Author: @hasslethishoff

The course has come to an end. However, your Secwépemc speaking has just begun. Keep speaking Secwepemctsín! If you require knowledge, there are some options to continue learning the language available on the Resources page. Me7 wíkstsen! Kukwstsétsemc!

Introduction Here we will read some more words to practice the sounds. We did a few vowels before. This time, I want you look at the stressed vowels when you read them. Break the word down by sound with the … Read More

Introduction This is your final opportunity to practice your introductions. You should practice greeting both one and many people, formally and informally. By now, you should be able to recognize the subtle difference and use the appropriate introduction for the … Read More

Overview We are now onto the final lesson in this course. Here we will put to practice much of what we have learned so far. I want you to put your attained knowledge to the test. Don’t panic. We will … Read More

We practiced introductions, and introduced you to the greetings, farewells, and common phrases of Secwepemctsín. This is of course the minimum as we begin to learn a new language. As you become more familiar, you may wish to begin exploring … Read More

Introduction Here we will go over some common phrases. Although the main purpose of the course is to hone the development of your introductions, becoming familiar with more of the language will help tune your ear to the sounds of … Read More

Introduction Secwepemctsín is a language foremost. It is not forbidden for non-Secwépemc people to speak it. The goal is to have people spread the language to have everyone treat it as a greeting in any other language. Hola, Bonjour, Allo, … Read More

Introduction In this lesson we will learn to greet many people in a formal manner. We will also introduce you to common greetings and farewells, as well as common phrases. Finally we will continue developing your listening skills so that … Read More

Overview As we continue learning the Secwépemc language you are encouraged to return to previous sections of the course. Language learning is not linear, and you may wish to revisit the first introduction or the sounds of the alphabet over … Read More