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From Revelry to Reality: A Yoruba Language Lesson on Currency and Pregnancy


Hello, language enthusiasts and cultural explorers of Lede Yoruba!


Get ready for another week of linguistic and cultural immersion. This week, we'll explore the intriguing link between Nigeria's currency and our party lifestyle, practice expressing opinions, and master currency and party-related vocabulary. Additionally, we'll dive into a hilarious movie scene that offers insights into native narration styles. Let's dive in!


Learn with Stories and Issues - Currency and Celebration: Uncovering the Connection in Yoruba


In this session, we'll unravel the fascinating relationship between Nigeria's currency and our penchant for partying. We'll learn Yoruba while discussing our opinions on how our lifestyle affects the value of our currency. As we explore this connection, we'll also acquire essential vocabulary related to currency and partying. It's an opportunity to connect language with economic realities and express our views on a matter close to our hearts.


Learn with Movies - From Revelry to Reality: A Yoruba Lesson on Narration and Perspective


In this humorous movie scene, we'll witness a lady's attempt to break the news of her pregnancy to her friends. However, her narration style leaves her friends terrified, thinking she's talking about HIV. Through this scene, we'll learn how some native speakers narrate events and gain insights into storytelling and perspective. It's a fun way to appreciate the richness of Yoruba language in different contexts.


This week's schedule is the same as always.

Day

Event

PST

EST

BST/WAT

Mon

Meet and Chat 1

12-1pm

3-4pm

8-9pm

Tue

Stories & Issues 1

11am-12pm

2-3pm

7-8pm

Thu

Learn with Movies 1

10-11am

1-2pm

6-7pm

Fri

Stories & Issues 2

3-4pm

6-7pm

11pm-12am

Sat

Meet and Chat 2

1-2pm

4-5pm

9-10pm

Sun

Learn with Movies 2

1-2pm

4-5pm

9-10pm

As always, our informal meetup is where we come together to discuss, share, and celebrate the week's language and cultural discoveries. It's a space where we exchange opinions, stories, and laughter, fostering connections within our vibrant community.


So there you have it, an engaging and entertaining glimpse into the upcoming week at Lede Yoruba! Get ready to explore the dynamics between currency and celebration, enhance your language skills, and appreciate the art of native narration.


Cheers,

Mojisola

 
 
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