SPOKEN CREE, LEVEL II: ê-ililîmonâniwahk - Softcover

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ISBN 10: 0888643969 ISBN 13: 9780888643964

Publisher: UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA PRESS, 2003

Synopsis

This revised edition of Spoken Cree by C. Douglas Ellis is the second of three levels in a complete Cree language course, based on the "N" and "L" dialects spoken west of James Bay. Level II teaches Cree language by focussing on typical day-to-day situations. Each of the 17 units include basic conversation, a discussion of Cree grammar, drills, conversation practice, a vocabulary list, and a review section. The complete collection of sound files to accompany this manual can be downloaded from http://spokencree.org/. Spoken Cree III is available from the School of Linguistics and Language Studies, Carleton University.

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About the Author

C. Douglas Ellis has made Cree the focal point of his studies since 1954. He is Professor Emeritus of Linguistics at McGill University, Montreal and currently Adjunct Research Professor in the School of Linguistics and Applied Language Studies at Carleton University, Ottawa. Doug Ellis lives in Ottawa.

From the Back Cover

Cree, a member of the Algonquian family of languages, is nationally recognized as the most widely spoken Canadian native language. The revised Spoken Cree, Level II explores the spoken and written language in the cultural context of a Northern Cree village. Spoken Cree, Level II is the intermediate volume of a three-level Cree language course. This volume builds on the fundamental knowledge of the Cree language established in Spoken Cree, Level I. From the weather to a wedding, tea breaks to trapping, Level II enriches Cree language proficiency in everyday situations. In addition to sections devoted to developing speaking and listening skills in conversation, Level II provides exercises in syllabic writing. Each of the 18 new lessons includes: . basic conversation-introduces vocabulary in typical conversations; . discussion of grammar-provides clear explanations of grammatical principles; . drills-reinforces grammatical patterns through practical exercise; . conversation practice-develops free conversation skills; . listening in-improves listening ability; . reference list-includes new vocabulary for each unit; . review-offers practice with simple questions and answers. Based on the Swampy Cree (N-Dialect) and Moose Cree (L-Dialect) spoken on the West Coast of James Bay, C. Douglas Ellis's Spoken Cree has become the authoritative work on the Cree language since its original release in 1963. Spoken Cree, Level II is an essential resource and teaching tool for everyone interested in the Cree language.

Edition details

• Publisher: UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA PRESS
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0888643969
• ISBN 13: 9780888643964
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 1