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Watch a recording of Session 26 from our free Igbo language class held on Zoom below ↓

Quick recap

The session focused on learning and practicing Igbo language conversation, with participants led by Uzoma through vocabulary, sentence structures, and daily routines. The group discussed language learning concepts including verb tenses, sentence structure, and proper translation between Igbo and English, working through various exercises and examples. The session concluded with participants sharing new words they learned and plans to share reference materials, while emphasizing the importance of understanding sentence structure for accurate translation.

Session Summary Notes

Igbo Language Conversation Practice

The session focused on learning and practicing Igbo language conversation, with Uzoma leading a lesson on vocabulary, sentence structures, and daily routines. Participants practiced basic greetings and phrases, discussing topics like occupation, household chores, and past tense usage. Uzoma emphasized the importance of accurate translation and explained the proper structure of Igbo sentences, including the use of nouns and descriptions. The session included interactive exercises and clarification of doubts, with participants asking questions about specific phrases and their translations.

Igbo Language and Daily Routines

Uzoma led a discussion on Igbo language and its translation to English, focusing on daily routines and household chores. They went through various activities like waking up, bathing, brushing teeth, eating breakfast, and doing laundry, providing the Igbo words and their meanings. Uzoma also explained the nuances between similar words and concepts in Igbo, such as different terms for sweeping and raking. The session concluded with a brief discussion on words for planting and trading, as well as the concept of days of the week in Igbo.

Igbo Verb Tenses Practice Session

The group discussed language learning and grammar, focusing on verb tenses and sentence structure in Igbo. Uzoma led the discussion, explaining concepts of past, present, and future tenses, while the others practiced forming sentences and answering questions. They worked through examples, with ChiChi and Ada asking questions and Uzoma providing answers in Igbo. The session aimed to improve their understanding of tense usage and conversation flow in the language.

Igbo to English Tense Translation

The group discussed translating sentences from Igbo to English, focusing on different tenses and structures. They explored how to express actions in the present, past, and future, with particular attention to the use of auxiliaries like "na" and "aga." Uzoma emphasized the importance of understanding the structure of sentences to ensure accurate translation, and the group practiced translating simple actions like brushing teeth into different tenses.

Igbo Tense Conjugation Practice Session

The group discussed Igbo language sentence structure, focusing on how to express actions in different tenses using specific words and verb conjugations. They practiced converting simple sentences like "I will sweep the house" into present, past, and future tenses, with Uzoma explaining the use of two-letter words to indicate tense changes. The session concluded with ChiChi and Ada sharing new Igbo words they learned.