Episode 1: Learn Igbo in 30 mins

In this episode, listeners will learn a few basic Igbo Greetings as well as phrases for their Beginner Igbo Language Survival Kits--- that is phrases that can get the listener to start speaking Igbo in their daily lives as well as beginning to navigate through different real life scenarios using the Igbo language.

🎶 Music & Cultural Spotlight

This episode features brief excerpts from “Oyo Oma Bishop” by Chief Stephen Osita Osadebe, included as part of Igbo Podcast's mission to introduce learners not only to the Igbo language, but also to the music, history, and cultural expressions of the Igbo people.

Chief Stephen Osita Osadebe was one of the most influential figures in Igbo highlife music. Through a career spanning decades, his distinctive style helped shape Nigerian highlife and left an enduring legacy in Igbo music and culture.

As you learn Igbo with us, we encourage you to explore the artists, music, stories, and traditions that have helped shape the language and the people who speak it.

Featured music: “Oyo Oma Bishop” — Chief Stephen Osita Osadebe
Brief musical excerpts are included in this educational and cultural context.

📖 Transcripts & Workbooks

Want to follow along while you listen? To support your learning, we’ve created a workbook for each season of Igbo Podcast, incorporating the episode transcripts along with activities that allow you to practice and test your understanding as you listen.

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• Season I Workbook: Get the Season I Workbook
• Season II Workbook: Get the Season II Workbook
• Season III Workbook: Get the Season III Workbook

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