JAMB has officially released a comprehensive list of recommended textbooks for candidates preparing for their examinations, including those sitting for Yoruba as a subject. These carefully selected books cover every essential aspect of the Yoruba syllabus, making it easier for students to fully grasp the topics and concepts outlined by JAMB. Using these JAMB recommended textbooks for Yoruba can significantly improve your understanding and boost your confidence as you prepare for the exam.
JAMB strongly encourages all candidates who have chosen Yoruba as one of their subjects to study from these books to maximize their chances of success. This post provides the complete list of recommended JAMB textbooks for Yoruba and useful tips to guide your revision process effectively. Make sure to go through the list and apply the tips to give yourself the best opportunity to pass your Yoruba exam with flying colors.
JAMB Recommended Textbooks For Yoruba
| S/N | Type | Details |
|---|---|---|
| LANGUAGE | ||
| 1 | Abíọ́dún, J. (1995). Àròkọ àti Aáyan Ògbufọ̀, Lagos: MAJAB Publishers. | |
| 2 | Adéwọlé, L. O. (et al) (2000). Exam Focus – Yorùbá Language for WASSCE/ SSCE, Ìbàdàn: UP Plc. | |
| 3 | Awóbùlúyì, O. (1978). Essentials of Yorùbá Grammar, Ìbàdàn: UP Plc. | |
| 4 | Awóbùlúyì, O. (ed.) (1990). Yorùbá Metalanguage (Èdè-Ìperí Yorùbá) Vol. II, Ìbàdàn: UP Plc. | |
| 5 | Awóbùlúyì, O. (2008). Ẹ̀kọ́ Ìṣẹ̀dá-Ọ̀rọ̀ Yorùbá, Akurẹ: Montem Paperback. | |
| 6 | Awóbùlúyì, O. (2013). Ẹ̀kọ́ Gírámà Èdè Yorùbá, Oṣogbo: Atman Ltd. | |
| 7 | Babalọlá, A. (ed.) (1991). Ìwé Ìmọ́dọ̀tun Yorùbá SSI – SSIII, Longman. | |
| 8 | Bámgbóṣé,O.(ed.) (1984). Yorùbá Metalanguage (Èdè-Ìperí Yorùbá) Vol. 1, Ìbàdàn: UP Plc. | |
| 9 | Bámgbóṣé, A. (1990). Fọnọ́lọ́jì àti Gírámà Yorùbá, Ìbàdàn. | |
| 10 | Mustapha, O. (ed.) (1988). Ẹ̀kọ́-Èdè Yorùbá Òde-òní SSI – SSIII, Macmillan Publishers. | |
| 11 | Mustapha, O. (ed.) (1991). Ẹ̀kọ́-Èdè Yorùbá Titun SSI–SSIII, Ìbàdàn: UP Plc. | |
| 12 | Ọdẹ́tókun, A. (et al) (2005). Ìwé Ìgbáradì fún Ìdánwó Yorùbá, Ìbàdàn: Macmillan Publishers. | |
| 13 | Owólabí, K. (1989). Ìjìnlẹ̀ Ìtúpalẹ̀ Èdè Yorùbá (1) Fónẹ́tíìkì àti Fọnọ́lọ́jì, Ìbàdàn: Oníbọnòjé Press. | |
| 14 | Owólabí, O. (et al) (1999). Countdown WASSCE/SSCE, NECO, JME (Ìwé Ìgbáràdi fún Ìdánwò Àṣekágbá Yorùbá) Ìbàdàn: Evans. | |
| 15 | Ọyádèyí, O. (1998). Ìjìnlẹ̀ Fọnọ́lọ́jì àti Gírámà Èdè Yorùbá, Ìbàdàn: Heinemann. | |
| LITERATURE | This can be found in the syllabus | |
| CULTURE | ||
| 16 | Adéoyè, C. L. (1979). Àṣà àti Ìṣe Yorùbá, Ìbàdàn: OUP. | |
| 17 | Adéoyè, C. L. (1985). Ìgbàgbọ́ àti Ẹ̀sìn Yorùbá, Ìbàdàn: Oníbọnọ̀jé Press. | |
| 18 | Ládéĺé, T. A. (et al) (1986). Àkójọpọ̀ Ìwádìí Ìjìnlẹ̀ Àṣà Yorùbá, Ìbàdàn: Macmillian Publishers. |
Study Tips for JAMB Yoruba
- Before anything else, get a copy of the JAMB Yoruba syllabus. This will guide you on the topics you need to focus on, helping you avoid wasting time on irrelevant materials.
- Stick to the JAMB-approved books listed in this post. These books cover the entire syllabus and offer clear explanations and practice questions that reflect what you’ll see in the exam.
- Yoruba exams often test your ability to understand and translate passages. Practice reading Yoruba texts regularly and try translating them into English to improve your comprehension.
- Yoruba grammar rules and vocabulary form a large part of the exam. Make flashcards or lists of important words, phrases, and grammar rules to review regularly.
- Practicing past JAMB questions helps you familiarize yourself with the exam format and the kind of questions asked. Time yourself when doing these to improve speed and accuracy.
- Yoruba requires both written and sometimes oral skills. Practice writing essays, letters, and summaries in Yoruba, and if possible, speak the language often to build fluency.
- Don’t cram last minute. Regularly review your notes and textbooks, making sure to revisit tougher topics multiple times before the exam.
- Listen to Yoruba songs, watch Yoruba films, or use language apps to improve your listening skills and get more comfortable with the language.
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If you need the syllabus or recommended textbooks for other JAMB subjects, you can find everything you need right here on our page. Stay tuned and keep revising.
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