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Complete Igbo Course: Learn Igbo for Beginners
Rating: 4.1 out of 5(27 ratings)
165 students
Created byLinguae Learning
Last updated 12/2023
English

What you'll learn

  • 250+ vocabulary words
  • How to read and write in Igbo
  • Top most useful phrases you can use in everyday situations
  • How to put basic sentences together
  • Greet people and introduce yourself both formally and casually
  • Proper Igbo pronunciation
  • The building blocks of Igbo grammar

Course content

1 section • 42 lectures • 4h 14m total length

  • Greetings11:07

    Learn how to greet people in Igbo.

  • Manners4:17

    Learn how to ask for things and express your opinion.

  • Numbers11:31

    Learn the numbers to 1000 in Igbo.

  • Colours6:08

    Learn the colours in Igbo and how to describe objects.

  • Food25:22

    Learn Igbo food vocabulary you would need at a restaurant and how to express preferences.

  • The Alphabet23:36

    Learn the Igbo alphabet.

  • Animals8:59

    Learn animal vocabulary and vowel harmony.

  • Verb for Everyday Communication Pt. 15:48

    Learn 25 everyday Igbo verbs and their infinitive forms, including to eat, to drink, to go, to cook, and to be, with usage guidance and basic conjugation for everyday communication.

  • Verb for Everyday Communication Pt. 24:04

    Introduce another 25 Igbo verbs for everyday communication, part two, bringing the total to about 50 verbs you can use daily to speak with confidence.

  • Verb Conjugation15:01

    Learn how to conjugate verbs.

  • Review 11:32

    This review reinforces prior lessons, guiding practice to simplify and build on what you’ve learned, including basic Igbo greetings and phrases for excuse me and forgive me.

  • Review 21:35

    Review Igbo alphabets set of 36 and practice counting numbers in Igbo, including 100, 555, 1000, 2020, and 2024, while identifying the odd one out and the consonant-vowel mix.

  • Review 31:16

    Review three reinforces practice with Igbo color vocabulary and time phrases, guiding you to say colors and times like today, tomorrow, and next week.

  • Review 42:49

    Review and practice Igbo food vocabulary by naming foods and fruits in Igbo and using meal phrases to discuss what you ate.

  • Review 52:32

    Review 5 reinforces practice and building on what you’ve learned, including naming Igbo animals like lizard, dog, tiger, fish, and rat, forming simple Igbo sentences and adding voice tone markings.

  • Review 61:51

    Review common Igbo verbs and their meanings, practice daily-use words, and build recall from head to lips to use them confidently in everyday communication.

  • Review 74:34

    Conjugate Igbo verbs in present, past, future, and negative forms using vowel harmony with light and heavy vowels, and practice on common verbs like cook, read, go, wash, and clean.

  • Telling the Time11:01

    Learn how to tell the time in Igbo.

  • Telling Places in Igbo8:13

    Explore how Igbo place names form by merging ola (building) with other words to name common places such as school, house, bank, and market, then use them in everyday conversation.

  • Pseudo-Vowels5:25

    Explore Igbo pseudo vowels, me and ni, which act like vowels though they are consonants. Learn to identify them using spelling rules and practice pronouncing them in context.

  • Articles1:31

    Learn how to use the articles in Igbo.

  • Family11:17

    Learn family vocabulary in Igbo.

  • Emotions7:10

    Learn how to talk about emotions in Igbo.

  • The Body Parts6:36

    Learn the Igbo terms for the body parts.

  • Characteristics3:03

    Learn how to describe someone’s appearance in Igbo.

  • Personality4:25

    Learn how to describe someone’s personality in Igbo.

  • Practice & Build3:28

    Practice what you’ve learned about word order and forming questions.

  • Giving Directions5:25

    Learn how to give and receive directions in Igbo.

  • The Supermarket6:25

    Learn various Igbo vocabulary you would need in a supermarket.

  • The House9:07

    Learn various Igbo vocabulary for houses around the world and your dream house.

  • The Bathroom5:08

    Learn various Igbo vocabulary for items in the bathroom.

  • The Kitchen5:14

    Learn various Igbo vocabulary for items in the kitchen.

  • Practice & Build1:30

    Practice what you’ve learned so far.

  • Vowel Harmony4:00

    explore how Igbo vowels harmonize into light and heavy groups, and how to merge vowels within the same group when forming words, with practical examples.

  • Translation Practice4:06

    Practice translating in Igbo.

  • Clothes3:28

    Learn various Igbo vocabulary for items of clothing.

  • Weather2:52

    Learn how to describe the weather in Igbo.

  • Sports2:06

    Learn how to talk about sports in Igbo.

  • Make a Story4:45

    Learn how to create a story in Igbo.

  • Put It All Together2:13

    Revise everything you have learned so far.

  • Extra: Igbo Songs3:43

    Learn Igbo through songs that motivate learners and encourage perseverance, featuring two examples with call-and-response and explanations of song meanings.

  • Last Words0:37

    Celebrate completing the complete Igbo course and the first step on your Igbo language journey, commit to continuing, ask questions in discussions, and share reviews to help others learn.

Requirements

  • No previous knowledge of Igbo is required. You can start from scratch!
  • A desire to learn a new language
  • A positive attitude!

Description

Have you ever wanted to learn Igbo? As one of the most fascinating and culturally rich languages in West Africa, Igbo offers a unique window into the vibrant world of Nigeria, with its rich history, literature, and traditions. But why should you choose Igbo among all the languages you could learn?

First and foremost, Igbo is the language of people with a rich heritage and a deep connection to their culture. Learning Igbo opens doors to connecting with the people and traditions. It's not just about words; it's about immersing yourself in the beauty of Igbo culture.

In this course, we'll guide you through the essential steps of your Igbo language journey, taking you from an absolute beginner to an intermediate level. Our lessons will cover everything you need to know, from grasping the Igbo alphabet to building a strong foundation in grammar and vocabulary.


During this course, you will learn:


  • Lots and lots of vocabulary

  • Useful everyday phrases

  • Basic sentence structures

  • Basic grammar rules most beginner courses don’t teach

  • How to pronounce Igbo correctly


After taking this course you will be able to:


  • Greet people and introduce yourself both formally and casually

  • Pronounce words correctly without hearing them first

  • Structure basic sentences with ease

  • Describe yourself and other people in both personality and appearance

  • Tell the time and date

  • Make requests, describe what you want and what you plan to do

  • Express your feelings, interests and dislikes

  • Navigate multiple types of everyday situations, like shopping, sports, and the weather

  • Give and receive directions to places you need to go to

  • Make conversation

This course aims to help you master the basics of Igbo and give you a strong base onto which you will be able to build your skills as an Igbo speaker.

Start your Igbo journey with us today!

Who this course is for:

  • Anyone who wants to start learning Igbo for any purpose - traveling, business, dating, studies, or anything else, this course has you covered.
  • Anyone who wants to advance quickly in their Igbo language journey - in a way that's easy, fun and fast.

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