Native Language App Gets Cool Reception (fwd link)

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Native Language App Gets Cool Reception

By ICTMN Staff February 22, 2012
USA

A new American Indian language app hit the iTunes store January 20. The app
features translations of animals from English to four languages—Diné
(Navajo), Lakota (Sioux), Mvskoke (Muscogee Creek) and Ponca.

Each language features a variety of animal translations, which users can
click on to hear the word pronounced in their preferred language.

But some users have responded negatively to the effort, one said “14
animals and that’s your app? Come on, do these languages some justice.”

Read more:
http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2012/02/22/native-language-app-gets-cool-reception-99211
http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2012/02/22/native-language-app-gets-cool-reception-99211#ixzz1n8bk1qoU
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