Listen closely
Play the native speaker, with the Igbo written in front of you. Slow it down to catch every sound.
Listen, repeat, record, and try again.
Hear native Igbo speakers, slow a line down, then record yourself and play your voice beside theirs.
Take a phrase from listening to your own voice.
Record yourself
Say the response in your own time, then replay it to notice where you pause or lose your place.
Compare and repeat
Play your recording beside the native speaker’s, pick the part to change, and say it again.
Short conversations
Prepare a reply before you need it.
Conversations put you in everyday scenes, from meeting someone new to the market. Hear what’s said, then choose your reply.