Modules 17

Thematic Vocabulary 1

Learn vocabulary by theme, practice reading syllabics.

Beginner Intended for Cree speakers (L1) who wish to learn basic syllabics, or for second-language learners (L2)

Beginner L1 Intended for Cree speakers L2 Intended for second-language speakers

Opposites

Test vocabulary knowledge and reading ability (no sound) with pairs of opposite words.

Beginner to intermediate – Intended for Cree speakers (L1) 

Beginner Intermediate L1 Intended for Cree speakers

Conversations

Listen and read along to short conversations between Cree speakers.

Beginner level – Intended for second-language learners (L2)

Beginner L2 Intended for second-language speakers

Personal Narratives

Strengthen your comprehension skills by listening to personal narratives in Cree.

Intermediate to advanced – Intended for second-language learners (L2)

Intermediate Advanced L2 Intended for second-language speakers

Personal Narratives

Strengthen your comprehension skills by listening to personal narratives in Cree.

Intermediate to advanced – Intended for second-language learners (L2)

Intermediate Advanced L2 Intended for second-language speakers

Pronouns

Learn and distinguish between various types of Cree pronouns.

Beginner – Intended for Cree speakers (L1) or second-language learners (L2)

Beginner L1 Intended for Cree speakers L2 Intended for second-language speakers

Cree Grammar: Nouns & Verbs, Animate/Inanimate

Learn grammar: nouns and verbs, grammatical gender of nouns, gender agreement of nouns and verbs. Continue practicing reading syllabics with thematic vocabulary.

Intermediate to advanced – Intended for Cree speakers (L1)

Intermediate Advanced L1 Intended for Cree speakers

Reading Texts

Discover Cree texts and stories, enrich your vocabulary and grammar, and improve reading and writing skills. These activities are intended to complement Cree literacy courses.

Advanced – Intended for Cree speakers (L1) or second-language learners (L2)

Advanced L1 Intended for Cree speakers L2 Intended for second-language speakers

Conjugating Verbs VAI – BEGINNER 1

Learn to conjugate animate intranstitive verbs (VAI) like ᑎᑯᔑᓐ tikushin "s/he arrives".

Lessons include commonly used forms for all verb classes and stems in the indicative present for Independent (01), Conjunct (11a), and Imperative (17a) in the singular.

Beginner VAI Verb, animate intransitive

Conjugating Verbs: VAI – BEGINNER 2

Learn to conjugate animate intransitive verbs (VAI) like ᑎᑯᔑᓐ tikushin "s/he arrives".

Lessons include commonly used forms for all verb classes and stems in the indicative present for Independent (01) and Conjunct (11a), non-local persons (3, 3p, 4).

Beginner VAI Verb, animate intransitive

Conjugating Verbs: VAI – BEGINNER 3

Learn to conjugate animate intransitive verbs (VAI) like ᑎᑯᔑᓐ tikushin "s/he arrives".

Lessons include commonly used forms for all verb classes and stems in the indicative present for Independent (01), Conjunct (11a), and Imperative (17a) in the plural. (Persons 2p, 21p, 1p).  VAI and VAI+O verb classes included. 

Beginner VAI Verb, animate intransitive

Conjugating Verbs: VAI – BEGINNER 4

Learn to conjugate animate intransitive verbs (VAI) like ᑎᑯᔑᓐ tikushin "s/he arrives".

Lessons include commonly used forms for all verb classes and stems in the indicative present for Independent (01), Conjunct (11a), and Imperative (17a) in the relationalVAI and VAI+O verb classes included. 

Beginner VAI Verb, animate intransitive

Conjugating Verbs: VAI – INTERMEDIATE

Learn to conjugate animate intransitive verbs (VAI) like ᑎᑯᔑᓐ tikushin "s/he arrives".

Lessons include commonly used forms for all verb classes and stems in the indicative present for Independent (01) and Conjunct (11a) for unspecified actor (or passive) forms.

Intermediate VAI Verb, animate intransitive

Conjugating Verbs: VAI – INTERMEDIATE

Learn to conjugate animate intransitive verbs (VAI) like ᑎᑯᔑᓐ tikushin "s/he arrives".

Lessons include commonly used forms for all verb classes and stems in the indicative present for Independent (01) and Conjunct (11a) for unspecified actor (or passive) forms.

Intermediate VAI Verb, animate intransitive

Conjugating Verbs: VTI – INTERMEDIATE

Learn to conjugate transitive inanimate verbs (VTI) like ᑭᓂᐧᐋᐱᐦᑎᒻ kiniwaapihtim "s/he sees something".

Lessons include commonly used forms for all verb classes and stems in the indicative present for Independent (01) and Conjunct (11a) for unspecified actor (or passive) forms.

Intermediate VTI Verb, transitive inanimate

Conjugating Verbs: VTA – INTERMEDIATE 1

Learn to conjugate transitive animate verbs (VTA) like ᐙᐱᒫᐤ waapimaau "s/he sees him/her".

Lessons include commonly used forms for all verb classes and stems in the indicative present for Independent (01), and Conjunct (11a) in the passive. 

Intermediate VTA Verb, transitive animate

Conjugating Verbs: VTA – INTERMEDIATE 2

Learn to conjugate transitive animate verbs (VTA) like ᐙᐱᒫᐤ waapimaau "s/he sees him/her".

Lessons include commonly used forms for all verb classes and stems in the indicative present for Independent (01), and Conjunct (11a) in the obviative and further obviative. 

Intermediate VTA Verb, transitive animate

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