NSOGBU OLUNDỊ NA-EBUTE N’ ỌMỤMỤ ASỤSỤ IGBO IZUGBE: ISIALA NGWA DỊ KA EBE MGBAKWASA ỤKWỤ

Chinwendu E Oparah

Abstract


The study examined the problem of Igbo dialects in the teaching and learning of the Igbo language in schools especially in Isiala Ngwa where the dialect is completely different from the Standard Igbo. The major problem in the Igbo language is the dialectical differences among the Igbo speakers. The purpose of the study is to find out how we can overcome all these dialectical problems in teaching and learning of the Igbo language in schools. The survey method was used and the sample comprised four hundred students drawn from four secondary schools in Isiala Ngwa. Three research questions were used to guide the study. Data were collected using a questionnaire whereas percentage was used to analyze the data. The result of the study showed that if the Standard Igbo could be well entrenched in our school system, it will go a long way in contributing to the development of the language.

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