Elene/1.1

=Elene: Unit 1 Lesson 1=

Vocab 1.1
For help with Learner Pronunciation, see here.

Verb Review
Present: è - to be

Practice Sentences
Translate the following questions. Answers below!


 * 1. Etitte ête qeotani.


 * 2. Lucy ês mette olotjai.


 * 3. Êe inè minjõi!


 * 4. We are tall.
 * 4. We are tall.


 * 5. They are happy.


 * 6. You are not very old.

Pronunciation!
The Vowel A
 * A is pronounced in IPA as [a]. It is similar to the a in father and cat. Try to say:
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The Diphthongs AI and AU
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 * style="text-align:center;"|la
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 * AI is pronounced in IPA as [aj]. This is similar to the igh in high, but cut somewhat shorter.
 * AU is pronounced in IPA as [aw]. This is similar to the ow in the English word how.
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The Consonants B and D
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 * style="text-align:center;"|auarâus
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 * B is pronounced in IPA as [b], just like in English. Like b in boat.
 * D is pronounced in IPA as [d], exactly like English dog. But, if it is followed by and E, I, or J, it makes the IPA [d͡ʒ] sound. This is just like the j in jump.
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 * style="text-align:center;"|dordutja
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Practice Answers

 * 1. You guys are talented.


 * 2. Lucy is very studious.


 * 3. I am not lazy!


 * 4. Emite êi anuete.
 * 4. Emite êi anuete.


 * 5. Asitta êse imege.


 * 6. Ette êt inè mette ehe.