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Watch a recording of Session 24 from our free Igbo language class held on Zoom below ↓

Quick recap

The class focused on teaching Igbo vocabulary and sentence structure related to family relationships, with students learning how to form basic sentences and practice pronunciation through various exercises. Uzoma explained key linguistic concepts including possessive pronouns, tone marks, and different dialect variations, while guiding students through practical applications of family-related vocabulary. The session concluded with discussions about Igbo expressions for kindness and compassion, followed by role-playing exercises to help students practice conversational skills in the language.

Next steps

All participants to practice using the Igbo family vocabulary in daily conversations.
All participants to practice the sentence structures for identification and possession with their own family situations to strengthen fluency.
All participants to follow up on previously recorded classes to catch up on things they might have missed.

Session Summary Notes

Igbo Family Vocabulary Practice

The class focused on learning Igbo vocabulary related to family and making sentences. The students practiced forming simple sentences and conversations using family-related vocabulary. Uzoma explained that they would be learning how to say words in Igbo, with students first pronouncing the English words before attempting the Igbo equivalents. The session included practice with various family-related terms, and Uzoma also introduced concepts related to craftsmanship and creativity, noting that these terms could have different meanings depending on context.

Igbo Family Language Structure

Uzoma led a discussion on Igbo language and family relationships, explaining how family members are described using position and status rather than specific terms for relatives like "cousin" or "nephew." They covered how to introduce family members and discussed sentence structure, including the use of possessive pronouns. The session concluded with a review of three essential phrases for making Igbo sentences and introduced concepts of possession using "m" for mine and "ga" for neutral distance.

Igbo Language Pronunciation Practice

Uzoma led a language learning session focused on pronouncing and understanding Igbo phrases, with participants repeating after him to practice. The session covered basic phrases about family members, including questions about whether someone has children and personalizing statements to oneself.

Igbo Role-Play Conversation Practice

Uzoma led a role-playing exercise to help students practice Igbo conversation skills, focusing on family vocabulary and simple sentence structures. The students practiced introducing people and asking basic questions about them, with Uzoma emphasizing the importance of confidence and context in spoken Igbo. Uzoma encouraged students to continue practicing with family situations and to ask questions, while also reminding them to review pre-recorded classes for better understanding.