Diné Bizaad Bínáhooʼaah. Rediscovering the Navajo language. An introduction to the Navajo language

This 448-page textbook provides a verb-based introduction to the Navajo language for college and secondary students. It is the first Navajo Language textbook written by a Navajo academic. The book is organized into 30 chapters that provide clear explanations of vocabulary and grammar and provide students with a solid foundation for building communication skills. Goals and objectives for each of the 30 chapters are provided along with state curriculum correlations and a pacing guide in an effort to promote successful language learning outcomes for all students. A workbook for additional applied learning accompanies the textbook. Front Cover Dedication About the Authors Acknowledgements Table of Contents Preface Chapter 1. Navajo Sound System Chapter 2. Navajo Literacy Chapter 3. Navajo Verbs Chapter 4. Simple Navajo Sentence Construction Chapter 5. My Immediate Family Chapter 6. My Extended Family Chapter 7. Clan Relationships Chapter 8. Around the Home Chapter 9. Clothing Chapter 10. Our Body and Care of It Chapter 11. Cooking and Eating Chapter 12. Formal Education Chapter 13. Play Chapter 14. Work and the Work Place Chapter 15. Future and Perfective Modes Chapter 16. Numbers, Money, Purchasing and Counting Chapter 17. Telling Time Chapter 18. Navajo Reservation Chapter 19. Weather Chapter 20. Traveling Chapter 21. Navajo Teachings Chapter 22. The Cornfield and Working the Cornfield Chapter 23. Water and Care of Water Chapter 24. Navajo Livestock Chapter 25. Names of the Months and Their Story Chapter 26. Handling Verbs Chapter 27. Eating Verbs Chapter 28. Textures, Shapes, Colors, and Sound Effects Chapter 29. Navajo Nation Government Chapter 30. A Simple Comparison of the Eight Navajo-U.S. Treaties Bibliography Navajo-English Glossary English-Navajo Glossary Definitions of Common Terms Index Credits Back Cover "The cultural lessons in this book emphasize the importance of family ties, a respect for oneself, and price in the strength that allowed the Navajo people to endure years of hardship. This book is inspired by a belief that the Navajo culture is very relevant to the lives of Navajo youth, and there need not be a clash between the wisdom of Navajo elders and the beliefs of contemporary Navajo families. This 448-page textbook provides a verb-based introduction to the Navajo language for college and secondary students. Diné Bizaad Bínáhoo'aah introduces students to the Navajo Sound System and the Navajo writing system. Clear explanations of vocabulary and grammar provide students with a solid foundation for building communication skills...Students will rediscover the Navajo language and develop communicative competence with Diné Bizaad Bínáhoo'aad: Rediscovering the Navajo Language" -- Back cover