language apps

[BSantaMaria]

Further complicating learning of 'Athabaskan-related languages such as
Navajo & Apache also include that they are tonal for some words (the
same word can change meaning depending on use of tone in
pronunciation), gender differences in semantics, verb classificatory
system (choosing verb use depending on object classifications), whom
one is speaking to also creates changes in verbs used, etc.

B. SantaMaria

On 12/20/11, Joseph Henderer <henderer at alumni.usc.edu> wrote:
> Yes there are some out there!
>
> A fun app that was just recently uploaded to include a quiz-style
> assessment of the 50 or so words it teaches you is "*Navajo Toddler*,"
> available for free on the iTunes app store for ipad and iPhone, in HD. Yes,
> you still have the literacy hurdle and you can't escape including english
> titles for the learning section, but they've axed the english in the
> assessment portion (entitled, "play") and it's quite addictive!
>
> I think one of the bigger hurdles toward proficiency in verbal
> morphology-heavy languages is going to be tackling the joys of non-time
> stable concepts that can't be said without using a big ol' verb. But this
> app is a great first push toward making language learning actually fun, and
> I think with some tinkering the English could be removed entirely!
>
> Best,
>
> Joe Henderer
>
> On Thu, Dec 15, 2011 at 11:52 AM, Phillip E Cash Cash <
> cashcash at email.arizona.edu> wrote:
>
>> Greetings ILAT folks,
>>
>> A tribal community language teacher made an inquiry today and is
>> asking the following question...
>>
>> "Are there any language apps that can be used on Ipad 2 and Iphone?
>> What are the names?"
>>
>> This would be a good time for experienced ILAT members to provide a
>> kind of informal up-to-date review of what is currently being used.
>> Too, the question can include Android users as well. :)
>>
>> I do wish to suggest that each response would be helpful if it can
>> provide some insights on user experiences (either as an individual or
>> group) and/or the language is it used for.  Much thanks in advance!
>>
>> Phil
>> UofA
>>
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