Hausawa*
- *Jagoran Nazarin Wakar Baka*

### Is Hausa Culture Included

Yes.

Culture is tested in both Paper 1 and Paper 2.

### What Hausa Culture Topics Should I Study

Study:

- Greetings
- Tarbiyya
- Hospitality
- Family
- Traditional Beliefs
- Traditional Occupations
- Traditional Medicine
- Traditional Authority
- Traditional Recreation

### Are Hausa Traditional Occupations Included

Yes.

The syllabus includes occupations such as:

- Noma
- Kira
- Saka
- Jima
- Wanzanci
- Kitso
- Sassaka
- Kiwo
- Dukanci
- Fawa
- Rini
- Kasuwanci
- Dillanci

### Is Traditional Authority Included

Yes.

You should study offices such as:

- Sarki
- Hakimi
- Dagaci
- Mai Unguwa
- Shamaki
- Shantali
- Sarkin Zagi
- Liman
- Sarkin Fada

### Is Traditional Recreation Included

Yes.

The syllabus includes:

- Dambe
- Kokawa
- Kalankuwa
- Shanci
- Sukuwa
- Hawan Kaho

### Do I Need to Use Official Hausa Orthography

Yes.

Paper 2 answers are expected to use official Hausa orthography and appropriate Hausa metalanguage.

### Where Can I Download the Complete Hausa Syllabus

Use the [WAEC Hausa Syllabus 2027/2028 PDF Download](/waec-hausa-syllabus-questions/) page to access the complete syllabus.

### Where Can I Find Areas of Concentration for Other WAEC Subjects

Use the [WAEC Areas of Concentration 2027/2028 for All Subjects](/waec-areas-of-concentration-for-all-subjects/) page to access the other subject guides.

## Conclusion

The **[WAEC](https://www.waecnigeria.org/) Hausa Areas of Concentration 2027/2028** give you a structured way to prepare the Language, Literature and Culture sections of Hausa.

For Language, give serious attention to Comprehension, Composition, Letter Writing, Translation, Sound System and Grammar. Make sure you understand consonants, vowels, syllable structures, tone, word formation, word classes, tense, aspect and sentence types.

For Literature, study both Oral and Written Literature and prepare the current Hausa selected texts for the WASSCE 2026–2030 cycle.

For Culture, revise Greetings, Tarbiyya, Hospitality, Family Customs, Traditional Beliefs, Traditional Occupations, Traditional Medicine, Traditional Authority and Traditional Recreation.

Do not prepare Hausa by reading notes alone. Practise writing compositions, answer Grammar questions, analyse the prescribed books, use correct Hausa orthography and work through WAEC past questions regularly.

Use the complete syllabus as your main checklist and continue revising Language, Literature and Culture until you are confident in all three sections.

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