Words R Us Bilingual Phrasebooks

Cherokee is a Southern Iroquoian language now spoken by around 22,500 people in North Carolina, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. In 2005, the Cherokee Preservation Foundation funded a survey whose results indicated that only 460 fluent speakers were then living in Eastern Cherokee communities, with 72 percent of them over the age of 50 and elder speakers dying far more quickly than new speakers were emerging. By 2015 that number was down to 215. The process of revitalizing the language is complex. While it has been spoken for hundreds of years, there is little in written form that can be used for instruction and few people are trained in teaching it. At the time of the first contact with Europeans, the Cherokee occupied three distinct geographical regions. Three distinct dialects were spoken: Eastern, Middle and Western. The Eastern or lower dialect is now extinct. Its chief peculiarity is a rolling "r", which takes the place of the "l" of the other dialects. The Cherokee speakers of the Eastern dialect occupied what is now South Carolina and made the first contact with the British. Due to the wars and conflicts of the 1800's, the few remaining speakers were absorbed into the other Cherokee groups further inland. The Middle dialect (Kituwah) is spoken by the Cherokee now living on the Qualla reservation in North Carolina. In some of its phonetic forms it agrees with the Eastern dialect but resembles the Western in having the "l" sound. The Western dialect (The Overhill) is spoken by the Cherokee Nation in the West. Because of their isolation, the Kituwah dialect was less impacted by the influence of other Indian cultures and the many conflicts the Western Cherokee encountered. The Overhill dialect is the softest and most musical of this musical language. Cherokees are the only Native American People who possess a writing system equivalent to the European alphabet. The Cherokee syllabary is the only alphabet in history attributed to be the work of one man, George Gist, known to the world as Sequoyah. Although he did not speak or read the English language, he understood the power of the written word. At first Sequoyah experimented with a writing system based on logograms but found this cumbersome and unsuitable for Cherokee. He later developed a syllabary which was originally cursive and hand-written, but it was too difficult and expensive to produce a printed version, so he devised a new version with symbols based on letters from the Latin alphabet and Western numerals. After twelve years of dedicated work, Sequoyah finished the Cherokee syllabary in 1821. He spent the rest of his life teaching his people how to read and spell. By 1820 thousands of Cherokees had learned the syllabary, and by 1830, 90% were literate in their own language. Books, religious texts, almanacs and newspapers were all published using the syllabary, which was widely used for over 100 years. Today the syllabary is still used; efforts are being made to revive both the Cherokee language and Syllabary. Increasing numbers of Cherokee descendants are renewing their ties with their traditions, history and language. With this renewal comes the understanding that their Cherokee heritage must be preserved and passed on to the next generation. Cherokee courses are offered at a number of schools, colleges and universities. This phrasebook contains over 2,700 terms and phrases in English and Cherokee with their Cherokee transliteration and pronunciation.

This is not your typical tourist phrasebook. It contains over 75 categories of terms in Igbo and English with over 4,000 terms, phrases and sample sentences. Also included is a guide to the Igbo alphabet and pronunciation. “The English / Igbo Phrasebook” is designed to be used by the English speaker to learn the basics of the Igbo language or for a Igbo speaker to learn the basics of English. If you are intending to learn any new language, you'll need a phrasebook. The purpose of the phrasebook is to give your practice in real-life situations. Memorizing phrases ahead of time is the BEST way to use a phrasebook. Your grammar book, and sometimes even your course, does not give you the "Which room is mine?" kind of phrases. Yes, you will need to flip through the book to find responses or the next question on a different topic, but that is only if you do not practice a bit ahead of time. You can't beat this book-for the price and the small, yet concise and relevant content. Learn how to tell time, order food, go through customs, as well as greetings and social conversations. Also included is a guide to the Igbo alphabet and pronunciation.

The English / German Phrasebook is designed to be used by the English speaker to learn the basics of the German language or for a German speaker to learn the basics of English. This is not your typical tourist phrasebook. It contains over 75 categories of terms in German and English with over 4,000 terms, phrases and sample sentences. Also included is a guide to the Gernam alphabet and pronunciation. If you are intending to learn any new language, you'll need to get a phrasebook. The purpose of the phrasebook is to give you practice in real-life situations. Memorizing phrases ahead of time is the BEST way to use a phrasebook. Your grammar book, and sometimes even your course, does not give you the "Which room is mine?" kind of phrases. Yes, you will need to flip through the book to find responses or the next question on a different topic, but that is only if you do not practice a bit ahead of time. You can't beat this book - for the price and the small, yet concise and relevant content. Learn how to tell time, order food, go through customs, as well as greetings and social conversations. Proper names may or may not be translated between languages. Generally country names are translated, but personal names, place names, and trade names (products) are not. Some words may provide an alternate translation or transliteration, others may not. This phrasebook is derived from our Words R Us system, a derivative of WordNet. English Wordnet, originally created by Princeton University is a lexical database for the English language. It groups words in English into sets of synonyms called synsets, provides brief definitions and usage examples, and records a series of relationships between these sets of synonyms. WordNet can be viewed as both a combination dictionary and thesaurus. General Feel at ease with essential tips on culture, manners, idioms and multiple meanings Order with confidence, explain food allergies, and try new foods with the menu decoder Save time and hassles with vital phrases at your fingertips Never get stuck for words with the 3,000 bilingual vocabulary words arranged by topic Be prepared for both common and emergency travel situations with practical phrases and terminology Meet friends with conversation starter phrases Get your message across with easy-to-use pronunciation guides What You'll Find Inside: User-friendly layout organised by travel scenario categories Convenient features 5 Phrases to Learn Before You Go 10 Ways to Start a Sentence 10 Phrases to Sound like a Local Listen For - phrases you may hear Look For - phrases you may see on signs Shortcuts - easy-to-remember alternatives to the full phrases Q&A - suggested answers to questions asked Covers Basics - time, dates, numbers, amounts, pronunciation, reading tips, grammar rules Practical - categories for, sightseeing, business, banking, post office, internet, phones, repairs, bargaining, accommodation, directions, transportation Social - meeting people, interests, feelings, opinions, going out, romance, culture, activities, weather. Safe Travel - emergencies, police, doctor, chemist, dentist, symptoms, conditions Food - ordering, at the market, at the bar, dishes, ingredients.

“The English / Finnish Phrasebook” is designed to be used by the English speaker to learn the basics of the Finnish language or for a Finnish speaker to learn the basics of English. If you are intending to learn any new language, you'll need to get a phrasebook. The purpose of the phrasebook is to give you practice in real-life situations. Memorizing phrases ahead of time is the BEST way to use a phrasebook. Your grammar book, and sometimes even your course, does not give you the "Which room is mine?" kind of phrases. Yes, you will need to flip through the book to find responses or the next question on a different topic, but that is only if you do not practice a bit ahead of time. You can't beat this book-for the price and the small, yet concise and relevant content. Learn how to tell time, order food, as well as greetings and social conversations. This is not your typical tourist phrasebook. It contains over 75 categories of terms in Finnish and English with over 4,000 terms, phrases and sentences. Also included is a guide to the Finnish alphabet and pronunciation. Proper names may or may not be translated between languages. Generally country names are translated, but personal names, place names, and trade names (products) are not. Some words may provide an alternate translation or transliteration, others may not.

Approximately 100 million people travel to the Caribbean islands each year. Most miss the real charm of the islands because they can't communicate with the people who live there. Once you learn a few phrases however, you'll find that the people and culture of the islands will open up to you in ways you never imagined. If you're planning a Jamaican Vacation or just want to learn the languages spoken there, then this book is for you. The Jamaican Phrasebook is a different kind of travel guide that you should use alongside your favorite tourist guide to really immerse yourself in the culture of the people and enjoy trying your skills with speaking their native language. They'll appreciate your wanting to learn and often go out of their way to share with you secrets of their culture and language. Major topics included are accommodations, travel, street foods of the Caribbean, food, beverages. dining, shopping, and conversation. Contents Introduction A Guide to English Pronunciation A Guide to Jamaican Patois Pronunciation Introductions Post Office Postal Vocabulary Questions Questions Vocabulary Transportation Transportation Vocabulary Accomodations Accomodations Vocabulary Meals Street Foods of the Caribbean Ceviche Alcoholic Beverage Non-Alcoholic Beverages Bread Condiments Desserts Fast Food Fruit Grains Spice Cooking Vocabulary Utensils Measurements Animals Animals Phrases Numbers Dates Months City City Vocabulary Clothing Vocabulary Colors Colors Vocabulary People House House Vocabulary Nature Nature Vocabulary Directions Bathroom Time Anatomy Anatomy Vocabulary Family Emergency Phrases The Lord's Prayer Sources You'll also find a special section for emergencies and medical information which could prove invaluable should you find yourself in need of assistance.