
How to use SPEAKING MICHIF at home and in the classroom:
Speaking Michif is an instructional DVD developed by the Louis Riel Institute to assist in teaching families the Michif language. The lessons are at a beginner level, on the theme of everyday family life. The lessons can be easily practiced at home since they involve everyday activities and conversations. The DVD can also be used in a language classroom.
Resources
Intro - Taan-shi kiiya "The Hello Song"
Module 1
Aash-tum! Na-kii! Commands for Playing Games
Come & Stop
Api sil-vou-play - Commands for the Classroom
Let's Play Musical Chairs
Let's Read "Wa-nish-ka / Wake Up"
Reading Action Flashcards
How to fold a "Hotdog Book"
Let's Read "Miit-shook / Eat Up"
Let's Play a Board Game "Taan-shi Koo-koum"
Flash Cards "Apray Niiya Itwayk"
Taan-shi With Koo-koum
Module 2
Let's Sing "La Pchit Fii"
Let's Sing "Lii Pchi Gaar-soon"
Faamii "Let's Learn About Family"
Let's Play Household Bingo
More Household Bingo Words
Let's Sing and Dance "Kish-pin Ki-sha-ki-hin"
Module 3
Let's Read "Kay-kway Oo-shi-ta-yenn Anoosh?"
Let's Play Charades
Let's "Read Pa-piw / Laughing"
Let's Write a Skit