Author: Patricia Ellis
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781925302608
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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The Dhurga Dictionary and Learners Grammar: A South-East Coast NSW Aboriginal Language is an overdue and extremely valuable resource for the Dhurga speaking people of Yuin Country and of any person wanting to learn the traditional language. The Dhurga language is spoken from south of Nowra to Narooma and west to Braidwood and Araluen. This publication is the most concise compilation of the Dhurga language to date with over 730 words including informant and recorder details as validation of authenticity. The dictionary is user-friendly for all literacy levels and readers; it is the very first of its kind and in high demand.
Author: Patricia Ellis
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781925302622
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 123
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A people's language is their treasure, and the words of a language represent a shared knowledge developed over centuries. This dictionary is a Dhurga treasure. In it you'll find words showing the natural history knowledge and culture of the Dhurga speaking people; words for family members, which reveal complex ways of relating to people; words that are hauntingly familiar that take you on a journey and fill you with warm memories. For many years Dhurga was a sleeping language. People spoke a few words, but not sentences. The Dhurga Dictionary and Learner's Grammar is a source of great pride, a crucial step forward in revitalising the Dhurga language so that it will be more widely spoken in our Aboriginal communities. This dictionary is the most concise, authentic and valid representation of the Dhurga language ever published.
Author: John Hobson
Publisher: Sydney University Press
ISBN: 174332099X
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 490
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The Indigenous languages of Australia have been undergoing a renaissance over recent decades. Many languages that had long ceased to be heard in public and consequently deemed 'dead' or 'extinct', have begun to emerge. Geographically and linguistically isolated, revitalisers of Indigenous Australian languages have often struggled to find guidance for their circumstances, unaware of the others walking a similar path. In this context Re-awakening Languages seeks to provide the first comprehensive snapshot of the actions and aspirations of Indigenous people and their supporters for the revitalisation of Australian languages in the 21st century. The contributions to this volume describe the satisfactions and tensions of this ongoing struggle. They also draw attention to the need for effective planning and strong advocacy at the highest political and administrative levels, if language revitalisation in Australia is to be successful and people's efforts are to have longevity.
Author: Margaret Sharpe
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781925302776
Category : Aboriginal Australians
Languages : en
Pages : 304
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Gurgun Mibinyah (belonging to Mibiny speakers) is a dictionary of the northern varieties of the language Yugambeh-Bundjalung, or Bandjalangic, spoken from the Tweed River area of the northeast corner of New South Wales to the Logan River area in the Gold Coast area of southern Queensland. Other dialects of this language exist down to the Clarence River, and west to Allora and Warwick. All varieties of the language, including the Mibinyah varieties, have dropped out of regular use in the area. However, there are rich written records dating from the nineteenth century into the first half of the twentieth century. There are also audio recordings from some areas from the later twentieth century. Speakers, partial speakers, and 'rememberers' remain, and a few words are commonly used by local English speakers. This dictionary covers the area where the original word for an Aboriginal person in the whole language (baygal) has been replaced by mibiny. Gurgun Mibinyah (Language/Words of the Mibiny) contains words found in these varieties of the language with English translations, available examples sentences that illustrate their use, and a section including plants and animals.
Author: Durga Prasad
Publisher: Partridge Publishing
ISBN: 1482883929
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 163
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The book titled E-English Grammar is a unique explanation of all important chapters of English grammar with suitable examples wherever necessary in a very simple language, in a very logical order, and so methodically one after another. The subject in question is about all the important chapters, beginning with orthography and followed by etymology, particularly for kids in nursery classes. This can be a scientific tool or a guideline to teach them at home as well as in school by their parents and teachers respectively and, after that, in their upper or higher classes on promotion one after another till tenth, eleventh, and twelfth levels and even beyond that. There is no exaggeration in saying that such an English grammar bookwith superb thought, unique explanation, and moreover, the most logical and appropriate examples that the learners can follow with easehas never been written so far.
Author: ROB & SIMPSON AMERY (JANE.)
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781743057131
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 272
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Few resources exist to assist the learner of Kaurna, the language of the Adelaide Plains, South Australia. This guide has been developed as a step-by-step guide for learning to speak the language and to assist teachers of Kaurna language. It assumes no previous knowledge though, of course, many Kaurna people will know some of the language already.
Author: Jakelin Troy
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781925302868
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 120
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English to Sydney language wordlist in semantic domains; notes on Sydney contact history, documentation of Sydney language, orthography, phonotactics and grammatical notes.
Author: R. M. W. Dixon
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
ISBN: 1760871532
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 139
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'A must read for all who would like to understand the languages and culture of Indigenous Australians.' Dr Ernie Grant, Elder of the Jirrbal nation When Captain Cook landed at Botany Bay, about 250 distinct languages were spoken across the continent. Yet Australian Indigenous languages actually share many common features. Bob Dixon has been working with elders to research Australian languages for half a century, and he draws on this deep experience to outline the common features. He provides a straightforward introduction to the sounds, word building, and wide-ranging vocabulary of Indigenous languages, and highlights distinctive grammatical features. He explains how language is related to culture, including kinship relationships, gender systems, and naming conventions. With examples from over 30 languages and anecdotes illustrating language use, and avoiding technical terms, Australia's Original Languages is the indispensable starting point for anyone interested in learning about Aboriginal and Torres Strait languages. 'Written in an accessible, easy to read style, Professor Dixon's new book is an informative and entertaining introduction to Australia's "original" languages.' Dr Joe Blythe, Department of Linguistics, Macquarie University
Author: Nitin Bhatnagar
Publisher: Pearson Education India
ISBN: 8131752712
Category : Career development
Languages : en
Pages : 317
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Communicative English for Engineers and Professionals covers the syllabi of B. Tech, BE, B.Com, M.Com, BBA, MBA, hospitality, B. Pharma, nursing, physiotherapy, and other courses. It integrates learning modules for spoken and written skills in English to give the readers an edge in their careers. Focusing on the requirements of professionals and students, this book equips them to effectively communicate and present themselves at their workplace and other interactive spheres.
Author: Cindy Leaney
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 0521690404
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 161
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This book provides a wealth of ideas for building dictionary skills in class and making the most of dictionaries as a teaching resource.
