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 focus on the recent protests in African countries, especially in Nigeria. We’ll practice conversation skills in Yoruba, learning vocabulary related to protests and how to discuss this topic. In our movie session, we learn Yoruba with a scene centered around nagging wife.  In this scene, a nagging wife gets into trouble with her father-in-law and sister-in-law. You’ll learn vocabulary related to family dynamics and emotions, as well as how to navigate conversations involving conflict.

Learn with Stories and Issues - Practicing Conversations in Yoruba with Recent Protests in African Countries

In this session, we’ll focus on the recent protests in African countries, especially in Nigeria. We’ll practice conversation skills in Yoruba, learning vocabulary related to protests and how to discuss this topic. This is an excellent opportunity to enhance your conversational skills while engaging with a significant current event. You’ll learn how to express your opinions, describe the events, and discuss the impacts of the protests in Yoruba.

Learn with Movies - The Theme of Anger and Jealousy in a Nagging Wife

Join us as we explore a movie scene centered around the themes of anger and jealousy. In this scene, a nagging wife gets into trouble with her father-in-law and sister-in-law. You’ll learn vocabulary related to family dynamics and emotions, as well as how to navigate conversations involving conflict. By the end of this session, you’ll be equipped to discuss family issues and emotions in Yoruba with confidence.

We know you’re eagerly anticipating these sessions, and we can’t wait to see your faces light up as you unravel the mysteries of Yoruba while sharing hearty laughs. Remember, at Lede Yoruba, it’s not just about language – it’s about the unforgettable journey of discovery and camaraderie.

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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