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Igbo Podcast
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Ọjị Abịala: An Igbo Podcast takes a revamped an innovative approach towards learning to speak the Igbo language guaranteed to make you at least conversant. In doing so aims to promote Igbo culture, literature, and a greater sense of community, especially between those 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.
Episodes
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S3E10: Igbo Podcast x Ụmụ Igbo Unite Exclusive Interview
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...
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S3E9: Reflexive Pronouns II
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.
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S3E8: Reflexive Pronouns I
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...
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S3E7: Possession in Igbo II
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.
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S3E6: Possession In Igbo I
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
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S3E5: Demonstrative III- Nke a vs Nke ahụ
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
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S3E4: Survival Demonstratives II
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...
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S3E3: Demonstrative I and Vocabulary
n 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.…
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S3E2: Dada II
This is part II on our episode on Dada with the 21st century Dibia, Chika L. Nnabuike . Enjoy, don't forget to like, share and subscribe. For full transcript and/or worksheet, go to www.obodofullcircle.com.
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S3E1: Dada I
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. Tune in to part I of this episode. Be sure to share and leave us a review. For full transcript and/or worksheet, go to...
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Intro Season III Big ANNOUNCEMENT
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...
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S2E21: Nwadiala Season II Finale
This episode has been published and can be heard everywhere your podcast is available. 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...
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S2E20: Somto Si Body Part III
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…
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S2E19: Bodily Functions
This episode focuses on learning how to talk about Bodily fluids (PG) and functions, such as crying, sweating, using the bathroom, and more. For full transcript and/or worksheet, go to www.obodofullcircle.com.
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S2E18: Body Parts Intro
This episode provides an intro to Igbo vocabulary of different parts of the body. For full transcript and/or worksheet, go to www.obodofullcircle.com.
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S2E17: Homographs Part II
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...
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S2E16: Homographs I
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. For full transcript and/or...
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S2E15: Tones II
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. For full transcript and/or worksheet go to Obodofullcircle.com Like what we do?...
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S2E14: Tones I
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. For full transcript and/or worksheet, go to www.obodofullcircle.com. Like what we...
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S2E13: Survival, Courtesy, Manners and Exercises Recap
In this episode, listeners will have the chance to review and practice phrases and greetings from the previous episode that are integral to the Beginner Igbo Language Survival Kit. For full transcript and/or worksheet, go to www.obodofullcircle.com. Like what we do? Consider supporting by…
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S2E12: Survival, Manners, And Courtesy Phrases
In this episode, listeners will learn a few basic Igbo phrases for their Beginner Igbo Language Survival Kits --- that is phrases they can use to start speaking Igbo in their daily lives and begin navigating different real life scenarios using the Igbo language. For full transcript and/or...
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S2E11: Recap Survival Phrases Continued
In this episode, listeners will have the chance to review and practice phrases and greetings from the previous episode that are integral to the Beginner Igbo Language Survival Kit. For full transcript and/or worksheet, go to www.obodofullcircle.com. Like what we do? Consider supporting by…
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S2 E10: Survival Phrases Continued I
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. For full transcript and/or worksheet, go to www.obodofullcircle.com....
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Need Someone To Practice Your Igbo With?
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…
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S2 E9: Prayer 101 Exercises and Create your own
Exercises Key words: What do they mean: Mmụọ nsọ- Holy Spirit How do you say “in Jesus name”- N'aha Jesu What is n’aha nna, na nwa, na mmụọ nsọ- "In the name of the Father, The Son, and the Holy Spirit" How would you say “Blood of Jesus”- Ọbara Jesu What does “Ka e mee uche gi” putara?- "Let your...
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S2 E8: Prayer 101 Requests and Closing
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…
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S2E7: Prayer 101- Thanksgiving/Adoration
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…
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S2E6: Praying in Igbo 101
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. And even if you do not pray, these episodes are still for you as they cover a ton of great...
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S2E5: Ajuju na Aziza to Lord's Prayer
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 as conversation practice as well because, most times when we converse with other people, it’s in the form of asking and answering questions. So this...
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S2E4: Nna Anyi II
Our Father Nna anyị nọ n’eluigwe, ka otito dịrị aha gị; ka ọchịchị gị bịa, ka emee uche gị n’ụwa ka esi eme ya n’eluigwe. Nye anyị taataa nri nke ụbọchị anyị, gbaghara anyị mmehie anyị, dịka anyị si gbaghara ndị mehiere anyị. Ekwela ka anyị kwenye na nranye, ma zọpụta anyị n’ajọ ihe. N’ihi na...
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S2E3: Nna Anyi I
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
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S2E2: Kola Nut Prayer II
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...
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S2E1: Kola Nut Prayer I
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...
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Season II Introduction: O teego!
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...
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We Want To Hear From You!! (Link in Description)
Please take a moment to take this short survey. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FWZHB8F Also don't forget to follow us: Instagram: @igbopodcast Facebook: @igbopodcast Youtube: Igbo Podcast Email: [email protected] Music: Teckno
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Season 1 Finale
In this episode, we put together all we've learned so far this season to review vocabulary, pronunciation and comprehension. This finale is extra special because there is a visual episode along with our audio recording! Check out the visual here on youtube:...
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Episode 21: Ezinaụlọ Phrases To Know
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). For full transcript and/or worksheet go to...
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Episode 20: Ezinaụlọ Comprehension
In this Episode, we work on comprehension using some of the family-related terms. For full transcript and/or worksheet go to www.obodofullcircle.com. Music: Obiako Nnwam by Ejeagha
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Episode 19: Ezinaụlọ/Related Terms Vocab Recap
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. For full transcript and/or worksheet go to www.obodofullcircle.com. Music: Chief...
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Episode 18: Ezinaụlọ Part II
This episode reviews key words a learner should know when discussing the immediate family and then provides additional vocabulary for other family members and related phrases. For full transcript and/or worksheet go to www.obodofullcircle.com. Music: Nwa by Ifé
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Episode 17: Ezinaụlọ Part 1
The Igbo word for “family” is Ezinaụlọ, a compound word made of two separate words: (1) Ezi - compound or outside and (2) Ụlọ - house. In this episode, we explore 6 key words, as explained by @nwaadaigbo, that act as building blocks to refer to many different family members. For full transcript...
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Episode 16: Ịnọ
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. This concept is not explored in this episode however.)…
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Episode 15: Ịbụ vs Ịdị
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…
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Episode 14: Advanced Numbers
This episode gives a bit more practice on formulating numbers and then introduces numbers such as 100, 1000, and 1,000,000 For full transcript and/or worksheet go to www.obodofullcircle.com. Music: Ijele by Flavour ft Zoro
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Episode 13: Ọnụọgụgụ
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. For full transcript and/or worksheet go to www.obodofullcircle.com. Music: Ijele by Flavour ft Zoro
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Episode 12: Ajụjụ In Action
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. For full transcript and/or worksheet go to www.obodofullcircle.com. Music: Onye bu...
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Episode 11: Ajụjụ
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 and/or worksheet go to www.obodofullcircle.com.
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Episode 10: Udaume II
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. For full transcript and/or worksheet, go to www.obodofullcircle.com. Music: Ife Onye Metula- Chief…
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Episode 9: Udaume Part I
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. ---Check out Udaume II...
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WE WILL BE BACK ON SOUNDCLOUD
So just a few days ago I released an audio stating that this podcast will no longer be updated on SoundCloud. However, thanks to the wonderful benevolence and support from our first sponsorship updated episodes will be back on SOUNDCLOUD!! Look out for the release of a bunch of new episodes!!!!
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Ọjị Abịala: An Igbo Podcast takes a revamped an innovative approach towards learning to speak the Igbo language guaranteed to make you at least conversant. In doing so aims to promote Igbo culture, literature, and a greater sense of community, especially between those 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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