Learn Igbo - step by step

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  • My secret of learning Igbo, the different methods that I have tried and my biggest fails. The plain truth about learning Igbo and how you can do it!
    Resources:
    Igbo Dictionary for Chidlren - Yvonne Chioma Mbanefo
    Mkpokota Ilu Igbo - Rev'd Okudo Azubuike C., Obiokoye Ogochukwu, Nnadiri Anulika
    Adaeze and the Superkids - Videos on TH-cam
    Bino and Fino - Videos on TH-cam
    Ije the world traveler - Videos on TH-cam

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  • @ela.lovs7
    @ela.lovs7 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Well done nne! It´s good to hear that my husband is not the only one not being patient with teaching Igbo and that I´m not the only one where people don´t understand what I say when I try to speak Igbo haha. I´m looking forward to hear Igbo in our house daily too with the kids. A sunny hug from Vienna

  • @christiannwakor9297
    @christiannwakor9297 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    This was lovely to watch, the passion alone is just enough. Well done and peace to you and your family.

  • @anitoptemi5436
    @anitoptemi5436 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Just love your passion for our language. Ezenwa is favoured

  • @ew3995
    @ew3995 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My Igbo teacher sadly died of covid last year but his kind voice can still be heard, in the app I developed for him. I mention it because it contains all of the methods you talked about on your Igbo journey, learning words , phrases, hearing the correct pronunciation, alphabet and singing songs

  • @louisakadinma6615
    @louisakadinma6615 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love this woman because all she said about Igbo language and learning it is true

  • @CASOOJINNAKA
    @CASOOJINNAKA 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Congratulations to you. I understand when you say it is not easy to learn the Igbo language, I felt the same way when I was learning the Russian language in Moscow. Meanwhile, my first language is English, I had to learn the Igbo language in my teens, I didn't find it funny and I still have to be careful whenever I am in my home town with elders.
    You are and would be a good inspiration and example to others who would learn the Igbo language (in my opinion, the best language ever).

    • @RealityStand
      @RealityStand 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why did you have to struggle to learn Igbo as a kid? Weren't you born in Igboland?

  • @dimchannel1creation788
    @dimchannel1creation788 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Nwanyi Ocha Ndewoo, imela. Gaba na iru, anyi kwu gi na azu.Ihe gbanwuju gi anya, gi ju ajuju, aga ako doro gi nke oma,na ihe na onye ajüjü adighi efu uzo na ala lgbo.
    Ndewoo.

  • @japhethchinemerem8098
    @japhethchinemerem8098 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ndewo nwanyi anyi, chukwu gozie gi na ezunulo gi. Chukwu Nye anyi Biafra

  • @aletageer6911
    @aletageer6911 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am trying to learn. My friend is teaching me. His idea is to go slow and easy.

  • @austiekwe
    @austiekwe 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ohh my God, i enjoyed your Programm right from Germany,,,you're doing just amazing job,

  • @emilyokechukwu3209
    @emilyokechukwu3209 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Thanks for this! I’m Oyinbo wife, too! Trying to teach my children.😊

  • @paschalmichael1610
    @paschalmichael1610 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Your children can teach you easier than your husband 😅😅❤️🇳🇬

  • @amakaobioma777
    @amakaobioma777 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I'm Igbo and I want to learn in my twenties. Learning German in uni inspired me to do this.

    • @christianlaw7481
      @christianlaw7481 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Can you proud of speaking igbo the is .But look at wat the white woman is doing

    • @adaibina
      @adaibina 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi. Join me. I teach Igbo here. I'll love to have you onboard

    • @pinkyring1587
      @pinkyring1587 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@christianlaw7481
      Most igbo women are just stupid

  • @chukwudumakaokeke
    @chukwudumakaokeke 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nwanyi Ocha,ndewooo...the basic steps are
    1.learn and master the alphabets/their pronunciations.
    2.learn how to pick out the words based on the alphabets leant.
    3.then you start reading short Igbo language sentences and from there moved on to read short stories in Igbo language novels.
    Kudos nwanne m....
    Udo diri gi n'ezi n'ulo gi.

  • @berphilbuonfilius5728
    @berphilbuonfilius5728 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    God bless you, my dearest wife.

  • @louisakadinma6615
    @louisakadinma6615 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Don’t worry you will learn it and it will start flowing

  • @dorathyokonkwo8674
    @dorathyokonkwo8674 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've been teaching Igbo language for more than ten years, maybe because it's my language, it's a very easy language. I've had materials for publication to help others but finance has been a big barrier. I have a full text book of more than ten chapters ready for publication.

  • @obalimnwaedozie6760
    @obalimnwaedozie6760 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    A new subscriber . I didn't know you have a youtube channel before now. Been following your Facebook page. Jisie ike Nwanyi ocha .Keep it up

  • @IONov990
    @IONov990 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Whoa. Wow. I like this.

  • @paschalmichael1610
    @paschalmichael1610 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    We love you so so much ❤❤❤, but please focus much on the children too

  • @igbolinguist
    @igbolinguist 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Asụsụ Igbo atọka!

  • @marybeke7362
    @marybeke7362 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Wow! I'am so impressed. I can feel the passion you have for this language.

  • @ifeanyinonyelu904
    @ifeanyinonyelu904 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is impressive and lovely 🥰

  • @Jason-cx6so
    @Jason-cx6so 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It just gives me happiness seeing People trying to learn Our Language.
    I've always been amazed seeing multilingual people so that motivated me to explore and learn something new and currently I speak 3 languages and also To witness someone commit to learning a new language is Just Incredible.
    You are amazing and this video is educational.
    In my opinion, Honestly, the most effective way of Learning Igbo for someone of different cultural background is to be surrounded by people (at least 1 or 2) that speak Igbo. Or it would take years to learn the basics not even talking about going in depth. Well, everyone's different and have their own learning pace . Like she said, never give up

  • @igwechuks4669
    @igwechuks4669 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yuh are doing well ma lady! Jesie ike

  • @kennydaniel4254
    @kennydaniel4254 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good one nneoma ❤❤❤❤

  • @achonwachris8431
    @achonwachris8431 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing 👏👏👏👏🤝💪💪💪💪

  • @rosekalu2642
    @rosekalu2642 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done Nwanyi ocha !!!! Jisike!!!!!!

  • @jessicachidinma3853
    @jessicachidinma3853 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really love this

  • @thatsameboiidickson4020
    @thatsameboiidickson4020 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You have done better than some of us already... Keep the fire burning! ❤️

  • @chibuikeokafor2014
    @chibuikeokafor2014 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done Nne, Ndi Igbo loves you

  • @felixchimezieobi5895
    @felixchimezieobi5895 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you are so amazing,keep on the good work

  • @israelobiagwu8820
    @israelobiagwu8820 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We are very proud of you Nnem Omar. SHALOM

  • @IntercontinentalTalesByMax
    @IntercontinentalTalesByMax 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for encouraging people to learn Igbo language. More grace.

  • @sarahcarson6022
    @sarahcarson6022 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I must say I am beyond impressed. I am so grateful to have the opportunity to witness your accomplishment. Congratulations on achieving your goal. I ADORE YOUR FAMILY BOND WITH A PASSION. Your husband teaching your beautiful children brought me to tears. Tears of joy. The old Igbo ways, traditions, and unity are dying. Your videos just gave me hope that our culture can be salvaged. The younger generation has adopted this mindset of being what they believe black Americans to be. What they see on t.v. and hear in musical lyrics is not what majority of black Americans represent. It is what is publicized. I have so much to say to you but iam now rambling on. I just want to thank you, and your family for sharing. Your videos are a blessing. Your beautiful family is a HUGE GIFT to the WORLD. Thank you thank you thank you. You should give yourself a bit more credit on your hard work. I see a persistent woman with so much determination, strong, adaptive to Life, courageous, and whom loves her kids so much she wants them to embrace being Igbo. Which makes you an achiever. I DONT THINK YOU GIVE UP EASILY. 12 years that’s dedication and love.
    My goal is to bring the old ways back to Igbo children/young adults who have lost the old Igbo culture/ways.
    Thank you keep posting and your solid family unit. Which is one of the top 3 beautiful things I have witnessed this year.
    Blessing on you. Blessings

  • @chocophilo8717
    @chocophilo8717 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow!!

  • @everestakigwe1858
    @everestakigwe1858 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You re loved Ada di ora mma

  • @soprogtv3009
    @soprogtv3009 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Welldone Nwanyioma

  • @madeleineeruo2072
    @madeleineeruo2072 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful ❤️. The courage and determination will do more work.

  • @robinaazigeazige9595
    @robinaazigeazige9595 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nwanyioma , you’re so special.😘

  • @StellaNickactress
    @StellaNickactress 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You're one in a million congratulations to both of you.
    keeping your marriage and rising your kid with their father is one of the most important gift a woman can give to her children. Keep it up.

  • @uzorhumphery832
    @uzorhumphery832 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You're amazing

  • @emekasylvester714
    @emekasylvester714 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The best wife i ever see. God gives me a good wife...

    • @zelalons4521
      @zelalons4521 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Concentrate more on trying to build yourself towards being a good husband because that will help your future wife a lot to be whatever your definition of a good wife is.

  • @bigsam1989
    @bigsam1989 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Such impressive effort, from a beautiful soul. I'm motivated...You're doing great!

  • @ammybea
    @ammybea 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done ma I love ur vibe daalu maka igba mbo gi

  • @MrUchenna
    @MrUchenna 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You will get there dear

  • @ncheedxx0109
    @ncheedxx0109 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You are a true inspiration. As an African who speaks 3 Bantu languages & had to learn 4 European languages, incl German & Latin ( which I quickly forgot BTW), I know where you are coming from. African & European languages are poles apart in almost everything. For instance in German & Latin gender cases are extremely important. But insignificant in most African languages. Here tone can be crucial to word meaning. Du can either mean Du or er/sie. Depending on the tone level. Now imagine gossiping & wanting to saying Sie ist sehr haesslich but you get the tone wrong & you end up saying Due bist sehr haeslich! You could lose a dear friend. Likewise ich can mean ich or er/sie/es. All very confusing.
    I think you are doing such a great job bec you have thing for languages & are happily married to an Igbo. But most importantly bec you love your kids so much that you want to know what is going on deep in their souls. A mother's love is boundless. You are the living embodiment of one of our proverbs here: "A mother holds sword by its blade." Viel Glueck und viel Erfolg!

  • @essienunanam5578
    @essienunanam5578 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing

  • @edehleonard7495
    @edehleonard7495 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    We the Igbo's love for believing in us, we love you for thatl

  • @kamilamaciejewska8746
    @kamilamaciejewska8746 ปีที่แล้ว

    For me Igbo is easy 😊

  • @austinofo
    @austinofo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You're doing well ma'am

  • @Natuvers
    @Natuvers 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are really blessed

  • @MsSavyy
    @MsSavyy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I started to learn igbo recently . As I am a singer/rapper it helps me to write songs using Igbo :) I really need those books you showed in the video, I love learning from the paper, traditional book instead of internet ! I meela nwanne !

  • @learnchinese9ja783
    @learnchinese9ja783 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am a new subscriber,am also Igbo,I studied Chinese language,so I understand what you mean . You are already doing way dear, keep it up .

  • @judeonwuatu7998
    @judeonwuatu7998 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You're doing very very well
    Well done Adamma

  • @adekunleadedeji7076
    @adekunleadedeji7076 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nwanyin oma, thanks for the inspiration.

  • @learnwithestina
    @learnwithestina 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So amazing. A sister from igbo is here to support and show love.You are free to get in touch

  • @momahrebecca5369
    @momahrebecca5369 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    daalu rinne nwanyioma💗💗

  • @osofhia
    @osofhia ปีที่แล้ว

    I think you’re amazing!!!

  • @chemmywalatawalata2412
    @chemmywalatawalata2412 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    nwanyi oma jisie ike keep trying

  • @ceegeebeloved8158
    @ceegeebeloved8158 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job Nwanyi Ocha! Keep it up! If you need some help, I can, no matter how little! 🤗💞💕👍

  • @joshuaobuba2386
    @joshuaobuba2386 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are a fresh of breath air as it relates to the Igbo culture. I challenge myself every time I see how well you do with the language, and the Igbo culture in general. God bless you.

  • @eunicekalu6734
    @eunicekalu6734 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow ooohhhhhh amazing. Is my language, sadly I can't even speak but hoping to start learning.

  • @japhethchinemerem8098
    @japhethchinemerem8098 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    God bless Igbo,, God bless you and God bless biafran

  • @ayokoanisokwu7099
    @ayokoanisokwu7099 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice baby

  • @quranreader7616
    @quranreader7616 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    learn and learn

  • @emiliaokereafor3356
    @emiliaokereafor3356 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are amazing woman and your husband is very lucky

  • @chrischukwu2245
    @chrischukwu2245 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Jisike Lọọlọ 👏🏽👌🏾🙌🏾🖤

  • @edehleonard7495
    @edehleonard7495 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are trying , keep it up

  • @ferdinandebuka7727
    @ferdinandebuka7727 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    U really try nwaanyi oma

  • @nnadozieiluno3793
    @nnadozieiluno3793 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Nwanyi ocha ekenem gi, I can see u r very emotional about I igbo culture,I hear it in ur voice,nne daalu olu,keep keeping on

  • @8AUGS
    @8AUGS 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nne, you are doing well with your Igbo. There are plenty TH-cam videos you can use learn Igbo pronunciation. Jisi ike.

  • @nanyaonwuamaeze4862
    @nanyaonwuamaeze4862 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Am glad to have come across your TH-cam channel. Please keep up the good work.
    Please could you add a link to the Ibo dictionary and any other resources you use. I would like to teach my children (they are in their teens now) Ibo. Thank you

  • @ikechukwuchibuzornjoku6157
    @ikechukwuchibuzornjoku6157 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Good work our inlaw

    • @joembakwe
      @joembakwe 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well Done Nwanyi Ocha...👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
      It’s funny you should mention this. I kinda have the same scenario in my family.
      I speak and write Igbo fluently.
      However Wifey’s not that strong in using the language. We speak sparingly to each other.
      However for the kids, they rarely even understand a word, and I desperately want to change that. I’ll definitely look for the books you recommended, but I’d also like to add that I kinda realized that since I was the only person in the house who spoke Ibo fluently I had to ensure it is spoken more frequently around the home. An example, whenever my daughter’s want anything, they have to ask in Ibo. 😊
      I’ll also encourage Wifey to speak more often.
      You have nonidea how important this is, as the Language is actually dying. You’d be surprised to know the percentage of the Ibo’s abroad that cannot converse in Ibo, talk less their kids.
      Well done once more, and post more videos on your progress.

    • @pinkyring1587
      @pinkyring1587 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@joembakwe
      Congrats ur a failure

  • @winnerschinonso46
    @winnerschinonso46 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love you momma

  • @uceemiril4454
    @uceemiril4454 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Daalu Nwanyi ocha

  • @ugochukwuvalorejikeme2052
    @ugochukwuvalorejikeme2052 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ezinne Lolo Chukwu gozie gi.
    You have won a high place in IgboHomeLand as well as in the diaspora.
    Daalu rine.

    • @okekedick3236
      @okekedick3236 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      WhAt's meaning of your name?

  • @evaristusnwachinaemere9314
    @evaristusnwachinaemere9314 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You are doing great already, what you really need, to be able to pronounce all the igbo words is first spend time learning the alphabet.ones you master the alphabet, the rest can be easier, to pronounce or memorize.

  • @edozieonyeanusi4225
    @edozieonyeanusi4225 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ❤️

  • @stanejindu746
    @stanejindu746 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ina agbali

  • @odinakaobasi2561
    @odinakaobasi2561 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ibo language is d best in d world

  • @chibuzorisrael5878
    @chibuzorisrael5878 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You did great! It is really challenging if you didn't grow up with the language

  • @ugochris-aluta8294
    @ugochris-aluta8294 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video, Nwanyi Ocha! Can you share the details of that book? I’d like to get a copy. Maybe I can search on Amazon.

  • @okekedick3236
    @okekedick3236 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Don't worry, inoziri ya.......................

  • @ifeanyiezenwabasili5168
    @ifeanyiezenwabasili5168 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nwanyi Ôcha asi mu ka ngwa gi ubochi i ga abia na be mu, ihe m ji emere gi öji akökwa na m.

  • @larryanderson7156
    @larryanderson7156 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is cute

  • @tochukwuagwu8001
    @tochukwuagwu8001 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hahaha my struggle right now with French.

  • @patrickxavier535
    @patrickxavier535 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nwanyi ocha i na eme ofuma
    Jisie ike

  • @ed3523
    @ed3523 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I been learning for 3 years and building sentences is difficult. I do the flash cards too, good stuff.

    • @okekedick3236
      @okekedick3236 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You would get there

    • @ed3523
      @ed3523 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@okekedick3236 Appreciate it.

  • @fifithefawn
    @fifithefawn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can you please list out the books

  • @salvame4657
    @salvame4657 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I need tips on learning German too.ich lerne deutsch.

  • @celanimangena6886
    @celanimangena6886 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How can I get the books? Will you share the link?

  • @RaluNkachukwu
    @RaluNkachukwu 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nwanyi Ọcha you're doing amazingly well.
    Daalụ.
    If I may ask, what is your name? Nwanyì ọchá is generic, but knowing your name would be nice too.🤗

  • @obinnaihenacho2174
    @obinnaihenacho2174 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nwanyi ocha, dalu, please is not true that Igbo songs are mainly church and ukwu like you said.
    Please there are so many other Igbo beautiful songs with a lot on Igbo learning and culture and story telling etc. Please do a reserch

  • @dkdanova489
    @dkdanova489 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i'm going through some of the same stages u r describing.... where were u able to get lyrics of songs written down to learn from??? I am yet to find any (certified to be correct) lyrics of any classics (osita osadebe to start with).

    • @okekedick3236
      @okekedick3236 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Please Contact me if you've got Ijele Queen 👸 TheReSA Onuorah {☆EGEDEGE'☆S~} Own

  • @orcaorga6056
    @orcaorga6056 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Married 15 years n stayed in nigeria for 5 to 6 years but still can’t talk or understand igbo. I can count the igbo words that i know. 😳😳😳

  • @Dkey4k
    @Dkey4k 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    All Hail biafra

  • @ebereama5719
    @ebereama5719 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nwanyi ocha the tribe is Igbo and the language is Igbo not Ibo.You can ask your husband.

    • @a.muchemi4360
      @a.muchemi4360 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thats mean dont discourage her even u dont speak English than britons or Americans

    • @ebereama5719
      @ebereama5719 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@a.muchemi4360 I'm not discouraging her.This is part of the learning too.No offense meant

    • @chemmywalatawalata2412
      @chemmywalatawalata2412 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      don't forget she's oyibo she may not speak as 100 percent as you want her to do, even the English you are speaking you are still not Perfect so nwanne na small small

    • @stanlymilner485
      @stanlymilner485 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do you need to be reminded how difficult it is learning a new language? All you need do is encourage her and not point her pronounciation.

    • @basilpcj2070
      @basilpcj2070 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Very nice

  • @melodyindigo550
    @melodyindigo550 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Im sorry igbo is one of the easiest languages to learn!

    • @BAghz00
      @BAghz00 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wouldn’t be for a German person…

  • @KinToNatTuner
    @KinToNatTuner 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    HELL NO!🤢🤮🤮🤮