Yoruba Yarns: Learning with Laughter at Lede Yoruba!

Hey there, Lede Yoruba linguists!

Welcome back to another exciting week of linguistic adventures in the vibrant world of Yoruba! 🎉 Grab your dictionaries, your sense of humor, and get ready for some language-learning fun that's as quirky as it is enlightening. This week promises to be an absolute riot, with topics that will tickle your funny bone while helping you master the beauty of Yoruba.

But first, we have some thrilling news to share...

Offline Learning Resources Launched on LedeYoruba

We are excited to announce the launch of new offline learning resources on the LedeYoruba website! These resources are designed to enhance your Yoruba language learning experience, providing you with a variety of tools to study at your own pace, even without an internet connection. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s now available:

• Flashcards: Enhance your vocabulary with themed flashcards like "What I did today," "Places 1," and "Verbs 2." Each card comes with audio to help with pronunciation.

• Videos: Engage with video lessons that bring the Yoruba language to life through visual and auditory learning.

• Quizzes: Test your knowledge with quizzes that cover different aspects of the Yoruba language, from basic phrases to advanced grammar.

• PDF Worksheets: Download and print worksheets for hands-on practice with various exercises and activities.

This week, we are spotlighting the flashcards. Each flashcard set is designed with audio to improve your listening and speaking skills. Why not start with the "Workplace1" flashcards? Check them out here.

Stay tuned in the coming weeks as we feature more of these exciting resources, such as videos and flashcards.

Remember, all these offline learning resources are available at no additional cost. As a valued community member, you have free access to these resources forever, and we’ll continue to add new content to support your learning journey.

This Week in the Community

Let’s dive into the lineup for this week’s Lede Yoruba sessions:

Hello, language enthusiasts and learners of Lede Yoruba!

In our stories, we'll discuss the iconic Landmark Beach in Lagos, Nigeria, and delve into the tragic story of how a multimillion-dollar business collapsed in just one day. We'll learn about the cultural and economic implications of this event and explore related vocabulary in Yoruba. In our movie session, we’ll learn Yoruba through a heartfelt and insightful scene where a gateman goes job hunting. This narrative will help you grasp vocabulary and expressions related to job searching, employment, and personal aspirations.

Learn with Stories and Issues - Agree or Disagree: Owning Your Own Business vs. Paid Employment

This week, we will have an engaging agree or disagree session where we practice past vocabularies with the topic: "Owning your own business is better than working for a firm or being in paid employment." This discussion will allow you to practice using Yoruba to express your opinions, agree or disagree with others, and reinforce your vocabulary related to business and employment. It’s a perfect way to enhance your conversational skills while debating a topic that resonates with many.

Learn with Movies - Learn Yoruba with a Gateman on a Job Hunt

In this session, we’ll learn Yoruba through a heartfelt and insightful scene where a gateman goes job hunting. This narrative will help you grasp vocabulary and expressions related to job searching, employment, and personal aspirations. You’ll also gain insights into the challenges and experiences of job seekers in Yoruba culture, providing a rich context for practicing listening and speaking skills.

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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

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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 thoughts, experiences, and appreciation for the richness of Yoruba heritage.

That’s a wrap for this week’s sneak peek, but we’ll catch you in the virtual classroom for some hilariously enriching Yoruba escapades! Until then, keep those smiles wide and your tongues ready to tackle the quirkiest of phrases. 🌟

Cheers,

Mojisola