Section: Course Introduction | Introduction to Samish Language

Section outline

Practice and learn the basic letters and sounds of Xws7ámesh-qen (Samish Language) while also learning some vocabulary. This is a self-guided lesson with practicum to follow. We encourage everyone to try to go through the sounds and vocabulary each day, as well as the practice phrases in the follow-up lessons.
- Select activity Creating an account in the Samish E-Classroom
  
  Creating an account in the Samish E-Classroom Eduplayer
  
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  To access all the activities within this curriculum, you will need to create an account. This video will show you how!
- Select activity Introduction to the Samish Language Course
  
  Introduction to the Samish Language Course Eduplayer
  
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  Before you begin, please watch the introduction video from the Samish Language Program Manager, Kelly Hall.
- Select activity Samish Activity Book
  
  Samish Activity Book URL
  
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  Learners are encouraged to download and print this activity book for supplemental language activities and vocabulary flashcards to place around the house! Most smart phones will automatically read the QR codes with the default camera app.
- Select activity Samish Ancestry Book
  
  Samish Ancestry Book File
  
  Use this booklet to help with your introduction
- Select activity Samish Alphabet and Sounds
  
  Samish Alphabet and Sounds Book
  
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  Samish Alphabet and Sounds
  Practice the Samish sound system here!
- Select activity Typing in Samish
  
  Typing in Samish Lesson
  
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  Go through the activity to the end
  
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  Complete this activity to ensure you know how to use accent marks and the underlined x. You will need these tools to complete lessons throughout the curriculum.
- Select activity Samish Alphabet & Sounds Glossary
  
  Samish Alphabet & Sounds Glossary
  
  Glossary to develop activities around the Samish Alphabet & Sounds introductory e-book activity.
  Listen to these words and become familiar with them in order to complete the next crossword activity.
- Select activity Crossword
  
  Crossword Game
  
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  Use the words you just learned from the glossary above to complete this crossword. Now you are ready to move on to Lesson 1.1!
- Select activity Samish Alphabet
  
  Samish Alphabet Eduplayer
  
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  Need some more practice learning the Samish Language alphabet or want clarification on some of the sounds. Tune in here and watch Gabe Port explain each of the sounds in the alphabet!