[Intermediate] Comprehensive Igbo Language Course

Master Igbo grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, & real-life conversation in this immersive Igbo language course.

What you'll learn

Form clear, natural Igbo sentences from simple to complex, including negations and one-word responses used in everyday communication.

Engage in real-life Igbo conversations at home, work, church, market, and public spaces using practical vocabulary and culturally relevant phrases.

Ask and answer questions naturally in Igbo, enhancing your ability to understand and respond in both casual and formal conversations.

Learn and apply all key parts of speech in Igbo—nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, and more—to build grammatically sound and fluent expressions.

Master all major punctuation marks in Igbo and use them correctly in writing to express tone, rhythm, and meaning just like a native speaker.

Confidently use Igbo tenses—past, present, and future—to talk about your life, plans, and experiences with grammatical accuracy and fluency.

Express Yourself in Personal, Daily & Professional Settings – Learn formal and informal Igbo for home, business, social events, and academic settings.

Form Simple Sentences in Igbo – Learn how to construct basic sentences using parts of speech and frequently used phrases for everyday communication.

Understand and Apply Igbo Grammar Rules – Learn how to use tenses, verb conjugations, negations, and sentence formations correctly.

Build Longer Sentences & Improve Fluency – Progress from simple sentences to compound and complex sentence structures with ease.

Practice Reading & Comprehension – Read longer Igbo texts and articles, understand their meanings, and answer comprehension questions.

Requirements

A strong interest in learning or improving your Igbo—whether for cultural connection, study, travel, or daily conversation

Completion of the [Basics] Comprehensive Igbo Language Course is highly recommended to build on essential foundations like Igbo history and ancestry, the 36 Igbo alphabet, tone markings, greetings, and regular Igbo expressions

No need for advanced grammar knowledge—this course guides you step by step through sentence-building and everyday usage

A notebook or digital note-taking tool for practice and revision

For more support, join the IgboLingua YouTube channel and follow @igbolingua on TikTok for interactive practice and real-life usage

Consider getting IgboLingua’s specially researched and written Igbo books to deepen your learning with structured content and exercises

Description

The [Intermediate] Comprehensive Igbo Language Course is the second stage in the powerful 4-part IgboLingua Igbo language proficiency courses, built to take you from beginner to fluent speaker in a structured, empowering, and culturally rich way. This course focuses on the intermediate level, and is ideal for anyone who already knows the basics—whether from our [Basics] Comprehensive Igbo Language course or from informal exposure—and wants to truly understand how the Igbo language works, how sentences are formed, and how to communicate with clarity and confidence in everyday life.Ọ bụrụ na ị chọrọ ịmụta Asụsụ Igbo—ọ bụrụ na ị chọrọ ịsụ ya nke ọma, ịgụ ya dika okammuta, inu ya nke oma, maọbụ ide ya dika okpokopi—this is the recommended Igbo language course for you.It doesn’t matter why you want to learn Igbo—maybe you’re a heritage learner reconnecting with your roots, a linguist or researcher exploring African languages, a foreigner or traveler engaging with Igbo-speaking communities, or a curious learner wanting to add a rich and expressive language to your toolbox. What matters is that you have the right path—and this course provides exactly that.What You’ll LearnSection 1: Punctuation Marks (Akara Edemede)Start by mastering how meaning is shaped through punctuation. You’ll learn how to use the full stop (Kpom), comma (Rikom), question mark (Akara ajụjụ) and many more, including special Igbo terminology for each. This helps you understand written Igbo and gives you the tools to write clearly yourself.Section 2: Parts of Speech (Nkejiasụsụ)Here you’ll gain a deep understanding of how Igbo sentences are built, through the exploration of nouns, verbs, adjectives, pronouns, adverbs, conjunctions, prepositions, and interjections. You’ll see how each part functions in real contexts, not just in isolation, but as building blocks of meaning.Section 3: Sentence Formation (Ahịrịokwu)You’ll move into constructing one-word sentences, simple sentences, compound sentences, and complex sentences in Igbo. You’ll also learn how to express negation—a crucial skill for everyday conversation and clear expression. This section helps you move from basic expressions to real communication.Section 4: Tenses in Igbo (Ngosipụta Oge)Understanding time is essential in language. This section breaks down how to use present, past, and future tenses in Igbo, with clarity and accuracy. You’ll not only learn the structures but practice using them naturally in context—talking about your day, your past experiences, or future plans.Section 5: Everyday Igbo UsageFinally, you’ll enter the most exciting part of the course—using Igbo in daily life. This section is filled with real conversational phrases and examples from home life, workplaces, meetings, markets, travel, religious worship, and traditional ceremonies. You’ll also learn how to ask and answer questions naturally, preparing you for actual interactions in Igbo-speaking environments.This course goes beyond memorizing vocabulary. It’s built to give you a functional, living grasp of Igbo—one that allows you to think, speak, and understand naturally. Each section is designed to build practical fluency while also giving you the tools to analyze and understand the language from within.Course FeaturesOver 45 structured and engaging lessonsNative Igbo instruction that explains both form and meaningDeep grammar and sentence-building skillsDialogues and real-life usage scenariosClear breakdowns of difficult conceptsPractical application through examples, exercises, and summariesDownloadable materials for offline reviewSelf-paced learning with lifetime accessBy the end of this course, you will be able to read, write, speak, and understand Igbo Language with greater fluency than ever before. You'll have the confidence to hold real conversations, the tools to continue learning at an advanced level, and the pride that comes from reconnecting with or mastering one of Africa’s most vibrant and expressive languages.

Overview

Section 1: Punctuation Marks (Akara Edemede)

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 Full stop: Kpom

Lecture 3 Comma: Rikom

Lecture 4 Apostrophe: Rikom Elu

Lecture 5 Colon: Kpomkpom

Lecture 6 Semicolon: Kporikom

Lecture 7 Short Hyphen: Akara uhie

Lecture 8 Long Hyphen: Zam

Lecture 9 Omission Mark: Mmagha

Lecture 10 Exclamation mark: Akara mkpu/Ntimkpu

Lecture 11 Quotation mark: Akara ngwu

Lecture 12 Bracket: Akara mkpuchi/ngudo

Lecture 13 Question Mark: Akara ajuju

Lecture 14 Tone Markings: Akara uda/udaolu

Lecture 15 Summary

Section 2: Igbo Grammar & Sentence Formation (Ahiriokwu)

Lecture 16 Introduction

Lecture 17 Vowel Harmony: Ndakorita Udaume

Lecture 18 Words: Mkpuruokwu

Lecture 19 Syllables: Nkejiokwu

Lecture 20 Phrases: Nkebiokwu

Lecture 21 Clauses: Nkebiahiri

Lecture 22 Forming Sentences in Igbo (Ahiriokwu)

Lecture 23 One-word Sentences (Ahirimkpuruokwu)

Lecture 24 Simple Sentences (Ahirimfe)

Lecture 25 Compound Sentences (Ahirinha)

Lecture 26 Complex Sentences (Ahiriukwu)

Lecture 27 Compound-Complex Sentences (Ahirimgbagwo)

Lecture 28 Summary

Section 3: Parts of Speech (Nkejiasusu)

Lecture 29 Introduction

Lecture 30 Noun (Mkpoaha)

Lecture 31 Pronoun (Nnochiaha)

Lecture 32 Adjective (Nkowaaha)

Lecture 33 Verb (Ngwaa)

Lecture 34 Adverb (Nkwuwa)

Lecture 35 Conjunction (Njiko)

Lecture 36 Preposition (Mbuzo)

Lecture 37 Interjection (Ntimkpu)

Lecture 38 Igbo Article

Lecture 39 Affixation: Mgbakwunye

Lecture 40 Additives: Nsokwunye

Lecture 41 Summary

Section 4: Tenses in Igbo Language (Ngosiputa mgbe)

Lecture 42 Introduction

Lecture 43 Negations & How to Form Them (Nkwe na Nju)

Lecture 44 Present Tense (Tensi ndi Ugbua)

Lecture 45 Future Tense (Tensi Ndinihu/Odinihu)

Lecture 46 Past Tense (Tensi Ndinazu)

Lecture 47 Summary

Section 5: Everyday Igbo Usage

Lecture 48 Introduction

Lecture 49 Greetings and Responses (Ekele)

Lecture 50 Conversations in Igbo (Mkparitauka)

Lecture 51 Summary

Section 6: OPTIONAL (alternative to section 4 on Tenses)

Lecture 52 Introduction

Lecture 53 Forming Negations in Igbo Language

Lecture 54 Present Tense

Lecture 55 Future Tense

Lecture 56 Past Tense

Lecture 57 Summary

Children of Igbo parents born or raised abroad who want to connect deeply with their heritage and speak Igbo confidently,Igbo people living overseas who didn’t have the chance to learn the language while in Nigeria and now wish to reclaim their mother tongue,Wives of Igbo men and husbands of Igbo women—especially non-Igbo or non-Nigerian spouses—who want to understand their partner’s language and culture,Learners who have completed the [Basics] Comprehensive Igbo Language Course or have some prior exposure to Igbo,Heritage speakers seeking to strengthen their grammar, build vocabulary, and speak more fluently and correctly in everyday life,Linguistics students, researchers, and educators interested in structured and accurate Igbo language instruction,Travelers, missionaries, and foreign professionals working in Igbo-speaking areas who need practical, respectful communication skills,Parents, professionals, and culture enthusiasts looking to pass on Igbo language and culture to their children or community,Anyone ready to move from basic comprehension to constructing sentences, holding conversations, and expressing themselves clearly in Igbo