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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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In this episode we begin the Season III finale as we prepare to usher in Season IV of Igbo Podcast! In this episode we work on our Igbo listening comprehension as we go over an Igbo folktale found on the Ikenga Nation podcast AKỤKỌ IDU NA ỌBA | Chigalurumogu. As we prepare season IV of this podcast feel free to DM us @igbpodcast on instagram with y…
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Check out this exclusive episode with the founder of Igbo Podcast, Ifunanya, and Ụmụ Igbo Unite, an organization that promotes and preserves Igbo culture across the diaspora while empowering and connecting young Igbo professionals. In this episode Ifunanya discusses in her journey of how she went from not being able to speak any Igbo to becoming co…
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Reflexive pronouns are used to depict when something does something to itself. In English, Reflexive pronouns are things like " myself, himself, herself, themselves etc." In this episode we will be exploring how to create reflexive pronouns in Igbo. To purchase a transcript of it please go to https://obodofullcircle.com/transcripts.…
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In this episode we explore how possession is shown in Igbo. For example to say "Ifunanya's Podcast" in Igbo it would be "Pokasti Ifunanya." Or to say "her ba"g it would be "akpa ya," or "her own/hers" it would be "nke ya." This is part one exploring this topic. To purchase a transcript of it please go to https://obodofullcircle.com/transcripts.…
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Ndeewo nụ Ndị nke m !! I know its been a while I have posted a new episode! I apologize and am working diligently to get back to more consistently posting new episodes as we have so many more awesome episodes in store for you! In the mean time please follow me on this 28 Days #SpeakIgboChallenge aimed at having us commit to speaking some level of I…
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In this episode we look more closely at go-to demonstratives phrases to know to say things like "this place/here," "that place/there," and things like "this thing," "that person" etc. These are phrases that once mastered can help you create Igbo sentences with greater ease! To purchase the transcript for this episode please go to Obodofullcircle.co…
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In this episode we have a new guest teacher by the name of Sopuruchi Aboh who is an Igbo linguist that is passionate about the development of the Igbo language. He teaches Igbo and Linguistics at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka and as published articles and books on Igbo culture and language. His recent publication is an anthology of poems on cor…
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In the first episode of Season III, we had the pleasure of having a 21st century Dibia, Chika L. Nnabuike help us explore the topic of Dada also known as dreadlocs/ locs. The transcript/worksheet gives an overall summary of the topic in English and Igbo. Test your Igbo skills by working through the Igbo before reading the English. purchases your co…
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We are excited to be kicking off Season III of this audio series. What started as a passion project and a means to actualize a lifelong goal as turned into a whole movement and community and we couldn't be more excited and inspired. In this audio we take a look at some things to expect this upcoming season as well as touch on ways you all can conti…
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In this episode we have a special guest Dr. M. O Ene and we explore the Nwadiala concept in Igbo culture. This is a concept that provides unique privileges and recognition to people from their maternal side of the family. In this episode we also talk about his upcoming book that goes into depths about the significance of the Kola Nut in the Igbo cu…
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In this episode we learner a series of phrases in Igbo that utilize words of the body part to convey different meanings. For example "aka nri" translated directly means the hand of food, but it actually means "right" or "right hand." Another example is "iri ju afọ," which directly translated means "eaten till stomach full," but in actuality, it is …
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This episodes shines further light on Homographs in Igbo. Homographs are words that have the same exact spelling but are different based off tones. In Igbo there are several words like this that can be quite tricky for a learner. This episode focuses on more comprehension and pronunciation exercises To purchase the transcript for this episode or ut…
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This episodes focuses on Homographs in Igbo. Homographs are words that have the same exact spelling but are different based off tones. In Igbo there are several words like this that can be quite tricky for a learner. Join us as we take learning tones to another level. To purchase the transcript for this episode or utilize our audio flashcards go to…
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This is part II on the topic of tones in Igbo. Tones are a difficult aspect of the Igbo language for learners at any level! This episodes offers strategies with recognizing tones and an ton of practice on using them. To Purchase full transcript or our audio flashcards go to: Obodofullcircle.com Like what we do? Consider supporting by donating with …
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This is part I on the topic of tones in Igbo. Tones are a difficult aspect of the Igbo language for learners at any level! This episodes offers strategies with recognizing tones and an ton of practice on using them. I To purchase the transcript for this episode or utilize our audio flashcards go to obodofullcircle.com Like what we do? Consider supp…
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Having a peer to practice my Igbo with has provided me with the greatest improvements in learning the language. From building my confidence, to learning cool phrases, to sharpening my audio comprehension, conversation partners are the best way to improve proficiency in speaking a language. And now we would like to bring to you two ways to access an…
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In this episode we look at how to make requests in Igbo, We introduce to phrases that can be used to requests for things we want and one phrase to request for things we do not want. From there, we go over lines that do not fall tidy into a category as well as a few lines that can be used to close a prayer. To purchase full transcript go to: Obodofu…
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So this episode is part II of our episode on creating your own prayer in igbo, which seeks to give a blueprint or guide to creating a personal prayer in Igbo. In the previous episode we went over some "must know phrases" and then a list of names used in glorifying God. In this part of the episode, we will explore how to show Adoration and thanksgiv…
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Have you ever wished that you could say a prayer in Igbo? Or that you could at least, better understand when a prayer is being said in Igbo around you? Well if so, these next couple of episodes are for you, though, even if you do not pray, these episodes are still for you as they cover a ton of great vocabulary and phrases that can be used in every…
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The purpose of this activity is to explore another way to interact with the Our Father using questions and answers (ajuju na aziza). This is helpful too as conversation practice, because most times when we converse with other people, it’s in the form of asking and answering questions. So this will give extra practice with the question phrases we le…
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Ọjị, which is kola nut in the Igbo language, is a very significant part of Igbo culture in regards to greetings, offerings, covenants, communion, prayers, and more. The Kola nut can only be blessed in the Igbo language and as such, the fate of this crucial cultural phenomenon depends on those who can speak the language and who can respect and upkee…
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Ọjị, which is kola nut in the Igbo language, is a very significant part of Igbo culture in regards to greetings, offerings, covenants, communion, prayers, and more. The Kola nut can only be blessed in the Igbo language and as such, the fate of this crucial cultural phenomenon depends on those who can speak the language and who can respect and upkee…
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This episode is special as it is both an audio and a visual!!! Check out the visual here on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oyb8G9IS-jU&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR1uokxUNdURaho7yDQn07qEJEqcyqveDiQQu2ImjUooGVmQlfmOcDIXTPg To purchase the transcript for this episode or utilize our audio flashcards go to obodofullcircle.com Music: Culture by…
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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: Inwe- to have Iyi- to resemble Idi ka – to b…
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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. To purchase the transcript for this episode or utilize our audio flashcards go to obodofullcircle.com Music: Obiako Nnwam by Ejea…
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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. To purchase the transcript for this episode or utilize our audio flashcards go to obodofullcircle.com…
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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. To purchase the transcript for this episode or utilize our audio flashcards go to obodofullcirc…
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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. To purchase the transcript for this episode or utiliz…
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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 b…
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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 ex…
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