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A Short History of the Choctaw Language

Choctaw is a language conventionally spoken by the Choctaw tribe. It is grouped under the Muskogean family and is used by Native Americans in the southeastern U.S.

It was a very popular language in the Frontier days, even known by the likes of some American presidents. Today it is spoken by just under 10,000 people.

Choctaw has been linked to Chickasaw, another Native American language, but members of the tribe would scoff at the claim that the tongues are comparable. The Choctaw alphabet is short five letters in contrast to the English version. There are no rolling rs in the Choctaw language, as this sound is absent.

The Choctaw language is divided into three dialects: "Native" Choctaw from Oklahoma, Mississippi Choctaw (also in Oklahoma), and Choctaw of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians (this version actually is in Mississippi).

The dialects are thought to have come about as the result of some of the tribe being forced to relocate to Oklahoma with the Trail of Tears. Each dialect can still comprehend the other, it's just the pronunciation is a bit different.

Designed for you to learn on your schedule - anywhere - anytime! Endorsed by the Language Retention Committee of the Choctaw Nation.

Written in an easy to follow style Charley Jones - respected full-blood Choctaw elder and Council member - shows you how to construct sentences and write in the Choctaw language.

The rules of grammar are clearly explained and demonstrated and every Choctaw word is pronounced. Contains family and animal names, food terms and family relationship terms. Conveniently packaged in a three-ring binder. Highly recommended.

(60 pp self-paced workbook with over 2 hrs on CD)

If your interested in learning Choctaw, then check out Introduction to Choctaw Course

Choctaw for Kids Course

Developed by the Choctaw Nation for teachers, moms and grandmoms to teach their children.

The program is currently being used to teach the fundamentals of the language in schools and pre-schools in Oklahoma and around the world.

Contains games, legends, fun indoor and outdoor exercises, and recipes - all designed for easy "child-use."

Lesson plans cover animal names, colors, seasons, and feelings. An excellent way to start your child on the road to learning about the Choctaw language.

Also contains a bonus CD of Indian related materials for classroom use. Includes CDs and an 120 Page Text.

If your interested in teaching your kids Choctaw, then check out Choctaw for Kids

Conversational Choctaw Course

No Workbook! Just Listen and Repeat! Built in Oral Reviews!

This method of learning has been proven in schools, universities and language programs all over the world as one of the easiest and best ways to learn to speak a language!

In these programs, the first of a series, you'll hear and remember Choctaw words and phrases spoken by LeRoy Sealy, Choctaw Instructor at the University of Oklahoma.

Recorded in a studio, you'll hear every syllable and nuance of the spoken Choctaw language.

Lesson #1 takes you on a shopping trip; learn how to ask for things, learn to say "Charge it" in Choctaw;

Lesson #2 teaches you table conversations, how to ask for food, hand me a knife, I'd like some meat, etc; and

Lesson #3 teaches you how to say sporting phrases in Choctaw, Let's play baseball, etc.

If your interested in speaking Choctaw, then check out Conversational Choctaw Course

Choctaw Legends

Ninih Waiya, the Creation Story;

Kowi Anukkashsa, the Little people;

Why Rabbit Has a Short Tail, all told by Charley Jones as only Charley can tell them.

These are the stories that taught and instructed the Choctaw people on those cold winter nights during the cold time.

Hear them in English then listen to them again in the Choctaw language.

A wonderful way to hear the beauty of the Choctaw language - a good way to learn to speak Choctaw.

If your interested in learning Choctaw legends, then check out Choctaw Legends

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