Learning the language of a people group is a thrilling investment
and will allow you into the Karenni people's hearts and homes.
Kayah Li is the name of the language that many Karenni people speak. Two .pdf files are available to help those who need some assistance in interacting with Kayah speakers:
While all the materials are based on the Western Kayah Li dialect, they can still be understood by other Kayah speaking dialects. Most of the refugees who are being resettled are from the Eastern dialect but are familiar with the Western dialect and writing system from being together in the refugee camp.
and will allow you into the Karenni people's hearts and homes.
Kayah Li is the name of the language that many Karenni people speak. Two .pdf files are available to help those who need some assistance in interacting with Kayah speakers:
While all the materials are based on the Western Kayah Li dialect, they can still be understood by other Kayah speaking dialects. Most of the refugees who are being resettled are from the Eastern dialect but are familiar with the Western dialect and writing system from being together in the refugee camp.
1. "Helpful Phrases" will be most useful to resettlement agencies, school teachers, etc. For those unfamiliar with the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), this is the place to start.
| Helpful Phrases in Kayah.pdf |
2. "Learning Kayah" makes use of the International Phonetic Alphabet and includes sentence drills. With a little investment of time to familiarize yourself with the sounds and a little practice, it's a very useful language learning book for those who want to study Kayah more in-depth.
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| Learning Kayah.pdf |
3. English to Kayah Dictionary NEW!
This is very much a work-in-progress dictionary. By January of 2011 this document will be much nicer and will include the phonetic transcription of the Kayah words. But, in case it's helpful right now, download this .pdf for the beginning of an English to Kayah Dictionary.
This is very much a work-in-progress dictionary. By January of 2011 this document will be much nicer and will include the phonetic transcription of the Kayah words. But, in case it's helpful right now, download this .pdf for the beginning of an English to Kayah Dictionary.
| english-kayah_dictionary_in_progress.pdf |