“‘...I had not been exposed to a lot of written material prior to the bootcamp. The written material helps tremendously with understanding how Igbo words flow and are formed....Thank you for the work you are doing. It is very much needed in the Igbo diaspora and appreciated. Thank you for your flexibility and your willingness to cater to my personal speaking goals.’
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“I am British Nigerian. Which for me means, I am born and raised in England but I am of Nigerian heritage because that is where my parents are from. Finding my own cultural identity has been a long journey because I have never felt British enough to be fully British or Nigerian enough to be fully Nigerian.

Ijeoma, who runs Igbostudy, is the only Igbo teacher I have ever had and she was absolutely amazing. I am dyslexic so I struggle with learning languages but she was really encouraging and patient with me. Her online resources are great also but it is definitely worth investing in some Igbo lessons with her.

https://paulamelissa.com/teach-yourself-igbo/”

“A maara m obere ukwuu ahịrịokwu mgbe m bidoro. Mmadu nile na-asụ asụsụ igbo na ezinulo m. A gara ga Naijiria ọtụtụ oge, fọrọ nke nta nile afọ.
I knew very little sentences/words when I started. All the people in my family speak igbo. I went went to Nigeria all the time, almost every year.


Ijeoma bụ ezigbo onye nkuzi, mara ọtụtụ ihe maka ndị Igbo langaug na omenaala. Aga m atụ aro ya ka ọ mata asụsụ miri emi. o nwere ndidi na mmasi m (obi oma) nwa akwukwo ya. Biko ga-muta igbo, na-muta ausu su igbo bụ kacha bụrụ ihe. ọ bụrụ na gị enwe aha igbo mana enweghị ike kwuru na ihe ojoo. Igbo na mmara maa, Igbo amaka.
Ijeoma is an excellent teacher, and knows a lot about the Igbo language and culture. I would recommend her as she knows the language depth.She is patient and kind I loved being her student. Please plan to learn Igbo, learning how to speak igbo is important. If you have an Igbo name it is bad if you can not speak. Igbo is good and beautiful.
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“My experience of taking the 12 weeks bootcamp to learn Igbo has been remarkable. I started in February of 2020 and from that time up until now, there is a positive difference in my pronunciation, vocabulary and fluency in Igbo.

Daa Ijeoma’s method of teaching is very active for the students. There are vast amounts of resources available on the IgboStudy website when you begin the course and there are weekly challenges students can engage in. The classes hold once a week and it is delivered via Zoom with a group of other students. Each class, you will go through a powerpoint presentation prepared by Daa Ijeoma and you are required to speak, write and answer question/ask questions during the class.

Each class you will learn new words or be able to polish your speaking skills. The classes are run to carter to you specifically so if there is a topic you want to learn more of, you will!

Homework is given on a regular basis and you are expected to do them before the next class, these help you stay on track. - Daa Ijeoma chose tasks that really challenged my speaking/writing skills and also my ability to translate from English to Igbo.

Igbostudy is a great platform to learn Igbo because the classes are designed to meet your needs and all material are provided at a high standard. Feedback is taken on board to help better your learning experience so be sure to voice out what you like and expect.

I highly recommend Igbostudy if you want to learn Igbo and if you are committed to the process.

I am currently on the 6-months support programme which enables me to continue learning Igbo and improving. This is mainly run by the Alumni with the guidance of Daa Ijeoma.

(M choro gwa daa Ijeoma, a di m very grateful ebe i nye m aka mutara Igbo. Nne m na ezinaolu m di ezigbo otu maka ugbu a m nwe ike kwuo okwu n’igbo, dee Igbo na tughari Igbo. Eziokwu chukwu gozie gi nke ukwu. I bu ezigbo onye nkuzi. Daalu rinne. From: Akwukwo nwa gi.)”

“mgbe anyi bidoro..amaghim otu esi eme ahiriokwu..A muru m na America. Naani bekee m na-asu. N’ ezinulo Nne m na Nna m na-asu igbo.Ihe ozo m gara nigeria ilu nwanyi..nwunyem na-asu

I bu ezigbo onye nkuzi. O na masiri m ka inye anyi obi ike ime ihe ozo (confidence to do more)”