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Igbo Podcast

58 episodesLatest Apr 9, 2024
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"Ọjị Abịala: An Igbo Podcast" takes a revamped and innovative approach towards learning to speak the Igbo language-- guaranteed to make you at least conversant. In doing so, it aims to promote Igbo culture, literature, and a greater sense of community, especially between Ndị Igbo in Nigeria and those in the diaspora. This Igbo podcast makes language learning a lifestyle and enjoyable!! Come and join the movement and spread the word.

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  1. Episode 19: Ezinaụlọ/Related Terms Vocab Recap

    This Episode Recaps some key vocabulary that we have learned about the family and related terms. Listen and try to see what you can recall and also practice saying these words out…

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  2. Episode 18: Ezinaụlọ Part II

    In this Episode we reviewed the 6 key words we learned needed for describing most members of the family in Igbo. We then explore other important Igbo vocabulary that describes the…

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  3. Episode 17: Ezinaụlọ

    Ezinaụlọ means family in Igbo. Using 6 key words, one can derive at many other vocabulary words used to describe different family members. In this episode we learn several vocabu…

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  4. Episode 16: Ịnọ

    In this episode we explore, "Ịnọ" the "to be" verb which means being at a place for both living and non living items. Note there are examples where "ịdị" can also be the "to be" ve…

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  5. Episode 15: Ịbụ vs Ịdị

    In English, everything simply just is. The to be verb can be used when stating, I am a girl, He is 32 years old, or They are at the house. Also notice that in english the "to be" v…

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  6. Episode 14: Advanced Number

    This episode gives a bit more practice on formulating numbers and then introduces numbers such as 100, 1000, and 1,000,000 To purchase the transcript for this episode or utilize o…

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  7. Episode 13: Ọnụọgụgụ

    Ọnụọgụgụ means Numbers in Igbo. In this lesson, we go over Igbo number 1-10 and then using this knowledge formulate other numbers from 1-99. To purchase full transcript and audio…

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  8. Episode 12: Ajụjụ in Action

    In this Episode, we put our question words into action by role playing two scenarios. This is a good exercise to help with comprehension as well as working on pronunciation and com…

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  9. Episode 11: Ajụjụ

    The word for question in Igbo is Ajụjụ . In this episode we explore question words such as "who, what, when, where, why and how" as well as introducing structures needed when formu…

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  10. Episode 10: Udaume II

    In this episode, we jump right into exercises to help better solidify Udaume, vowels in Igbo. And then, we further explore how vowel harmony dictates which pronouns to use in certa…

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  11. Episode 9: Udaume I

    Vowels are of the utmost importance when seeking to master the Igbo language. Knowing the vowel sounds and also the vowel harmony principle in Igbo will help greatly improve pronun…

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  12. Episode 8: Pronouns Recap and Extra Exercise

    Music: Music: Na Kwa Echeki by Dr Sir Warrior and Oriental Brothers

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  13. Episode 7: Nnọchi Aha(Pronouns)

    In this episode we begin to explore Nnọchi Aha which is Pronoun in Igbo and we do so by first starting with subject and object pronouns. To purchase full transcript with activiti…

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  14. Episode 6: Udamkpi Recap

    This is a recap of Udamkpị, double consonant letters in Igbo. It is intended for learners who may want some additional help practicing these digraphs and working on putting them in…

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  15. Episode 5: Udamkpi (Double Consonants)

    This episode focuses on what is known as Udamkpi in Igbo, as digraphs by linguist, and more colloquially as "double consonants." There are nine digraphs in Igbo language. Digraphs…

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  16. Episode 4: Exercises And Recap

    This audio puts into action the phrases learned in Episode 2 and then recaps all of the phrases, depending on your goals, I would suggest going through the exercise without looking…

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  17. Episode 3: Beginner phrases cont., Introduction, & More

    This episode builds upon the previous episode with more phrases that can easily be integrated in everyday life. It also explores basic phrases a learner may hear and use to introdu…

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  18. Introduction: Nnọọ

    This is the Introductory Episode to "Ọjị Abịala: An Igbo Podcast" which seeks to help individuals improve their Igbo speaking, comprehension, and more. The series is pioneered by a…

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