Ever wondered how to speak Igbo more fluently and smoothly? Keep reading!

During our most recent virtual meeting, we focused on vowel dropping or “vowel elision”, which will help you sound more fluent and natural when speaking Igbo. If you weren’t able to attend — or just want a refresher — you’ll find a full outline and a recording of what we covered below so you can keep practicing. Be sure to sign up for the March virtual meeting to learn more grammar topics and to practice with other learners.

Here’s what we covered:

In this session, we welcomed back a very special guest, Chinemerem Nwanze, an enthusiast of Igbo culture and language. She is the author of Kwezuonu! A Beginner’s Guide to the Igbo Language, a fantastic resource for learners at all stages of their Igbo journey.

🖥️ The slides from the February session include the lesson and audio recordings, allowing you to follow along with the content.

🗣️ Chinemerem taught us about the process of vowel dropping when speaking Igbo.

🧠 The slides include several exercises to help you practice pronouncing Igbo vowels and using them naturally in sentences

Upcoming Meetings

💻 March Virtual Igbo Language Club Meeting

All are welcome to join the next virtual meeting in March. ​Come ready to learn, practice speaking Igbo, and connect with others who share your passion for the language and culture on Saturday, March 28th, on Zoom. Use the link below to RSVP.

Stay tuned for more monthly virtual meetings and announcements about pop-up in-person meetups scheduled for later this year. Remember to make language learning a daily practice and use your resources for guidance. Small, consistent efforts will lead to better fluency and understanding of Igbo. Ka ọ dị! (Let it be / goodbye)