Yuletide Melodies: Transcribing and Translating the End-of-Year Anthem
- Mojisola Alawode
- Dec 17, 2023
- 2 min read
Hello, festive learners and dream explorers of Lede Yoruba!
As we immerse ourselves in the Christmas spirit, get ready for an enriching week of language and cultural exploration. In our stories, we'll learn to transcribe and translate a popular end-of-year anthem. For our movie feature, we'll delve into the profound Yoruba beliefs and sayings about dreams. Let's celebrate the harmony of language and dreams in this joyous season!
Learn with Stories and Issues - Yuletide Melodies: Transcribing and Translating the End-of-Year Anthem
In this session, we'll dive into the festive atmosphere as we learn to transcribe and translate a song that has become an end-of-year anthem in many quarters in Nigeria. Through this activity, we'll not only expand our Yoruba language skills but also connect with the cultural significance of music during the Christmas season. Get ready for a joyful language journey through the spirit of Christmas melodies!
Learn with Movies - Dreams and Beliefs: Unraveling Yoruba Wisdom in the Night
In our movie feature, we'll explore the deep-seated Yoruba beliefs in dreams through a scene where a man has a dream that confuses him. As we unravel the sayings and interpretations associated with dreams in Yoruba culture, we'll gain insights into the profound wisdom embedded in these nocturnal visions.
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 thoughts, experiences, and appreciation for the diverse facets of Yoruba culture.
So there you have it, a festive and insightful glimpse into the upcoming week at Lede Yoruba! Get ready to transcribe festive melodies, explore the wisdom of Yoruba dreams, and connect with the heart of Yoruba language and culture.
Cheers,
Mojisola


