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 will explore the richness and versatility of the Yoruba language by analyzing a news segment presented by a Yoruba newscaster. This will not only enhance your vocabulary but also improve your understanding of formal and journalistic Yoruba. In our movie session, we delve into a heartfelt conversation between a wife-to-be and her mother-in-law discussing an event that happened many years ago. This session will help you learn vocabulary and expressions related to family, history, and relationships.

Learn with Stories and Issues - Analyzing the Richness of the Yoruba Language through the News

In this session, we will explore the richness and versatility of the Yoruba language by analyzing a news segment presented by a Yoruba newscaster. This will not only enhance your vocabulary but also improve your understanding of formal and journalistic Yoruba. You’ll learn how news is presented in Yoruba and pick up on various linguistic nuances that make the language so vibrant and expressive.

Learn with Movies - Learn Yoruba from a Conversation between a Wife-to-be and her Mother-in-law

Join us as we delve into a heartfelt conversation between a wife-to-be and her mother-in-law discussing an event that happened many years ago. This session will help you learn vocabulary and expressions related to family, history, and relationships. By understanding the cultural and emotional context of their conversation, you’ll gain a deeper appreciation for the Yoruba language and its rich cultural heritage.

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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