Do you want to
learn Louisiana French, also known commonly as Cajun French? This
site
offers materials and links for beginners as well as those who already
have some knowledge of the French language.
Tu veux apprendre le français louisianais, ça qu'on appelle le français cadien (ou cadjin)? Tu trouveras icitte des liens et de l'information pour t'aider.
Tu veux apprendre le français louisianais, ça qu'on appelle le français cadien (ou cadjin)? Tu trouveras icitte des liens et de l'information pour t'aider.
Quoi de neuf?/ What's new? Apprends les éléments de base avec BYKI! BYKI (Before you know it!) is part of the Transparent Language System. It's a great way to learn the basic words and phrases that need to become part of your "automatic vocabulary" as you become fluent in Louisiana French. Using thematic sets or "lists" of virtual flash cards, you can learn, test comprehension, and practice pronouncing or writing this vocabulary. There are several ways to work with BYKI lists. You can access them directly on the internet, or if you prefer to work with the lists offline, you can download the BYKI Express software for free, then download the Louisiana French lists to your computer. NOTE: You'll have to select a language when you download the BYKI Express software. It doesn't matter which language you choose. As long as you have the software loaded onto your computer, the Cajun French lists that you download will work. BYKI would, of course, like you to end up purchasing their deluxe system, and it is available at a very reasonable price. You'll see, however, that there is still beaucoup you can do with their free, online material. | Allons!
Click here to access a free online course for in Louisiana French for beginners. Allons!
was created in response to a growing demand for resources for
learning Louisiana French. People of Cajun and Creole background seeking
to reclaim their linguistic heritage, musicians wanting to write and
sing lyrics to Cajun music, students in standard French classes hoping
to make a connection with Louisiana French speakers, and many others
have contacted us over recent years asking how they might learn to read,
write and speak Louisiana French.
Acknowledgements
Funding
for the creation of this site was
provided by a grant from the Louisiana Education Quality Support Fund.
Project directors are Amanda LaFleur of Louisiana State University and
Tom Klingler of Tulane University. Technical production was carried out
by the Innovative Learning Center of Tulane University.
Click here or on any site image above to go to the course.Le français
louisianais et sa parenté
Louisiana French and its relatives |