In this episode, we highlight 4 phrases and verbs that are commonly used when talking about the family and related terms: Inwe (to have), Iyi (to resemble in appearance), Idi ka (to resemble in character/values/behaviors), Ito (to be older than).

4 verbs/phrases as it relates to the family:

·  Infinitive:

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In this Episode we work utilizing the vocabulary we learned about the members of the family in Igbo as well a our audio comprehension, by listening to a passage in Igbo and then answering questions based on that passage. 

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Music: Obiako Nnwam by Ejeagha 

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 loud with the correct pronunciation. 

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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 position of a child in the family and more extended members of the family.

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Music: Nwa by Ifé

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 vocabulary for the names of family member in Igbo and more. We also utilize a number of exercises to practice what we learn.

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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" verb used to describe "to be at a place" for inanimate objects, and there are some Igbo school of thoughts that state that "Ino" can only be used to describe the place of being for animate objects while "ịdị," can be used to described the place of being for only inanimate objects.  In this episode however,  we practice using the Ịnọ to be verb along with exploring common vocabulary words for names of places in Igbo. 

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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" verb also changes or is conjugated based off the pronoun, ie: "is, are, am." 

The way Igbo people conceptualize the "to be" verb is different however. In this episode we explain that the "Ịbụ" "to be" verb in Igbo is used more when expressing a category of an object or its literally "being" while "Ịdị" is more so used to qualify that being or to speak towards an attribute. There is another form of the "to be" verb in the igbo language used to explain "to be at a place," (explored in the next upcoming episode). 

Note luckily in Igbo the "to be" verb remains the same "bụ" or "dị" or " nọ" irregardless of the pronoun uses. Listen to this episode to explore more and also practice with exercises.  

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Music- Akula: Owu Onye Ara by The Funkees

This episode gives a bit more practice on formulating numbers and then introduces numbers such as 100, 1000,  and 1,000,000

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Music: Ijele by Flavour ft Zoro

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. 

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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 command of the Igbo question words.

Music: Onye bu nwanne m by Onyeka