NEW ORLEANS, October 1, 2020–To celebrate the beginning of International Creole Heritage Month, a group of community and academic language activists have released a learner’s guide to Louisiana’s indigenous creole language. The book is entitled Ti Liv Kréyòl: A Learner’s Guide to Louisiana Creole.
Louisiana Creole (aka “Kouri-Vini”) has been continuously spoken for over 250 years in what is now the modern state of Louisiana as well as in other communities of the Gulf South region and elsewhere in diaspora settings where Creoles have migrated. This book represents the first modern publication concerning the language, and it is unique in its orientation to the everyday language learner.
The Ti Liv Kréyòl began life as an earlier work with a similar title, which was released in the summer of 2017 as a free PDF. This second version is enhanced by original artwork from Jonathan “radbwa faroush” Mayers, design by Irina V. Wang, and a new grammar section for reference. The work was generously supported by a grant from the Foundation for Endangered Languages. The book contains 18 mini-lessons, lagniappe culture notes, and a 1,000+ word glossary.
The physical book can be purchased now via Amazon.com, and a free PDF of the book’s contents is also available. For more information, please check out www.learnlouisianacreole.com.
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