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Topic One: Alphabets
The Yoruba alphabet consists of 25 letters, including both vowels and consonants. Unlike the English alphabet, Yoruba does not use the letters c, q, v, x, or z. The vowels in Yoruba are divided into two categories: oral and nasal. There are seven oral vowels (a, e, ẹ, i, o, ọ, u) and five nasal vowels (an, ẹn, in, ọn, un). Yoruba also features a range of consonants, some of which are unique to the language, like the sounds gb and ṣ, which do not exist in English. This distinct phonetic structure gives the language its characteristic rhythm and sound.
Yoruba language is a tonal language. Accurate pronunciation is essential for effective communication due to the language’s tonal nature. Tones in Yoruba (high, mid, and low) are crucial for distinguishing between words that may have the same spelling but different meanings, depending on how they are pronounced. For instance, the word “owo” can mean “money” (òwò), “hand” (ọwọ́), or “broom” (ọ̀wọ̀), depending on the tones applied. Therefore, mastering the Yoruba alphabet is the first step to understanding its tonal system and being able to speak and write the language correctly.
Topic Two: Common Greetings and Responses
Key phrases for greetings, introductions, and simple conversations.
Topic Three: Numbers and Counting
Introduction to numbers, counting, and their uses in everyday contexts.
Topic Four: Basic Vocabulary
Essential nouns, verbs, and adjectives for beginners.
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