
Language learning
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Language learning
Posted by Kwadwo Danmeara Tòkunbọ̀ on 09/22/2022 at 6:44 amWhich languages are you currently studying? What are some of your challenges? What are some successful techniques work for you? Are you looking for study/practice partners? We are trying to do Akan Twi sessions on Sunday evenings if interested
Langston Morrison replied 2 years, 6 months ago 5 Members · 8 Replies -
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Meresua Twi ne mdw ntr. Na mo nso ɛ?
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Mi a study Igbo, Naija (so called Nigerian Pidgin), and Twi.
Strategies –
songs, media clips, shows help a lot in terms of pronounciation.
Being in Houston, Igbo n Naija speakers immediately accessible
Challenges –
time management in the sense of making time, adjusting my schedule for language learning
Not close to any Twi speakers in my area.
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Yoo mate aseɛ. Meda wo ase. W’abusuafoɔ ho te sɛn?
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m’abusua ho ye. Me babarima renyin ntɛmntɛm
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Wo babarima nka w’abusua ho o.
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Saa na ɛyɛ
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Trying to study Izon and Etyo. I want to study Twi, Yoruba & Swahili. Challenges are lack of resources and good teachers for Izon. For Etyo, I don’t currently have the money to continue my study beyond beginner level.
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I’m currently learning ëtyö, Kiswahili, and mdw ntr. In the future, I would like to learn Kikongo, Lingala, Tshiluba, Twi, Yoruba, Wolof, and many other African languages. My major challenge is learning ëtyö as there are not a huge amount of resources to practice but I do use what I have and practice everyday. That’s all really because the other languages there are a copious amount of materials to look at and use.
In terms of language learning methods, I listen to music, watch videos, read books, speak with native speakers, and learn to do my rituals like libation in ëtyö. I think these are all excellent ways to practice the language. I think a lot of us use the excuse of “lack of time” to learn our languages, but I think we need to deconstruct and decolonize out notion of time. When we do that, we will see that time no longer becomes an issue because the language is a part of you and use it in every facet of your life. Ëtyö, for example, is a part of my everyday life because I write my grocery list when I go the market in it, I workout to music in it, I take some of my notes in it, and I say my prayers in it. When you do this, TIME IS NOT AN ISSUE. That would probably be my greatest tip – don’t just study the language, BE AND FEEL THE LANGUAGE.
Lastly, I would love to have more people to practice ëtyö with on a more consistent basis and also increase my level. I would like to do things on a more grand scale — like give a presentation in ëtyö or something. I feel like my level is not leveling up but that’s because I need more words and practice with learners and native speakers on a consistent basis. Anyway, with all that said potóo. Nne nhori Abibitumi. Tö la belalo.
O sá úwe.
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