The Cajun Home Companion - Vol.2: Conversations dans Francais Cajun And Other Essentials Every Cajun Should Know (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781499767216)

An intense linguistic struggle is unfolding in Louisiana between Cajuns trying to preserve their language on the one hand and the American experience overwhelming it on the other. This study guide provides 21 chapters of practice for anyone who wants to learn or improve his/her Cajun French. This book also includes four short stories and a play in English and Cajun French as well as an expanded English to Cajun French vocabulary section.If you want to learn or improve your knowledge of Cajun French, this book will help. The Cajun Home Companion Vol. 2 is based on the same approach as in the first volume which has already helped many to reach their goal of speaking Cajun French.The 20th century was disastrous for Cajun French in Louisiana. However, with the dawning of the 21st century, a new vigor has arisen to preserve all things Cajun whether it is music, culinary practices or the language.I hope that if you have Cajun French speaking family members, you learn enough of the language from them now to help continue this invaluable cultural tradition. The Cajun Home Companion Vol. 2 will help you do just that.

Author: Scott Joseph Savoy
ISBN-10: 1499767218
ISBN-13: 9781499767216
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 06/02/2014
Pages: 302
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.33lbs
Size: 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.63d