Igbo Podcast

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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

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: Obodofullcircle.com

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 thanksgiving,.  So to explore this part of praye...

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 everyday speech in Igbo. This episode is th...

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 learned in Season I.  To purchase full transcri...

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

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  

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 upkeep the culture. In this episode, we dissect the sec...

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 upkeep the culture. In this episode, we dissect the fir...

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 

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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 Umu Obiligbo ft Flavour and Phyno. ...

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 be like  Ịtọ- to...

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 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.  To purchase the transcript for this episode or utilize our audio flashcards go to obodofullcircle.com

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 obodofullcircle.com 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. To purchase the transcript for this episode or utilize our audio flashcards go to obo...

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...

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 I...

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

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

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.  For full transcript/worksheet of episode please go to Obodofullcircle.com

 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. To purchase full transcript/worksheet go to obodofullcircle.com Music: Ife Onye...