Vowels, oral and nasal
Seven oral vowels, and the nasal vowels written with n.
Planned. This module is part of the plan and is not written yet.
Why it matters
Clear vowels are what make Yoruba sound like Yoruba: a child who can hear all seven can join in songs, stories and conversations with confidence.
Draft outline · in review- For
- Level 1–4 · Primary 1 to Primary 4
- Inside
- 5 lessons and a test · about 45 minutes
- Topic
- Foundations · foundation, 1 of 4
Inside the module.
5 lessons in order, about 45 minutes in all, then a short test. Learners go at their own pace; the minutes are a guide, not a timetable.
Draft outline · in review
Lesson 1: Seven oral vowels
Say a, e, ẹ, i, o, ọ and u clearly, one by one.
Explain10 min, from minute 0
Lesson 2: e or ẹ, o or ọ
Hear the difference between each pair: the dotted vowel is said with the mouth more open.
Practice10 min, from minute 10
Lesson 3: Nasal vowels
Let air through the nose for vowels written with an n after them, such as in, un and ọn.
Explain10 min, from minute 20
Lesson 4: Listening game
Hear a vowel and decide whether it is oral or nasal.
Practice10 min, from minute 30
Lesson 5: Review
Mixed questions, with feedback on each.
Review5 min, from minute 40
End-of-module test
Say the seven oral vowels clearly, and tell oral and nasal vowels apart by ear.
Mastered at 85% or more. Retake it until you pass; nothing is lost, and each try gives feedback.
Already know it? A Challenge Test (planned) clears the whole module: 90% overall, no objective below 75%.
Last stageafter about 45 min
Practicalities
Draft outline · in reviewBuilt to run offline
Planned to run on the Lantern's own computer, with no internet needed.
Languages
Planned first in Yoruba and English; every module aims to reach all of the Lantern's languages.
Try a question.
One question from the module, as a learner would meet it. Have a go, then open the worked solution a step at a time.
Draft outline · in review
How many oral vowels does Yoruba have, and which of them are written with a dot underneath?
Work it out on paper first, then show the answer and mark it yourself.
Particulars
Where it sits
What a learner can do after it
- Say the seven oral vowels clearly.
- Hear the difference between an oral vowel and a nasal vowel.
Needs first
Unlocks
Level
Level 1–4 · Primary 1 to Primary 4
Level mappings are approximate. A qualified teacher or lecturer in each country must check them before they appear in the app.
Difficulty for its level
1 of 4 · Foundation
Time
About 45 minutes
Alignments
- Aligned to NERDCpartial · in reviewNERDC Yoruba Language, primary: sounds (descriptive ref)
Alignment in review until a qualified teacher or lecturer checks it. No exam body, university or vendor endorses us; learners still sit the real exam.
Challenge Test
Planned: a Challenge Test to prove you know it and skip it. Pass at 90% overall, with no objective below 75%.
University courses it previews
Yoruba, Linguistics and African Languages
The route here.
Everything this module builds on, drawn as a route from its foundations. Solid lanes must be mastered first, or cleared by a Challenge Test; dashed lanes are suggestions that never lock anything.
- LA-YOR-FND-01The Yoruba alphabetLanguages · Primary 1 to Primary 4 (Level 1–4) · Planned
- LA-YOR-FND-02Vowels, oral and nasalLanguages · Primary 1 to Primary 4 (Level 1–4) · Planned · the destination Needs The Yoruba alphabet (required).
Help light the room where this is learned.
Every route on this map starts in a classroom with 24 stations, a tutor that works offline and a facilitator upstairs. Four are planned and waiting for light.