Igbo Podcast

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

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 formulating sentences with the question words. 

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 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 certain instances. Vowels are of critical importance in the Igbo language. Be sure to really take the time to learn the vowel sounds.

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Music: Ife Onye Metula- Chief Osita Steven Osadebe 

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 pronunciation. In this episode we explore the different vowel sounds and learn about vowel harmony. 

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Music: Ife Onye Metula- Chief Osita Steven Osadebe

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

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. 

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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 into action with some vocabulary words. 

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Music: Ejeagha by Obiako Nnwam

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 are two letters written together to represent single sounds. Igbo digraphs are made up of consonants and are regarded as single letters:

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Music: Ejeagha by Obiako Nnwam

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 through the visual at first to test your knowledge then refer back.

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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 introduce him/herself to another Igbo speaker. 

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Music: Agbalụ aka na azọ anị by Chief Stephen Osita Osadebe