Free eBooks Cajun French-English, English-Cajun French Dictionary & Phrasebook (Hippocrene Dictionary & Phrasebooks) Available To Downloads
At the heart of the Cajun culture is a fascinating dialect that has survived the forces of Americanization and is still spoken by over 250,000 residents of Louisiana. With a historical overview and an introduction to the language, this book answers to many common questions about Cajun French. The preface by David Cheramie, executive director of the Council for the Development of French in Louisiana (CODOFIL), offers the viewpoint of an influential leader in the movement to preserve Louisiana's unique linguistic heritage. --Pronunciation guide --Basic grammar --Frequently asked questions about Cajun French --3,800 dictionary entries --Essential phrases
Series: Hippocrene Dictionary & Phrasebooks
Paperback: 164 pages
Publisher: Hippocrene Books; Bilingual edition (August 1, 2002)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0781809150
ISBN-13: 978-0781809153
Product Dimensions: 5.1 x 0.4 x 7.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
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This book does include a general pronunciation guide at the beginning of it. However, for each word within the dictionary, there is no pronunciation for that specific word. So, when I'm wanting to learn to pronounce words from cajun songbooks, I have to take the word, then go through the pronunciation guide at the beginning, hoping I don't miss or misinterpret any of the rules. I guess this forces you go learn the rules, but I'd prefer the pronunciation spelled out for me on a word by word basis.
Just what it says, it's a dictionary for Cajun French words and helps a lot when you get stumped. You have to be careful sometimes, some Cajun words have different meanings than proper French. It's easy to read and a quick look-up!
I already know how to speak Cajun french, but with this book the spelling will be available.I've learned words that I had forgotten, or didn't remember how to pronounce.Thanks for the great book. MERCI, Rebecca Champagne
I was so glad to find such a teaching instrument that would allow me to expand the learning of my native tongue. I was so pleased and would recommend it to anyone.
This is helping me learn how to read and write our Cajun French language. Have spoken Cajun French all my life, now learning to read and write it.
This book is great for "getting along" in southwest Louisiana. The phrases are easy to remember and fun to use. Plus, it's an interesting read.
Very easy to learn from.Liked it and can go to find a word or phrase really quickly.Just what I was looking for.
It will be highly useful in the leisure home environment that will allow me to explore the language in this area.
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