WAEC Hausa Areas of Concentration 2027/2028
By Rabiu Francis ✨ Last Updated: October 16, 2026See 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.
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.
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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.
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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 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 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 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 page to access the other subject guides.
Conclusion
The WAEC 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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