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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 447.976303
EAN: 9780781809153
ISBN: 0781809150
Label: Hippocrene Books
Manufacturer: Hippocrene Books
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 164
Publication Date: August 01, 2002
Publisher: Hippocrene Books
Sales Rank: 334304
Studio: Hippocrene Books
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At the heart of Cajun culture is a fascinating dialect of French that has survived the forces of Americanisation and is still spoken by over 250,000 residents of Louisiana. With a historical overview and an introduction to the language, this book answers many common questions about Cajun French. The preface offers the viewpoint of an influential leader in the movement to preserve Louisiana's unique linguistic heritage. Features: Pronunciation guide; Basic grammar; Frequently asked questions about Cajun French; 3,800 dictionary entries; Essential phrases.
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Rating:  - Excellent reference material for the Linguistics Enthusiast
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.
Rating: - Very Comprehensive
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.
Rating:  - Word by word phonetic pronunciation would be helpful.
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 ... Read More
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