Explore and learn the language and culture of the Wiradjuri people anywhere in the world, for free!
The ability to create and use language is the most distinctive feature of humans. Language is culture and culture is language. We learn culture thought language. Without language there is no culture. Without culture there are no people.
The Wiradjuri dictionary is changing the way people learn language and connect with culture. Download today and start exploring, learning and experiencing the Wiradjuri culture.
Language content spoken by Dr Stan Grant AM, Elizabeth Grant, Midnight Brydon.
FEATURES
- Over 7000 documented Wiradjuri words and phrases. ***new***.
- Approved by Dr Stan Grant AM; and based on the resource A New Wiradjuri Dictionary, 2010 by Dr Stan Grant AM and Dr John Rudder.
- Traditional welcome and acknowledgement every time the app is opened.
- Clear and concise recordings of correct pronunciations.
- Search in Wiradjuri or English language.
- Explore via categories such as animals, kinship, physical resources etc.
- Play All feature allows users to listen to dictionary app content continuously in order or shuffle mode ***new***.
- Word of the day widget, displays a new word everyday to encourage continual learning ***new***.
- Use the favourites section to easily create a list of words/phrases that you use often or want to learn.
- Use the Traditional Search tab to search via images.
- Hear Wiradjuri language used in other physical resources.
- Ideal for all ages and learning levels.
- Caching of content viewed (downloaded) so that it can be used offline or in remote location.
- Access video content related to language learning and new resources ***new***.
- Clear and concise recordings of correct pronunciations.
- More features and content planned soon.
This resource has been developed by the WCC Language Program and all information will remain the property of the Wiradjuri people.
SUPPORT & FEEDBACK
If you are having any issues or want to help improve the Dictionary App with your feedback, please visit wcclp.com.au or contact us directly at
[email protected]. We are more than happy to answer all your questions and solve any issue, so make sure you contact us before leaving your review!
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