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Many people want to learn Igbo to connect with family, explore South East Nigeria, or develop business relationships. But many resources don't offer an effective way of learning the everyday speaking and listening skills you need.
uTalk is the solution. We’ll help you avoid:
- Relying on lists of random words instead of learning the everyday words and phrases people actually use
- Struggling to follow real Igbo conversations
- Losing confidence because you have no way of telling whether you're saying Igbo phrases correctly
Learn Igbo online today and start joining in with everyday conversations.
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Three steps to learn Igbo fast
No classes to schedule. No confusing jargon. Just a clear path to learning Igbo.
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Subscribe now, download the app or open the web app. Choose Igbo and select your first category.
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Work through short lessons with native-speaker audio and memory-boosting games. Reviews focus on the words you find hardest, so you learn faster.
Speak like a local
Try your Igbo in real life. Beginners and more experienced learners can build practical spoken language and start enjoying real conversations across Nigeria.
Why uTalk is the best Igbo learning app
uTalk helps you learn how to speak and recognise a wide variety of Igbo words and phrases. It's app-based, online and ready when you are.
Speak first
Practical content covering greetings, family, travel and everyday life. Everything you need to start speaking from day one.
Authentic speakers
Learn from real Igbo speakers, not computer voices. Hear the language exactly as it's spoken across Nigeria.
Beginner friendly, fun and effective
Game-like practice builds your confidence and helps you explore the language at your own pace. Lessons are short, focused and based on real-life situations.
Learn Igbo online — Common phrases and audio
uTalk helps you learn how to speak and recognise key words and phrases. It's app-based, online and ready when you are.
Kọfịị ga-amasị m, biko.
I’d like a coffee, please.
Kedu.
Hello.
Ee.
Yes.
Ee biko.
Yes please.
Mba.
No.
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Mba imela.
No thanks.
Biko.
Please.
Imela.
Thank you.
Imela nke ukwuu.
Thank you very much.
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Nnoo.
You’re welcome.
Biya abụọ, biko.
Two beers, please.
ugbo-ala ukwu
bus
obere ugbo-ala
car
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tagzi
taxi
ụgbọ oloko
train
ọdụ ụgbọ oloko
railway station
ọdụ ụgbọ elu
airport
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họtelụ
hotel
akwukwo nkowa njem
passport
ekwentị
telephone
Biko lee anya.
Excuse me.
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Gịnị na-akụ?
What time is it?
Biko i nwere ike ikwugharị ya ọzọ?
Can you repeat that please?
Biko jiri nwayọọ na-ekwu.
Please speak more slowly.
M naghị aghọta.
I don’t understand.
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Ewela iwe.
Sorry.
Kedu ebe ulo nsi di?
Where are the toilets?
Ulo nsi Umunwaanyi
Ladies’ Toilet
Ulo nsi Umuwoke
Gents’ Toilet
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Kedu ebe akụkụ osimiri dị?
Where is the beach?
Kedu ebe ulo-aku ahu dị?
Where is the bank?
Ego ole ka ihe a bụ?
How much does this cost?
kredit kaadị
credit card
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igwe ndọrọ ego
cash machine
Ka ọ dị.
Goodbye.
paracetamol
paracetamol
kii
keys
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maapụ
map
aka ekpe
left
aka nri
right
otu
one
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abụọ
two
atọ
three
Fun facts | Igbo
- One proverb goes 'he who eats with a spoon should remember those who eat with their hands', which means 'always remember those who have less'.
- Words can be joined to form new words in Igbo - for example, the word plane is made up of the words ‘high’ and ‘motor’.
- Igbo has two tones which can affect the meaning of words - for example, 'àkwà' means 'bed' but 'àkwá' means 'egg'.
How our Igbo lessons work
Learning Igbo should feel manageable from the start. Begin with greetings and high-frequency words, then move into practical categories covering family, numbers and essential phrases. Our Igbo lessons are short, fun and built for beginners. You'll practise with native-speaker audio and take memory-boosting tests that reinforce what you learn. Reviews then adapt to focus on the words you find trickiest.
Pick a category and the app organises the content so you get quick wins early. Choose English or another language to learn Igbo from. Our course gets you practising speaking right from the start so you quickly build confidence. Interactive feedback helps you monitor your progress. Switch categories any time, learn online or offline, on mobile or desktop. If you have questions, contact support for feedback and clear answers.
Igbo vs. Yoruba
Igbo and Yoruba are both major languages of Nigeria, but how similar are they really?
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Key points
- Igbo and Yoruba are both major Nigerian languages that belong to the Niger-Congo language family, although they are not closely related enough to be mutually intelligible.
- Each has its own distinct grammar and vocabulary.
- Both languages use tone to distinguish meaning, but they have different tonal systems and patterns of pitch variation.
Igbo and its Nigerian neighbours
- Igbo is spoken across south-eastern Nigeria, but Nigeria as a whole and the wider West African region are home to a remarkable variety of languages.
“We help make learning Igbo easy.”
“We understand that it can be a struggle to find Igbo resources that make it quick and easy to start speaking and understanding the language. At uTalk, we believe every language matters, which is why we recorded native Igbo speakers, so you can learn the language exactly as it's spoken at home.”
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uTalk Founder
Why learners trust uTalk for Igbo
At uTalk, we are passionate about supporting languages that other apps often overlook. Our Igbo content is recorded by native speakers, so every lesson gives you audio you can trust. The app works for English speakers and for speakers of more than 140 other languages and our learning method has been used by more than 30 million customers. Check our reviews and see how learners are turning daily practice into real progress.
Your Igbo language learning journey
Maybe you want to connect with Igbo-speaking family, support business interests in Nigeria or travel across the country. Finding structured lessons that focus on real spoken Igbo while keeping you motivated can feel like a challenge.
Get StarteduTalk can help. Take your first proper look at Igbo with First Words like kedu (hello), then build everyday phrases you can use in real situations. You'll listen to native Igbo speakers, record yourself copying them and compare your pronunciation with theirs. Game-like practice makes it fun for beginners, while practical content helps more experienced learners fill gaps in their vocabulary. Learn online or offline, follow a guided path or choose what to work on and when.
The outcome is simple. You'll speak Igbo with confidence and understand more of what people say around you. You'll use your new skills with family, friends and people you meet across Nigeria. uTalk fits your life.
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Explore the Atlantic-Congo language family
Igbo belongs to the Atlantic–Congo language family, one of the largest language families in the world, spoken across much of sub-Saharan Africa. If you're curious to compare words, sounds or everyday phrases across the family, check out: Bemba, Kinyarwanda, Kirundi, Lingala, Luganda, Shona, Swahili, Tswana, Tumbuka, Xhosa and Zulu.
These languages share deep historical roots, so learning Igbo can give you a useful introduction to the wider Atlantic–Congo family.
Get StartedYour Igbo questions, answered
Do you offer live online classes or is it just an app?
uTalk is an app and online language learning software. Lessons are digital, short and practical. If you want a tutor, the app still helps you prepare for class and review between sessions.
Can I start as a beginner?
Yes. The course begins with basic greetings and everyday words and phrases and takes you to an A1–A2 level on the CEFR scale. Some of our topics even cover material you’d learn as you grow your skills to B1 or B2.
What application languages do you support? Can I learn without English?
Yes. uTalk works for speakers of more than 140 languages. Choose the one that suits you in Settings.
How is content selected and ordered?
Topics are based on real-life situations. You can select any category and the app suggests a smart learning order for beginners. You can change it at any time.
How does uTalk compare with YouTube lessons?
YouTube can be useful, but it’s hard to check pronunciation or get structured reviews. uTalk gives you native speaker audio, games that test tricky words more often and a clear path from basic to practical use.
Is Igbo the same as Yoruba?
No. Igbo and Yoruba are both major Nigerian languages, but they're not closely related and aren't mutually intelligible. Each has its own distinct grammar and vocabulary.
Is Igbo a Bantu language?
No. Igbo belongs to a different branch of the Atlantic–Congo family. Bantu languages such as Swahili and Zulu are part of a separate group within that wider family.
How fast can I learn to speak Igbo?
Short, regular sessions work best. Many learners can start handling simple conversations after a few weeks of steady practice. Your progress depends on how often you use the app and how much you review.
Can I learn Igbo for free with uTalk?
Yes. Getting started with uTalk is easy, and you can cancel whenever you want. We want you to love uTalk, so we even offer a 28-Day Money Back Guarantee if you are not satisfied.
Where can I learn Igbo with uTalk?
We’re available on iOS, Android, web, Mac and PC. Get started now and you’ll be directed to download uTalk for your device.
Topics
- First Words
- Transport
- Restaurant
- Food and Drink
- Cooking
- Places
- Directions
- Illness
- Doctor
- Body
- Emergencies
- Social Phrases
- Leisure
- Likes and Dislikes
- Football Match Abroad
- Football Commentary
- Sports
- Shopping Words
- Fruit
- Vegetables
- Clothes
- Ingredients
- Home
- Bathroom
- Kitchen
- Tools
- Family
- Occupations
- Animals
- Animals' Bodies
- Farming
- Technology
- School
- Business
- Numbers up to Twenty
- Numbers up to Ten Million
- Essential Phrases
- Adjectives
- Prepositions
- Colours
- Countries
- Calendar
- Time
- Timetable
- Outdoors
- Holiday
- Skiing
- Camping
- Golf
- Sailing
- Driving
- Olympics
- Summer Olympics
- Winter Olympics
- Military Commands
- Military Peace Keeping
- Military Intelligence
- Accommodation
- Shopping Phrases
- Travelling
- Free Starter Words
- Disaster Relief - Volunteers
- Natural Disasters
Get by with basic greetings, words and phrases including 'hello', 'thank you' and 'I'd like a coffee please'.