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HELP Me Learn Esan!! by efua18(op): 10:23pm On Oct 09, 2018

please answer and share

Re: HELP Me Learn Esan!! by okwabayi(m): 12:06am On Oct 10, 2018

Immerse yourself in the language first. Visiting an Esan speaking village is your best bet.
I understand the language very well but since I learned English first my speaking tone in the language is monotone. I pick from my vocabulary when speaking so sometimes it takes a while before I can deliver a proper sentence as I'm always thinking ahead what to say.

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Re: HELP Me Learn Esan!! by efua18(op): 7:43am On Oct 10, 2018

okwabayi:
Immerse yourself in the language first. Visiting an Esan speaking village is your best bet.
I understand the language very well but since I learned English first my speaking tone in the language is monotone. I pick from my vocabulary when speaking so sometimes it takes a while before I can deliver a proper sentence as I'm always thinking ahead what to say.

Thank you so much, I don’t live in nigeria but I will try and connect more with those that speak the language fluently

Re: HELP Me Learn Esan!! by okwabayi(m): 1:32pm On Oct 10, 2018

efua18:
Thank you so much, I don’t live in nigeria but I will try and connect more with those that speak the language fluently

Do you understand the language? If you do then you have a vocabulary you can start with.
Having someone around who you can practice it with is the best bet. It's most effective if the person lives with you as you will catch the language better. If this isn't present then I will recommend you forget about learning it till you come back to Nigeria.
It took me a month and half to speak it properly because my motivation was high. However since most people around me spoke English or pidgin I lost the ability with time. I can still speak it but reaching the proficiency I once had will take too much work which I'm not willing to put in.

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Re: HELP Me Learn Esan!! by J4JUVENTUS(m): 1:26am On Oct 14, 2018

efua18:
please answer and share

Efua Bordiaye?

Re: HELP Me Learn Esan!! by efua18(op): 10:43pm On Oct 31, 2018

J4JUVENTUS:
Efua Bordiaye?

ofure!

Re: HELP Me Learn Esan!! by aotaigbe: 11:00pm On Jan 05, 2020

Download “Izesan! Speak Esan!” in your App Store! Available for iOS and android phone users!

Izesan! Speak Esan! is an Esan language-learning app for kids and adult beginners to Esan Nigerian
language and culture.
-Select from over 30+ lessons to learn Esan words and sentences.
-Play various games to test your Esan skills.
-Earn gifts and points as you learn to fill up your gallery.
-Monitor your growth on the public scoreboards as you continue to learn more Esan.

Re: HELP Me Learn Esan!! by aotaigbe: 5:35am On Jan 09, 2020

aotaigbe:
Download “Izesan! Speak Esan!” in your App Store! Available for iOS and android phone users!

Izesan! Speak Esan! is an Esan language-learning app for kids and adult beginners to Esan Nigerian
language and culture.
-Select from over 30+ lessons to learn Esan words and sentences.
-Play various games to test your Esan skills.
-Earn gifts and points as you learn to fill up your gallery.
-Monitor your growth on the public scoreboards as you continue to learn more Esan.

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