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At the heart of Cajun culture is a fascinating dialect of French that has survived the forces of Americanisation and is still spoken by over 250,000 residents of Louisiana. With a historical overview and an introduction to the language, this book answers many common questions about Cajun French. The preface offers the viewpoint of an influential leader in the movement to preserve Louisiana's unique linguistic heritage. Features: Pronunciation guide; Basic grammar; Frequently asked questions about Cajun French; 3,800 dictionary entries; Essential phrases.Bruce, Clint is the author of 'Cajun French-English English-Cajun French Dictionary & Phrasebook' with ISBN 9780781809153 and ISBN 0781809150.
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