Spoken Cree, Level II [Paperback]

C. Douglas Ellis (Author)

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Publication Date: April 28, 2000 | ISBN-10: 0888643969 | ISBN-13: 978-0888643964

Cree, a member of the Algonquian family of languages, is nationally recognized as the most widely spoken Canadian native language. The newly 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. There are 18 new lessons. 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.

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Cree, a member of the Algonquian family of languages, is nationally recognized as the most widely spoken Canadian native language. The newly 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.

About the Author

C. Douglas Ellis lives in Ottawa. 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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 576 pages
• Publisher: University of Alberta Press (April 28, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0888643969
• ISBN-13: 978-0888643964
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 1.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Spoken Cree, August 30, 2004

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Laura Redish (Twin Cities, Minnesota) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Spoken Cree, Level II (Paperback)

This is an excellent series of textbooks teaching the Cree language. The series covers pronunciation, grammar, dialogues, cultural material, and the Cree syllabary. This second volume is for intermediate language learners. It contains 18 units and two grammatical appendices.

4.0 out of 5 stars Cree Textbook!, November 2, 2010

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This review is from: Spoken Cree, Level II (Paperback)

This is a great follow-up to the first volume. I wrote a review for the first (and second) volume here: Spoken Cree: Level One, so this review will be short. For more see my review for the first volume.

This is a great intermediate text for Cree, which continues the usage of the Cree syllabary, which was just introduced in the last lesson of the first volume. The text follows the general feel and system of the first volume as well. Thus if you could get someone in that text, you will with this one as well.