The Igbo Language Club May Newsletter

Ndewo! (Hello!) If you're new to the club, nnọọ (welcome). Daalụ (thank you) to everyone who joined the May virtual meeting about food, drinks, and household items in the Igbo language (asụsụ Igbo)!

If you missed the May virtual meeting, nsogbu adịrọ (no problem). You're encouraged to join the next one in June. First-timers are especially welcome—it's never too late to learn the Igbo language. Meetings are completely free, and we’d love to see you there!

Here’s what was covered in the last meeting:

Maazị (Mr.) Obiora Udeagbaja was our amazing guest instructor! He is from Amesi, Agụata, Anambra State, Nigeria, and currently resides in England. As a native Igbo speaker, he takes pride in the Igbo language and culture and is passionate about educating others.

• 🍽️ We learned the Igbo words for commonly used foods (nri/nni/ ihe oriri), drinks (ihe ọṅụṅụ), and household items (ihe dị n'ụlọ).

• 🧠 Maazị Udeagbaja used each word in a sentence to help us understand how they are used in everyday conversations and to build our vocabulary in context.

• 🖥️ The presentation slides from the May session include the full lesson, audio recordings to follow along with, and additional resources to help you dive deeper into the topic.

If you have any feedback about the May meeting, please share—your input is greatly appreciated!

Upcoming Meetings

Charlotte, NC, USA Meetup

Ndewo Ndị Charlotte, North Carolina! The next in-person meetup is on Saturday, June 7th, from 12–2 PM at Salud Cerveceria! Come ready to connect with fellow Igbo learners and speakers, practice your Igbo, and enjoy freebies and exciting giveaways! Beginners and those who cannot speak or understand Igbo are welcome! The environment will be laid-back and supportive, giving you the space to practice comfortably.

Don't hesitate—RSVP using the link below. We can't wait to see you there!

June Virtual Meeting

The next virtual Club meeting will be held on Saturday, June 14th, from 1–2 PM US Eastern Time. New members, beginners, and those who don’t attend consistently are highly 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.

Remember to practice speaking Igbo 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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Daalụ unu(thank you all), and I look forward to seeing you at future meetings. Ka ọ dị oge ọzọ (until next time/goodbye)! 👋🏾

-Chisom