Basic K'ichee' Grammar: 38 Lessons, Revised Edition

The K ichee an languages K ichee, Kaqchikel, Tzcentsutujil, Sakapulteko, Achi, and Sipakapense occupy a prominent place among the indigenous languages of theAmericas because of both their historical significance and the number of speakers (more than one million total). Basic K'ichee' Grammaris an extensive and accurate survey of the principal grammatical structures of K ichee . Written in a clear, nontechnical style to facilitate the learning of the language, it is the only K ichee grammar available in English.
A pedagogical rather than a reference grammar, the book is a thorough presentation of the basics of the K ichee Maya language organized around graded grammatical lessons accompanied by drills and exercises. Author James L. Mondloch spent ten years in K ichee -speaking communities and provides a complete analysis of the K ichee verb system based on the everyday speech of the people and using a wealth of examples and detailed commentaries on actual usage.
A guide for learning the K ichee language, Basic K'ichee' Grammar is a valuable resource for anyone seeking a speaking and reading knowledge of modern K ichee, including linguists, anthropologists, and art historians, as well as nonacademics working inK ichee communities, such as physicians, dentists, community development workers, and educators.
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