Exciting New Book Release!
- Dec 1, 2022
- 3 min read
Updated: Dec 9, 2022
It's finally here! The Unofficial Answer Key Chikashshanompa' Kilanompoli' by Sherrie Begay
After 14 years of scrutinizing and refining, the content rich answer key to the original grammar book is finally available for purchase. This volume contains lots of helpful notes and supplemental information to assist the uninitiated Chickasaw grammar student.
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“The Unofficial Answer Key Chikashshanompa' Kilanompoli',” is the ideal solution for those who want to master the material in the “Let’s Speak Chickasaw Chikashshanompa' Kilanompoli'” grammar book, by Munro and Willmond. This guide includes lesson notes, unit tests, simplified summaries and supplementary pages, that demystify confusing rules, empowering students to overcome learning obstacles.
Landmark Body of Work that Fills the Gaps
Chickasaw tribal members live in many places throughout the world, the majority of which have no access to the handful of people who still know how to speak their language. Even those living within the Chickasaw Nation’s Territory, have limited or no access to original speakers. Many have turned to the study materials that are available, as a solution to reclaiming their native tongue. The “Let’s Speak Chickasaw Chikashshanompa' Kilanompoli'” grammar book by Munro and Willmond, is one of those resources, but new students of the Chickasaw language will find parts of it remarkably challenging. However, a thorough understanding of the contents is essential for successful learning of Chickasaw grammatical concepts. Individuals who survey the work, will be unaware of discrepancies between the book and actual usage, as well as have questions invariably arise, to which they have no where to turn for a definitive answer, or are unable to find someone who understands the pitfalls they encounter. These factors often hinder individuals advancing with their language learning endeavors.
In the absence of an original speaker or teacher, and rather than waiting for years to get answers to critical questions, “The Unofficial Answer Key Chikashshanompa' Kilanompoli',” is the ideal solution for anyone who wants to master the structure of the language, and become technically literate. Not only does it provide guidance to the “grammar” book as a whole, it also includes unit tests, as well as simplified summaries and explanations, of some of the more complex lessons and rules. Uniskript Chickasaw visemes are included to promote accurate pronunciation of new vocabulary words, and links are provided to helpful resources. Lesson notes give additional insight into what is being taught.
Although this publication is not connected with the University of Oklahoma Press, or the authors of the grammar book, over 13 years of analysis and research have gone into the original answers and explanations supplied in this work. The uninitiated Chickasaw language student, individuals who have struggled to comprehend the grammar book and gotten stuck, and Chickasaw language teachers, will find it invaluable for overcoming learning and teaching obstacles. Being able to complete their grammar studies with the help of this guide, coupled with diligent effort, will empower students and instructors to attain their goals, and have greater confidence in what they have gleaned from the source material.
The Fundamental Cause
With the Chickasaw Language being severely endangered, according to UNESCO, and currently spoken by less than 30 Chickasaw elders, Certified Chickasaw Language Instructor and Author, Fani' Iskanno'si' (Sherrie Begay), is on a mission to give students exactly what they need, in order to maximize their potential for carrying on the Chickasaw Language. Her important book, invites learners to join the community of exceptional people, who have taken on the cause of Chickasaw Language Revitalization.
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