"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. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh ...
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In this episode we complete the Season III finale. We continue to explore the Igbo folktale, AKỤKỌ IDU NA ỌBA | Chigalurumogu, from Ikenga Nation Podcast! As we prepare season IV of this podcast feel free to DM us @igbpodcast on instagram with your suggestions of what you would like to see moving forward! --- Support this podcast: https://podcast…
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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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S3E10: Igbo Podcast x Ụmụ Igbo Unite Exclusive Interview
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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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In this episode we explore more phrases to know with the reflexive pronouns, then we put those phrases to the test with scenarios where we select the most appropriate phrase to respond to the scenario. To purchase a transcript of it please go to https://obodofullcircle.com/transcripts. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh…
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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. --- Support thi…
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In this episode we expand on the concept of possession in Igbo, exploring possessive adjectives and putting our knowledge to the test with exercises. To purchase a transcript of it please go to https://obodofullcircle.com/transcripts. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/igbopodcast/support…
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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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28 Days #SpeakIgboChallenge and Exciting News!
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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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S3E5: Demonstrative III- Nke a vs Nke ahụ
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In this episode we explore demonstrative pronouns which are simply where the words "this or that" are used in place of the name of a noun. We also end this episode playing the This or That Game: Igbo Edition. To purchase the transcript for this episode please go to Obodofullcircle.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sho…
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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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S3E3: Demonstrative I and Vocabulary
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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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This is part II on our episode on Dada with the 21st century Dibia, Chika L. Nnabuike. Purchase the transcript/worksheet via our website obodofullcircle.com to get a breakdown of the ending prayer of this episode. Challenge yourself with the Igbo before reviewing the English translation. Enjoy, don't forget to like, share and subscribe. --- Support…
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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 episode focuses on learning how to talk about Bodily fluids (PG) and functions, such as crying, sweating, using the bathroom, and more. To purchase the transcript for this episode or utilize our audio flashcards go to obodofullcircle.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/igbopodcast/support…
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This episode provides an intro to Igbo vocabulary of different parts of the body. To purchase the transcript for this episode or utilize our audio flashcards go to obodofullcircle.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/igbopodcast/support
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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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S2E13: Survival, Courtesy. Manners Exercises and Recap
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Explore more Survival phrases and how to show manners in Igbo, while putting it all to practice with a dialogue at the end. To purchase full transcript go to: Obodofullcircle.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/igbopodcast/support
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S2E12: Survival, Courtesy, Manners and more
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Explore more Survival phrases and how to show manners in Igbo. To purchase full transcript go to: Obodofullcircle.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/igbopodcast/support
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S2E11: Recap Survival Phrases Continued
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This episode seeks to put into practice the phrases learned in the previous episode utilizing two practical scenarios. It also has a recap of the phrases and vocabulary for easy reference. To purchase full transcript go to: Obodofullcircle.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/igbopodcast/support…
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This episode is a continuation of the first two episodes in Season I, that sought to give learners "go to phrases" for maintaining conversations in Igbo. These phrases are additional phrases to add to your Survival Igbo tool kit. To purchase full transcript go to: Obodofullcircle.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show…
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Need someone to practice speaking Igbo with?
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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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S2E9: Prayer 101 Exercises and Create Yours!
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In this episode we review keywords and phrases that we have learned through our Igbo Prayer 101 series. We then use the blueprint we layout to create our own personalized prayer and to encourage you too as well. To purchase full transcript go to: Obodofullcircle.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/igbopodcast/suppo…
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S2E8: Prayer 101 Requests and Closing
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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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S2E7: Prayer 101: Thanksgiving/Adoration
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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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S2E5: Ajụjụ na Azịza: Lord's Prayer
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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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This Episode delves deeper into the "Lord's prayer," utilizing the vocabulary we explored in the first part I to help put the full sentences together. To purchase full transcript go to: Obodofullcircle.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/igbopodcast/support
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This Episode explores the "Lord's prayer." We start here by breaking down key vocabulary words to the prayer and then in part II we put it all together in the complete sentences. To purchase full transcript go to: Obodofullcircle.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/igbopodcast/support…
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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 is the introductory episode of Season II of this podcast series. In this audio, the founder, Ifunanya, gives a glimpse of what can be expected this season, a reminder of the format, and some encouragement towards our overall goals in this language learning journey! Enjoy =) Music: Eriwa by Ruffcoin --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.…
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We want to Hear from you!!! (Link in Description)
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Please take a moment to take this short survey. www.surveymonkey.com/r/FWZHB8F Also don't forget to follow us: Instagram: @igbopodcast Facebook: @igbopodcast Youtube: Igbo Podcast Email: Igbopodcast@gmail.com Music: Teckno --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/igbopodcast/support…
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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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Episode 21: Ezinaụlọ Phrases To Know
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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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Episode 19: Ezinaụlọ/Related Terms Vocab Recap
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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 --- Support this podcast: https…
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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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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 our audio flashcards go to Obodofullcircle.com Music: Ijele by Flavour ft Zoro --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/igbopodcast/support…
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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 flashcards go to Obodofullcircle.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/igbopodcast/support…
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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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/igbopodcast/support…
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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. For full transcript/worksheet of episode please go to Obodofullcircle.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.c…
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