Yoruba Language
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“Yoruba for Beginners” is a foundational course designed to introduce learners to the written and spoken Yoruba language. Through a blend of audio drills, visual exercises, and interactive activities, students will master the Yoruba alphabet (including its unique diacritics and tones), basic vocabulary, simple sentence structures, and culturally relevant phrases. No prior knowledge of Yoruba or linguistics is required—just a desire to learn!
Course Aim
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Fluency Goal: By course end, students will confidently recognize and pronounce all Yoruba letters, engage in basic greetings, ask and answer simple questions, and construct short sentences.
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Cultural Awareness: Foster appreciation for Yoruba tone and proverbs, laying groundwork for deeper cultural immersion.
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Practical Application: Equip learners to navigate everyday interactions—ordering food, introducing themselves, and using key phrases in real-world contexts.
Key Benefits
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Accurate Pronunciation: Intensive tone-focused drills ensure you master subtle pitch differences.
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Foundational Grammar: Clear, step-by-step presentation of sentence structure builds strong linguistic habits.
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Active Practice: Interactive quizzes, flashcards, and speaking assignments reinforce retention.
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Cultural Insights: Learn not just the language but also proverbs, songs, and social customs.
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Community Support: Access to a discussion forum for peer feedback and instructor Q&A.
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AlphabetsAn engaging first lesson where learners are introduced to the letters of the Yoruba alphabet, including unique characters and diacritical marks.
In this lesson, we’ll explore the building blocks of written Yoruba by learning each letter in the alphabet and how the special tone and nasal marks change pronunciation. You’ll discover which Latin letters Yoruba uses (and omits), distinguish between plain vowels and those with under-dot or accent marks, and practice sounding out each character. By the end of this session, you’ll be able to recognize all Yoruba letters in both uppercase and lowercase, and understand how diacritics affect their pronunciation.
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Quiz: Ascribed Name
