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Ibo (Igbo) language. Chapters 1 & 2 pgs. 3-25 Due Friday. November 14th, 2008. By: Quiana Thomas

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Notes: · Language is spoken in Nigeria by about 20-35million people. · The sound is tonal, like Chinese and Yoruba. · The language is both written and spoken. · Sometimes referred as “Asusu Igbo.” · Nigerians borrowed words from some European languages. · Some Igbo names are fusions of older words and phrases.

· The language has 2 distinctive tones.
· Writing system is the Onwu alphabet. · The language is hard for foreigners to learn. · Igbo language is a major form of identity in Africa. · Language was used by John Goldsmith.

For more information visit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Igbo_language