Igbo

Igbo is taught by the Critical Languages Program at the University of Arizona with credit and non-credit options available. Small class sizes, expert tutors, and immersive learning that connects language with lived experience.

Why Study Igbo?

  • Igbo is one of the largest spoken languages in Africa, spoken by 30-45 million people. Consider the opportunities to connect with so many speakers!  
  • Igbo is spoken in Nigeria, one of the world's fastest-growing economies.
  • Learning Igbo will advance your career and create many new opportunities to connect with the culture and people of the region.  
African students
Lagos

Complete the UA Language Requirement!

Meet the B.S. Language Requirement:
After two semesters of study, you should comprehend spoken Igbo at a moderate pace on familiar topics, such as greetings, family, weather, and daily life. You should be able to introduce yourself, talk about personal interests, and engage in everyday interactions. You will be able to understand simple texts like menus and schedules and write short paragraphs on familiar topics. Culturally, you will begin to understand customs, greetings, festivals, and basic cultural norms in communication.

Meet the B.A. Language Requirement:
After four semesters of study, you should be able to understand and participate in conversations on a wide range of familiar topics, including travel, studies, and current events, with growing fluency and accuracy. You will comprehend spoken and written Igbo in various formats and be able to write coherent essays.  You'll increase your cultural awareness by discussing social norms, media, regional variations, and historical influences.

Ready to begin? 

Our courses are welcoming and practical, with credit and non-credit options available. No prior experience needed.

For Credit

If you are a beginner, sign up for Igbo under CRL 101 course section number 393 in UAccess.

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Not sure where to start?

If you have studied the language before or have spoken it at home, you should reach out to the tutor of your language or the Program Coordinator to schedule a free informal placement assessment.

If you do not see a level that you need offered in UAccess, reach out to critlang@arizona.edu.

Want to take a non-credit course?

You may have interest in learning this language but do not need university credit. We offer non-credit, community online courses for adults, as well as individualized tutoring. (No UA matriculation needed).  

Explore non-credit options