My Igbo Language Journey
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Does Colour Have Meaning in Igbo Culture? Understanding Igbo Colour Symbolism
When we think about colours, we often think about appearance first. A red dress, a white outfit or a black car may simply be a matter of personal preference. But…
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The Igbo Alphabet: The Foundation of Reading and Pronunciation
Once you start learning Igbo, one of the first things you will come across is abịdịị Igbo — the Igbo alphabet. And, if I’m being honest, it’s tempting to skim…
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Igbo Tone Practice Tool: Train Your Ear for Igbo Tones
Welcome to the Igbo Tone Perception and Practice tool! One of the biggest challenges I face as an Igbo learner is learning to hear and produce the correct tones. In…
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Best Apps to Learn Igbo in 2026: The Mobile Apps I Use
“What’s the best app to learn Igbo?” is one of the questions I get asked most often, and I completely understand that as a learner. Trying to find the best…
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Is Igbo Hard to Learn? My Honest Experience As a Polish Woman Learning Igbo
If you’ve ever heard someone speaking the Igbo language for the first time, you probably noticed how melodic and expressive it sounds. As a Polish woman learning Igbo and documenting…
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10 Useful Igbo Words and Phrases I Learned First (and Still Use Every Day)
I learnt my first Igbo words from my husband and the Nigerian community while living in China. They became my first real introduction to the world of Igbo. No structured…
