Basic objects
Colors, 1-5, a few objects and basic verbs
Menominee Language Manual has a lot of basic objects and other constructs shown, and is aimed at teachers of elementary school students. Table of contents is on page 19 of the pdf. The other sections of the manual may be referenced later, but can also be found here.
Names of common food and drink items
Table talk includes foods in its phrases
Words for common actions
Basic verbs are near the bottom of the list
Basic expressions including different forms of the verb, in phrases
Common greetings and farewell expressions
Introductions and Short Phrases
Basic greetings and expressions Includes things about basic verbs, who you are, the months, etc.
Basic warnings and commands
The most basic words describing size, color, or age
How Many Rabbits is aimed at children
Order food
Table talk is more for at the table with family/friends than at a restaurant
The alphabet
Menomonie sounds and Menomonie writing goes into depth about the letters
Menomonie alphabet book – elementary level might be a bit easier to understand, but note that it doesn’t include how the letters sound
Time and Dates
Simple questions and statements from the words above
Basic questions are in the table
Questions is filed under ‘Intermediate’
Name groups of people
Nouns has animals as well
Say where you are from
Place Names (Particularly useful if you live in Wisconsin)
Not Included in Above:
- Be able to fill out travel forms
- Read maps, schedules/time-tables, road signs, basic shop signs
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