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Re: Where Can I Learn Igbo In NYC? by Gurgle(f): 12:05pm On Aug 08, 2015 |
MrsPhyno: Lol of course not what do you want here again bush woman |
Re: Where Can I Learn Igbo In NYC? by Gurgle(f): 12:29pm On Aug 08, 2015 |
Orimili: yeah these unions were set up by our parents'/grandparents' generations, who are not the most technically minded a lot of the time the phone number/ website have not been updated for years. Things are usually done by telephone, networking and word of mouth. But often when you actually manage to locate them there is a very large and vibrant community of people Onitsha Ado National Improvement Union http://www.onitshaadounion.com/files/ABOUTUS/AdoUnionHistory.html Nnewi Union New York Tri-State - http://www.nnewiunionnewyorktristate.org/ These people seem promising.. at least there are some signs of "2015" on their site lol |
Re: Where Can I Learn Igbo In NYC? by Nobody: 2:26pm On Aug 08, 2015 |
Gurgle:/in thiiiiiick Igbo accent/ Lubbish Nne why na I go touche up if I wan come visit so as not to emballass you |
Re: Where Can I Learn Igbo In NYC? by Orimili(m): 7:02pm On Aug 08, 2015 |
Gurgle: I will definitely look into these. If I somehow get in contact with the Igbo organization NY, I would definitely offer to maintain the website regularly. Once I have some free time today, I will begin making calls. This is really important to me, and I hope that I can start on things soon. 1 Like |
Re: Where Can I Learn Igbo In NYC? by bigfrancis21: 11:52pm On Aug 08, 2015 |
Orimili: I totally understand your situation. Igbo is easy if you are willing to invest time in learning it. Given that you are currently not in Nigeria, your best way to learn Igbo would be from watching Igbo movies on youtube. There are quite many of them on YT. Most Igbo movies replicate real-life situations and events in Igboland and often come with English subtitles. Just watch and listen to the actors and actresses speak and try repeating after them. I cannot overemphasize enough the need to speak and speak. You won't learn to speak the language or any other by just being a passive listener. If you don't make efforts at speaking you won't learn how to speak. Speak, speak and speak. Igbo-Americans like you have learned how to speak Igbo and we have some of them here on nairaland. ChinenyeN can share a few helpful tips. |
Re: Where Can I Learn Igbo In NYC? by bigfrancis21: 11:54pm On Aug 08, 2015 |
chudidonas: Chudi, I sent you an email. |
Re: Where Can I Learn Igbo In NYC? by Gurgle(f): 4:51am On Aug 09, 2015 |
Orimili: Yes, please do. Sometimes there is a generational divide because the children of the people running it don't attend often or only do it because their parents made them. So they need somebody to help bring them forward a little I really hope you find what youre looking for. At least you have taken some steps towards making sure you don't allow yourself to get lost culturally. As you don't yet have a family, it will be easier for you. Good luck |
Re: Where Can I Learn Igbo In NYC? by Orimili(m): 6:52pm On Aug 09, 2015 |
Gurgle: Thank you, this is probably going to be a very tedious experience, but I'm going to connect to someone. I haven't been able to reach anyone yet, but hopefully my emails will be returned. |
Re: Where Can I Learn Igbo In NYC? by Phut(f): 7:13pm On Aug 09, 2015 |
Orimili: Search on YouTube for "learn Igbo". A YouTube user called Igbomatrix has a lot of lessons already set up. The advantage of this is that you get to hear the pronunciations as opposed to just reading text in a book. Ndewoigbolessons is also on YouTube. These are just 2 out of many. They are both in the U.S so you should have no problem connecting with them |
Re: Where Can I Learn Igbo In NYC? by Gurgle(f): 1:46am On Aug 10, 2015 |
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