The Igbo Language Club July Newsletter

Ndewo! (Hello!) If you're new to the club, nnọọ (welcome). Daalụ (thank you) to everyone who joined the July virtual meeting about weather, seasons, and summertime activities in the Igbo language (n’asụsụ Igbo)!

If you missed the July virtual meeting, nsogbu adịghị/ adịrọ (no problem). You're encouraged to join the next meeting in August. First-timers are especially welcome—it's never too late to learn the Igbo language.

Also, daalụ to everyone in Charlotte, North Carolina, for another successful in-person meetup last week. Stay tuned for announcements about upcoming in-person meetups.

Here’s what was covered in the virtual meeting:

⛱ Dr. Chika Ojukwu was our fantastic instructor! She taught us about the weather, the seasons in Igboland, and the activities people usually do during the summertime and warmer months of the year. Onye nkuzi anyị (our teacher) also used each Igbo word taught during the lesson in full sentences.

🌦Mmiri/mmili na-ezo (It is raining), Oyi (cold), Ime njem (to travel), Ọkọchị (dry season) are just some of the many key terms and phrases that were taught during the meeting.

🖥️ The presentation slides from the July session include the full lesson, the audio recording to follow along with, and additional resources.

Upcoming Meeting

The next virtual Club meeting will be held on Sunday, August 24th, from 2–3 PM US Eastern Time (11 AM-12 PM US PT, 7-8 pm BST, 7-8 PM WAT). New members, beginners, and those who don’t attend consistently are strongly encouraged to join! Feel free to invite a friend—you do not need to be Igbo to join this Club.

Click the link below to sign up.

Language learning is a process, so you must practice daily! This Resource is a curated collection of resources and a survival guide of Igbo phrases and words. You may add to it by leaving a comment on the document.

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I look forward to seeing you at future meetings. Ka ọ dị oge ọzọ (until next time/goodbye)! 👋🏾

-Chisom