Today, we jumped right into the calender where we reviewed the days of the week. The students were able to remember the days pretty easily, and were excited to be moving on. Next, we reviwed the directions and the weather.
East-Tabosebooekwae
West-Tabeegakwae
North-Kwenaanakwae
South-Petanakwae
When we were finished with that, we learned the numbers and did sentences with them.
1-Sumu'yoo
2-Waha'yoo
3-Pahe'yoo
4-Watsukwe'yoo
5-Manege'yoo
6-Napahe'yoo
7-Natakwasekwe'yoo
8-Wokwosakwe'yoo
9-Sumukadoo'opu
10-Sumumano'yoo
Today was a good day of learning, and having fun.
About North Valleys Paiute Language Class
- Mr. West
- Reno, Nevada, United States
- This course is designed to provide students with a communicative-based foundation in the Paiute language. Students will learn the basic alphabet, pronunciation, vocabulary, sentence structure and cultural aspects of the Paiute language. They will develop an understanding of the Paiute culture and learn how to function within that culture in an appropriate manner. Issues regarding the importance of preserving the language will also be addressed.
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