In this episode we complete the Season III finale. We continue to explore the Igbo folktale, AKỤKỌ IDU NA ỌBA | Chigalurumogu , from Ikenga Nation Podcast! As we prepare season IV of this podcast feel free to DM us @igbpodcast on instagram with your suggestions of what you would like to see moving forward!
Apr 09, 2024•53 min•Season 3Ep. 8
In this episode we begin the Season III finale as we prepare to usher in Season IV of Igbo Podcast! In this episode we work on our Igbo listening comprehension as we go over an Igbo folktale found on the Ikenga Nation podcast AKỤKỌ IDU NA ỌBA | Chigalurumogu . As we prepare season IV of this podcast feel free to DM us @igbpodcast on instagram with your suggestions of what you would like to see moving forward!...
Apr 09, 2024•52 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Check out this exclusive episode with the founder of Igbo Podcast, Ifunanya, and Ụmụ Igbo Unite, an organization that promotes and preserves Igbo culture across the diaspora while empowering and connecting young Igbo professionals. In this episode Ifunanya discusses in her journey of how she went from not being able to speak any Igbo to becoming conversational in Igbo and equipped to pioneer the Igbo Podcast brand. She also discusses more about her experience going back to Nigeria for 6 months w...
Sep 29, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 9
In this episode we explore more phrases to know with the reflexive pronouns, then we put those phrases to the test with scenarios where we select the most appropriate phrase to respond to the scenario. To purchase a transcript of it please go to https://obodofullcircle.com/transcripts.
Aug 05, 2022•38 min
Reflexive pronouns are used to depict when something does something to itself. In English, Reflexive pronouns are things like " myself, himself, herself, themselves etc." In this episode we will be exploring how to create reflexive pronouns in Igbo. To purchase a transcript of it please go to https://obodofullcircle.com/transcripts.
Jul 12, 2022•29 min•Season 3Ep. 8
In this episode we expand on the concept of possession in Igbo, exploring possessive adjectives and putting our knowledge to the test with exercises. To purchase a transcript of it please go to https://obodofullcircle.com/transcripts.
Jun 13, 2022•20 min•Season 3Ep. 7
In this episode we explore how possession is shown in Igbo. For example to say "Ifunanya's Podcast" in Igbo it would be "Pokasti Ifunanya." Or to say "her ba"g it would be "akpa ya," or "her own/hers" it would be "nke ya." This is part one exploring this topic. To purchase a transcript of it please go to https://obodofullcircle.com/transcripts.
May 30, 2022•31 min•Season 3Ep. 6
In this episode we explore demonstrative pronouns which are simply where the words "this or that" are used in place of the name of a noun. We also end this episode playing the This or That Game: Igbo Edition. To purchase the transcript for this episode please go to Obodofullcircle.com
Oct 24, 2021•21 min•Season 3Ep. 5
In this episode we look more closely at go-to demonstratives phrases to know to say things like "this place/here," "that place/there," and things like "this thing," "that person" etc. These are phrases that once mastered can help you create Igbo sentences with greater ease! To purchase the transcript for this episode please go to Obodofullcircle.com
Oct 17, 2021•21 min•Season 3Ep. 4
In this episode we have a new guest teacher by the name of Sopuruchi Aboh who is an Igbo linguist that is passionate about the development of the Igbo language. He teaches Igbo and Linguistics at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka and as published articles and books on Igbo culture and language. His recent publication is an anthology of poems on coronavirus and climate change he co-edited titled, Sọọrọ Ụwa Zeere Koro . If you are interested in getting a copy of this book or any of his work, pleas...
Sep 08, 2021•44 min•Season 3Ep. 3
This is part II on our episode on Dada with the 21st century Dibia, Chika L. Nnabuike. Purchase the transcript/worksheet via our website obodofullcircle.com to get a breakdown of the ending prayer of this episode. Challenge yourself with the Igbo before reviewing the English translation. Enjoy, don't forget to like, share and subscribe.
Aug 01, 2021•21 min•Season 3Ep. 2
In the first episode of Season III, we had the pleasure of having a 21st century Dibia, Chika L. Nnabuike help us explore the topic of Dada also known as dreadlocs/ locs. The transcript/worksheet gives an overall summary of the topic in English and Igbo. Test your Igbo skills by working through the Igbo before reading the English. purchases your copy at obobofullcircle.com. Tune in to part I of this episode. Be sure to share and leave us a review.
Aug 01, 2021•42 min•Season 3Ep. 1
We are excited to be kicking off Season III of this audio series. What started as a passion project and a means to actualize a lifelong goal as turned into a whole movement and community and we couldn't be more excited and inspired. In this audio we take a look at some things to expect this upcoming season as well as touch on ways you all can continue to support and contribute to this brand. We also make the special announcement about our sister brand and app COMING SOON. Please be sure you are ...
Aug 01, 2021•8 min
In this episode we have a special guest Dr. M. O Ene and we explore the Nwadiala concept in Igbo culture. This is a concept that provides unique privileges and recognition to people from their maternal side of the family. In this episode we also talk about his upcoming book that goes into depths about the significance of the Kola Nut in the Igbo culture. To get on the waiting-list to be notified when the book is available please email igbopodcast @ gmail . com. God bless you all for the continue...
Dec 30, 2020•58 min•Season 2Ep. 26
In this episode we learner a series of phrases in Igbo that utilize words of the body part to convey different meanings. For example "aka nri" translated directly means the hand of food, but it actually means "right" or "right hand." Another example is "iri ju afọ," which directly translated means "eaten till stomach full," but in actuality, it is a phrase that means "are you satisfied." We also learn Igbo verbs in the command or imperative form and practice the verbs and phrases in a game calle...
Nov 19, 2020•37 min•Season 2Ep. 20
This episode focuses on learning how to talk about Bodily fluids (PG) and functions, such as crying, sweating, using the bathroom, and more. To purchase the transcript for this episode or utilize our audio flashcards go to obodofullcircle.com
Oct 12, 2020•26 min•Season 2Ep. 19
This episode provides an intro to Igbo vocabulary of different parts of the body. To purchase the transcript for this episode or utilize our audio flashcards go to obodofullcircle.com
Oct 12, 2020•22 min•Season 2Ep. 18
This episodes shines further light on Homographs in Igbo. Homographs are words that have the same exact spelling but are different based off tones. In Igbo there are several words like this that can be quite tricky for a learner. This episode focuses on more comprehension and pronunciation exercises To purchase the transcript for this episode or utilize our audio flashcards go to obodofullcircle.com
Sep 28, 2020•47 min•Season 2Ep. 17
This episodes focuses on Homographs in Igbo. Homographs are words that have the same exact spelling but are different based off tones. In Igbo there are several words like this that can be quite tricky for a learner. Join us as we take learning tones to another level. To purchase the transcript for this episode or utilize our audio flashcards go to obodofullcircle.com
Sep 08, 2020•37 min•Season 2Ep. 16
This is part II on the topic of tones in Igbo. Tones are a difficult aspect of the Igbo language for learners at any level! This episodes offers strategies with recognizing tones and an ton of practice on using them. To Purchase full transcript or our audio flashcards go to: Obodofullcircle.com Like what we do? Consider supporting by donating with this link here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=aRGqnrGaCBfJzWaP7tpxK7pviD67UMEXHQg0SMOfDdlHzmb_o9n0cMFvajCfw20YTJkkyW&country.x=US&local...
Jun 16, 2020•32 min•Season 2Ep. 18
This is part I on the topic of tones in Igbo. Tones are a difficult aspect of the Igbo language for learners at any level! This episodes offers strategies with recognizing tones and an ton of practice on using them. I To purchase the transcript for this episode or utilize our audio flashcards go to obodofullcircle.com Like what we do? Consider supporting by Donating with this link here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=aRGqnrGaCBfJzWaP7tpxK7pviD67UMEXHQg0SMOfDdlHzmb_o9n0cMFvajCfw20YTJkkyW&am...
Jun 16, 2020•38 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Explore more Survival phrases and how to show manners in Igbo, while putting it all to practice with a dialogue at the end. To purchase full transcript go to: Obodofullcircle.com
May 18, 2020•15 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Explore more Survival phrases and how to show manners in Igbo. To purchase full transcript go to: Obodofullcircle.com
May 12, 2020•33 min•Season 2Ep. 12
This episode seeks to put into practice the phrases learned in the previous episode utilizing two practical scenarios. It also has a recap of the phrases and vocabulary for easy reference. To purchase full transcript go to: Obodofullcircle.com
Apr 30, 2020•20 min•Season 2Ep. 11
This episode is a continuation of the first two episodes in Season I, that sought to give learners "go to phrases" for maintaining conversations in Igbo. These phrases are additional phrases to add to your Survival Igbo tool kit. To purchase full transcript go to: Obodofullcircle.com
Apr 30, 2020•37 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Having a peer to practice my Igbo with has provided me with the greatest improvements in learning the language. From building my confidence, to learning cool phrases, to sharpening my audio comprehension, conversation partners are the best way to improve proficiency in speaking a language. And now we would like to bring to you two ways to access an Igbo language partner at a discounted price before the Igbo Conversation Exchange Program officially goes live. 1. Signup to practice a particular ep...
Apr 27, 2020•5 min•Season 2Ep. 10
In this episode we review keywords and phrases that we have learned through our Igbo Prayer 101 series. We then use the blueprint we layout to create our own personalized prayer and to encourage you too as well. To purchase full transcript go to: Obodofullcircle.com
Apr 12, 2020•41 min•Season 2Ep. 9
In this episode we look at how to make requests in Igbo, We introduce to phrases that can be used to requests for things we want and one phrase to request for things we do not want. From there, we go over lines that do not fall tidy into a category as well as a few lines that can be used to close a prayer. To purchase full transcript go to: Obodofullcircle.com
Mar 29, 2020•41 min•Season 2Ep. 8
So this episode is part II of our episode on creating your own prayer in igbo, which seeks to give a blueprint or guide to creating a personal prayer in Igbo. In the previous episode we went over some "must know phrases" and then a list of names used in glorifying God. In this part of the episode, we will explore how to show Adoration and thanksgiving,. So to explore this part of prayer we will introduce 4 phrases that can be used when beginning your sentences of thanks. It's important to note t...
Mar 20, 2020•38 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Have you ever wished that you could say a prayer in Igbo? Or that you could at least, better understand when a prayer is being said in Igbo around you? Well if so, these next couple of episodes are for you, though, even if you do not pray, these episodes are still for you as they cover a ton of great vocabulary and phrases that can be used in everyday speech in Igbo. This episode is the first of four episodes that seek to layout a blueprint for creating your very own prayer in Igbo. This episode...
Mar 19, 2020•27 min•Season 2Ep. 6