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First words in Igbo

Kedu?, How are you?

N-NO / KE-du

Nnọọ (Nnọ), Welcome

Formal greeting

Did you know? Igbo has one of the most fascinating numeration systems in Africa, a base-10 system with complex structures for large numbers. Igbo culture places intense value on education, entrepreneurship and social mobility, which explains the over-representation of the Igbo in the professions, commerce and the arts in Africa and the diaspora. The Ozo, the traditional Igbo honorific title awarded to men of standing, involves elaborate ceremonies that can last several days. Okonkwo, the torn hero of 'Things Fall Apart', has become the literary archetype of the tension between tradition and modernity in Africa.

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Your typical Igbo week

2 live video classes per week, Mondays and Thursdays at 8pm (Paris time). Small groups.

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Progress in Igbo between classes, at your own pace

Interactive lessons with native audio, vocabulary, dialogues and quizzes. Everything you need to reinforce your skills between live sessions.

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🔤L'alphabet et les tons igbo

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Dedicated WhatsApp group, exchanges between learners, resource sharing. You're never alone in your learning journey.

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Hey, welcome back!

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I’m not on desktop, is it mobile-friendly too?

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Yes, it works on phone and computer together 📱💻

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Your Igbo curriculum

Exactly what you'll find inside the platform: 26 modules, 0+ structured lessons, quizzes and exercises.

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Igbo Débutant

👋Les salutations — Ekele

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦La famille — Ezinụlọ

🧭Les directions — Ụzọ

🌦️La meteo et les saisons — Ihu igwe

🏥Le corps et la sante — Ahụ

✈️Voyager en pays igbo — Ije

🌳La nature — Okike

🎭Culture igbo — Ọdịnala

💻Technologie — Nkuzi teknụzụ

📖Grammaire igbo — Tons et structure

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Igbo intermédiaire

🎬Igbo contemporain et Nollywood

📚Things Fall Apart — Achebe na asụsụ igbo

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Expression avancée

✍️Chimamanda Adichie — Half of a Yellow Sun na Americanah

📝Buchi Emecheta na edemede igbo oge anyị

📰Akwụkwọ ọnụ — presse igbo na nkuzi ulo akwukwo

🕊️Biafra — ncheta na MASSOB/IPOB

🎬Nollywood na nka igbo oge anyị

📰Akwụkwọ Akụkọ na Ụka — Presse et religion igbo

📝Ọmụmụ Asụsụ C2 — Grammaire et rhétorique avancées

💼Aku na Uba — Économie et vie religieuse igbo

💻Igbo n'Ụwa Dijital — Igbo dans le monde numérique

🌟Igbo Taa — Igbo contemporain

🏆Nchịkọta zuru oke , Synthèse finale C2

The method

Our method for learning Igbo

Step 01

Quick level test

Assess your current knowledge in 5 minutes

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Structured modules

Progressive learning path with native audio and exercises

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Interactive live classes

2 sessions per week with your native teacher

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Why Targumi

What makes us different for Igbo

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The curriculum

What you'll learn in Igbo

A curriculum designed to get you speaking Igbo in the situations that actually matter to you.

01
Conversational Igbo from Enugu, Onitsha and Owerri
02
Igbo tones: high, low and falling
03
Business Igbo for the south-eastern Nigerian market
04
Igbo culture: chi (personal deity), ozo (honorific title) and masquerade
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Igbo dialects: regional variants and standard Igbo
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Igbo for the Nigerian diaspora in the UK and Europe

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about learning Igbo

Is Igbo tonal and difficult to pronounce?

Igbo is tonal with three tones (high, low, falling). Tones change the meaning of words, 'ọ bịa' (he came) vs 'ọ bịa' with a different tone changes everything. Igbo also uses diacritic letters (ọ, ụ) that represent lowered vowel sounds. These sounds do not exist in English, but our native teachers train you to identify and produce them progressively. Context helps a great deal in natural conversations.

Why learn Igbo for business in Nigeria?

The Igbo people control a significant share of commerce and industry in Nigeria, markets, transport and manufacturing in the south-east. Onitsha hosts one of the largest markets in Africa. Speaking Igbo in commercial transactions in south-eastern Nigeria gives you an immediate edge over English speakers. The Igbo community is also highly active in the diaspora, the UK, the US, Germany, and community connections are extremely strong.

Did Chinua Achebe really have an impact on the Igbo language?

Achebe chose to write in English (a controversial decision) but his work put the Igbo world on the global literary map. His impact on Igbo culture is immense, he contributed to the standardisation of written Igbo and to Igbo cultural pride around the world. His novels contain many translated Igbo proverbs that give a glimpse into the philosophy of the language. Learning Igbo means reading Achebe in a different light.

Is there a significant Igbo diaspora in Europe?

The Nigerian community in France is estimated at 40,000 to 60,000 people, of whom a significant proportion are Igbo, particularly in Paris and the Île-de-France region. The UK also hosts a very large Igbo community. The Igbo community abroad is well organised (cultural associations, festivals) and maintains strong ties with Nigeria. For professionals working with this community, or for people of Igbo descent wishing to preserve their heritage, Igbo is a precious bridge.

How long does it take to hold a conversation in Igbo?

Igbo is classed as a difficult language for Europeans, tones, special phonemes and complex morphology. For an English or French speaker, expect 10 to 14 months with two lessons per week to reach B1. That said, greeting formulas and basic phrases are learned quickly and are hugely appreciated by Igbo speakers. Travellers targeting south-eastern Nigeria can acquire the practical essentials in 2 to 3 months of focused lessons.

How much do Igbo courses cost on Targumi?

Targumi offers 3 plans: quarterly, yearly, and lifetime access. All plans include live small-group classes with native teachers, interactive lessons, and the community. See full pricing on the pricing page.

Are the Igbo courses online or in person?

100% online. Live classes happen twice a week in small groups via Google Meet. You can join from anywhere in the world. The mobile and web app stay accessible 24/7 for interactive lessons.

Is there a money-back guarantee?

Yes. Targumi offers a 30-day money-back guarantee on all plans. If you are not satisfied, just email [email protected] for a full refund.

How do I cancel my subscription?

You can cancel anytime from your profile (“My subscriptions” section) with no hidden fees. Your access stays active until the end of your paid period.

Resources

All Igbo resources

Explore our free tools to progress outside of class.

Igbo level test

Assess your CEFR level in 5 minutes. 30-day learning plan included.

Igbo survival kit

A hundred words and thirty key phrases as a printable PDF, free.

Igbo cultural quiz

How well do you know Igbo culture? Films, music, traditions.

Igbo articles

Guides and articles to learn Igbo.

Igbo vocabulary

Essential words and phrases organized by theme.

Cultural resources

Podcasts, movies, TV shows and music to progress through immersion.

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Guides & articles

Guides to learn Igbo

Language Guide

How to Say Hello in Igbo: Complete Guide

Master Igbo greetings from Nigeria! Learn ndewo, unu ka di, and essential Igbo expressions to connect with Igboland culture.

Learn Igbo: A Complete Beginner's Guide

Discover Igbo, the language of the Igbo people of Nigeria spoken by 45 million. Grammar, tones, essential vocabulary and culture.

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“During my civic service, people say I'm glowing since. Igbo puts me in a creative mood.”

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“5 stars for Igbo. Nothing to complain about. Impeccable service from start to finish.”

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“When I helped a tourist in Igbo on the street, I told my teacher, he was more excited than me.”

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“When I understood a movie in Igbo without subtitles, my mom cried with joy when I told her.”

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“After 2 months of Igbo, I discuss politics with my in-laws. my friends barely recognize me, in a good way.”

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