Modules 28
Reading and Writing Cree Syllabics
Learn how to read and write Cree syllabics.
Beginner – Intended for Cree speakers (L1) who wish to learn basic syllabics
Thematic Vocabulary 1
Learn vocabulary by theme, practice reading syllabics.
Beginner – Intended for Cree speakers (L1) who wish to learn basic syllabics, or for second-language learners (L2)
Beginner L1 Intended for Cree speakers L2 Intended for second-language speakers
Opposites
Test vocabulary knowledge and reading ability (no sound) with pairs of opposite words.
Beginner to intermediate – Intended for Cree speakers (L1)
Conversations
Listen and read along to short conversations between Cree speakers.
Beginner level – Intended for second-language learners (L2)
Personal Narratives
Strengthen your comprehension skills by listening to personal narratives in Cree.
Intermediate to advanced – Intended for second-language learners (L2)
Intermediate Advanced L2 Intended for second-language speakers
Pronouns
Learn and distinguish between various types of Cree pronouns.
Beginner – Intended for Cree speakers (L1) or second-language learners (L2)
Beginner L1 Intended for Cree speakers L2 Intended for second-language speakers
Cree Grammar: Nouns & Verbs, Animate/Inanimate
Learn grammar: nouns and verbs, grammatical gender of nouns, gender agreement of nouns and verbs. Continue practicing reading syllabics with thematic vocabulary.
Intermediate to advanced – Intended for Cree speakers (L1)
Reading Texts
Discover Cree texts and stories, enrich your vocabulary and grammar, and improve reading and writing skills. These activities are intended to complement Cree literacy courses.
Advanced – Intended for Cree speakers (L1) or second-language learners (L2)
Advanced L1 Intended for Cree speakers L2 Intended for second-language speakers
Conjugating Verbs: VII – BEGINNER
Learn to conjugate inanimate intransitive verbs (VII) like ᓅᑯᓐ nuukun 'it is visible'.
Lessons include commonly used forms for all verb classes and stems in indicative present for Independent (01) and Conjunct (11a).
Conjugating Verbs VAI – BEGINNER 1
Learn to conjugate animate intranstitive verbs (VAI) like ᑎᑯᔑᓐ tikushin "s/he arrives".
Lessons include commonly used forms for all verb classes and stems in the indicative present for Independent (01), Conjunct (11a), and Imperative (17a) in the singular.
Conjugating Verbs: VTI – BEGINNER 1
Learn to conjugate transitive inanimate verbs (VTI) like ᑭᓂᐧᐋᐱᐦᑎᒻ kiniwaapihtim "s/he sees something".
Lessons include commonly used forms for all verb classes and stems in the indicative present for Independent (01), Conjunct (11a), and Imperative (17a) in the singular.
Conjugating Verbs: VTA – BEGINNER 1
Learn to conjugate transitive animate verbs (VTA) like ᐙᐱᒫᐤ waapimaau "s/he sees him/her".
Lessons include commonly used forms for all verb classes and stems in the indicative present for Independent (01), Conjunct (11a), and Imperative (17a) for local persons in the singular.
Conjugating Verbs: VAI – BEGINNER 2
Learn to conjugate animate intransitive verbs (VAI) like ᑎᑯᔑᓐ tikushin "s/he arrives".
Lessons include commonly used forms for all verb classes and stems in the indicative present for Independent (01) and Conjunct (11a), non-local persons (3, 3p, 4).
Conjugating Verbs: VTI – BEGINNER 2
Learn to conjugate transitive inanimate verbs (VTI) like ᑭᓂᐧᐋᐱᐦᑎᒻ kiniwaapihtim "s/he sees something".
Lessons include commonly used forms for all verb classes and stems in the indicative present for Independent (01) and Conjunct (11a), non-local persons (3, 3p, 4).
Conjugating Verbs: VTA – BEGINNER 2
Learn to conjugate transitive animate verbs (VTA) like ᐙᐱᒫᐤ waapimaau "s/he sees him/her".
Lessons include commonly used forms for all verb classes and stems in the indicative present for Independent (01), Conjunct (11a), and Imperative (17a) for mixed persons in the singular.
Conjugating Verbs: VAI – BEGINNER 3
Learn to conjugate animate intransitive verbs (VAI) like ᑎᑯᔑᓐ tikushin "s/he arrives".
Lessons include commonly used forms for all verb classes and stems in the indicative present for Independent (01), Conjunct (11a), and Imperative (17a) in the plural. (Persons 2p, 21p, 1p). VAI and VAI+O verb classes included.
Conjugating Verbs: VTI – BEGINNER 3
Learn to conjugate transitive inanimate verbs (VTI) like ᑭᓂᐧᐋᐱᐦᑎᒻ kiniwaapihtim "s/he sees something".
Lessons include commonly used forms for all verb classes and stems in the indicative present for Independent (01), Conjunct (11a), and Imperative (17a) in the plural. (Persons 2p, 21p, 1p).
Conjugating Verbs: VTA – BEGINNER 3
Learn to conjugate transitive animate verbs (VTA) like ᐙᐱᒫᐤ waapimaau "s/he sees him/her".
Lessons include commonly used forms for all verb classes and stems in the indicative present for Independent (01), Conjunct (11a), and Imperative (17a) for non-local persons.
Conjugating Verbs: VAI – BEGINNER 4
Learn to conjugate animate intransitive verbs (VAI) like ᑎᑯᔑᓐ tikushin "s/he arrives".
Lessons include commonly used forms for all verb classes and stems in the indicative present for Independent (01), Conjunct (11a), and Imperative (17a) in the relational. VAI and VAI+O verb classes included.
Conjugating Verbs: VTI – BEGINNER 4
Learn to conjugate transitive inanimate verbs (VTI) like ᑭᓂᐧᐋᐱᐦᑎᒻ kiniwaapihtim "s/he sees something".
Lessons include commonly used forms for all verb classes and stems in the indicative present for Independent (01), Conjunct (11a), and Imperative (17a) in the relational.
Conjugating Verbs: VTA – BEGINNER 4
Learn to conjugate transitive animate verbs (VTA) like ᐙᐱᒫᐤ waapimaau "s/he sees him/her".
Lessons include commonly used forms for all verb classes and stems in the indicative present for Independent (01), Conjunct (11a), and Imperative (17a) in singular mixed persons with obviative.
Conjugating Verbs: VTA – BEGINNER 5
Learn to conjugate transitive animate verbs (VTA) like ᐙᐱᒫᐤ waapimaau "s/he sees him/her".
Lessons include commonly used forms for all verb classes and stems in the indicative present for Independent (01), Conjunct (11a), and Imperative (17a) for local persons in the plural.
Conjugating Verbs: VTA – BEGINNER 6
Learn to conjugate transitive animate verbs (VTA) like ᐙᐱᒫᐤ waapimaau "s/he sees him/her".
Lessons include commonly used forms for all verb classes and stems in the indicative present for Independent (01), and Conjunct (11a) for mixed persons in the plural. (1, 2 ↔︎ 3, 3p)
Conjugating Verbs: VTA – BEGINNER 7
Learn to conjugate transitive animate verbs (VTA) like ᐙᐱᒫᐤ waapimaau "s/he sees him/her".
Lessons include commonly used forms for all verb classes and stems in the indicative present for Independent (01), and Conjunct (11a) for mixed persons in the plural. (1p, 21p, 2p ↔︎ 3, 3p)
Conjugating Verbs: VAI – INTERMEDIATE
Learn to conjugate animate intransitive verbs (VAI) like ᑎᑯᔑᓐ tikushin "s/he arrives".
Lessons include commonly used forms for all verb classes and stems in the indicative present for Independent (01) and Conjunct (11a) for unspecified actor (or passive) forms.
Conjugating Verbs: VTI – INTERMEDIATE
Learn to conjugate transitive inanimate verbs (VTI) like ᑭᓂᐧᐋᐱᐦᑎᒻ kiniwaapihtim "s/he sees something".
Lessons include commonly used forms for all verb classes and stems in the indicative present for Independent (01) and Conjunct (11a) for unspecified actor (or passive) forms.
Conjugating Verbs: VTA – INTERMEDIATE 1
Learn to conjugate transitive animate verbs (VTA) like ᐙᐱᒫᐤ waapimaau "s/he sees him/her".
Lessons include commonly used forms for all verb classes and stems in the indicative present for Independent (01), and Conjunct (11a) in the passive.
Conjugating Verbs: VTA – INTERMEDIATE 2
Learn to conjugate transitive animate verbs (VTA) like ᐙᐱᒫᐤ waapimaau "s/he sees him/her".
Lessons include commonly used forms for all verb classes and stems in the indicative present for Independent (01), and Conjunct (11a) in the obviative and further obviative.