Conversational Yoruba for kids is a bilingual kid-friendly book for learning regular conversations in Yoruba language.
Learn to converse in Yoruba language using 14 real life situations. Yoruba is a popularly spoken language in South-Western Nigeria and across the Yoruba diaspora. It is widely used in the Candomblé and Lucumí faith in Brazil and Cuba. Learn conversational Yoruba with fictional characters Aderoju and Oladipupo as they engage in different regular conversations across 14 situations including shopping, asking for directions, commuting, emergencies, moods and more. Conversational Yoruba is organized in illustrated panels for ease of understanding.
Each topic is a standalone that includes lessons, activities and audio references (free downloadable audio files) that you can listen to while you learn. Conversational Yoruba includes 14 topics. The topics have been carefully vetted by different Yoruba speakers including teachers. The content were developed and recorded by Yoruba speaking teachers. The audio references were prepared and voiced by native Yoruba speakers and writers in Nigeria using the standard Yoruba
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Topics covered include:
Pronouns
Learn Yoruba language pronouns for describing yourself and others in the first, second and third persons with examples.
Question words
Learn the use of different Yoruba language question words - What, Why, Where, When, How and Which - along with examples.
Introductions
Learn basic introductory sentences in Yoruba language when meeting a new friend.
Understanding
This presents the learner with a better understanding of Yoruba by teaching how to seek clarification, ask for repetition, express your understanding or lack of understanding on a subject etc.
Shopping
Learn how to interact in the market place with different Yoruba sentences for shopping.
Dining
Learn how to engage in Yoruba conversations related to dining: requesting for specific food items, cost of service, letting someone know you're full, not full or want more food etc.
Drinks
Learn how to engage in Yoruba conversations related to drinks. You'll learn how to let someone know you're thirsty, ask for specific drinks etc.
Commuting
At the end of this topic, you will become familiar with different Yoruba phrases and sentences for hailing taxis, asking for a destination, asking for the fare etc. during short commutes.
Travelling
Learn different expressions related to travelling in Yoruba.
Directions
Aderoju needs help getting to the market, hence you'll learn how to ask for directions in Yoruba.
Moods
With Aderoju's mood swings come lots of Yoruba expressions describing her moods. You'll learn how to express your anger, love, irritation, excitement etc. in Yoruba language.
Emergencies
Learn different Yoruba expressions for describing emergencies such as getting lost, losing her money, feeling pressed etc.
Staying in touch
Learn to catch up with friends and families in Yoruba.
Glossary - Everyday Phrases
This presents dozens of everyday Yoruba phrases that'll come in handy in day-to-day engagements.