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Introduction to Cherokee
Introduction to Cherokee Language Program

#202CD $54.95  (plus S&H)   
#202 audio cassette version - $49.95 (plus S&H)    60 pp self-paced workbook with 2 hrs audio - Cherokee speaker Sam Hider developed this method in the early 70s which has become a standard for Indian language learning programs. It has been endorsed by the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma. Contains syllabary with pronunciation guide and writing guide, sentence structure, conversational phrases, food words, asking directions, numbers, months, days of the week, buying things and a 900 word glossary. Convenienntly packaged in a 3-ring binder with either two audio cassettes or two CDs. Easy to follow and totally portable so you can learn when and where you want to. Over 2500 copies sold. Highly recommended for the serious learner.
New Cherokee Language Learning Materials!

Finally! A glossary with over 9500 entries.. Entries that explain the words, tell their origin, and demonstrates the beautiful complexity of the language.

#CWY-Glos   Cherokee Glossary  only   $49.95   (plus S&H)  
Cherokee Glossary


A compilation of over 9500 entries of the Cherokee language. Reviewed and edited by five Cherokee speakers. For the first time, the Cherokee people have a point of reference for the language - much of which was lost during the removal period. Spiral bound to lay flat for easy study, this book contains the story of Sequoyah and the development of the syllabary, the Seven Clans families, and includes separate sections on animals, anatomy, food words, trees and plants. Researched for over three years and reading from unpublished works on the Cherokee language, this book has been compiled from what is remembered. This project was completed with the cooperation of dedicated Cherokees interested in seeing their language survive. Call 1-800-776-0842 and order your copy today. Help preserve the Cherokee language.



Cherokee Language Coach CDs  only   $15.95 each (plus S&H)   

No Workbook !   Just Listen & Repeat !    "Perfect for your I-POD!!"

Ever wish you had a Cherokee speaker with you at all times? Of course! That would be great! Well, now it's possible. With the Introduction to Cherokee program with Sam Hider you learn how to read and write the language. With the Language Coach, you learn how to speak and use the language. With each CD in this series, you get three 25 minute "Listen & Repeat" programs. Cherokee Language Coach

#LR01:
Lesson #1. Phrases such as I know, I don't know, I understand, I don't understand, Please help me, and other phrases you may need when you're just getting started learning the language.
In Lesson #2: Hungry? Lost? Looking for a hospital? a police station? We give you the "Where can I find" questions along with words for restaurant, restroom, police station, hostpital, etc.
In Lesson #3: Now that you've found a restaurant, how do you ask for something to eat? In this program, we give you the phrases for asking for food. There are specific phrases to use when asking for things. You'll learn how to use the proper phrase easily and quickly.

#LR02:
Lesson #4: teaches "Table Conversations" and contains phrases such as Let's all eat, Pass me the meat, the bread, This is delicious, I'd like some soup, etc.
Lesson #5: takes you on a shopping trip and teaches you how to say "I'd like to buy something, How much? That's too much, and Charge it, please." All the things you'd say when shopping for something.
Lesson #6: begins teaching you the names for head, arm, leg, finger, body, nose, - the body terms in Cherokee. Learn how to say "My arm hurts," and "I have a headache."

Cherokee Language Samplers
Learn basic conversational phrases at little cost!
#201 Western Sampler (CD Version) - $19.95(plus S&H) 
Western Sampler             (Audio Cassette version) - $17.95 (plus S&H)

Each program contains a phrase booklet. - You'll hear the full pronunciation of the syllabary spoken by Sam Hider, Cherokee full-blood who spoke Cherokee until he was sent off to Chilocco Indian school. His grandmother walked the Trail of Tears in 1838 as a young girl. Sam was born in 1907, died in 1990. The Sam Hider Health Clinic in Jay, OK was named in his honor. A portion of each program is sent to the clinic in his name. Greetings, food phrases, asking directions, animal names and much more makes this a wonderful choice to begin learning to speak Cherokee.
Highly Recommended.


Eastern Cherokee Sampler          #203 Eastern Sampler (CD Version) - $19.95(plus S&H)             (Audio Cassette version) - $17.95 (plus S&H) Each program contains a phrase booklet. - Marie Junaluska, tribal translator of the Eastern Band of Cherokees, recites the syllabary giving you the pronunciation of the language as it is spoken on the Qualla Boundary in Cherokee NC. You'll learn conversational phrases, food terms, numbers, Cherokee family names, and more. Recommended for the study of the Eastern Cherokee.

Intermediate Cherokee
Intermediate Cherokee Language Program

#CWY5CD (CD version)  $104.95  (plus S&H)  
#CWY5 A (Cassette version)- $99.95(plus S&H) 

This five module CD (or audio cassette) program takes you from the Introduction to Cherokee program through five intermediate programs in one large ring binder. This is the only Intermediate program available today! Listening to the voices of Cherokee speakers and following the exercises, you'll learn more about the Cherokee verb, Set A and Set B pronoun prefixes, subject-object prefixes, family and relationship terms, body parts, both singular and plural, many useful phrases, verb conjugations, and translation exercises with poetry by Robert Conley. If you're serious about learning to speak Cherokee, this book should be in your library.

Individual modules sold seperately for $22.95 each  (plus S&H)  
Audio CD versions available - $24.95 each

  1. #202A - Module 1- Set A verb prefixes, transitive and intransitive verbs, syllabary review
  2. #202B - Module 2 - Family, children, and relatives; Set B verb prefixes, relationship terms.
  3. #202C - Module 3 - Body parts and their pronouns, useful phrases, poetry by Robert Conley.
  4. #202D - Module 4 - Numbers, months, telling time, subject-object pronoun prefixes.
  5. #202E - Module 5 - Negative sentences, Cherokee home life, cooking phrases and recipes.
#206A Sequoyah 2000 - $49.95 (plus S&H) 

Sam Hider - Cherokee elder and speaker - guides you through the syllabary. Hear over 40 words and phrases on your computer. This program comes complete with drill routines and a choice of three levels of difficulty. A quick and easy way to learn to read and write the Cherokee syllabary.

Cherokee Dictionary #205 Cherokee/English Dictionary - $22.95(plus S&H)   Written by Cherokee linguist Durbin Feeling and Wm. Pulte of SMU, Dallas, TX. Over 355 pages of grammatical information with sample sentences plus a 1700 word glossary are contained in this 81/2 x11 book. A superior quality and beneficial tool for people to acquire a better knowledge of the Cherokee language. A "must-have" in every Cherokee library. Also contains a framable version of the Cherokee syllabary on aged parchment.


#314 - Cherokee Warrior Stories CD -  $15.95 plus S&H   
Nominated for the Native American Music Award - Spoken Word Category 2004!

A lone Cherokee warrior looks across the Holston River at a European settlement that has invaded his country. This beautiful painting by Talmadge Davis illustrates the frustration the Cherokee felt as they tried valiantly to stem the flow of white invasion into their country. Once again, Gregg Howard, noted Cherokee teacher and storyteller, retells the stories of these brave men and women who fought to save their homeland - stories of battles between the Seneca, Iroquois and Americans during those turbulent years between 1700 and 1839. But more than that, this CD is a tribute to all American Indian veterans who have fought and died for these United States since 1812 - for the Cherokee who were finally permitted citizenship in 1921, for other displaced tribes in 1924 but not until 1946 for reservation Indians. The latter due to the efforts of the Comanche and Navajo in defeating the Japanese in WW II. These stories are dedicated to them.

#JW02 - Cherokee Parenting Phrases only $19.95  (plus S&H) 

Josh Webster, Kituwah Cherokee, has spoken his language since birth and is a certified Cherokee Language Instructor. He learned from his family and was a perfect choice as speaker for this program. At last is a program of phrases that you can begin using with your family today. Phrases for getting the family up and out for the day, headed off to work or school. Phrases about "the weather" and "at the table." And finally, phrases for the end of the day, getting homework comleted and off to bed. And just for fun, we've given you some discipline phrases that usually come in handy at least once in a while. The perfect way for you to bond with your children or grandchildren.

Cherokee Children's Songs#GVO1 - Cherokee Children's Songs - only $19.95  (plus S&H)  

12 delightful children's songs that teach the Cherokee language. composed and performed by George (Tsatsi) Vann with only a gourd rattle as accompaniment - in the old traditional Cherokee style of singing. These wonderful songs contain stories of how the Cherokee viewed the animals and the world around them. Songs about Rabbit, Qualil, Bear and Wolf. This CD and booklet also contain an old lullaby his grandmother used to sing to him - one that you too can now sing to your children or grandchildren. Highly recommended.

The Lord's Prayer #AM01 - Cherokee Lord's Prayer - only $15.95  (plus S&H)  

You've heard the Lord's Prayer spoken many times but have you ever heard what the Cherokee words are actually saying? Anthony Martin, a Cherokee from Nashville, TN has recorded the Lord's Prayer in both English and Cherokee. The CD begins witha flute solo - a "Prayer to the Ancestors" and slips quietly into the Lord's Prayer like you've never heard before - with understanding and reverence of the true meaning of "Unehlvnvhi" Creator. Truly a wonderful experience as you listen to the Cherokee interpretation. Anthony also tells the story of "Choosing a Chief" which demonstrates the Cherokee traits needed to be a good chief.

Inchworm #DD01 - The Legend of the Inchworm - only $19.95  (plus S&H)       "A wonderful addition to any child's library."

This CD and Booklet is by Daniel and Driver Pheasant - two Cherokee brothers from the Qualla Boundary in Cherokee NC. The story tells a delightful Cherokee legend - a legend that has been told and re-told for centuries. This unique combination contains a CD and book with the story in both Cherokee and English. There is also a short Cherokee / English word list explaining the pronunciation of some of the Cherokee words. The story of Inchworm conveys the Cherokee culture with gentle respect. The words appear like a melody weaving their way in and out of the story line. This book and CD has a lot of potential in an elementary school library.

Supplement Guide
#202S Supplemental Teachers Guide - $14.95  (plus S&H)   This 33 page teaching guide with pronunciation guide on CD features a biographical sketch of Sequoyah with examples of early syllabaries, grammar notes and tips for language learners, 21 lesson plans, reviews and quizzes with answers. This supplement material was originally developed as lesson plans for teaching the Cherokee language. All have been tested in actual classroom situations. A good tool for those studying the language. For use in either classroom or individual use. Used by Cherokee teachers from New York to California.

#209 Cherokee Bingo Game- $19.95  (plus S&H)  
Play Bingo and learn the syllabary. Think learning the syllabary is difficult? Not any more! Here's a great "fun" way to easily learn the symbols of the Cherokee language. This works! There are actually three different games - all involving recognition of the Cherokee words and the syllabary. Great for adding variety in your Cherokee language class or at home for teaching your children or grandchildren. Use it as a fund raiser for your Cherokee Culture group! Have prizes! You do not need all of the bingo "equipment." A full, easily explained set of instructions shows you how to play bingo using only a copy machine and a pencil. One game even allows you to play it either in English or Cherokee. Recommended for all ages.
 Cherokee Bingo Game
Cherokee Watch #210W Cherokee Watch - $48.95  (plus S&H)  
Beautifully styled in gleaming chrome finish with black band. The numbers are in the Cherokee syllabary which helps you learn the numbers while proudly displaying your Cherokee heritage. Suitable for men or women. The accompanying CD with speaker Durbin Feeling teaches you how to ask time questions and how to reply in Cherokee. A good review of the numbers from 12 to 60. Wear it with pride.
Writing Cherokee #204 Writing Cherokee Booklet - $5.00  (plus S&H)  One of the handiest writing guides ever developed for learning how to write the Cherokee syllabary. Remember when you practiced penmanship in school? Now you can practice penmanship for the beaufully shaped figures of the Cherokee syllabary that was given to us by Sequoyah in 1821 - the first North American Indian language to have its own writing system. Used extensively by Sam Hider in his Cherokee classes. Once you learn the syllabary, the rest is easy!
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