Wiradjuri vs Speak Dhurga

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 feedback@wcclp.com.au. We are more than happy to answer all your questions and solve any issue, so make sure you contact us before leaving your review! LIKE US ON FACEBOOK FOR ALL UPDATES Language learning is not just about practice, make sure to follow us on social media and we’ll share any news, updates, live events or additional resources. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wcclanguageprogram/

Speak Dhurga is one result of a years long collaboration project, Growing Yuin Languages. Contributors to this project include Merrimans Local Aboriginal Land Council, the Wallaga Lake Koori Village and Bermagui Communities, the Red Cross, Bega Valley Shire Council and teachers and students at Bermagui Public School. All spellings of Dhurga works and phonemes are taken from the Dhurga Dictionary and Learner's Grammar by Patricia Ellis, Kerry Boyenga and Waine Donovan. This app contains a mere snapshot of the language as described in this incredible dictionary. We acknowledge the original custodians of the land on which this app was built, the Brinja-yuin and Djiringanj people of the Yuin nation, and pay respect to their elders past, present and emerging who fought so hard to keep the Dhurga language alive. We also wish to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which you use this app.