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This sub-audio is a recap of the phrases and vocabulary of Episode 1 only. It is designed, especially for beginners, who need a bit more resources to help commit these phrases into memory as well as work on pronunciation. 

Welcome: 

•  Nnọọ

Good morning:

• i saala chi?
  
• i bọọla chi?
  
• ụtụtụ oma (the above two are more authentic Igbo expressions for this)
  

Goodnight

• Ka chi fo
  
• Ka chi bọọ
  

Are you well/in good health?

• • Ahụ adikwa gi? (can also be ahu di gi?)(the "kwa adds emphasis)
  

Yes, I am well/in good health

• Ehen, Ahụ dị m
  

No I am not well/in good health

• Mba, Ahụ adighi m
  

How are you?

• Kedu?
  
• Kedu ka i mere?
  
• Kee ka i mere?
  
• Olee otu i di?
  

(There are many other variations that will be introduced in other episodes but these are four ways for starters)

Survival Kit Phrases:

I don’t understand :

• Aghotaghi m. (Aghotahu m. Aghotaa m.)
  

Did I say that right (well)?:

• Ekwuru m ya ọfụma?
  

Say it again please :

• Kwuo ya ọzọ biko
  

Speak slowly(softly):

• Kwuo ya nwayọ
  

And you?:

• Ginwa kwanu?
  

What of _____ ?:

• Kee maka _____?
  

*** Note to say "and you" "ginwa kwanu" is often used but may not always be appropriate to say to one's elder. Rather you can say "gi kwanu" instead to an elder.

*** Music: Ezigbo Mmadu Adiro Fechaa by Osadebe