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Watch a recording of Session 16 from our free Igbo language class held on Zoom below ↓

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Quick recap

The meeting focused on changes to the class structure, with a reduction in English language instruction and an increase in Igbo language usuage. Uzoma provided guidance on Igbo language learning, covering sentence structure, word formation, and translation practices, while addressing questions from Data about specific phrases and grammar concepts. The discussion explored various aspects of Igbo language structure, including verb conjugation, sentence formation, and the use of particles, with participants practicing construction of simple and compound sentences in both Igbo and English.

Next steps

Data to practice constructing simple sentences in Igbo using the subject-verb pattern discussed.
Uzoma to provide more examples of simple Igbo sentences for students to practice with.
All students to review and memorize the usage of "bu" and "na" in Igbo sentences.
All students to practice forming questions and answers in Igbo using the patterns discussed.
Uzoma to prepare more exercises on Igbo sentence construction for the next class.

Summary

Igbo Language Class Structure Changes

Uzoma announced changes to the class structure, deciding to reduce English language instruction and increase Igbo language usage in teaching. He explained that students should write down any Igbo phrases they don't understand during class, and these would be translated at the end of the session. The class focused on sentence structure and patterns, with Uzoma guiding students through various Igbo phrases and asking if they had any questions about pronouns before proceeding.

Igbo Sentence Structure Basics

Uzoma discussed the structure of simple sentences in Igbo, explaining that they require a subject, a verb, and express a complete thought. He also covered compound subjects and verbs, noting that a simple sentence can have multiple subjects or verbs as long as it contains only one independent clause. Uzoma further explored word formation in Igbo, including compounding and reduplication.

Igbo Language Learning Discussion

The session focused on language learning and translation, with Uzoma and Data discussing Igbo language phrases and their translations. They explored various sentence structures, including how to form questions and combine words with actions. Uzoma provided explanations and examples, while Data asked clarifying questions about specific phrases and grammar concepts. The conversation included practice with phrases like "What are you doing now?" and "How are you?" in both Igbo and English.

Igbo Language Verb Conjugation Basics

Uzoma and Data discussed Igbo language structure, focusing on verb conjugation and sentence formation. They explored how to construct simple sentences using subjects and actions, with particular attention to the use of interfixes like "gba" and the concept of forced actions versus self-performed actions. Data provided examples of sentences in both Igbo and English to illustrate these concepts, while Uzoma explained the grammatical rules and provided clarification on specific verb forms and their meanings.

Igbo Language Sentence Structure Basics

Uzoma and Data discussed Igbo language sentence structure, focusing on the use of particles like "na" and "obu" in different sentence patterns. Uzoma explained that "na" functions as a conjunction when joining two sentences and as a preposition when indicating position, while "obu" is used when the question includes "what" or "why." They also covered how to construct simple Igbo sentences by following a subject-verb-object pattern, with the subject typically coming first. Data expressed gratitude for the clarification, as they had struggled with sentence construction in Igbo.

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