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I am proud of the Igbo language, which is my native language. The Igbo language is a distinctive language of the Igbo people, known as Ndi Igbo, who inhabit the southeastern region of Nigeria, known as Igboland. This is the language I have heard my parents speak to me from birth, which is used in communication in my home. It is a language that is easy to learn and understand if you are interested.
However, the Igbo language is one I am so proud to speak anywhere I find myself. Although I have others I speak, like English and the Hausa language, it never stopped or took my knowledge and love for my native language, which is Igbo, that I am so proud of.
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The Igbo language has its origins traced back thousands of years to the area where the Benue River converges with the Niger River. The Igbo people were known then in the slave trade during this period. Selling their captives to European traders who were involved in the slave trade.
Moreso, the Igbo language-speaking began in the 9th century AD by some group of people in the area where the Niger and Benue rivers meet. The Igbo language curved some parts of it from the Niger-congo language. These Igbo-speaking people migrated into the current southern part of Nigeria, bringing their language with them.
However, before European colonialism, Ndi Igbo was an Igbo-speaking people who shared a common culture and lived in localised communities that shared a set of values and cultural identity.
When a language lacks proper communication or clear pass of a message it leads to miscommunication and interaction with others which requires the following to create an effective communication
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Pay attention to the speaker and ask questions when there is a communication gap for proper understanding
Avoid assumptions rather than ask questions for clarification
Use the simplest terms of the language to avoid confusion by using bigger or more complex sentences. Rather, use straightforward terms to pass the message.
Be willing to adjust when your message is not well passed or understood.
Understand your audience and be open-minded to their level and interest.
Follow up and seek feedback on when to apply new measures.
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